Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Didn’t Start Boarding Until 4:19 PM on its 1st Birthday at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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You could say that Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance certainly rose… and resisted boarding today, the day of its one-year anniversary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The ambitious attraction once again failed to open with the rest of the park after a year of technical issues, non-functioning audio-animatronics, and even a lightning bolt (sent by … Read more

Oasis Canteen Now Open Every Day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Oasis Canteen, which became a beverage kiosk last summer, is now open every day of the week at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It reopened earlier this month but was only operating on the weekends. It will now be open seven days a week, so guests in need of a quick drink or snack can head over … Read more

PHOTOS: Sunshine Day Bar Reopens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Sunshine Day Bar at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has reopened with a full menu. Sunshine Day Bar is located on Sunset Boulevard. It has a full bar, with the specialty cocktails Cherry Blossom, Southside Fizz, and Blackberry Moonshine Lemonade. Guests can grab a drink and then find seating nearby. Remember that guests must remain socially distanced … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 11/25/20 (Woody’s Lunch Box Reopens with Totchos, Moderate Thanksgiving Crowds, “Seasonal Savings” On-Sale Merchandise, and More)

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Hello from a relatively quiet day here at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Even in the midst of the holiday week, it was only marginally more crowded than normal here. With lovely park-going weather, and armed with our Boarding Group for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, we found some fun new things at this park. Let’s … Read more

REVIEW: Delicious NEW Peppermint Bundt Cake Shake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is One of the Prettiest Snacks at Walt Disney World This Season

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Peppermint is part of Christmas. From candy canes to peppermint bark, the fresh, minty taste is everywhere during the holidays. Disney’s Hollywood Studios has taken peppermint and thrown in a few bundt cakes to create the Peppermint Bundt Cake Shake. Peppermint Bundt Cake Shake – $8.49 Peppermint ice cream topped with whipped cream, two holiday … Read more

Walt Disney World Park Pass Availability Replenished for November & December 2020, Full Availability for Annual Passholders on New Year’s Eve

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Walt Disney World Park Passes have been replenished for part of November and most of December 2020. All four parks are now currently available for all types of guests, including Disney Resort Guests, Annual Passholders, and guests with theme park tickets, for November 29th and 30th. Most types of passes are also available throughout the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 11/15/20 (Plexiglass Dividers Added To Every Ride Vehicle of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, More Christmas Snacks Arrive, New Breakfast Options, Oasis Canteen Reopens, and More)

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Hello from a beautiful day here at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We were up bright and early and got our boarding group for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance from nearby the park, and were ready to explore and find all the latest and greatest things to bring to you. Let’s get started! When we arrived … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering Briefly Considered Different Versions of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has become a popular spot at both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. But thanks to a recent interview with Walt Disney Imagineering’s portfolio executives, Scott Trowbridge and Robin Reardon, we now know that there was a chance that each park’s land could have been very different. The Orange County Register‘s Brady … Read more

PHOTOS: New Table Markers Added, Menu Updated as Woody’s Lunch Box Prepares to Reopen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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There’s a new sign that Woody’s Lunch Box is fixin’ to reopen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! New markers have been placed at tables by the counter-service restaurant in Toy Story Land, which has been closed since the park reopened in July. At the restaurant itself, the menu board is empty, likely in preparation for a … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 11/3/20 (Majestic Theatre Neon Added, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Ride Vehicle Plexiglass Testing, New Limited Edition Pins, and More)

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Hello from a busy day here at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We had an early start to our day with the new boarding group system starting today with the first group distributing at 7am, and we were on property to attempt to snag a spot. Sadly, like a lot of guests, we experienced a glitch that … Read more

VIDEO: Santa’s Merry Motorcade, Plus Holiday Character Experiences and Entertainment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for 2020

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The holiday season has put the tinsel in Tinseltown at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Even though we don’t have fireworks or Jingle Bell Jingle BAM! this year, there are still character motorcades and entertainment that offer plenty of yuletide fun. Character Motorcades and Apperances Santa Claus Motorcade It may not be a sleigh, but Santa Claus … Read more