Extended Evening Hours Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in September & October

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Extended evening hours will be returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this autumn, for the months of September and October. These extended hours are an opportunity for guests at select Walt Disney World and Walt Disney World-affiliated hotels to spend some extra time in the parks. Extended Evening Hours at Hollywood Studios The official Walt Disney … Read more

New Toy Story Land Anniversary Pins Debut at Walt Disney World

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New pins celebrating the anniversary of multiple attractions in Toy Story Land are now available at the Celebrity 5&10 shop in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, along Hollywood Boulevard. Here’s an overview of the featured items below: Limited Edition Alien Swirling Saucers 5th Anniversary Pin – $19.99 Each of the following are limited edition releases intended to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios & EPCOT 7/17/22 (Batuu Bounty Hunters MagicBand+ Game, BB-8 Meet & Greet, Dedication Plaque, & More)

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Hello there! Today we are back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the reopening of the Star Wars Launch Bay. We’re also planning on park hopping to EPCOT to try another item from Food and Wine Festival. The Star Wars Launch Bay has officially reopened. We met Darth Vader and Chewbacca during the soft opening last … Read more

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

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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

Slinky Dog Dash Genie+ Lightning Lane Access ‘Sold Out’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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As of 10:02 a.m., Lightning Lane access is sold out for Slinky Dog Dash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, only a few minutes after Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance sold out. Unlike Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash is part of Genie+, not an individual Lightning Lane selection. In My Disney Experience, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs & Hollywood Studios 8/1/21 (NEW Cookie of the Month at Gideon’s, Wonderful World of Animation Returns, Jungle Cruise Piñata at The Ganachery, & More)

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Good morning from another bright and sunny day in Walt Disney World! We have a jam-packed day at Disney Springs and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, so let’s get started! In accordance with Walt Disney World’s recent face covering protocol update, each shop featured a sign outside its entrance reminding guests they are required indoors. Gideon’s released … Read more

PHOTOS: Extended Queue Markers Removed From Tower of Terror, Slinky Dog Dash, Alien Swirling Saucers, and Smugglers Run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Several major attractions have had all of their extended queue markings removed recently at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, reducing the need for physical distancing while guests wait in line. Take a look below at our findings: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Earlier today we also reported that several major attractions at EPCOT have also removed … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 5/23/21 (Relaxation Stations Ended, Distancing Changes, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Issues, New “Cruella” Apparel, and More)

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Bright suns from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! There are a lot of changes in the park today, including physical distancing and relaxation stations. It’s going to be a Star Wars-heavy day, as the movie franchise’s attractions in the park are the scene of many changes. Starting with a different longstanding franchise, the relaxation station which was … Read more

PHOTOS: Physical Distancing Markers Removed From Extended Toy Story Mania, Slinky Dog Dash Queues at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The recent end of outdoor masking at Walt Disney World means changes are happening across the resort. One such change is the removal of physical distancing markers from extended outdoor queues. Physical distancing markers have been removed from extended queues at Slinky Dog Dash and Toy Story Mania in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Slinky Dog … Read more

PHOTOS: Cast Members Asking Guests to Wear Masks in Some Outdoor Queues at Walt Disney World, Free Disposable Masks Available

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We are in the parks today today for the first time since Disney ended the outdoor mask requirement at Walt Disney World. Guests no longer have to wear masks while outdoors. Despite the policy change, Cast Members are asking guests to pull up their masks in some outdoor queues. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we saw … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (12/15/20): Boarding Group Changes Coming to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, New Jabba the Hutt “Paddy Frog” Sipper Hits Disney Parks, Imagineering Shares First Look at New Keister Coaster Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Scheduled to Reopen June 6, and More

WDWNT Daily Recap 12.15.20

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Slinky Dog Dash Now Loading Every Row at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Slinky Dog Dash, which was previously loading every other row, is now loading guests into every row, regardless of whether or not they are in the same party. Each car of the Slinky Dog Dash train has two rows, one immediately in front of the other. Each car has a few feet of space between … Read more

PHOTOS: Plastic Dividers Added to Slinky Dog Dash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Slinky Dog Dash attracts young and old fans alike to Toy Story Land for plenty of enjoyment. However, the increased capacity and long lines may be a bit problematic for the Cast Members at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, even though the parks are capped at 25% capacity. They’re tasked for the smooth operation of the ride … Read more

PHOTOS: Wait Times Very High Across Walt Disney World During First Weekend of October

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Crowds and wait times continue to grow across Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. Disney Springs reached capacity twice in September. Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been particularly busy and this Saturday was no different. We found some areas of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge difficult to navigate, with crowds making social distancing almost impossible. Toydarian Toymaker … Read more

PHOTOS: Long Wait Times and Peak Weekday Crowds at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Wait times at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today were nearing their pre-COVID lengths. We checked on most attractions in the morning to see how long the lines were. Tower of Terror was at a 20 minute wait when we first walked up, but jumped to 45 minutes soon after. The queue ran down one side of … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 9/13/20 (New Neon Park Icon Loungefly Backpack, Hollywood Scoops Returns, Long Lines & Broken Rides, and More)

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We’re in the back half of the weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and also the tail end of Tropical Storm Sally, which has brought some erratic weather to Walt Disney World. That didn’t stop the crowds from coming out in force, nor us from finding you some great new merchandise and a cool reopening. Let’s … Read more