VIDEO: Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro Turns on Park Music at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for 31st Anniversary During Extended Closure

Josh D'Amaro in front of Runaway Railway at Disney's Hollywood Studios

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

“The Ultimate Celebration of Classic Movies” –  Watch The Films Featured in The Great Movie Ride All Month Long on TCM

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

Interview Reveals What Happened to the Monsters Inc. “Door Chase” Roller Coaster for Hollywood Studios Over a Decade Ago

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

PHOTOS: Local Grocery Store in Alabama Selling Pallets of Themed Coca-Cola Products From Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge During Parks Closure

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

WDWNT’s Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week Returns April 27th-May 1, 2020 with Presentations from Disney Legends and Imagineers, Great Movie Ride Special, and 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

VIDEO: Disney Parks Delves Into the Science and Engineering Behind Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster; Plus a Build-Your-Own Roller Coaster Launch At-Home Project

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

Essential Walt Disney World Cast Members Now Allowed to Wear Face Masks at Work During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

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

BREAKING: Walt Disney World and Disneyland Announce Parks and Resorts Will Remain Closed “Until Further Notice”

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