Disney's Hollywood Studios Archives

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 8/24/20 (Socially-Distanced Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Crowds, Toy Story Land Maintenance, New Merchandise, and More)

August 27, 2020

We stopped by Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see what was in store for us at the Hollywood that never was – and always will be. Many parties were thankfully practicing social distancing. Guests flock to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at the time of their secured boarding group. Following social distancing guidelines, only limited … Read more

Governor Ron DeSantis Extends Thanks to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Executives for Theme Park Roundtable Conference

August 27, 2020

Following yesterday’s “One Goal, One Florida” theme park roundtable, Governor Ron DeSantis thanked both Universal Orlando Resort and the Vice President of Disney’s Hollywood Studios Jackie Swisher for their participation. Governor DeSantis said it was “great to be at” Universal Orlando, who hosted the roundtable. Universal provided a surprise appearance by Professor Doctor Penelope Tibeaux-Tinker … Read more

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Reservations Fully Booked for Passholders on Weekends Through November 7

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020

As we approach the Fall season, we’re looking at varying availability at the parks in terms of reservations for guests with Theme Park Tickets, Disney Resort guests, and Annual Passholders. We’ve officially started seeing the first Disney Park Pass reservations go for the month of November, starting with the first Saturday of the month on … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Halloween Merchandise Arrives at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, “Mulan” Sneak Peek Comes to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and More

August 23, 2020

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from August 16-23, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom TRON Lightcycle / Run has just reached … Read more

PHOTOS: Aerial Overviews Show Further Construction on the Upcoming Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel at Walt Disney World

August 23, 2020August 23, 2020

It’s been a while since we checked in on the construction site for the upcoming “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser” hotel, but in a series of photos shared on Twitter by our friend @bioreconstruct, we can get an aerial overview of the site and see what progress has been made over the summer. These first images … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Limited Release “Park Life” MagicBands Arrive for Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

August 22, 2020

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Are you ready to complete your “Park Life” MagicBand collection? Two new MagicBands featuring Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios can be yours now. These Limited Release MagicBands join the “Park Life” collection, which has already seen a big showing in the parks on both coasts. The MagicBand collection includes Limited Release editions for … Read more

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Technical Issues Continue, Fails to Open Today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

August 22, 2020August 22, 2020

UPDATE: As of 2:00 ET (8/22/2020) the attraction began taking Boarding Groups Since Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopened to the public, it seems Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has been plagued with issues. Guests haven’t been able to secure Boarding Groups allowing them to experience the popular attraction, a massive lightning bolt hit Star Wars: … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Hollywood Tower of Terror Hotel Metal Earth Kit Drops into Walt Disney World

August 28, 2020August 22, 2020

Looking for a great way to spend some time indoors and add a touch of Disney to your home? Then we recommend picking up this new Hollywood Tower of Terror Hotel Metal Earth Kit! Currently, this kit can be purchased from the Emporium at the Magic Kingdom. Hollywood Tower of Terror Hotel Metal Earth Kit … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 8/21/20 (Baby Yoda Loungefly Backpack, “Mulan” Preview Debuts, New “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Merchandise, and More)

August 22, 2020

Welcome to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! It’s a warm summer Friday filled with new merchandise, the premiere of the Mulan preview at Walt Disney Presents, and everything in between. Let’s see what the glitz and glamour of Hollywood have to offer today. Upon first entering Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a sign promoting the “limited time sneak peek” … Read more

PHOTOS: Strono “Cookie” Tuggs from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Added to Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

August 21, 2020

When he’s not busy cooking up grub over at Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo in Black Spire Outpost, chef Strono “Cookie” Tuggs likes to get away… “far, far away…” The character from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge can now be found in the queue for Star Tours: The Adventures Continue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You … Read more

“Mulan” Sneak Peek Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on August 21

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020

Just because a film debut is coming to Disney+, doesn’t mean it can’t get the grand theatrical treatment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In full cinematic fashion, Disney’s new live-action “Mulan” film will be getting a sneak peek inside the Walt Disney Presents theater. From the Disney Parks Blog: For a limited time beginning August 21, … Read more

VIDEO: Rise of the Resistance Opens with Major Technical Difficulties – Invisible Stormtroopers, Busted Audio, and No Kylo Ren Animatronic

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020

In the words of Lieutenant Bek, “This does not look good.” Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has been the subject of many headlines lately, but unfortunately, the ambitious attraction has suffered for a number of flaws, from the burdensome nature of Boarding Groups to recent mounting malfunctions and maintenance issues. During today’s WDWNT daily … Read more

PHOTOS: Coca-Cola Droid Carts Now Serving Beer on Tap at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

August 19, 2020

Just this week, two of the Coca-Cola Droid carts inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios began selling Gold Squadron Lager in addition to the highly popular thermal detonator-style Coca-Cola bottles. The Gold Squadron Lager was originally exclusive to Oga’s Cantina and will run you $14.00 at the cart. This beer was one … Read more

Disney Simplifies Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Virtual Queue Booking System at Hollywood Studios to Help Larger Groups

August 20, 2020August 19, 2020

With the reopening of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there have been a lot of changes to adapt to, such as the new Park Pass system and modifications to nearly every inch of the Walt Disney World parks. For the most in-demand attraction in the world, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is also seeing changes in … Read more

PHOTOS: New “The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror” Bellhop Dress Drops Into Walt Disney World

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020

Step out in style in this new dress inspired by “The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror”. There’s been a plethora of new Tower of Terror merchandise dropping recently, so if you’ve been holding out for the perfect dress to go with those ears, now’s your time to shine. This red dress resembles the iconic bellhop … Read more

Cast Member Blockouts Lifted Through September 3 at Walt Disney World, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Excluded

August 18, 2020

Cast Members looking to return to the magic on their days off will find that Cast block-out dates for Employee Self-Admission, One-Day Park Hopper Guest Tickets, and Main Entrance Pass have been lifted through September 3, excluding days at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Park attendance will be managed via the Disney Park Pass reservation system. To enter … Read more