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Limited-Time Special Versions of Tower of Terror Coming to Tokyo DisneySea with Amped Up Scares, Construction Work Begins on Former Shortcut from EPCOT Main Entrance & Spaceship Earth to The Seas Pavilion, & More: Daily Recap (1/19/24)

January 19, 2024 Brit Tuttle

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, January 19, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

PHOTOS: Lighting Added to New Grand Avenue Kiosk at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 Toni Ferrigno

grand avenue kiosk at disney's Hollywood studios with new lighting added

Progress is being made on the future Grand Avenue Coke Kiosk shaping up at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. Grand Avenue Kiosk Construction Update One major new update is the addition of lighting across one side of the kiosk. We spotted the lights on the left side of the building (the cream-colored side … Read more

Details About New Grand Avenue Structure Revealed Thanks to Imagineering Permit

December 28, 2023 Shannen Ace

The new structure under construction on Grand Avenue in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is listed as the “Grand Avenue Coke Kiosk” in a Central Florida Tourism Oversight District database and Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit for the kiosk. Grand Avenue Coke Kiosk The permit is for installing signage, which will be one of … Read more

Genie+ Sells Out at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the First Time, Disney Canceling DVC BoardWalk Villas Reservations, & More: Daily Recap (12/27/23)

December 27, 2023 Katie Francis

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Walt Disney World Disney’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Scrim and Scaffolding Come Down From New Grand Avenue Structure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

December 27, 2023 Shannen Ace

Crews have added another layer of primer to the new Grand Avenue structure in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Though not confirmed, the structure is thought to be some kind of snack kiosk. Grand Avenue Construction Last week, the two walls of the structure that aren’t covered in bricks were painted with white primer. The walls are … Read more

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Closing for Extended Refurbishment, Disney Cruise Line to Require Sailing Once Every 5 Years to Maintain Castaway Club Status, & More: Daily Recap (12/20/23)

December 20, 2023 Brit Tuttle

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: New Grand Avenue Structure Painted With Primer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

December 20, 2023 Shannen Ace

Since our last construction update, crews have painted the new structure on Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with primer. The structure is thought to be a new snack stand. Construction walls went up in the area in June, and crews knocked down nearby walls later that month. By August, a black framework was in place for a small … Read more

Florida Man Verbally Accosts Guests After Reportedly Cutting Them In Line for Soarin’ at EPCOT and Accuses Guests of Using Racial Slurs, DeSantis’ Attorneys Say It Doesn’t Matter if Florida Retaliated Against Disney, & More: Daily Recap (12/12/23)

December 12, 2023 Dylan Kennedy Grey

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Crews Continue Theming Work on New Grand Avenue Structure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

December 12, 2023 Shannen Ace

Work continues on the new building in the Grand Avenue section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Construction walls went up in Grand Avenue in June, and crews knocked down walls later that month. By August, a black framework was in place for a small structure — potentially a new snack stand. After paneling was installed on the framework, brickwork was … Read more

Store Map Installed in World Of Disney, Work Continues on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom, & More: Daily Recap (12/3/23)

December 3, 2023 Dylan Kennedy Grey

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, December 3, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Brick Facade Added to Grand Avenue Structure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

December 3, 2023 Dylan Kennedy Grey

The small building on Grand Avenue has received some theming, better matching it to the area. The paneling we saw getting installed about a month ago is now covered in a brick wall facade, making the new structure match the Grand Avenue design. New Brick Wall Façade Added to Grand Avenue Structure The new Grand … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Santa Claus Meet and Greet Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios For the First Time Since 2019

November 11, 2023 Brit Tuttle

For the first time since 2019, guests are once again able to meet Santa Claus at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the holidays. This year, however, Santa is meeting in a new location than previous years. Meeting Santa Claus at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Prior to the pandemic, guests could meet Santa Claus (and later Santa Goofy) … Read more

PHOTOS: Miss Piggy Returns to Muppets Fountain After Refurbishment in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

October 25, 2023 Dylan Kennedy Grey

After a long absence, the star of stage and screen, Miss Piggy, has returned in her statue form to her rightful place in the Muppets Fountain at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Miss Piggy Returns to Muppets Fountain We first reported that Miss Piggy had been removed for refurbishment at the end of September. Now, one month … Read more

Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Hours Extended, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Closing Early, & More: Daily Recap (10/13/23)

October 13, 2023 Brit Tuttle

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, October 13, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Paneling Added to New Grand Avenue Structure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

October 13, 2023 Shannen Ace

The new Grand Avenue structure is beginning to look more like a building. Construction walls went up in the Muppets Courtyard area in June and we later saw walls being knocked down. By August, a black framework was in place for a small structure — potentially a new snack stand. Grand Avenue Structure Now a steel … Read more

PHOTOS: Miss Piggy Removed From Muppets Fountain for Refurbishment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

September 25, 2023 Shannen Ace

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Miss Piggy statue has been removed from atop the Muppets fountain for refurbishment (we hope). Muppets Fountain Refurbishment The fountain, right in front of Muppet*Vision 3D, has been turned off and is surrounded by rolling planters. Usually, water would spout from a Lady Liberty-inspired Miss Piggy statue on top of … Read more