WDWNT Daily Recap (10/27/20): Massive Layoffs Strike Walt Disney World Entertainers, Plexiglass Barriers Installed on All Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Vehicles, Sneak Peek at Everglazed Donuts, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

Entire Cast of “Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage” Laid Off at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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In addition to the Citizens of Hollywood, more devastating news of layoffs has surfaced at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, with the entire cast of “Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage” laid off as part of the most recent entertainment cutbacks impacting Walt Disney World. “Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage” had recently … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Full Debut Performance of “Disney Society Orchestra and Friends” Show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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A brand-new show made an unexpected debut today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the Theater of the Stars on Sunset Boulevard. Grab your opera glasses, and let’s watch the brand-new Disney Society Orchestra and Friends show! Outside the theater, the Beauty and the Beast themed banners remain. The show features a 6-piece orchestra playing movie … Read more

NEW Disney Society Orchestra and Friends Show Debuts Today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Replacing Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage During Union Dispute

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While taking a walk around Disney’s Hollywood Studios this morning, we came upon an interesting change at the Theater of the Stars. It appears a brand new show, titled Disney Society Orchestra and Friends has quietly taken the place of the Beauty and the Beast – Live On Stage show. This change comes due to … Read more

Back to the Future LIVE! – The Complete History of the Peoplemover Airs Tonight at 5PM

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It’s time to go back! Time travel with us at 5pm ET on July 8th at WDWNTunes.com or on YouTube, as WDWNT presents the complete history of the Peoplemover, from the Magic Kingdom, to Disneyland, and even to the Houston airport! This multimedia experience will include rare imagery, thoughtful insights, and more as we celebrate … Read more

Come Home for the Holidays and Celebrate Walt Disney World’s 20th Anniversary With this Magic Key Newsletter from 1991

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! It’s the winter of 1991, and we’re celebrating Walt Disney World’s 20th anniversary and taking a look at holiday offerings with this issue of Magic Key Newsletter! Note: … Read more

Back to the Future LIVE! – The Complete History of the Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Theater Airs Tonight at 9PM

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It’s time to go back! Time travel with us at 9pm ET on May 1st at WDWNTunes.com or on YouTube, as WDWNT presents the complete history of the Backlot Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! This multimedia experience will include rare imagery, thoughtful insights, and more as we celebrate Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week! Journey from Beauty … Read more

New Additions and Big Changes Come to the Disney-MGM Studios in this Guidebook from 1991

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! And in celebration of Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week, all this week, we’re peeking into the studio vault with items from the early years of the Disney-MGM Studios! In … Read more

It’s Game On When the Stars of “Super Mario Bros.” Visit the Disney-MGM Studios in this 1993 Show Times Guide

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! And in celebration of Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week, all this week, we’re peeking into the studio vault with items from the early years of the Disney-MGM Studios! Today, … Read more

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Grand Opening Media Event to Impact Schedules at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on March 3rd

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In a matter of days, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will officially open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and in preparation for the attraction’s media event on Tuesday, March 3rd, the operating schedules of select attractions and entertainment will be altered for the day. Because of the media event happening in front of the Chinese Theatre, … Read more

PHOTOS: New Generic Cast Costumes Replace Themed Outfits at MuppetVision 3D, Walt Disney Presents, Jedi Training and More Hollywood Studios Attractions

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With the official opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge just weeks away, the transformation of Disney’s Hollywood Studios continues with the cast member costumes. The themed costumes that cast members wore at certain attractions have been replaced with more generic outfits. These outfits debuted earlier this month at the park’s main entrance. We’ve seen this … Read more

PHOTOS: Fantasmic!, Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage Banners Installed for Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary

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With Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrating its 30th birthday on Wednesday, the final decorative banners are going up around the park to mark the occasion. Decorations representing Beauty and the Beast – Live on stage and Fantasmic can now be found along Sunset Boulevard: New Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary Character Banners Belle – Disney’s Hollywood Studios … Read more

Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage Closing for Refurbishment on February 24th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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This tale as old as time is starting to look worse for wear. Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be closed for refurbishment from February 24th through March 9th. This Broadway-style show has been enchanting audiences since 1991.