PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 3/20/19 (Lightning McQueen Nears Open, Security Checkpoint & Skyliner Progress, Jedi Master Stitch, ETC.)

Iain

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 3/20/19 (Lightning McQueen Nears Open, Security Checkpoint & Skyliner Progress, Jedi Master Stitch, ETC.)

The changes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have struck again! During my latest trip around the park, I noticed some fast-paced construction progress, and things are much different than the last time I was there. The new security checkpoint is coming along quickly, so much so that a few walls are now down. The new bus loop is officially open, and there are some neat new Dumbo costumes inside of Walt Disney Presents. Let’s take a look!

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy

Photo Mar 14 8 44 06 PM

Ahead of the grand opening of Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at the end of the month, work is well underway outside the main entrance.

Photo Mar 14 8 45 07 PM

The Cruz Ramirez meet and greet looks near complete.

Photo Mar 14 8 45 13 PM

This new machine has been installed. It appears to be an automatic guest counter.

Photo Mar 14 8 45 30 PM

Disney Skyliner

Photo Mar 15 9 17 23 AM

Over at the Hollywood Studios Skyliner Station, gondola testing is still regularly in progress. Workers were also spotted putting this decorative casing on some of the spires on top of the station.

Photo Mar 15 9 17 00 AM

Photo Mar 15 9 25 05 AM

Just inside the park, sidewalk refurbishment is taking place. Here is a look at the old vs. the new.

Dumbo Screen Costumes at Walt Disney Presents

Photo Mar 15 10 07 27 AM

Tim Burton’s Dumbo previews have been taking place inside Walt Disney Presents for a while now. A realistic Dumbo statue was also moved into the space a few weeks ago. There are now screen-used costumes from the movie on display in the lobby. This was the former display case of screen used outfits from Saving Mr. Banks.

Photo Mar 15 10 07 41 AM

Photo Mar 15 10 07 38 AM

Photo Mar 15 10 07 33 AM

Tatooine Traders Floor Decals

Photo Mar 15 10 46 46 AM

Over at Tatooine Traders, there’s a new decal on the ground next to the “Create Your Own Lightsaber” area. We expect to see more directional decals being added around this area soon.

Photo Mar 15 10 48 06 AM

Merchandise

Photo Mar 15 11 19 48 AM
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney Artist Tee – $39.99

The new set of park-specific Disney Artist shirts have begun popping up in their respective parks. They’ve been sold exclusively at Disney Springs for the past month or so, and we’ve now seen Animal Kingdom’s in Riverside Depot, and now Hollywood Studios in Mickey’s of Hollywood.

Photo Mar 15 11 20 03 AM

New Security Checkpoint Construction

Photo Mar 15 11 32 12 AM

The new and improved security checkpoint is moving full steam ahead for construction. Wooden boards now line the entire structure, and walls have already begun to come down toward the back by Guest Services.

Photo Mar 15 11 33 51 AM

The walls aren’t entirely down quite yet, most of the area is still fenced.

Photo Mar 15 11 34 07 AM 1

Here’s a look at the current progress as seen from the planters.

Photo Mar 15 11 34 44 AM

As you can see, lots of wood is in place all the way around the structure.

Photo Mar 15 11 34 52 AM

Photo Mar 15 11 34 56 AM

Photo Mar 15 10 47 15 AM

That’s all from Jedi Master Stitch and Hollywood Studios. As always, be sure to check back at WDWNT as we bring you the latest happenings from around Disney World and beyond!