TONIGHT: Pressing Issues – EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios Reopen; Rivers of Light, Primeval Whirl, Stitch’s Great Escape Closed Permanently (7/19/20)

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Join us at 8 PM ET for Pressing Issues as we present an in-depth discussion and analysis of the biggest stories of the week and their impact on Disney Parks, Guests, and Cast Members. In this week’s episode, our panel will discuss their experiences at the reopenings of EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt … Read more

PHOTOS: Tatooine Traders Reopens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with Modified Lightsaber Building and New Social Distancing Precautions

We are thrilled to be back in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and we have been busy checking out all the updated health and safety measures across the park following the COVID-19 pandemic. After an exciting flight on Star Tours (which has been updated with new car seat plexiglas dividers), we stopped to browse through Tatooine Traders. … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Skyliner Takes to the Skies Once Again at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with New Health & Safety Measures in Place

All four Walt Disney World theme parks are officially reopen to the public, and the Disney Skyliner transportation system is up and running for guests once again. We decided to ride the Skyliner from Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort in order to discover what health and safety precautions are in place. Join … Read more

PHOTOS: Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Returns With Reduced Seating (and No Cruz Ramirez) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios has reopened to the public, and Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy has been given the green light to return! Let’s race on by and see what safety measures are in place! Social distancing markers are in place even before the queue begins, to ensure that crowds can be kept safely spaced. Once inside … Read more

PHOTOS: Black Spire Outpost Market Reopens at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios with One Party Per Store Rule and Other Social Distancing Features

Bright suns, travelers, and welcome back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Now that the park has officially reopened, travel to Batuu (or Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge), has resumed. We are excited to be back exploring this planet, and couldn’t visit without a trip to Black Spire Outpost Market to stock up on some parts and supplies. … Read more

A Guide to the Modified Virtual Queue for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

With Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopening to the public today, one of its most popular attractions, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, has made changes to its virtual queue system. While our experience during Cast Member previews of the Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopening involved a stand-by only queue where guests could walk in, today required more … Read more

PHOTOS: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Rocks On with Vehicle Cleaning & No Pre-Show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ “intermission” is over, so it’s time to rock out once again at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith! Upon entering, the wait time board is currently an A-frame sign. Reduced capacity means that this ride has much lower wait times than usual. When we went, it was only five minutes. Social distancing … Read more