PHOTOS, VIDEO: Darth Vader & Chewbacca Return to Star Wars Launch Bay Early at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Darth Vader has finally returned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios again at the Star Wars Launch Bay, a week before his scheduled reappearance. And if you don’t want to wait until you visit Batuu, Chewbacca is making visits at the Launch Bay as well. Darth Vader Returns to Star Wars Launch Bay Vader was suspicious of … Read more

Imagineering Files Permit for Jessie’s Trading Post, New 50th Anniversary Luggage, Mighty Thor Offerings Coming to Avengers Campus, and More: Daily Recap (7/8/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, July 8, 2022. Walt Disney World Disney’s … Read more

Jedi Training Sign Removed From Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The sign for Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple has been removed from outside the stage next to Star Tours in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Jedi training has not taken place since the parks closed in March 2020 due to COVID-19. The stage and temple façade remain but have gone unused. The sign with showtimes previously … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 6/30/22 (New Star Wars Merchandise, Lightyear Toys, Phone Cases & More)

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Good Morning! Let’s see what’s happening today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Ba-a-la-la-la! This giant ‘Baymax!’ blowup stands 50 feet tall at the entrance of Disney’s Hollywood Studios to promote the new series on Disney +. Looks like everyone is here for rope drop this morning at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We finally made it in. Let’s … Read more

Frozen Sing-Along Closing for Refurbishment at Hollywood Studios, Peter Dinklage and Jeff Goldblum Cut From ‘Thor: Love and Thunder,’ and More: Daily Recap (7/3/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, July 3, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

‘For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration’ Closing for Refurbishment in August at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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“For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” will be closing for refurbishment this summer. The stage show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will close on August 22. Disney has confirmed that the show will be closed through September 16. It is scheduled to resume performances on September 17. We previously learned that the … Read more

New Menu Debuts at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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An updated menu has debuted at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The new items include Fried Fresh Mozzarella ($11) as an appetizer and Grilled Bone-In Pork Chop ($28) as an entrée. The Mama’s Italian Pasta ($21) entrées have been updated. They are now fettuccini instead of spaghetti, tossed with roasted tomatoes and … Read more

Guest Caught Bringing Handgun with 12 Rounds into Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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A 44-year-old guest from Miami got into an argument with her husband when he brought his handgun to Walt Disney World on their family vacation. She didn’t like that he owned a gun in the first place, she said. Within hours, that gun ended up getting the woman in trouble. She told authorities she had … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 6/22/22 (Babu Frik, Construction Update ‘Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters’ MagicBand+ Game Station & More)

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Hello there from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Did you get that ‘Obi Wan Kenobi’ reference? We can’t get enough of the new ‘Obi Wan Kenobi’ show on Disney+. We are here today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see what’s new. Let’s get started with our day! These summer crowds are showing it’s going to be a … Read more

Foot Bar Installed at Tune-In Lounge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Guests visiting the Tune-In Lounge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios can now rest their feet when standing at the bar. Foot bars have been installed on either side of the counter. The Tune-In Lounge doesn’t have stools at the bar. Instead, guests can just stand or sit in one of the nearby seats. The foot bar … Read more

‘Hunter Jobs’ Now Visible as Batuu Bounty Hunters MagicBand+ Game Station is Activated in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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We’ve been keeping an eye on the station for the upcoming “Batuu Bounty Hunters” MagicBand+ game at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and today we spotted hunter jobs visible on the newly-activated screen. The game station is still behind a wall of planters, as the game and MagicBand+ are not currently available … Read more

Buffet Returning to Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on August 28

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The buffet will return to Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on August 28, 2022. The buffet has been suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions since summer 2020. Among the breakfast buffet options will be Brioche French Toast with Banana Foster Sauce, Salmon and Bagel Casserole, and Plant-based Frittata with tomato jam. For lunch and … Read more

New Country Bear Jamboree Collectible by Kevin & Jody Coming, Menu Changes at Riverside Mill Food Court in Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, and More: Daily Recap (6/12/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, June 12, 2022. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

New Doctor Strange Loungefly Backpack Levitates into Walt Disney World

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Guests can now purchase the Doctor Strange Loungefly before the release of “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” on Disney+ at Keystone Clothiers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Doctor Strange Loungefly = $85 Guests won’t need the Eye of Agamotto to tell them they’ll be $85 lighter this summer. This backpack features Doctor Strange’s iconic … Read more

‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin Claims Signature at Brown Derby Restaurant is Fake, Joffrey’s Introduces a Secret Annual Passholder Drink, and More: Daily Recap (6/5/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, June 5, 2022. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

Canceled Disney Wish Sailing Turned Into A Free Media Cruise, Disney Apologizes for Cast Member Grabbing Ring During Proposal, and More: Daily Recap (6/4/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, June 4, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more