Tag: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 28, 2019
On this day in 2019, the dedication of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge took place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The ceremony was live-streamed by Disney Parks. Then Chairman of Parks and Resorts Bob Chapek performed the honors, along with Hondo Ohnaka, Chewbacca, R2-D2, BB-8, Stormtroopers, and Vi Moradi. It would be the second of two ‘Star…
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Monsters, Inc. Land Headed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
A new land inspired by Monsters, Inc is headed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort!
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It’s Halftime? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #717
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week it is halfway to Christmas and the holidays! With that comes Oogie Boogie Bash tickets and details about the holidays at the Disney Parks! This week also was the announcement that Genie+ will be replaced by Lightning Lane. On top of that, it is the 45th anniversary of The…
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New Details and Imagery Revealed for The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure, Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
This fall, a new iteration of The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure will be coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This brand new show reimagines the Disney animated classic The Little Mermaid with all-new physical sets, cast of puppets, live performers, and stunning visuals. “We thought about what Ariel’s room may look like and came…
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Walt Disney World Resort Baby Care Centers Guide
Visiting a Disney park with a baby is a magical thing. It seems that everything is a bit brighter, happier, and more magical. It can be a bit daunting, however. With there being a lot of firsts for baby and parents, the unknowns can be a bit overwhelming. Thankfully there are things called Baby Care…
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A Photo Tour of Disney’s Hollywood Studios From 1989
On May 1, 1989, Disney’s Hollywood Studios officially opened and let guests enter the world of movies when they visited Walt Disney World Resort. Within a couple of months of opening, Daps Magic team member Doug visited this new park with his 35mm camera. Below is a look at this day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios…
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Disney Shares Vintage Photos of Disney’s Hollywood Studios on 35th Anniversary
Take a look at these vintage photos of Disney’s Hollywood Studios as the Walt Disney World Resort park celebrates its 35th anniversary!
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Geek Eats: Grapefruit Cake with Cream Cheese Icing Recipe From The Hollywood Brown Derby
On May 1, 2024, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be celebrating its 35th anniversary. Yesterday, we shared the recipe for Mom’s Traditional Meatloaf from 50’s Prime Time Café. Today, we are excited to share the Grapefruit Cake with Cream Cheese Icing Recipe from The Hollywood Brown Derby. This is a dessert that has been served in…
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The Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park Grand Opening | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 30, 1989
On this day in 1989, a 2-hour television special, “The Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park Grand Opening,” aired the night before the park’s debut. The program featured many celebrities of the time, including John Ritter as the host. Smokey Robinson opened the show with a lavish musical number down Hollywood Boulevard. Fittingly, the special closed with…
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GEEK EATS: Mom’s Traditional Meatloaf Recipe From 50’s Prime Time Café
On May 1st, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be celebrating its 35th anniversary. This Walt Disney World Resort park opened on May 1st, 1989. As a lead up to the celebration, Disney is sharing recipes that can bring the Disney’s Hollywood Studios culinary experience home. One of the recipes comes out of the Disney vault of…
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Geek Eats: Cheddar Biscuit Recipe from Roundup Rodeo BBQ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Roundup Rodeo BBQ opened up on March 23, 2023. As it celebrates being open for a year, Disney has shared a recipe to a popular offering at the restaurant in Toy Story Land. When guests step inside of the world of toys found in Andy’s backyard and then into Roundup Rodeo BBQ, they are treated…
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This Summer is a Summer of Joy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Summer is coming and with it, there will be quite a few fun offerings to be enjoyed throughout Walt Disney World Resort. This includes a celebration of the 30th anniversary of The Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a new Encanto show at EPCOT, and of course the arrival of Princess Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at…
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Pixar Play Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 14, 2008
On this day in 2008, the Pixar Play Parade debuted at Disney California Adventure. It featured units from Pixar favorites like ‘Monsters University,’ ‘The Incredibles,’ ‘Finding Nemo,’ ‘A Bug’s Life,’ ‘Toy Story,’ and ‘Cars.’ The parade ran in DCA until 2017 and then transferred to Disneyland for Pixar Fest in 2018. A version even appeared…
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Ice Cold Hydraulics Opens on Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There is a new place to get fueled up when visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Over by Muppets Courtyard on Grand Avenue, Ice Cold Hydraulics is now open. This new location has snacks including baked goods, savory treats, frozen treats, and more. The menu includes the following: Snacks Frozen Slushies With Alcohol Beer Wine Beverages Frozen…
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Percy Jackson Exhibit Debuts at Walt Disney World Resort
A limited-time exhibit has arrived at Walt Disney World Resort for fans who love Percy Jackson and the Olympians. This exhibit features artifacts and costumes from the show, a photo op and an inside look at the series which chronicles a quest set out by Percy Jackson (son of Poseidon), Annabeth Chase (daughter of Athena)…
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Walt Disney World Resort’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Closed for Multi-Month Refurbishment
One of the more popular attractions at Walt Disney World Resort is now closed for a multi-month refurbishment. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios closed on Monday for a routine refurbishment that will see no changes to the theme. The attraction closed on Monday, January 8, 2024, and is expected to reopen in…
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Disney After Hours Events Returning to Walt Disney World Resort Parks in 2024
Today Walt Disney World Resort announced the return of its Disney After Hours events. These events will allow guests to stay in the parks later into the evening and experience some magical offerings that aren’t normally available to day guests. At the Magic Kingdom, for example, Disney Enchantment will be returning for the after hours…
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13 Facts About Walt Disney World’s Tower of Terror on Friday the 13th
It’s Friday the 13th so it is only appropriate to take a look at the Tower of Terror at Walt Disney World Resort. It is even more appropriate to take 13 looks at this terrifying attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Today, Disney shared 13 facts about the Tower of Terror at Walt Disney World Resort.…
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Parking Lot Trams Return to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Earlier this week the parking lots at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios once again had trams picking up guests and taking them to the front of the parking lot and also back to their cars. The return of the trams at both of these parks comes after they have been missing for over three years.…
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Sunday Spotlight: Voyage of The Little Mermaid
Voyage of The Little Mermaid was a show that could be seen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This show opened in 1992 and continued until 2020 in the Animation Courtyard. It closed when Walt Disney World Resort closed down and then never reopened when the parks did after the pandemic. The show was a shorter version…
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GEEK EATS: Cobb Salad Recipe from The Hollywood Brown Derby
The Cobb Salad at The Hollywood Brown Derby is an iconic salad and recipe that came from Bob Cobb, owner of the historic Brown Derby in California. This is a classic dish that visitors to Disney’s Hollywood Studios enjoy when visiting The Hollywood Brown Derby. It also is a great summer dish that can be…
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Disney Shares Behind-The-Scenes Look at Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular
The Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a can’t-miss show for any Indiana Jones fans at Walt Disney World Resort. Ahead of the arrival of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in theaters this weekend, Disney has shared a behind-the-scenes look at the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular. Read below what Taylor…
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New “Frozen Holiday Surprise” and Other Entertainment Coming to Walt Disney World Resort This Holiday Season
As Disney continues to celebrate Halfway to the Holidays, more and more announcements are coming out about how the holiday season will be celebrated this year at the Disney Parks and beyond! Announcements have included the new Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, outfits for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at Disneyland, entertainment on…
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Disney Announces Disney Jollywood Nights Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Holiday Season And The Muppets Will Be There!
Disney continues to celebrate Halfway to the Holidays. Throughout the week, multiple holiday-themed announcements have been made by Disney that include outfits for Mickey and Minnie at Disneyland for the holidays, holiday entertainment on the Disney Cruise Line, and more! Today, more announcements were made for the holidays, most focused on Walt Disney World Resort!…