Hey, everyone, we’re back with another update from Disney World! Today, we’re walking the red carpet down to Hollywood Studios to see what’s changed from our last visit.
Welcome to the Crossroads!
There’s some construction and new merch to check out, so let’s get to it!
Hollywood Studios Food Update
Toy Story Land
The Raspberry Lunch Box Tart has returned at Woody’s Lunch Box! After the Lemon-Blueberry and Cinnamon Cran-Apple Seasonal Lunch Box Tarts from last year came and swept us off our feet, the OG tart has returned to the menu.
Raspberry Lunch Box Tart
Read our full review of the Raspberry Lunch Box Tart here!
Hollywood Studios Construction Update
Chinese Theatre
The Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway sign was officially installed yesterday!
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway sign
The attraction opens in less than a MONTH and we can’t wait to see how the construction continues to progress!
Take a closer look at the new Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway sign here!
Hollywood Boulevard
As we made our way into old Hollywood, we noticed that Muppet*Vision 3D is officially on the times board as not operating. The attraction is currently closed for a short refurbishment.
Crossroads sign
According to the Disney World website, the show should be playing again on February 9th. That’s not too much longer to wait!
Read about the Muppets*Visison 3D refurb here!
Sunset Boulevard
Over at Legends of Hollywood, the top part of the facade is now behind scrims. Luckily, the theater’s sign is still mostly visible.
Legends of Hollywood construction
Animation Courtyard
Walt Disney Presents will be playing a special sneak preview of the new Pixar animated film, Onward, starting this Friday. The movie releases in theaters March 6th and we cannot wait!
Walt Disney Presents
You can also find a poster for the movie hanging behind the Chinese Theater, along with a poster from the upcoming Call of the Wild starring Harrison Ford.
Call of the Wild and Onward posters
Toy Story Land
You know we had to check on the current construction of Roundup Rodeo BBQ. Between this and Regal Eagle Smokehouse at Epcot, we’re going to be swimming in barbecue sauce.
Roundup Rodeo construction
It looks like several trees have been removed as construction moves at a steady pace. This restaurant is supposed to open sometime this year and all we can say is hurry up!
Read all about Roundup Rodeo BBQ here!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Things have mostly quieted down at Galaxy’s Edge now that Rise of the Resistance has opened, although it’s still experiencing its fair share of glitches.
Rise of the Resistance
While making our way around the park, we saw a fun little activity for the kiddos play out. Vi Moradi and Chewbacca led the kids in a cute game of telephone, but Chewie wasn’t much help. 😉
Galaxy’s Edge telephone game
This was the first time we’ve seen the characters play this game before, but it just goes to show the level of detail and fun the Cast Members put into this new land.
Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update
Dark Room/Celebrity 5 and 10
We’re always on the look-out when it comes to MagicBands, and we spotted some more solid colors in the new packaging.
Solid color MagicBands
We’re pretty sure this is the first time we’ve seen the pink and white colors in the new packaging. Even though they’re just solid colors, it’s nice to be able to see the whole band. These MagicBands a $14.99.
Solid color MagicBands
There’s also two new phones cases here for you iPhone users. You can’t miss the Minnie one, because it spells her name right on the front in cute lettering. You can grab this one for $29.99.
Minnie phone case
This Park Life phone case looks amazing! Every park is represented by some of its classic attractions. You could play a fun game and name them all! If you want this case, it’s going to cost you $59.99.
Retro parks phone case
Check out MORE of the new Park Life Collection here!
Speaking of retro, check out these cool retro buttons for $9.99. We first saw this collection over at Disneyland and it’s nice to see it making it’s way over to Disney World, too.
Disney Parks retro buttons
Take a look at the new Retro Collection here!!
Legends of Hollywood
Moving on to Sunset Boulevard, we previously found these cute new denim shorts and overalls with Mickey’s face all over them, but it seems that they’ve added longer jeans, a blouse, and a striped shirt to the collection.
New Mickey Denim Collection
Those roomy pockets on the overalls could come in handy around the parks. You can grab the overalls for $44.99 and the shorts for $39.99.
Click here to see MORE of this new collection!
Once Upon A Time
Across the way, the “Birds of a Feather” apparel has arrived at Hollywood Studios. We previously found the leggings at Pop Century Resort. You can create a matching set with this tee and leggings!
“Birds of a Feather’ shirt
Both items feature some of the more famous feathered friends in the Disney canon, like Zazu and Hei Hei. You can flock here to snag the shirt for $36.99 and the leggings for $39.99.
“Birds of a Feather” leggings
Stage 1 Company Store
There’s a new line of Muppets merch to tide us over until Muppet*Vision 3D opens back up. Our boy, Kermit, gets his own shirt for $34.99.
Kermit shirt
You can unleash the beast like Animal in this shirt for $36.99.
Animal shirt
There’s also a long-sleeve shirt with Kermit, Animal, and other members of the gang, like Miss Piggy and Fozzie, for $39.99.
Muppets long-sleeve shirt
Read all about the new Muppets tees here!
That’s going to wrap up this look at what’s new at Hollywood Studios. Check-in with us regularly so you can stay up to date for your next visit!
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I wrote to you a month ago requesting information on the Mickey Train Whistle.
We went to All Star Music Resort, which is where we were told to purchase them.
However, as I stated previously in my original email, the Cast Members told us they had been recalled, but didn’t know why.
Can you please tell me what happened ?
H. Tom Shriver, thanks for writing back! We don’t know exactly why, but we think it’s possible that they were put out on the shelves prematurely. We’ll keep checking and update if/when we see them again.
Very disappointed and shocked that the new “family friendly” attraction Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway which is geared for all ages with no height requirement will not accommodate those in wheelchairs who can not transfer! I would really love to know why disney has refused to continue to leave this group of guests out of the picture when designing new ride attractions! As Walt said… Isn’t it fun to do the impossible? If getting guests through quickly is all they care about then pull the Wheelchair trackless ride vehicle off to the side to load just like TSM and the skyliner does! There is only one ride attraction at Hollywood Studios that has a wheelchair ride vehicle! A child under 3 who doesn’t even pay admission will get to ride more attractions over someone paying in a wheelchair who can not transfer. I don’t expect every attraction to have a wheelchair ride vehicle but shouldn’t at least the family friendly rides have one? Or will there even be some kind of alternate experience while waiting for everyone else in your family to ride?