It’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week here at WDWNT! While we can’t visit the beloved park to celebrate its 31st anniversary, we can theorize about what our favorite characters are up to during this downtime. Here are ten things that we can only assume are happening at the (mostly) empty Hollywood Studios right now. 1. … Read more
Today marks the 31st Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a celebration of the Hollywood that never was, and always will be! While the parks are closed, all is calm and quiet, but just for the park’s anniversary, Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro made a call over to Imagineering to turn on the music and … Read more
If you’ve got a hankering for some num nums––that is, Jack-Jack’s Cookie Num Nums from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a local bakery is opening up to the public this weekend to offer the famed cookies as well as a full menu of other delicious baked goods. The Winter Garden bakery, known as Douce France Bakery, bakes … Read more
Well, we’ve covered Hollywood Studios’ table service, and nothing can stop us now as we continue on to experience the park quick service options. Granted, there aren’t many full-fledged quick-service spots in lieu of some quaint stands serving up the basics, there are definitely a few diamonds in the rough when it comes to dining … Read more
With the start of Disney’s Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week here at WDWNT, we wanted to honor one of the park’s finest attractions, the only opening-day attraction that lasted through to the announcement of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, which resides inside the now-gutted Chinese Theatre. Still, the faint glimmer of old Hollywood still echoes through … Read more
Just days before the iconic Great Movie Ride attraction closed on August 13th, 2017, Tom and the WDWNT crew got together to celebrate the incredible history of one of the most memorable rides to ever exist at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in an epic, 4-hour episode of Back to the Future LIVE! In honor of Disney’s … Read more
Well, we are officially halfway through the parks as we stroll onto Sunset Boulevard to see what treats La-La Land has to offer. When it comes to dining in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, in my opinion, you have the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Luckily the highs have great allergy-friendly options. On top … Read more
While the parks are closed, former Walt Disney World executives are taking time to spill the beans on long-forgotten projects like the Tatooine-themed original concept for Star Wars Land (now Galaxy’s Edge) and probably one of the oldest rumors in the attraction mill: the Monsters, Inc. suspended-door roller coaster with roots as far back as … Read more
Since their big reveal during Star Wars Celebration 2019 (Remember conventions?) leading up to the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the land’s exclusively themed Coca-Cola products have made headlines more times than you’d expect for a sphere of soda. First came the overall mystery and intrigue of these themed beverages, designed to look like … Read more
In 2016, WDWNT began to observe a new tradition called Disney’s Hollywood Studios appreciation day. In 2017, we extended the event into a whole week of special events, and this year will be no different! Why are we doing this? Well, because even as the Disney-MGM Studios, this park has never had the spotlight it … Read more
Despite the ongoing extended parks closure due to COVID-19, permits are still being filed across property for up and coming projects, like the Play! Pavilion and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT, and even Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge, the newest DVC property coming to Walt Disney World Resort. However, as we’ve … Read more
Have you always wanted to learn how roller coasters work? Disney has just released a fascinating new video delving into the science and engineering behind one of the most thrilling attractions at Walt Disney World. For Disney Mechanical Engineers Angel and Josh, it was their curiosity at a young age in STEM-based subjects where they … Read more
Are you looking for a new way to work out and get your Disney Parks fix while the parks are closed? Thankfully, the folks at Run The Impossible have created a video series that can take you on a treadmill tour of the parks and more! The Treadmill Series, available on YouTube, allows users to … Read more
With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shutting down most events and theme parks throughout the country indefinitely, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort have announced that they will temporarily extend closures “until further notice” out of an abundance of caution for their Cast Members and guests. However, while essential Cast Members, like security guards, animal … Read more
Following previous county-specific stay-at-home orders, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has now issued a stay-at-home order for the entire state of Florida. The order goes into effect tonight at midnight and will last for at least 30 days through May 2. Pressure has been building for @GovRonDeSantis to shutdown the state of Florida and now it's … Read more
With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shutting down most events and theme parks throughout the country for an even lengthier period of time, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort have announced that they will temporarily extend closures “until further notice” out of an abundance of caution for their Cast Members and guests. The closure was … Read more
