Good Journey, friends! We made another trip to Galaxy’s Edge today to try one of the new menu items unique to Batuu on the East Coast, the Coruscant Cooler at Ronto Roasters. We’ve already tried and reviewed every other menu item at the almost identical Ronto Roaster’s at Disneyland, but with Disney’s Hollywood Studios having … Read more
Bright suns, travelers! We’re back at Black Spire Outpost on Batuu in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, so of course we had to make a stop in Oga’s Cantina for some refreshments after piloting the Falcon. Most of the menu is identical to Oga’s Cantina in Disneyland (which we’ve already tried and reviewed, check it out here), with … Read more
Construction walls went up in late June around the former Great Movie Ride (I can’t write that out without choking up…) extended queue area and it’s been pretty much a mystery what they’re up to in there. Since most of the work is being done inside the show building, and now within these walls, it’s … Read more
Progress is moving quickly at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with the official grand opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge coming up in just two weeks’ time. Many of the stores along Hollywood and Sunset Boulevard are now scheduled to reopen in time for the land (or just about), the new security screening area and entrance was … Read more
The historic August 29 grand opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is right around the corner and while many Travelers have already experienced the land through a series of ongoing previews, Disney has just released amazing new aerial images of the brand-new land. The video, which includes new music from Oscar-winning composer John Williams, features … Read more
Whether you love or hate Blue or Green Milk (or love to hate it), Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is offering Travelers to Batuu an all-new way to enjoy the divisive dairy-free beverage in the form of alcoholic versions of the two frozen drinks, called “Coolers”. A friendly Traveler to Batuu invited us to the land … Read more
Welcome to another WDWNT Photo Report from the Hollywood that never was and always will be! It’s officially August, which means it’s officially the opening month of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge… which means this park is about to get incredibly busy, so let’s start this park walk on one of the last days before Hollywood … Read more
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
A short time from now on a television network not so far away… To celebrate the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Freeform will be airing a two-hour all-star special, “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Adventure Awaits” on Sunday, September 29th at 8 PM Eastern. D23 revealed that … Read more
Preparations are well underway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the impending opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the massive influx of guests that will be (or… should be, at least) entering the park come August 29th. Just today, the newly expanded security checkpoint and revamped entrance area fully opened to guests, and in the … Read more
As you may know, The Twilight Zone (no, not X-Files) Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been undergoing a refurbishment for the past few months. Instead of closing down the entire attraction, Disney opted to approach the refurb in phases, although that still meant reducing the ride’s capacity over the span of a few … Read more
Attention all Travelers! Reservations are now open for Oga’s Cantina, Savi’s Workshop, and Droid Depot at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With the surge of people attempting to make reservations, you may run into some… turbulence. But rest assured there’s plenty of space for many travelers on Batuu. Scroll through for all of the handy links below. … Read more
If you’re headed to the parks this month, grim, grinning plush might just follow you home. This month’s Wishables release features none other than the ghastly characters from The Haunted Mansion, and it comes just in time for the attraction’s 50th anniversary. We never thought the Prisoner could look this cute. He’s available outside of … Read more
Hooray for Hollywood! Just in time for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (and the incoming Fall crowds), the new entrance and security checkpoint expansion area at the front of Disney’s Hollywood Studios has opened. Three of the new security lanes are open over on this side, with a few others roped off to the side. Guests … Read more
Ah, yes. Another day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, another lively jaunt through Toy Story Land… I think not. In fact, there’s trouble in toy paradise, as a faulty fire curtain has led Cast Members at the attraction to now have guests leave the queue midway and traverse through a backstage area before re-entering the queue. … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from July 29-August 4! Walt Disney World It’s the end of an era at Orlando … Read more
