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New Magic Kingdom Cell Phone Charging Lockers
A new service offering free unattended smartphone charging is available at the Magic Kingdom. With families having an increasing dependence on cell phones, not just to say in contact with each other, but to use Disney’s new MyMagic+ reservation system and to make and change Fastpass+ plans via the My Disney Experience app, there has been an increased demand for places to charge those mobile devices. Disney first added locations with banks of plugs and USB ports near the Tangled restrooms, the yellow Fastpass tent in Storybook Circus, and in the back of the Space Mountain store near the arcade. However, guests have to stay with their devices to charge…
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Disney Theme Park Executive Moves To Dedicated Star Wars Unit
Slashfilm’s Peter Sciretta reports that Scott Trowbridge, a top executive at Walt Disney Imagineering, has been put on “a new dedicated project studio solely dedicated on creating theme park attractions and experiences based on the Star Wars franchise.”Trowbridge, who serves as vice president for creative at Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development, joined Disney in 2007 after serving as the senior show producer of Universal Studios’ “The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man” ride.Sciretta adds that “Scott will also take on the role of portfolio leader at Disneyland Resort, which might indicate development of Star Wars attractions in the domestic theme parks Disneyland and Disney World resort.”
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All in the Details: Construction Walls Come Down at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train achieved another milestone overnight last night, when Walt Disney Imagineering removed the final construction walls from around the attraction. These are the first photos shown that offer a look at what the entrance will look like, including both the Standby and FastPass entrances. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is scheduled to open later this spring. Stay tuned for more news and updates on the attraction.
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‘Feel the Force Dining Event’ Offers More Fun for Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
During Star Wars Weekends, fans will be immersed in a galaxy far, far away. And now, a special Feel the Force Dining Event gives you VIP status for viewing for the Star Wars “Legends of the Force” motorcade plus a nightly dessert party (featuring the event’s popular Darth Vader cupcakes) and up-close viewing of the “Symphony in the Stars” fireworks spectacular. The Legends of the Force: Star Wars Celebrity Motorcade viewing experience is at 11 a.m.-noon each day. Soft drinks, water and a snack will be provided. The dessert party is 9-10 p.m., with fireworks starting at approximately 9:45 p.m. To keep it extra special, capacity is limited. Along with the VIP viewing for the motorcade…