Chinese Theater Archives

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Projection Shows Pause Performances, ‘Disney Movie Magic’ Removed From Walt Disney World Website

June 2, 2024

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Due to a private event, performances of Disney’s Hollywood Studios projection show “Wonderful World of Animation” are temporarily suspended while the status of “Disney Movie Magic” is unclear. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Projection Shows A stage was erected in the center of Disney’s Hollywood Studios a few days ago, blocking the view of the TCL Chinese … Read more

Remodeling Begins in Grand Floridian Lobby Building, Disney Parks Tease Holiday Event Announcements, & More: Daily Recap (6/12/23)

June 12, 2023

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 Monday, June 12, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disney Movie Magic Disappears from Hollywood Studios Calendar

June 12, 2023

Disney Movie Magic, a nighttime show featuring projections of classic Disney films onto Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, has quietly disappeared from the official Walt Disney World calendar. Disney Movie Magic Temporarily Suspended There are no showtimes this month, nor are any appearing up to August 11, currently the latest available date on … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/23/21): New Facial Recognition Park Entry Procedure at Walt Disney World, Brightline High-Speed Rail Not Scheduled to Connect to Walt Disney World Until At Least 2026, Design Revealed for First Walt Disney World Resort License Plate, and More

March 23, 2021

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, March 23, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Lighting Package Brings Disney-MGM Studios Magic Back to The Chinese Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021

Shortly after we shared the installation of some new lighting on the marquee of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley revealed that an additional LED lighting package has been added to the Chinese Theater — and we have photos and video of the new lights in action! The upgraded nighttime appearance of … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/9/21): Disney Stores Closures Begin March 23rd, Disneyland Theme Parks Reopening Next Month, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Opening October 1st, Disney College Program Optimistic to Resume by End of 2021, and More

March 9, 2021

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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, March 9th, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Lighting Illuminates Chinese Theater, Marquee for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

March 9, 2021

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway has taken center stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios since opening last March. With its bright neon sign, the attraction located at the Chinese Theater cannot be missed. Now, even more lighting shines above the fluorescent marquee, bringing an even bigger spotlight to the attraction’s façade. Previously, only the “Mickey & … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (1/23/21): Astro Orbiter Relinquishes PeopleMover Queue, Water Main Breaks at Polynesian Village, Disneyland Sends AP Survey, New Chinese Theater Logo for Hollywood Studios, and More

January 23, 2021

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 Saturday, January 23, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: New Version of Chinese Theater Icon Debuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Replacing Older Skyline with Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land

January 23, 2021

Disney often uses vinyl barriers to discourage guests from ducking under queue line ropes. What at first glance looks like the classic Chinese Theater artwork is not entirely as it seems. The Chinese Theater is at center, as always, but what is around it has changed. A careful examination reveals artwork representing the park’s new … Read more

PHOTOS: Temporary Planters Staged Ahead of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Cast Member Previews at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

February 21, 2020

With the opening of the highly anticipated Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway less than two weeks away, cast members will have the opportunity to preview the attraction prior to its March 4 opening. You can read our post with the full details of the cast preview by clicking here. In preparation for the preview, several … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 2/16/20 (Major Crowds, Ink & Paint Line, Galaxy’s Edge Overflows and More)

February 16, 2020

Howdy, partners! We’re coming to you today from a very busy Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As is the case with most long holiday weekends, crowds and wait times have increased — which means we don’t have a moment to lose. Let’s head on in! It was quite clear from the start of the day that it would … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 7/23/19 (New Hats, Construction Updates, Crowds, and Chinese Theatre Handprint Trivia)

July 23, 2019

Good morning from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Let’s see what’s going on in the park today. As you enter the park, you might notice a slight change at the security checkpoints. The “guests without bags” line has moved to the corner of the new bag check structure. It’s a little awkward at the moment,as it’s on … Read more

PHOTOS: New Construction Walls Go Up for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

June 25, 2019

Construction for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the new attraction replacing The Great Movie Ride at Hollywood Studios has mostly been confined to within the show building. Periodically, however, over the course of the last two years, they’ve needed to do some work on the outside of the building. These changes have mostly been minor, … Read more