PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 7/19/19 (The Lion King, Preparations for Galaxy’s Edge, and More!)

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Good morning, Hollywood! It’s pretty hot today, but we’ll do our best and take in all the sights and sounds of Hollywood Studios. Hollywood You’ve probably noticed this nice little logo on many of the trash cans throughout Hollywood Studios. If you look hard, you can actually still find some examples of the older version … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 7/17/19 (Construction Updates, Green Army Men, Muppets, and Citizens of Hollywood!)

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Take a trip with me into the Hollywood that never was at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Get here first thing in the morning and you might get to do some Disney trivia with the Citizens of Hollywood! There’s a prize in it if you do well enough. Outside the Park Construction is going full speed ahead … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Star Wars” Purse Collection by Harveys Blasts Into Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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While perusing Star Wars Launch Bay today in Hollywood Studios, we stumbled across a new line of bags from Harvey’s themed to, what else, Star Wars! Between these and the recent Toy Story line, it seems there’s nothing Mr. and Mrs. Harvey can’t do with a seat belt. Some of the items are also available … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: New Wilderness Lodge Rooms, Rise of the Resistance Dates, New Tomorrowland Sign Coming, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from July 8-14! Walt Disney World The Florida Department of Health has issued a rabies … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Loungefly Pixar Luxo Ball Backpack Bounces Into Hollywood Studios

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Our love for Pixar has been recaptured by the release of Toy Story 4 this summer and we couldn’t think of a better way to show off our love for one of our favorite toys than with this brand new Disney Parks exclusive Luxo Ball backpack from Loungefly! Luxo Ball Loungefly Backpack and Coin Purse … Read more

Multiple Limited-Time Offerings Ending Later This Year at Walt Disney World

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If you were planning a trip to Walt Disney World later this year, you may want to take note of these longstanding and limited-time offerings ending in the coming months. Here’s the breakdown of the offerings ending this year: Animal Kingdom Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party – a family-friendly event featuring some of your favorite … Read more

Guest Experience Team Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom on July 14

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The Guest Experience Team, following successful trials at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, will soon be coming to Animal Kingdom. Starting July 14, 2019, the Guest Experience Team will be stationed throughout Animal Kingdom to assist guests with anything they may need, like FastPass+ issues or dining information. Typically these Cast Members are stationed at … Read more

PHOTOS: New Retro-Inspired Walt Disney World Hats by Junk Food Arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Disney has had a somewhat profitable relationship with the Junk Food clothing brand recently, with the unveiling of a large line of retro-inspired Disney clothing back in May. Today, we were lucky enough to spot some new additions in Hollywood Studios. Check out these retro style Walt Disney World hats. Castle Walt Disney World Logo … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 7/9/19 Construction Progress, Sign Changes and the Dockside Diner Water Hose Returns!)

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It’s a warm July morning at Hollywood Studios. Let’s see what’s going on inside and outside the park! Merchandise Here’s a quick look at some of the stuff I found in The Dark Room today, right there on the corner as you enter the park. I love this Baymax phone case! We saw it first … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Epcot Closures, Transportation Upgrades, and Fourth of July Fireworks

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from July 1-7! Walt Disney World Read this roundup of all the specialty food and … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 7/4/19 (Construction Round-Up, MagicBands, Pins, and More!)

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Hollywood Studios has been under major construction and refurbishment for the better part of three years now, and it seems we’re almost at a stopping point. Let’s see how the final few projects are coming, and take a look around the park. Construction Round-Up They’re making really good progress on phase two of the new … Read more

PHOTOS: Former Great Movie Ride Show Building Being Painted Grey Ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening

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With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opening in Hollywood Studios at the end of the Summer, work is proceeding to make sure that guests don’t see any part of the outside world while visiting the faraway planet of Batuu. To those ends, workers recently started the process of painting the back side of the show building … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Bears, Birds, Old Parades, and Galaxy’s Edge Is Low on Guests and Merchandise

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from June 24-30! Walt Disney World We spotted that cast members in yellow costumes have … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 6/29/19 (Construction Updates, New Toy Story Pins, PizzeRizzo Appreciation, and More!)

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Good morning from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Let’s see what’s happening on this fine summer day. Construction / Maintenance The last of the parking lot and entrance construction is happening as we speak just outside the turnstiles. This area between security and the Skyliner station / bus loop is being repaved and landscaped. Just across from … Read more

PHOTOS: New Signage Shows Gondola Capacity, Safety Warnings, and Weather Protocols for Disney Skyliner at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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After much discussion, we finally know the maximum capacity for the Disney Skyliner gondolas, including wheelchair capacity. Each gondola will be able to accommodate up to 10 guests maximum, with 5 guests sitting on each bench. According to the signs, guests will be required to remain seated at all times, indicating seating on the gondola … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 6/25/19 (Citizens of Hollywood, New Star Wars Shirts, and Construction Updates)

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Welcome to Hollywood You may have noticed that “preferred parking” has its own logo now! You can find this little icon on signage throughout the parking lots on property. Construction is continuing at the entrance to the park. Most of the new security structure was finished some time back, but now they have to finish … Read more