A Complete Guide to the Reopening of Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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After being closed for nearly four months, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has reopened. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, plenty of changes have been made to the attractions, restaurants, and entertainment options for guests. We have compiled a complete guide to what you can expect when visiting the place where “Epic Excitement Awaits at Every Turn.” Arrival … Read more

PHOTOS: Backlot Express Restaurant Reopens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with Mobile Order-Only and Updated Service Procedures

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It is good to be back in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! On a break from a busy day of shopping and riding attractions, we stopped off at Backlot Express Restaurant for a quick bite to eat by Echo Lake. Like many other dining locations across Walt Disney World, this quick-service restaurant has undertaken many updates in … Read more

Top 3 Locations to Dine With Food Allergies in Walt Disney World Part 6: Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Quick Service

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Well, we’ve covered Hollywood Studios’ table service, and nothing can stop us now as we continue on to experience the park quick service options. Granted, there aren’t many full-fledged quick-service spots in lieu of some quaint stands serving up the basics, there are definitely a few diamonds in the rough when it comes to dining … Read more

REVIEW: The Beloved Backlot Blondie Makes a Triumphant Return Topped with Chocolate, Toffee, and Coconut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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New year, new dessert. Backlot Express at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has given their blondie a makeover, and we like what we see. The dessert has returned to the menu, but now comes topped with chocolate, toffee, and a little bit of coconut. There are so many verrine desserts around the park that we are excited … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/11/20 (We Meet a Porg, Signage Appears at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Cheese Sauce at Backlot Express, PIXAR Sticky Notes, and More)

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. All the Christmas decorations are still up around the park, but we’re ready for all the new year has to offer. We decided to start our morning checking in on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. New signage has gone up around the entrance and exit … Read more

PHOTOS: Warm Cheese Sauce Now Available as $1 French Fry Upgrade at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The infamous “plastic” cheese sauce at Walt Disney World has newly arrived at a quick service dining location in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Cheese sauce can now be added to your order of french fries at Backlot Express for a nominal fee. Made famous at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in the Magic Kingdom, cheese sauce has … Read more

REVIEW: New Wookie Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich Is Too Chewy at Backlot Express, Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Never underestimate a droid. Or a Wookiee, for that matter. Just in at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the new Wookie Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich, and since reviews are in for The Rise of Skywalker, we figured we’d add another divisive review to the mix. “That’s no moon. That’s the latest treat to hit pastry cases outside … Read more

REVIEW: Holiday Blondie, Chocolate Chestnut Pinecone and More Bring the Holidays to Backlot Express at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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If you’re looking for a sweet holiday treet, Backlot Express offers three items just for the season: a Holiday Blondie, a Chocolate Chestnut Pinecone, and Goofy’s Hot Chocolate Not Hot Chocolate Verrine. But are these desserts stars, or should they be on the cutting room floor? Let’s see what the critics think! Holiday Blondie – … Read more

REVIEW: New Halloween Graveyard Worms ‘n’ Dirt is a Fangtastic Treat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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If you’re looking to sink your fangs into something sweet, look no further than this Graveyard Worms ‘n’ Dirt Verrine from Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This cookies and cream verrine is available from Rosie’s All-American Cafe at Sunset Ranch Market and Backlot Express, and is one of the better Halloween treats we’ve tried in this park. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 9/30/19 (Chewie Fixes The X-Wing, Ronto Roasters Droid Back in Action, Backlot Express Props, and More!)

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Bright Suns from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Today, we headed straight for Batuu as it was an Extra Magic Hours morning and the crowds on Batuu are far lighter before all regular day guests are let into the park. Just a little past Rise of the Resistance, we came upon Chewie and a friend once again … Read more

PHOTOS: Benny the Cab, Other Props Removed to Accommodate for Additional Seating at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Arguably one of our favorite parts about eating at the Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios are the props (well that, and very rarely, the food.) In a park where the magic of movie making is vanishing to mere ephemera and being replaced with themed RVs, every last bit of park history counts… except when … Read more

Props To Be Removed To Allow For Additional Seating at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Arguably one of our favorite parts about eating at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios are the props (well that, and very rarely, the food.) In a park where the magic of movie making is vanishing to mere ephemera and being replaced with themed RVs, every last bit of park history counts… except when it … Read more

REVIEW: Forky’s Hazelnut Éclair Arrives at Backlot Express, Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Brace yourselves, Walt Disney World, the release of Toy Story 4 is imminent, coming up on June 20th, which means Forky is coming to take over our summer, our merch, our lives, and our Park treats. A new Forky themed éclair has arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I know, you’d think it would be safe … Read more

UPDATE: Early Morning Magic Breakfast at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Moved to Backlot Express

Beginning February 6, guests attending Early Morning Magic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will no longer be served breakfast at the ABC Commissary. The event’s breakfast location has been moved to the Backlot Express located between Star Tours and the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. The event menu, consisting of a continental breakfast buffet and the … Read more

REVIEW: Strawberry Chicken Biscuits, Cuban Sandwich, Key Lime Verrine and More from New Menu at Backlot Express, Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The Backlot Express quick service restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios debuted a brand new menu today. This new menu replaces the old Star Wars themed offerings that had been there for quite a long time. The menu now features a “Backlot Burger” which is just a name change from the Royal Guard Burger, topped with … Read more