WATCH NOW: Stage 89 Imagineer Presentation with Bob Weis & Randy Printz on Development of Disney-MGM Studios

Two men speak on stage at Stage 89 with a Mickey Mouse photo; text reads "History of Disney-MGM Studios Imagineer Panel.

In honor of the anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, discover the true story of the development of the Disney-MGM Studios from the project’s leaders, Bob Weis & Randy Printz, in this exclusive presentation from our Stage 89 event in 2024. Stage 89 Presentation Available on YouTube In 2024, WDWNT hosted Stage 89, an unofficial fan event that … Read more

Animatronic from The Great Movie Ride Being Sold on eBay

Chinese Theater Great Movie Ride

An audio-animatronic from The Great Movie Ride, the classic Disney’s Hollywood Studios attraction that closed permanently in 2017, is now for sale on eBay. The Great Movie Ride Animatronic Mummy Seller disneyprops is offering this “pre-owned” mummy animatronic from the Egyptian temple scene for the buy-it-now price of $13,000. Only local pickup from Tampa, Florida … Read more

Voice of Rod Serling from Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Returns for Attraction’s 30th Anniversary, Meet & Greet

Rod Sterling, voice of Tower of Terror, Stage 89 graphic

This year marks the 35th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the 30th Anniversary of the original Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Walt Disney World. In honor of these momentous occasions, voice actor Mark Silverman has reprised his role of Rod Serling for an upcoming celebration of these milestones. The commercial for Stage 89 … Read more

‘Once Upon a Studio’ References Robin Williams in Former ‘Magic of Disney Animation’ Attraction at Disney-MGM Studios

Disney’s new “Once Upon a Studio” short film references the defunct Magic of Disney Animation attraction at what was previously known as Disney-MGM Studios. When Disney’s Hollywood Studios first opened as Disney-MGM Studios in 1989, it was a production studio as well as a theme park. The original version of The Magic of Disney Animation … Read more

PHOTOS: Van Eaton Galleries to Offer “Popular Culture and Disneyland” Online Auction Featuring Signed Marc Davis Art, Vintage Ticket Books, and More on May 9th

Items from throughout the history of the Disney Parks, from the 1950’s to the 2010’s, are being featured in Van Eaton Galleries’ “Popular Culture and Disneyland” auction taking place on Saturday, May 9th. Whether you like parks signage, vintage publications, or Disney Legends, there’s plenty for fans to enjoy. (If you’re the lucky winner, that … Read more

Buckle Up and Rock Out at the Disney-MGM Studios with this Guide from 1999

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