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Individual Lightning Lane Outages & Genie+ Changes, Mickey Waffle Loungefly Backpack, & More: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Hollywood Studios Photo Report 12/17/21

December 18, 2021

Good morning from a beautiful sunny day at Walt Disney World! Today, we make our way across Magic Kingdom, Disney Springs, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Sleepy Hollow isn’t the only place to get a good Mickey waffle in the kingdom anymore. We satisfied our cravings early with the new Mickey waffle Loungefly from Uptown Jewelers! … Read more

Oga’s Cantina Reservations Auto-Canceled at Disneyland, Guest Sues Disney Over Electrocution, Lightning Lane Changes for the Holidays, and More: Daily Recap (12/17/21)

December 17, 2021

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 Friday, December 17, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Build-Your-Own Lightsaber Station in Tatooine Traders Closed Due to Supply Issues

December 17, 2021

Supply chain issues have caused the build-your-own lightsaber station in Tatooine Traders at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to temporarily close. Cast Members said they currently don’t have all of the parts needed for guests to build the plastic lightsabers. They said it would reopen as soon as they had the pieces, but weren’t sure when that … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 11/17/21 (Life Day, New Star Wars Merchandise, DiVine Returns To Animal Kingdom, & More)

November 21, 2021

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Seasons greetings! Today, we make our way through Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom for some “DiVine” content! Starting our day off with a quick trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, DiVine returns from a long hiatus. Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Life Day is in full swing with event merchandise to commemorate the day … Read more

PHOTOS: New ‘Star Wars’ Ahsoka Tano Mickey Ear Headband Arrives at Walt Disney World

October 25, 2021

Last week, we brought you big casting news for the upcoming Disney+ series “Ahsoka.” Now, you can show your love for the title character from that series with the new Ahsoka Tano Mickey Ear headband. “Star Wars” Ahsoka Tano Mickey Ear Headband – $39.99 The headband features Ahsoka’s signature blue and white head tails. This … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Release Star Wars Original Trilogy MagicBand Lands at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

October 15, 2021

A new limited release Star Wars original trilogy MagicBand has landed in Tatooine Traders at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Limited Release Star Wars Original Trilogy MagicBand – $34.99 This limited release MagicBand features cartoon art from the original trilogy. The band itself is black with a black Mickey icon. One side of the band depicts art … Read more

PHOTOS: New Darth Vader Spirit Jersey Arrives at Walt Disney World

October 1, 2020

Dress up as a cozy Darth Vader this Halloween with a new Spirit Jersey now available at Walt Disney World. We found this jersey while looking for new Star Wars merchandise in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The front of the Spirit Jersey resembles Darth Vader’s chest plate. The back of the jersey is plain black with … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 8/24/20 (Socially-Distanced Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Crowds, Toy Story Land Maintenance, New Merchandise, and More)

August 27, 2020

We stopped by Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see what was in store for us at the Hollywood that never was – and always will be. Many parties were thankfully practicing social distancing. Guests flock to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at the time of their secured boarding group. Following social distancing guidelines, only limited … Read more

PHOTOS: New Ewok Loungefly Wristlet Arrives in Walt Disney World

August 16, 2020

There is no shortage of adorable Star Wars-themed Loungefly bags at the Disney Parks, and today we spotted another one. Themed to the Ewoks, the cutest creatures in the Star Wars universe, these wristlets by Loungefly are the perfect match for anybody’s Star Wars outfit. There is one compartment to store your smaller valuables. In … Read more

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

August 3, 2020July 23, 2020

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: Tatooine Traders Reopens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with Modified Lightsaber Building and New Social Distancing Precautions

July 19, 2020

We are thrilled to be back in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and we have been busy checking out all the updated health and safety measures across the park following the COVID-19 pandemic. After an exciting flight on Star Tours (which has been updated with new car seat plexiglas dividers), we stopped to browse through Tatooine Traders. … Read more

CONFIRMED: Star Wars Land Originally Conceptualized As Tatooine and Endor According to Former Disney Vice President Dan Cockerell

April 28, 2020

In a recent interview, former Vice President of Walt Disney World Dan Cockerell confirmed long-standing rumors that the original concept for the Star Wars themed land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios included Tatooine and more from the original Star Wars trilogy. The first plans to expand the Star Wars presence in the park included the Mos … Read more

PHOTOS: Baseball Cap, Funko Pop! Figure, and AT-ST Toy from Star Wars Series “The Mandalorian” on Disney+ Now at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

November 29, 2019November 24, 2019

With the popularity of the Disney+ original series The Mandalorian, more merchandise has descended upon the Disney Parks. Today, we saw three new items for sale all throughout Hollywood Studios. The Mandalorian Baseball Cap – $29.99 Over at the Star Wars Launch Bay, this Mandalorian hat is available. It features a design like the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 10/31/18 (Tatooine Traders Overhaul, Skyliner & Bus Loop Construction, Galaxy’s Edge, New Merchandise, ETC.)

October 31, 2018October 31, 2018

Our latest photo report brings us back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios… Hooray for Preferred Parking Work continues on the new bus loops for the park at a feverish pace. Luckily temperatures have finally cooled down, but the sooner this temporary bus loop is behind us, the better. Foliage and pavement is all already in place, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 10/19/18 (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Skyliner Construction, Disney Junior, ETC.)

October 19, 2018

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

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 10/9/18 (Runaway Railway, Tatooine Traders Overhaul, Disney Skyliner, Bus Loop Construction, ETC.)

October 10, 2018October 9, 2018

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