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How to Have the Ultimate 2-Day Star Wars Weekend at Disney

Have you ever wanted to have an epic Star Wars weekend at Disney?

Star Wars fans have been flocking to the Disney Parks since the opening of Star Tours in 1987.

Fast forward to this year and fans of a galaxy far, far away have even more to experience inside the Disney parks thanks to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

If you’ve ever thought about an ultimate Star Wars weekend at Walt Disney World or Disneyland you’re in luck! Here at ThemeParkHipster we’ve come up with the ultimate two-day itinerary for Star Wars fans.

The best part is everything we’re suggesting can be done at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

Why You MUST Visit the Canada Pavilion at Epcot

Welcome back fellow ThemeParkHipsters! Today we’re going to dive into one of the most magical places on earth…Walt Disney World. Particularly, the Canada Pavilion at EPCOT in World Showcase!

We love EPCOT because for the price of less than one airplane flight, you get to travel the whole world!

As you might already know, the EPCOT World Showcase has eleven different country pavilions where you are free to eat, window shop, and interact with unique attractions.

Sometimes called the “theme park for adults,” there truly is no other park like EPCOT because it’s more than rides, it’s a cultural experience.

Magic Kingdom New Fantasyland with Peter Pan Ride and Small World

When are the Slowest Times at Disney World? (How to Beat the Crowds)

Do you know when are the slowest times at Disney World?

Disney World is one of the most iconic travel destinations in the world, with its charm drawing millions of visitors from all corners of the world.

The staple of the resort, the Magic Kingdom, records an average of fifty eight (58) million Guests annually, making it the most visited theme park in the world.

People of all races, religion, and color have been captivated by the allure, wonders, magic, fantasy and adventure that Disney World has to offer. So much so that there is certainly no down time in the Disney World.

The resort is so full of life and fun, that you will undoubtedly basks in all the childlike pleasures from it.

Let’s learn what items you never knew you could buy for your next Walt Disney World vacation from Dollar Tree.

33 Incredible Dollar Tree Items You Must Pack for Disney

Did you know that you can find all of your Disney essentials at the Dollar Tree?

Crazy?!?

I know!

As a ThemeParkHipster, I love saving money and showing you ways to save money on your Walt Disney World Vacation.

It’s for this reason that I recommend giving the Dollar Tree a chance to get your Disney shopping list done for a low price.

39+ Surprising Halloween Horror Nights Rumors, Secrets and Fun Facts

With the haunt season in full effect, I thought it’d be great to give you some of the best Halloween Horror Nights secrets, rumors, and fun facts to get you excited for the event.

Halloween Horrors Nights (HHN), created by Julie Zimmerman and John Paul Geurts, began as Fright Nights over in Hollywood, California and was brought to Florida in 1991 for three nights.

Because of the incredible visionaries who first brought this event to life, over the past 29 years HHN has become the premier Halloween spectacular in the world!

One Day at Horrorland Goosebumps book cover 1994

Goosebumps One Day at Horrorland: A Book Made for Theme Park Fans

What I’m Reading: Goosebumps One Day at Horrorland

Many of you may not know it (or you probably can guess), but I’m a big kid at heart. It shouldn’t be a surprise that at times I like to delve into some of my favorite book series I enjoyed as a child (and still do).

I am reading Goosebumps One Day at Horrorland by R. L. Stine. This was my favorite book of the horror-fantasy book series because it not only kept the spooky, quirky fireside story traditions; it combined it with my favorite passion…Theme Parks!

Animal Kingdom African Village men in Harambe singing

Harambe Market: African-inspired Street Food at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Are you ready to go on an African adventure at Walt Disney World? If you are, you can try African-inspired food in an amazing open air plaza with four unique walk-up windows in Harambe Market.

This unique area of Animal Kingdom opened back in May of 2015 and has been one of the great additions to this incredible Disney theme park.

50 Spectacular Epcot Hidden Secrets You Must Know About

While you may think you may know all the little Epcot hidden secrets, there are quite a few gems you should look out for on your next Walt Disney World vacation!

Disney’s Epcot opened on a beautiful day in October of 1982. That magical day has sparked millions of enchanted memories from the young all the way to the old.

runDISNEY gift guide with Mickey and Minnie Mouse ready to run!

19 Perfect runDisney Gift Ideas and Guide

Disney Gift Guide: runDisney Gift Edition

Do you know somebody who is a huge runDisney fan and is about to have their first race soon, or perhaps they’re a veteran on their 5^th race? If so, I’ll give you a few runDisney gift ideas to get for the runner in your family.

Many of my close friends dedicate lots of time prepping for the races hosted through the runDisney organization. Sometimes I don’t even realize just how hard they are training for one race alone.

Plus, there’s the costly financial obligation that can add up quickly to be a part of one of Disney’s famous marathons.

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Festival Show in Mexico Mexico Pavilion Mariachi Cobre at Epcot

Fall in LOVE with the Mariachi Cobre Band at Epcot

Are you ready to get lost in the music of Mexico with the Mariachi Cobre band at Epcot in Walt Disney World.

If you are, then you’re going to be in for a real treat as you bask in the traditions of the band originally formed in 1971.

You can catch this daily lineup at Epcot, as the Mariachi Cobre are one of the few entertainment features at the park that has been around since the 1980’s. The early days of Epcot.

They’ve also had moments of sharing the stage with great musicians, such as Carlos Santana!