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: Alien Swirling Saucers Spins Back Into Disney’s Hollywood Studios with No Interactive Queue

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Like all attractions reopening at Walt Disney World right now, Alien Swirling Saucers has implemented new social distancing markers to keep guests safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like all queued attractions, social distancing markers have been placed on the ground to keep waiting guests six feet apart. The interactive queue elements have been turned off. … Read more

PHOTOS: Slinky Dog Dash Springs Back Into Action with New Queue Dividers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Wait times during the Cast Member preview day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been low, so we’re practically walking onto some of the busiest attractions. We waited 15 minutes for Slinky Dog Dash and got pictures of all the new safety measures the ride has put in place. At its busiest, Slinky Dog Dash has … Read more

Permit Filed for Support Structure Installation at Woody’s Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Now that Disney’s Hollywood Studios is reopening, construction can continue on Woody’s Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant in Toy Story Land! Back in January, construction walls were erected around the entrance to the new restaurant, as well as concept art posted along the walls for guests to get a preview of what would await them inside. … Read more

PHOTOS: See a Park On Pause With Aerial Images of Disney’s Hollywood Studios During the Extended Parks Closure

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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

10 Things That Are Definitely (Not) Happening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Right Now

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It’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week here at WDWNT! While we can’t visit the beloved park to celebrate its 31st anniversary, we can theorize about what our favorite characters are up to during this downtime. Here are ten things that we can only assume are happening at the (mostly) empty Hollywood Studios right now. 1. … Read more

REVIEW: At-Home Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich Recipe From Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Gets A Big YeeHaw

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Last week, the recipe for the Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich at Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was released. This weekend, I decided to try it out for myself. I am always hesitant to try any of these recipes on my own, because on one hand, I’m fearful that it won’t … 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

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 2/21/20 (Baby Yoda Youth Spirit Jersey, New Dog and Cat Treats, Dooney & Bourke Ink & Paint Collection, and More)

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Hello from a chilly, wet, and extremely windy Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Despite the less than perfect weather, we’re touring the park and bringing you all of the news and updates it has to offer. Let’s get rolling! Inside the park, we spotted these new pet treats at The Darkroom. The treats are themed after different … Read more

Bo Peep and Frozone Character Meet and Greets Reduced to Seasonal Offerings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Whether you’re heading down to Municiberg or over to Toy Story Land, your character meet and greet list might have just gotten shorter due to entertainment cuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Starting February 22, the Bo Peep meet and greet will be going seasonal. That’s the last day she’ll be out meeting with Woody––until further … Read more

REVIEW: Raspberry Tart Returns for a Rootin’ Tootin Treat at Woody’s Lunch Box in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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While Valentine’s Day has already come to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Woody’s Lunch Box is still showing the love by bringing back an offering from the stand’s early days: the Raspberry Lunch Box Tart! With pink icing, red candy and pink crispy pearls, this is a blast from the recent past. But … Read more

PHOTOS: Land Cleared for Entrance to Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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One of our reporters visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios today to document updates on the upcoming Roundup Rodeo BBQ at Toy Story Land. The new table-service restaurant is located by the Woody statue at the entrance of Toy Story Land, where land was recently cleared. Looking down Toy Story Land towards the entrance, we see the … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Erected Around Entrance Area for Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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If you’ve been wondering what’s been going on with the Roundup Rodeo BBQ restaurant that was announced back during Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ 30th anniversary, rest assured it’s been making quiet progress behind the wooded backstage area at the entrance to Toy Story Land. In fact, if you check out our latest aerial construction update, you’ll … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/12/20 (Under the Sea Coral Pet Spirit Jersey, Mickey-Inspired Fanny Pack, Holiday Decorations Begin Coming Down, and More)

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Bright suns from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Can that Batuuan greeting still be used even when the sun isn’t out yet? We arrived early to grab a boarding group for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance — and we were successful! While we wait until our boarding group is called, let’s check out the rest of … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Aerial Construction Update for Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge getting all the attention at Disney’s Hollywood Studios lately, we think it’s time we give an update on happenings just down the land’s path. Toy Story Land is preparing to open its first table service restaurant, Roundup Rodeo BBQ, where guests will be immersed alongside Andy’s toys and games in … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 12/26/19 (Rise of the Resistance Crowds, Rosie’s Victory Garden Vegetables, Post-Christmas Decorations, and More)

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Good morning from a cold and foggy Hollywood Studios! On the day after Christmas, we decided to take a stroll over to the park to see what was new. As we arrived, it became quickly apparent that the crowds were here to ride Rise of the Resistance. The crowds grew so large behind the turnstiles, … Read more