Cast Member Self-Admission Blockouts Lifted Through August 13 at Walt Disney World, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Excluded

Cast Members looking to return to the magic on their days off will find that Cast block-out dates for Employee Self-Admission and One-Day Park Hopper Guest Tickets have been lifted through August 13, excluding days at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Park attendance will be managed via the Disney Park Pass reservation system. To enter a park, both … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Full Debut Performance of “Disney Society Orchestra and Friends” Show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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A brand-new show made an unexpected debut today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the Theater of the Stars on Sunset Boulevard. Grab your opera glasses, and let’s watch the brand-new Disney Society Orchestra and Friends show! Outside the theater, the Beauty and the Beast themed banners remain. The show features a 6-piece orchestra playing movie … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Rise of the Resistance Technical Issue Leaves R5 Droids Stuck in “Up” Position with Broken Lights, Guests Being Seated in Back Row to See Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Ride

Despite being lauded as Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ most ambitious attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is known for experiencing “unexpected downtime” frequently, leaving guests frustrated. Now, it seems that even when the attraction is functioning, there is a major show element that is broken: the R5 droid unit that sits at the front of … Read more

PHOTOS: Plexiglass Dividers Added to Resistance Transport Pre-Show for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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As the Walt Disney World theme parks reopen to the public, we’ve seen many policies change and park updates occur as Disney learns the best way to keep guests safe. Most notably, a recent update to the face mask policy stated that guests were required to remain stationary whilst eating or drinking in the resort, … Read more

NEW Disney Society Orchestra and Friends Show Debuts Today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Replacing Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage During Union Dispute

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While taking a walk around Disney’s Hollywood Studios this morning, we came upon an interesting change at the Theater of the Stars. It appears a brand new show, titled Disney Society Orchestra and Friends has quietly taken the place of the Beauty and the Beast – Live On Stage show. This change comes due to … Read more

No Disney Park Pass Reservations Available on Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Annual Passholders Through October 3

Annual Passholders looking to join the Resistance on the weekends are now looking at a fairly-booked Disney Park Pass Availability calendar, with no reservations available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Saturdays or Sundays through October 3. Currently, all of August at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is booked up for Annual Passholders. If you’re planning on driving … Read more

Cream Cheese Pretzels Now Available at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Snack Kiosk in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Cream Cheese Pretzels are a beloved Disney Parks snack. However, the popular food item was notably missing after the reopening of the Walt Disney World theme parks, as many menu changes have occurred across property. These changes have hit many snack kiosks around the parks, but the one outside of the Chinese Theatre in Disney’s … Read more

VIDEO: New Socially-Distanced “Disney Junior Play & Dance!” Show Debuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A new show, “Disney Junior Play & Dance!” is premiering today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios amid a heated disagreement with the Actors’ Equity Association. The show features a DJ playing songs from popular Disney Junior television shows, while favorite characters like Mickey Mouse, Doc McStuffins, Timon and Vampirina make appearances. The show replaces “Disney Junior … Read more