A true glutton for punishment, I returned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see what’s new and… well, what’s new at the park. Let’s take a look… Welcome to Hollywood Works continues on parking lot modifications, the Disney Skyliner, and the bus loops outside of the park. Pavement is being laid and trees planted, so I … Read more
Our latest report bring su back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios as it continues its transition from active construction zone to functioning theme park. Welcome to Hollywood Reports indicate that Disney is now rushing to complete the new bus loops at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guest complaints from having to use the temporary loop are mounting, from … Read more
Backstage photos at Walt Disney World are a definite no, and photos from inside a Disney construction site are typically an even bigger issue, but still, somehow, photos have leaked from the interior of the Chinese Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, former home of The Great Movie Ride and future home of Mickey and Minnie’s … Read more
Our latest photo report brings us to Disney’s Hollywood Studios as it prepares for the opening of the most anticipated theme park addition of all-time, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, in just about a year’s time (roughly). Welcome(?) to Hollywood The new parking entrance for guest vehicles is nearing completion, the roadways leading to it seem … Read more
A recent patent filed by Disney seems to point towards a technology that randomly generates content for users. Long has there been visual narratives that are affected by user decision making, but these narratives are predefined and scripted. The patent specifically talks about how AI in the narrative may “walk behind a building”, but nothing … Read more
Exactly one year after the closing of The Great Movie Ride we finally see a larger change to the exterior of the Chinese Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney has promised that the facade of the theater will remain largely untouched, including the entrance lobby, however everything beyond that will be altered severely. Today we … Read more
Disney has released a few more images from the new Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway currently under construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Thanks to Twitter user @ScottFaisFun for posting these pictures. The first image is a scene from the attraction where Mickey and Minnie animatronics in their own car will be riding alongside your ride … Read more
Disney’s first Mickey-themed ride-through attraction, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, is now confirmed to be opening in 2019 (as we previously reported here at WDWNT) – and Disney has “new” details to share. During D23 Expo Japan, Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, announced the opening year of … Read more
Our latest photo report brings us to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where… I don’t even know what’s here anymore, let’s find out. Welcome to What’s Left of Disney’s Hollywood Studios The new entrance to Hollywood Studios is coming along nicely and should be in use any day now. The tiny temporary booth awaits its first guests. … Read more
Our latest photo report brings us back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see the latest progress on this park in transition. Welcome to Construction The new sections of parking lot were completed some time ago, removing greenery and palm trees in favor of more parking spaces that will be needed sorely come 2019. This expansion … Read more
To conclude our celebration of Mickey’s 89th birthday and our very early look at Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, why don’t we take a walkthrough of the upcoming ride? As with any attraction, the story begins in the queue. The facade of the Chinese Theater and the first part of the … Read more
This morning, we told you about the projected opening date for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Now, we have some details to share on the ride system and the vehicles in which guests will be traveling when this attraction debuts in the Spring of 2019. As stated at the D23 Expo … Read more
With today being the 89th birthday of the one and only Mickey Mouse, it seems like a pretty good day to talk about the first-ever ride to star this immortal icon. Since being announced back in July at the 2017 D23 Expo, Disney has been very quiet about the expected opening date for Mickey and … Read more
Our latest photo report brings us to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see the latest happenings at the park. Construction Walking over to Hollywood Studios from the Boardwalk, we see 5 cranes dominating the skyline. Parking lot enhancements and preparations for the Disney Skyliner continue outside of the park. Guests walk through a maze of work … Read more
Also debuting today inside Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a preview of the upcoming “Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway” attraction, replacing the Great Movie Ride inside of the Chinese Theater. Just across from the Star Wars” Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land models, guests will find this display. Most of the display … Read more
Walt Disney World will be lifting block-out dates in August on annual passes that would not typically allow entry to the parks during this time so that guests may say goodbye to two classic attractions. While we don’t have the exact dates yet, Disney should be distributing that information to guests later this week. The … Read more
