PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios 7/16/2025 (Fresh Finds, Tom Loves Becky Fence Removed, and Finally Seeing BDX Droids)

Left: Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom. Right: Entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios under a bright blue sky.

Howdy! Today was a beautifully hot day in the Magic Kingdom and later in Hollywood Studios. I found new merchandise and updates, including the removal of the Tom Loves Becky fence on Tom Sawyer Island, devastating. I then ran to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to catch the last showing of the BDX Droids before their lunch … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs 5/15/2025 (Hollywood Updates, A Snoring Flamingo, and Fresh New Merchandise)

A collage shows the Tree of Life, Hollywood Studios' Tower Hotel, and an entrance view of Animal Kingdom.

Howdy! Today was a busy day with park hopping between Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. I ended the day with some shopping therapy in Disney Springs. Throughout the day I saw a few construction updates, animals doing animal things, and new merchandise that will fly off the shelves. Good Morning from Disney’s Hollywood … Read more

‘Once Upon a Studio’ References Robin Williams in Former ‘Magic of Disney Animation’ Attraction at Disney-MGM Studios

Disney’s new “Once Upon a Studio” short film references the defunct Magic of Disney Animation attraction at what was previously known as Disney-MGM Studios. When Disney’s Hollywood Studios first opened as Disney-MGM Studios in 1989, it was a production studio as well as a theme park. The original version of The Magic of Disney Animation … Read more

Tune In For Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week on WDWNTunes!

studios appreciation week

This week, WDWNTunes is going hooray for Hollywood with the Studios Appreciation Week! Aaaah, Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Though the park has been changed quite a lot during its 30 years, one thing remains constant: its wonderful music. From the heart-clenching strings of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror to the bygone movie classics of the Great Movie Ride, … Read more