Prep Work at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Three New Entertainment Offerings Debuting this Summer

A man walks near planters and barriers outside a blue Disney building with a Mickey Mouse sign on a sunny day.

Prep work continues at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the three new entertainment offerings that will be arriving at the park this summer. Sunset Showcase Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Formerly the home of Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, the Sunset Showcase Theater is being prepped for the “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” show. The new show … Read more

BREAKING: New Disney Villains Show Replacing Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A purple and green theater mask floats amid shattered picture frames containing Disney villains in an eerie, smoke-filled room, evoking the chilling vibe of Disney's Villains Show.

Disney announced a new live show starring Disney Villains will debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the summer of 2025. Disney Villains Show The show will replace Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at Sunset Showcase on Sunset Boulevard. The “Cars” show will close permanently on October 7. Disney Parks Blog said of the new show: The … Read more

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Closed for 8th Day in a Row

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is closed today, January 5, for the eighth day in a row. It has been unexpectedly closed since December 29, 2022. The attraction could still open later today, but this seems unlikely given the last week. As with many attractions and animatronics, the Lightning McQueen race car … Read more

Attractions Revealed for April 13 Extended Evening Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, One Night Only

The official Walt Disney World website has posted the attractions that will be running during Extended Evening Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on April 13, 2022 “only.” “Extended evening theme park hours is a benefit for registered Guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts and Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts.” Extended evening hours at Walt Disney World … 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: New Generic Cast Costumes Replace Themed Outfits at MuppetVision 3D, Walt Disney Presents, Jedi Training and More Hollywood Studios Attractions

Disney's Hollywood Studios Generic Cast Member Costume Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

With the official opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge just weeks away, the transformation of Disney’s Hollywood Studios continues with the cast member costumes. The themed costumes that cast members wore at certain attractions have been replaced with more generic outfits. These outfits debuted earlier this month at the park’s main entrance. We’ve seen this … Read more