Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Benches Complete at Hollywood Studios

Stone built-in benches and tables are now open to guests in the area between Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios. New Seating Area Part of the area has stone bench seating with two wooden tables and six wooden stools. The stone bench is connected to a new planter and a … Read more

2026 Dated Pressed Pennies Debut At Walt Disney World

Our reporters spotted new pressed pennies dated 2026, now available across Walt Disney World Resort. We found these at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs. More may be added later. EPCOT Pressed Pennies We spotted the first penny at World Traveler near the International Gateway. The penny shares the … Read more

Injured Cast Member Who Stopped Boulder Speaks Out for the First Time

The cast member who stopped a runaway 400-lb boulder during an Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has spoken about the incident for the first time. Injured Cast Member Speaks On December 30, the show’s giant boulder flew off its track and began bouncing towards the audience. A viral video showed … Read more

Disney Spending $22 Million to Change MuppetVision 3D Into Monsters, Inc. Show

Aerial concept art of Disney's Hollywood Studios shows buildings, trees, a central fountain, and guests in Monsters, Inc. Land.

Following the permanent closure of MuppetVision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 7, 2025, Disney will be transforming the theater into a new Monsters, Inc. attraction. MuppetVision Theater Transformation According to Central Florida Tourism Oversight District records obtained by Orlando Business Journal, Disney is investing $22.4 million in the transformation. Work includes interior demolition … Read more

Live-Action Ariel Meet & Greet Returns to Walt Disney Presents

Live-Action Ariel Meet & Greet Returns to Walt Disney Presents

Guests can once again meet Ariel from the live-action The Little Mermaid in Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Ariel temporarily moved to Echo Lake near 50’s Prime Time Cafe in October to accommodate the limited-time Santa Claus and Santa Duffy meet and greets in Walt Disney Presents. Live-Action Ariel Meet & Greet We previously reported … Read more

Star Wars ‘Join the Empire’ Merchandise Collection Now Available

Star Wars 'Join the Empire' merchandise collection now available.

Walt Disney World has released a new Star Wars ‘Join the Empire’ merchandise collection featuring Darth Vader. ‘Join the Empire’ Youth T-Shirt – $29.99 This black mineral wash youth t-shirt features an image of Darth Vader in front of the Empire logo in red on the left-hand side. Below this image are the words “Join … Read more

New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Benches Almost Complete, Savi’s Construction Continues

New Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Benches Almost Complete, Savi's Construction Continues

Two construction projects have been ongoing in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios since the summer. New built-in benches near Toy Story Land appear near completion while there has been very little construction progress outside Savi’s Workshop. New Seating Area Construction walls went up in this area between Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and … Read more

Walt Disney World Starts Removing Christmas Decorations

Walt Disney World Starts Removing Christmas Decorations

Disney is starting to remove Christmas decorations now that the holiday season has wrapped up. First to go are the floating ornaments of Echo Lake in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Echo Lake Ornaments Gone During the Christmas season, the lake is full of giant floating ornaments, as though they have fallen off the nearby giant Christmas … Read more

Show Your Love For the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror With New T-Shirt

A new vintage-style shirt celebrating The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is now available. We found it at Rock Around the Shop on Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, though it will likely be made available at other shops throughout the park. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror T-Shirt – $32.99 This white shirt has … Read more

Cash Register Installed at Toy Story Land Snack Kiosk, May Open Very Soon

After the addition of queue markers, signage, kitchen appliances, and the return of the domino benches near the restrooms, it looks as if the new snack kiosk at Toy Story Land could open very soon. A cash register was just installed, and we spotted coolers. Toy Story Land Snack Kiosk Construction The air conditioning unit … Read more