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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Our reporter spotted that Dok Ondar has fallen on hard times, being forced to sell lightsaber parts from nearby Savi’s Workshop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (or Batuu East). These include parts from the Reclaimed and Reforged series, which were originally exclusive to May the 4th at Walt Disney World and Season of the Force at Disneyland Resort. … Read more
Two restaurants at Walt Disney World have removed the Chicken Strips adult entrée from their online and mobile ordering menus. However, they can still be ordered at the restaurants. Chicken Strips Adult Entrees Removed At Rosie’s All-American Café, the adult chicken strips entrée has been removed from the online menu. However, the physical menu has … Read more
A new Notice of Commencement has been filed for the upcoming Muppets retheme of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Notice of Commencement to Install Set Elements The new permit, filed in Orange County today (January 7, 2026), contracts Walt Disney Imagineering vendor Jon Richards Company to “install set elements” at the Hollywood … Read more
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
After crews removed the Lightning Lane and wait time signs from the Disney Jr. dance party entrance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, they removed the light-up Mickey ears. Disney Jr. Dance Party Sign Until the morning of January 6, there was a Mickey ear hat-shaped element on top of this archway. The ears are now gone, … Read more
The live-action Ariel meet and greet will be moved back to its original location at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Ariel Meet & Greet Moves Back To Walt Disney Presents Ariel’s temporary meet and greet location moved from Walt Disney Presents to Echo Lake, near 50’s Prime Time Cafe. This change started on October 28, for the start of holiday … Read more
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
Walt Disney Presents is no longer opening for Early Entry to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for resort hotel guests. The gallery has been opening early for the past few weeks amid hype for a Taylor Swift exhibit. Walt Disney Presents Stops Early Entry Now that holiday crowds have died down, Walt Disney Presents has resumed normal … Read more
