Submitted for your approval: a pair of Minnie ears that have checked in to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, themed to The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. These chillingly fashionable ears by Loungefly are inspired by the bellhop outfits that Cast Members wear at the attraction, which recently marked its 26th anniversary. The ears are made of … Read more
Submitted for your approval: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. After being closed for months, this attraction has suddenly roared back to life during Cast Member previews. Now, a stout-hearted WDWNT reporter investigates the newly-reopened attraction, finding changes that will help to keep guests safe as they journey… into The Twilight … Read more
Tonight’s story on WDWNT is somewhat unique and calls for a different kind of introduction. This, as you may recognize, is a LEGO model of the Hollywood Tower Hotel. We invite you, if you dare, to look around, because in tonight’s article, bricks are the star. And this model will take you directly to . … Read more
As Walt Disney World remains closed for the longest period in the resort’s history, aerial photographers have been able to capture just what the Most Magical Place on Earth looks like without guests. Thanks to pilot Jonathan Michael Salazar on Facebook (also @ColombianPilot on Instagram), we’re able to share these photos of Disney’s Hollywood Studios as the movie magic is … Read more
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! And in celebration of Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week, all this week, we’re peeking into the studio vault with items from the early years of the Disney-MGM Studios! In … Read more
If you’re like me, all these weeks since the parks of Walt Disney World closed have made you homesick for our home away from home. Thankfully, Disney PhotoPass is providing us with reminders of the parks with four new free wallpapers for desktop and mobile devices featuring the icons of the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s … Read more
Today marks the 31st Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios and we’d be remiss to not feature a deep-dive into the park’s official icon, The Hollywood Tower Hotel. Yes, that’s right––Disney never fully gained rights to the Chinese Theatre, only its likeness, which is why you see the Tower of Terror as the park icon on … Read more
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! And in celebration of Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week, all this week, we’re peeking into the studio vault with items from the early years of the Disney-MGM Studios! Hollywood … Read more
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
Having recently celebrated its 15th anniversary, Disney PhotoPass is marking the occasion with limited time Magic Shots at all four parks at Walt Disney World and a brand new photo opportunity at the Magic Kingdom. From Disney Parks Blog: Disney PhotoPass Service recently reached its 15th anniversary, and we’re celebrating all throughout 2020 with special … Read more
If there’s one thing Pixar knows well, it’s sequels (and more sequels. And even more sequels). So it’s ultimately fitting that we have yet another round of merchandise from “The World of PIXAR” collection at Disney Springs! From hats to hoodies to bags, t-shirts and socks, there’s even more for Pixar fans to enjoy this go-around! … Read more
Happy Halloween from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We arrived this morning to see a wide array of guests sporting their best trick-or-treating attire. Being at Hollywood Studios, Star Wars and Toy Story characters were the most popular costumes. Of course on the spookiest day of the year, we had to start our day by dropping in … Read more
You probably don’t know the name Kevin Rafferty, but you’ve experienced his work. An Imagineer with forty years at Disney, Rafferty has conceived of or worked on such theme park favorites as the Tower of Terror, Cars Land, Typhoon Lagoon, MuppetVison 3D, and Mickey’s Philharmagic, but now he’s produced something a little different – an … Read more
Kevin Rafferty started his Disney career at the bottom washing dishes at the Plaza Inn, but before too long he found himself over at WED assisting the first generation of Imagineers. But Kevin was eager to make his own mark and eventually, as a show writer and developer for Imagineering himself, he would certainly do … Read more
As you may know, The Twilight Zone (no, not X-Files) Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been undergoing a refurbishment for the past few months. Instead of closing down the entire attraction, Disney opted to approach the refurb in phases, although that still meant reducing the ride’s capacity over the span of a few … Read more
Editor’s Note: “Road to the Ride” was a column that focused on the background and development of Disney attractions, including all the twists and turns a project takes as it goes from original concept to theme park attraction. This article was originally published on June 16th, 2018, but we figured we’d bring back this lively tale … Read more
