Disney Hollywood Studios
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Feb- 2024 -11 February
Disney Spent $75 Million For A Taylor Swift Documentary, And Perhaps a Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster Retheme?
On Saturday night before the Super Bowl, Taylor Swift was on stage in Japan. Moments after the show was over, she was whisked away to an airport and jumped on her private jet to head to Las Vegas for the big game. Millions of Swifties across the globe were glued to their computers, awaiting word on Taylor's safe arrival in the States. There was a brief collective sigh of relief when her plane land
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5 February
Disney World’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Closed Indefinitely
Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney's Hollywood Studios is arguably one of the best rides at Walt Disney World Resort. The high-speed thrill ride was also the first Disney Park attraction in the United States that took guests upside down. But unfortunately, this beloved coaster has been closed for nearly a month with no reopening date in sight. Related: Facts About Rock ‘n’
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Jan- 2024 -28 January
The Butterbeer War: How Disney Lost to Universal Studios
There are many iconic things from the Wizarding Worlds at various Universal Studios' theme parks. In addition to Hogwarts School, interactive wands, and detailed stores and shops, there is another element everyone fawns over. Butterbeer. Related: New Video of Violent Disney Fight Surfaces on Social Media Butterbeer The signature beverage of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter first appeared in the
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26 January
Woman Suffers Head Injury at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
A recent post online sent positive, healing wishes to a woman who suffered a head injury at Disney World recently. The Walt Disney World Resort has well-earned its moniker of “The Most Magical Place on Earth.” From the myriad rides and attractions like Space Mountain and Main Street, U.S.A., to lands like Pandora in Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park, it's no surprise that this is true
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24 January
Disney World Announces Another Closure… Then Quietly Changes Its Mind
The Hollywood Studios Attraction, Walt Disney Presents, was initially reported to be closing its door to guests for a while, before Disney changed its mind; here's the news. Disney Park attraction closures are part and parcel of the Disney experience. Any guest is well-versed with the concept of rides shutting shop (hopefully briefly, but in some unfortunate cases, this can also be permanent—Splas
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23 January
Disney’s Latest Acquisition May Hint at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster’s Future
If you've ever been to a wedding in New Jersey or know someone from the Garden State who's getting married, you'll understand that there is a tradition particular to that state. At some point during the wedding, it is required that Bon Jovi's “Livin' on a Prayer” is played. During the song, the entire audience and DJ know that when Jon Bon Jovi sings, “We're halfway there,”
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22 January
Satire News Reports Ron DeSantis Is Bussing Migrants to Walt Disney World
It's a new day for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. After announcing the suspension of his presidential campaign over the weekend, satire news is giving DeSantis all the attention with false reports of DeSantis bussing migrants to Disney World. Related: Baby Born on Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Led To Disney Maternity Ward Plans Disney vs. DeSantis The ongoing battle between Governor DeSantis and D
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20 January
Disney Has a Hollywood Studios Problem That Only Expansion Can Solve
Last year, when Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Josh D'Amaro announced at the D23 Expo that Animal Kingdom would be the next Disney World park to be expanded, it made perfect sense. Animal Kingdom has the lowest park attendance at Disney World and has not had a meaningful expansion since Pandora: The World of Avatar opened in 2017. Animal Kingdom desperately needed an update, a
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18 January
Flagship Attractions in Disney World Close Without Explanation
Earlier this morning, two of Disney's flagship attractions at the Central Florida Disney resort temporarily closed, presumably for maintenance. Disney Park closures—whether temporary or permanent—are part and parcel of the Disney experience. Whether it's for a few hours due to a Disney Park ride breakdown, the need for quick fixes and maintenance, a longer refurbishment and TLC, or the occasional
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17 January
Former Disney Imagineer Incites Debate Over Ride Pre-Shows
Debates over attractions at Walt Disney World Resort are nothing new. Guests, Imagineers, cast members, and Disney fanatics of all kinds have varying opinions over content, dialog, audio-animatronics, and even pre-shows. Related: Walt Disney World To Repurpose Abandoned Resort Experience Former Disney Imagineer Jim Shull Former Disney Imagineer Jim Shull recently sparked a debate over pre-shows on
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