Category Archives: Hollywood Studios

LAST RIDE EVER on The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Hope aboard a trip through cinematic history on our last ride ever on Hollywood Studios The Great Movie Ride! The attraction will be closed on August 13, 2017, to make way for “Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway”, which will take riders into a Mickey Mouse cartoon!

TOWER OF TERROR vs GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

This YouTube video series takes two theme park attractions and compares them, head-to-head, scoring them across everything we love about rides, shows, and more across five categories: Story, Queue, Visuals, Thrills, and Immersiveness.

One Man’s Dream to become Walt Disney Presents preview center

Named “Walt Disney Presents,” the preview center will share models, concept art and more. Like its predecessor, the new attraction will continue showcasing historic items from Walt Disney’s history, such as sketches, photos and storyboards. The Walt Disney Presents attraction next month will begin displaying models of the upcoming Toy Story Land and Star Wars Galaxy’s…

Star Wars Land Full Scale AT-AT’s Under Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The upcoming Star Wars Land is taking shape at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Here are two large At-At’s being constructed in the land with views from inside the park and the parking lot entrance.

The Great Movie Ride Closing for a New Mickey Ride

The news of The Great Movie Ride closing in August for good at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has left us teary-eyed. The announcement was made at D23 Expo (with plenty of other huge news) that the classic Disney ride’s last operating day will be on Aug. 13, 2017. So Mickey Mouse is getting his very own…

Jawas are leaving Disney Hollywood Studios

Effective July 29, 2017 the Jawas are retired from regular meet and greets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  We’ve enjoyed trading with them for many years, dating back to the former Star Wars Weekends.  We’ve made many great memories and had many laughs. We’ll see who is to replace them! Rumor says Rey could begin appearing with BB-8 inside…

Star Wars Land model tour at D23 Expo 2017

At the D23 Expo 2017, we talked with Imagineer Scott Trowbridge, creative lead for the Star Wars Land project coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World in 2019. He toured us through the newly revealed model, dishing new details along the way.

Star Wars – A Galaxy Far, Far, Away returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The show was closed to switch out the semi-permanent stage with a mobile version that could be rolled in and out each day, clearing additional viewing space for the nighttime spectaculars in the hub area. Showtimes are 11:30am, 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. Keep your eyes open because Rey who will be joining the show.

New entry marquee sign coming to MuppetVision 3D

The changes to the Muppet Courtyard are continuing, with a new main entrance sign currently being installed at MuppetVision 3D. A new sign should be in place this week, with the attraction remaining open as normal during the work.  

Disney World Refurbishments 2024

Dive into the world of Disney World refurbishments, where each update adds to the magic. This guide covers everything from ride closures to park improvements, ensuring your visit is filled with enchantment, despite any temporary changes. Welcome to the enchanting world of Disney, where magic is always in the making! Refurbishments at Disney World are…