PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Rise of the Resistance Technical Issue Leaves R5 Droids Stuck in “Up” Position with Broken Lights, Guests Being Seated in Back Row to See Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Ride

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Despite being lauded as Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ most ambitious attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is known for experiencing “unexpected downtime” frequently, leaving guests frustrated. Now, it seems that even when the attraction is functioning, there is a major show element that is broken: the R5 droid unit that sits at the front of … Read more

A Complete Guide to the Reopening of Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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After being closed for nearly four months, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has reopened. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, plenty of changes have been made to the attractions, restaurants, and entertainment options for guests. We have compiled a complete guide to what you can expect when visiting the place where “Epic Excitement Awaits at Every Turn.” Arrival … Read more

PHOTOS: An Updated Look at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance for the Disney’s Hollywood Studios Reopening and Modified Virtual Queue Recap

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With the official reopening of Disney’s Hollywood Studios upon us, there have been a lot of changes to adapt to, such as the new Park Pass system and modifications to nearly every inch of the Walt Disney World parks to increase the level of safety in a COVID-19 world. For the most in-demand attraction in … Read more

RECIPE: Make Your Own Blue Milk With This Copycat Recipe From Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge 

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Don’t be a stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf herder… give our Galaxy’s Edge Blue Milk Copycat Recipe a try! Chewie, We’re Home Before Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, there was… BLUE MILK. I’m not ashamed to admit it, I teared up a little the first time I tried it. It … Read more

Disney Parks Withdrawal Disney+ Movie Playlist: Part 3 – Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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While the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may have “halted production” at the Disney Parks, we’re celebrating the films and television shows on Disney+ that remind us of the parks we love. Today’s playlist is inspired by the lights, camera, and action of Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Ready when you are, C.B.! Naturally, each of these parks is … Read more

8:00 AM Park Opening Extended Through April 4 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios has extended its park hours on select days from early March to early April 2020. Park hours have been extended presumably due to guest demand for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and now Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. The last time park hours were updated, these 8:00 AM opens were extended … Read more

My Disney Experience Glitch Allows Guests to Secure Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Boarding Groups Outside of Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The usual procedure for securing a Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance boarding group requires that all members in the booking party not only be at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but also tapped in to the park. While the boarding group process has gotten increasingly frustrating over the past few weeks due to changing park hours … Read more

VIDEO: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Queue Experiencing Power Outages at Disneyland Park

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As one of our reporters waited in line for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance this afternoon, she and other guests were subject to ongoing power outages within the ride’s queue, leaving guests in near pitch darkness at times. Thankfully, the area was not totally dark due to emergency lighting in the area. Our reporter — … Read more

8:00 AM Park Opening Extended Through March 14 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios has extended its park hours on select days in early March 2020. Park Hours have been extended to 8 AM for additional days in March, presumably due to guest demand for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and, starting on March 4th, for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Here are the dates … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/26/20 (Crowds for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Muppet*Vision 3D Refurbishment, Cookie Num Nums, and More)

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It’s another day in Hollywood! Today, we got up bright and early to take an exciting stroll around Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Per usual, a large crowd of excited park-goers gathered outside to try their luck at getting a boarding pass for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Boarding groups were distributed promptly at 7 a.m. … Read more

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Implementing One-Hour Return Window for Boarding Groups at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Since the opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, once guests secured a Boarding Group and their group was subsequently called, they had a two-hour window to return to the attraction. Now, it seems recent changes have taken place to alter the return time for Boarding Groups. In recent dates, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/22/20 (Early Morning Crowds, Basketball Jersey Inspired Clothes, and More)

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Good morning from a totally packed Hollywood Studios! Let’s take a spin around the park and see what all is going on. First thing when we arrived this morning, we realized that the MagicBand touchpoints were turned on later than normal, causing a backed-up line. We finally got into the park and went to check … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/20/20 (A Crowded Morning, New Dress Shop Dress, New Keychains, and More)

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We kicked off this morning at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a crowded and early start. Cars were backed up waiting to park… … and people were backed up waiting for the Galaxy’s Edge rope drop! On our way in, we also spotted some movement with this little construction area off to the side of the … Read more

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Finally Loading Guests After 7-Hour Opening Delay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Delayed Boarding is a fairly common occurrence with the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction, as the highly complex ride has regularly faced breakdowns on both coasts since opening day. Today, Rise of the Resistance suffered its greatest opening delay to date at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With a scheduled park opening of 7:00 AM, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Full Ride and Preshow POV at Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened at Disneyland yesterday, with boarding groups totally filled within a staggering 45 seconds. We were lucky enough to get a spot in a boarding group, so we’re passing our good fortune on to you in video and photo form. Spoilers ahead! Like at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you can … Read more

REVIEW: New Toydarian Swirl Green Milk, Galma Garlic Puffed Cheese Chips, and Shimmering Black Spire Hot Chocolate at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

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Ignite the spark! Now that Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has officially opened at Disneyland, there are some new inspired treats at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. From spicy green milk to garlic cheese chips, let’s take a tour (a Star Tour, if you will), of the new offerings! Green Milk Toydaria Swirl – $8.79 … Read more