In anticipation of the opening of the refurbished Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney has shared an updated, polished storyline for the ride. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Storyline While we had several details of the storyline before, we now have additional details and context for the upcoming ride. Per … Read more
This morning, April 13, Disney shared part of an image teasing the forthcoming re-opening of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Walt Disney World Resort. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Teaser With the teaser image, Disney Parks simply wrote: “Ready to rock 🎸.” The image, shown above, appears to be just a section of an Electric Mayhem … Read more
Several stores across Walt Disney World have released new Star Wars toys, figures, and more, including a new Droid Factory figure. Droid Factory DD-BD Figure – $17.99 DD-BD, a WDD adminmech droid from Solo: A Star Wars Story, is the latest droid to have a Droid Factory figure rendition. His oval shaped body is white … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will close three hours early on June 18. Regular day guests should plan accordingly, as the park will be closing for a private event later this summer. Hollywood Studios Closing Early for Private Event Disney’s Hollywood Studios is closing at 6:00 PM on Thursday, June 18, 2026 – that’s three hours ahead … Read more
We are still following new changes coming to the Savi’s Workshop courtyard area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios following months of walled-off refurbishment. New Flowerbed at Savi’s Workshop Just a few days after construction walls finally came down around the Savi’s Workshop courtyard area in Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios, we’ve noticed some green additions to … Read more
X user bioreconstruct posted more aerial photos showing the retheming progress of turning the former Muppets Courtyard into the new Monstropolis land. Monstropolis Retheming Update Since our last update, Gonzo’s Royal Flush restroom area is covered in more tarps and surrounded by more scaffolding. The scaffolding around the rooftop water tower is new, suggesting that … Read more
A fresh batch of aerial photos from bioreconstruct reveals more of Monstropolis’ E ticket attraction taking shape in the form of a sprawling concrete foundation studded with tall support structures. ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Coaster Components Being Readied Backstage Construction vehicles, flatbed trucks, and more support pillars are lined up and ready backstage at the Monstropolis site. … Read more
On Thursday, April 9, a man was arrested at Walt Disney World in connection with a deadly fireworks explosion in California in July 2025. Disney World Arrest Kenneth Chee, owner of Devastating Pyrotechnics, was arrested by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday in connection with a warehouse explosion in Yolo County, California, that killed … Read more
There are no more Annual Passholder reservations available for Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May the 4th, a.k.a. Star Wars Day. Star Wars Day Reservations All Booked The day is now grayed out on the Annual Pass reservation calendar. Reservations are still available for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Unless Disney’s Hollywood Studios hits … Read more
Just days after we saw ride support columns staged near the site of the new Monsters, Inc. Door coaster, we now see vertical installation of those coaster supports. ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Coaster Ride Support Columns The vertical wide columns are the first support parts to be installed at the construction site for the coaster. The support … Read more
Reimagining work continues at Animation Courtyard as painting and a new marquee transform the former Star Wars Launch Bay into The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Animation Courtyard Façade Last week, we saw crews working on the marquee at the upcoming Magic of Disney Animation building. The bare marquee is taped off … Read more
Progress has been moving steadily on the foundation and other aspects of the upcoming suspended Monsters, Inc. coaster, but new construction materials spotted nearby may indicate vertical developments are on the horizon. ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Coaster Construction Progress During a recent ride on the Disney Skyliner, we got a glimpse at what appears to be a … Read more
Near the exit to Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, crews have torn up pavement where there was once a merchandise kiosk. Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular Exit Construction Since rolling planters surrounded this space last month, the construction footprint has expanded slightly. Previously, the planters cut behind the post on the … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering filed four permits this week to install set elements at various locations in the former Muppets Courtyard, soon-to-be Monstropolis, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Monstropolis Set Installation Permits All four permits are for frequent Imagineering collaborator Icarus Exhibits Inc. to “Install set elements.” They cover the former locations of the MuppetVision 3D theater, … Read more
The Savi’s Workshop courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is no longer blocked by construction walls and scrim. Savi’s Workshop Construction Finally Complete Though the walls and scrim went up seven months ago, there was no visible work in the area until support poles went up in February. Crews then added canopies in the past week. … Read more
Dok-Ondar has received five new and updated kyber crystal necklaces at his shop in Batuu East, also known as Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Updated Kyber Crystal Necklaces When Galaxy’s Edge first opened in 2022, Dok-Ondar’s had four kyber crystal necklaces in stock: blue, white, red, and black. He’s now refreshed and … Read more
