Wordless Wednesday | The Great Movie Ride

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Hi over there!
Welcome to the latest edition of The Wordless and Almost Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop here at Focused on the Magic.com where each week we get together to blog hop, link up and share our #DisneySide Wordless Wednesday or Almost Wordless Wednesday, Disney related picture posts.

Nostalgia is the theme for this week.

One of my favorite attractions since it's opening day in 1989, The Great Movie Ride inside the Chinese Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios aka Disney's MGM Studios will take it's last journey August 13, 2017. 

According to Wikipedia. The Great Movie Ride directly inspired the creation of Disney's Hollywood Studios. In a Walt Disney Imagineering book, it was revealed that The Great Movie Ride was actually going to be the main attraction in a show business themed pavilion at Epcot. 

I have a wealth of wonderful memories wrapped up in The Great Movie Ride. It was my must do attraction each visit. I loved the theme, the story and the photographic challenge it presented me every time.
I'll add more pictures and video as I go through them. These are some shots of my favorite scenes. 
Do you have a favorite scene?

What are your thoughts on the changes coming?

Time to link up your Wordless Wednesday ...

The Force Is Strong | Almost Wordless Wednesday

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Welcome and thanks for stopping by The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop here at Focused on the Magic where each week we gather together to link up and share our #DisneySide pictures.

Today's theme is "Your May Calendar Shot" and tomorrow is May 4th, the unofficial "Star Wars Day". As I am a huge Star Wars fan, I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite Star Wars moments we've enjoyed at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
The fireworks force is strong this month first with a shot of Magic Kingdom fireworks.

An out of this world Galactic Spectacular Fireworks show. We were able to see but not hear except for the explosions from our balcony at Coronado Springs Resort each night.

I have lots of pictures of the new March of the First Order parade that I'll share at a later date. I wasn't as impressed as I thought I would be. Have you seen it and what did you think?

Time to link up your Wordless Wednesday ...

DisneySide Wordless Wednesday: Toy Story Mania, Disney's Hollywood Studios

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Welcome and thanks for stopping by The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop here at Focused on the Magic where each week we gather together to link up and share our #DisneySide.

This week our prompt is Pixar!

Stepping into the world of Pixar at Disney's Hollywood Studios is magical. I love to see the reactions on peoples faces when The Green Army Men spontaneously interact with them. It's hysterical. Toy Story Mania is a must do and of course we never miss an interactive photo op.

Everybody neat and pretty?

Time to link up your Wordless Wednesday ...

Star Wars Characters on Parade! ~ Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop

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Welcome and thanks for stopping by The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop here at Focused on the Magic.com where each week we gather with bloggers to link up and share our #DisneySide Wordless Wednesday Disney vacation picture posts. I hope you'll join us by linking up your pictures and hopping to see all the great vacation photos the blogs have posted.

This week's theme is Characters on Parade! Because I'm getting all excited for Star Wars Weekend at Walt Disney World I thought I'd share pictures of a few of the characters that were on parade opening weekend last year. 

Who is your favorite Star Wars character?

Time to link up your Wordless Wednesday...

Citizens of Hollywood (Streetmosphere) at Disney's Hollywood Studios ~ Disney Couture

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Welcome and thanks for stopping by The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop here at Focused on the Magic.com. Each week we gather with bloggers to link up and share our #DisneySide Wordless Wednesday Disney vacation picture posts. I hope you'll join us by linking up your pictures and hopping to see all the great vacation photos the blogs have posted.

This week's theme is Disney Couture.

We see uniquely designed and themed fashions on Cast Members everywhere in the parks. I chose to share pictures of the Citizens of Hollywood (Streetmosphere) at Disney's Hollywood Studios. They always have the most authentic and detailed looking costumes from a time when fashion was flamboyant and fun. Each dress is a work of art and tailored to the actresses onstage personality making it a fashion statement. 

1. Officer First Class William Club to the rescue of Honey Darling, the darling of Hollywood.
2. Minerva Limpwhistle with Malcom Macheezmo clutching the super star!
3. The Divine Dorma Nesmond holding one of her many awards for Best Actress, 1933 “From Nowhere to Enternity”
4. Starlet ~ Joodie Patootie
5. Starlet ~ Cynthia Bloom striking a glam pose for the camera

Time to link up your Wordless Wednesday...

Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop: The Letter "T"

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Welcome friends and thanks for stopping by The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop here at Focused on the Magic.com where each week we gather with Disney Bloggers to link up and share our #DisneySide Wordless Wednesday vacation picture posts.The theme this week is inspired by the Letter "T". I chose Toy Story Mania pictures because it's one our favorite attractions in Disney Hollywood Studios. The queue features over sized classic toys. The Mr. Potao Head, Viewmasters, Candyland and Rocket sets were very popular when I was growing up. What were your favorites?

Time to link up your Wordless Wednesday...

Sunday in the Park

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Do you have pictures that *speak* for themselves that you would like to share?

I've been sharing mine off and on for awhile now and thought you might like to join in by linking up your Silent Sunday picture. I would love to see yours! 

It's just a fun creative challenge and a break from blogging articles. You may even gain some inspiration seeing picture posts.

Hidden Mickey Hunting: The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

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Our Hidden Mickeys this week are from The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights on the Streets of America at Disney's Hollywood Studios. It's an amazing seasonal display featuring millions of glittering lights perfectly synchronized to holiday music. Think Manheim Steamroller. You can also expect a Florida faux snow to fall and a flurry of Hidden Mickeys some of which are pictured below. It's a fun time hunting with some being very obvious and other  more hidden. We stopped counting at 13.

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Are you a Hidden Mickey hunter? 

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Disney Wordless Wednesday ~ Action!

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Welcome and thanks for stopping by The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop for the week of 10/15. For those of you just joining us, each week we host a link up hop to share our Wordless Wednesday Disney related travel pictures.
This week I am sharing a collage of action shots taken during Lights, Motors Action Extreme Stunt Show at Disney Hollywood Studios in Disney World. 

Lights, Motors Action Extreme Stunt Show is a must do in our family. Both of my sons love motorcycles, car racing and film making. It's a win win each trip!

Everybody neat and pretty? Let the hop begin!

Star Wars Weekend Foodie Favorite

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Happy Foodie Friday! We're focused on cupcake galactic goodness today. Star Wars Weekends are an exciting and an event filled time with parades, character meet and greets, autograph signings, Darth Mall shopping and the galactic shows. 

At some point during the out-of-this-world festivities you have to take a break and recharge, or at least I do. What better sweet snack dessert could there possibly be for Star Wars Weekends than the exclusive to Star Wars Weekends, Darth Vader cupcake?

This was the best cupcake I have ever tasted on property. It has edged out The Disney Moms Panel Fan Luncheon pink perfect cupcake as my favorite. 

The Darth Vader cupcake is one snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan or $4.99. Thinking that seems a bit pricey for a cupcake? Not at all, considering it's a full size large cupcake, filled with Chocolate-Peanut Butter, topped with sprinkles and Chocolate Frosting. DS, @PetethePirate and I decided to split this cupcake when we saw how large it was. I'm glad we did because it was more than enough for both of us, right down to the chocolate Darth Vader and white chocolate light saber. It was good to the last bite! 

The Darth Vader cupcake was available during Star Wars Weekends in multiple locations throughout Disney Hollywood Studios. I got mine at ABC Commissary so that I might enjoy my break from the action and some much needed air conditioning.

Other locations: 

Backlot Express

Starring Rolls

Studio Catering

Have you tried the Darth Vader Cupcake?

 
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This post is linked up to the Favorite Food Friday Blog Hop hosted by my Disney Foodie Friend Sean at Disney Day By Day. If you didn't get here from there, hop on over and find out about more fabulous Disney foods!

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Destination Disney ~ Mrs. Incredible Quote

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"Don't think, and don't worry. If the time comes, you'll know what to do."~Mrs. Incredible

This quote made me think of the way I like to tour the parks, camera in hand and ready to snap. I rarely put my camera away because you just never know when a photo op will happen.
We were touring Disney Hollywood Studios Animation Building one day when all of a sudden out of nowhere FroZone appeared! It was the first time I'd ever seen him and I really wanted a picture for my character collection.   

Luckily I had my camera ready and quickly snapped a few as he dashed away.

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Wordless Wednesday ~ Great Movie Ride

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Welcome to a special edition of the The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop here at Focused on the Magic.com.  

Disney Hollywood Studios
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is our theme this week. I thought it would be fun join in on the celebration of the International Hollywood Studios Awareness Week, an annual event hosted by StudiosCentral.com. Be sure to stop by the StudiosCentral.com blog to see all the featured posts throughout the week.

Everybody neat and pretty?...

Our must do (a few times) attraction at Disney Hollywood Studios is the Great Movie Ride. Here are a few of my favorite scenes from the ride. 

STELLA!!