After Kate McKinnon and several others were announced as actors cast for the series, Ming-Na Wen, Jennifer Beals, and Hubert Smielecki have also joined ‘Percy Jackson.’ Ming-Na Wen, Jennifer Beals, and Hubert Smielecki Join ‘Percy Jackson’ Ming-Na Wen will portray the goddess Hera, who is described as “queen of Olympus, and wife to Zeus. She … Read more
A new construction permit was filed for changes to the former Disney Junior Play and Dance building as part of the ongoing reimagining of the Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Permit Filed for Disney Junior Play and Dance The permit contracts the Buena Vista Construction Company to “provide labor, material, and/or electrical for construction” … Read more
A new Disney permit is for steel construction rather than theming elements at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The coaster will soon be taken over by the Muppets. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Permit The Notice of Commencement calls for “General Construction” at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster by Coastal Steel Inc. The company … Read more
After we reported on significant dirt build-up in the Lightning Lane queue of Slinky Dog Dash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, maintenance crews have cleaned up the queue. Slinky Dog Dash Queue Cleaned We noticed issues on these large Slinky Dog cards in the Lightning Lane queue, near the boarding area. There were brown spots all … Read more
Crews are repaving Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and preparing to install the giant Mickey’s Sorcerer Hat that will welcome guests to The Magic of Disney Animation. The courtyard is being reimagined into The Walt Disney Studios, inspired by the real studio lot in Burbank, California. Animation Courtyard Construction These aerial photos come courtesy … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering filed two permits for new signage at Animation Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The courtyard is being reimagined into the Walt Disney Studios lot. Animation Courtyard Permits Both permits contract Design Communications Ltd. to “Install Signage.” One permit is for 755 Stage Ln, the address of the soundstage housing The Little Mermaid … Read more
What appears to be significant mold has built up in the Lightning Lane queue of Slinky Dog Dash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There’s also cracked paint, either from the mildew or from guests. Update: Our sources familiar with the matter have assured us that it is not mold in the queue, just dirt. Mold in … Read more
After we reported on a visible crack in Gertie the Dinosaur’s tail, the life-size statue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been patched up. Gertie the Dinosaur Patched The crack was where Gertie’s tail meets her body (the rest of her tail jutting from the water is actually a separate piece). It was made more obvious … Read more
Gertie the Dinosaur is looking a little worse for wear with a visibly deep crack seen on the structure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. Dinosaur Gertie Showing Cracks Dinosaur Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction has stood in Echo Lake since the park originally opened as Disney-MGM Studios in 1989. The iconic green … Read more
Disney announced springtime menu items now available at The Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant and lounge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Hollywood Brown Derby Menu Spring 2026 The Hamachi à la Newburg is a $17 appetizer consisting of Citrus-cured Hamachi, Creamy Newburg Sauce, and Fruit Tartare. Also joining the appetizers is a Beet and Kale Salad: … Read more
Nearly six months after construction walls went up, there are finally signs of work outside Savi’s Workshop in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There are new supports in the courtyard, possibly for shades. Savi’s Workshop Construction The construction walls and scrim went up in late August 2025. We’ve frequently checked on the project but without seeing many … Read more
The construction walls around Muppets Courtyard — soon-to-be Monstropolis — at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been moved forward more as crews strip the bricks from the former MuppetVision 3D facade. Muppets Courtyard Construction The construction walls now jut out several feet into the “road” of Grand Avenue, over the sidewalk. There is still plenty of walking space … Read more
Another prop from the defunct Muppets Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been spotted in The Muppet Show revival special that debuted on ABC and Disney+ last week. PizzeRizzo Prop Featured The first prop noticed in the special was a Muppet Labs sign from MuppetVision 3D, and this Easter egg was posted by X user @Shishagumi, giving … Read more
Crews are working on the facades of the former Muppets Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and they have removed some of the paneling that was there previously. MuppetVision 3D Theater The facade of the show building is getting a Monstropolis retheme, and crews have been working at the very top of the building for the … Read more
Walt Disney World Resort has released new youth jackets, jerseys, dresses, and sleepwear themed to Frozen and Mickey Mouse and Friends. Youth Frozen Zip-Up Jacket – $49.99 This white zip-up jacket features printed images of Elsa and Anna in their Frozen Fever spring outfits. Above them is a white braided cord that spans across the … Read more
Crews are working on the facades of the former Muppets Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, transforming the area into the Monsters, Inc. land, Monstropolis. MuppetVision 3D Theater Some of the markings left on the front of the MuppetVision 3D building when bricks and windowsills were removed have been cleaned off. The theater’s marquee and awnings … Read more
