Disney Hollywood Studios
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Sep- 2026 -5 September
Don’t Park Where You Parked Last Time, Disney World Just Changed the Parking Lot
New pickup and drop-off spaces have appeared at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Nobody announced it. Some context. Look, parking lot changes are the one thing nobody notices until they are standing in the middle of one, confused and already annoyed. That is the whole problem. A new attraction gets concept art and a press release. A repainted parking space gets absolutely nothing, and you find out when
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5 September
Disney Cast Members Are Already Inside This New Hollywood Studios Attraction
Cast member previews just started for The Magic of Disney Animation. The attraction opens in nine days. Some context. Look, Disney runs the same sequence before every attraction opening, and anybody who follows the parks can recite it from memory. Walls come down. Signage goes up. Landscaping materializes overnight. And then, somewhere in the final stretch, cast members start walking inside. That
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5 September
Walt Disney Studios Lot Adds Characters Before Magic of Disney Animation Opens
Bolt, two Dalmatian puppies, and Meeko quietly appeared at Walt Disney Studios Lot at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Nobody announced any of it. Some context. Look, the best theming Disney does is the kind you have to find, not the kind that gets pointed out to you on a map. That is exactly why the Walt Disney Studios Lot at Disney's Hollywood Studios works so well. Since that courtyard opened back i
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3 September
Disney World Ends 3-Day Shutdown of One of Hollywood Studios’ Biggest Rides
A frustrating week at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has finally taken a turn for the better. Slinky Dog Dash is running again. The popular Toy Story Land roller coaster reopened on Thursday, September 3, after remaining unavailable for three consecutive days. Instead of another morning staring at a closed attraction, guests arriving for Early Theme Park Entry were able to ride Slinky Dog Dash. Around
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2 September
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Tests Surprise Change With Little Warning
Disney’s Hollywood Studios carried out an unusual test after dark this week. The park has spent much of the past few years reshaping its attraction and entertainment lineup, with several longtime offerings disappearing while Disney prepares new experiences for 2026 and beyond. Unlike many of those changes, however, the latest development came without an announcement, construction walls, or a forma
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2 September
Grand Theft Reported at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on September 2
The Orange County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call about a “grand theft” incident at Disney's Hollywood Studios on Wednesday afternoon. Here's everything we know about this not-so-magical situation at the Most Magical Place on Earth, Walt Disney World Resort. Grand Theft at Disney's Hollywood Studios At 2:30 p.m. on September 2, the Orange County Sheriff's Office received a report
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2 September
Disney World Immediately Changes How Guests Navigate Hollywood Studios Theme Park
Getting around Disney's Hollywood Studios just got a little trickier, as Walt Disney World Resort quietly begins reworking pavement along one of the theme park's most heavily trafficked paths. Sunset Boulevard Sees New Barriers According to a WDWNT report from September 2, Walt Disney World Resort has roped off a large stretch of Sunset Boulevard, the central walkway guests rely on to travel from
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2 September
Disney World Coaster Shutdown Deepens as Stranded Vehicle Points to Possible Electrical Issue
Three days into an unexpected shutdown, we're beginning to get a better look at what could be happening with Slinky Dog Dash. The Toy Story Land roller coaster has been unavailable since August 31, keeping one of Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ most popular attractions closed for multiple complete operating days. Disney hasn't announced the reason. The company also hasn't given guests a reopening time
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2 September
Disney World Coaster Suddenly Goes Offline, Extended Closure Hits Hollywood Studios
Disney's Hollywood Studios is dealing with an unexpected attraction problem that has now stretched across three consecutive days. Slinky Dog Dash remains closed at Toy Story Land, leaving one of the park's most popular attractions unavailable with no confirmed return date. The coaster didn't operate on August 31 or September 1. As September 2 began, Slinky Dog Dash was still unavailable. Disney ha
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1 September
Four New Attractions Open at Walt Disney World This Month!
Four new things open at Disney's Hollywood Studios on September 14. One of them is an animation class taught by a snowman. Some context. Look, Hollywood Studios has been the busiest park at Walt Disney World all year, and it is still not finished. Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster came back as a Muppets ride. The Mandalorian and Grogu turned up on Smugglers Run. Monstropolis got handed a 2027 opening
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