May 1, 2019 is the 30th Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary sign
And the day will be packed with specialty snacks, merchandise, events, and more in the park to commemorate the milestone.
Star-Studded Cavalcade and Commemorative Map & Button
A Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary Star-Studded Celebration cavalcade featuring Mickey and friends will begin at 10:00 AM on May 1st along Hollywood Boulevard!
Slinky Dog 30th Anniversary Logo ©Disney
And, upon entering the park, guests will be presented with a special 30th anniversary commemorative guide map and button.
Snacks and Merchandise
30th Anniversary merchandise
will hit the park on May 1st, including a new adult T-shirt, baseball cap, Tervis 24-oz tumbler, MagicBand, ornament and more.
30th Anniversary Merchandise ©Disney
30th Anniversary Merchandise ©Disney
Annual Passholder-exclusives will also be for sale.
30th Anniversary Passholder Pin ©Disney
According to Disney: “Merchandise can be found starting at 8 a.m. in Grand Park, while supplies last. (Please note: Merchandise will go on sale at 8 a.m., Disney’s Hollywood Studios opens at 9 a.m.)”
30th Anniversary Merchandise ©Disney
30th Anniversary Merchandise ©Disney
Specialty Food and Beverage items around the park will include — but not be limited to — Kylo Ren Cupcakes, Incredibles Macarons, Tres Leches Verrine and more.
30th Anniversary Verrine ©Disney
30th Anniversary Cupcakes ©Disney
New Nighttime Events
As previously announced, the new nighttime projection show — Wonderful World of Animation — will make its official debut on May 1st!
Wonderful World of Animation Concept Art ©Disney
Disney shares: “Watch in wonder as the façade of the Chinese Theatre is magically transformed – displaying this stirring tribute to animation. Behold spectacular sequences celebrating themes like magic, family, adventure, romance and friendship. Each theme is brought to life through unforgettable moments from beloved films—like “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Incredibles,” “Coco” and many more.”
Find out more about the Wonderful World of Animation here!
9:05 PM is the debut time, and will take place just prior to Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular.
And note that tickets are now on sale for a special Disney After Hours Event Night that has been added to the schedule for May 1.
Slinky Dog Dash Wait Time at Hollywood Studios After Hours
While you can learn more about the event here, it’s been revealed that the May 1st event will include character greetings in the Chinese Theatre Courtyard, at Star Wars Launch Bay, and more. And an encore performance of “Wonderful World of Animation” will take place exclusively for event attendees.
It’s almost time to celebrate 30 years of MAGIC at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we can’t wait!
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This only happening the first of May?
Lisa, the merchandise, food, and new Wonderful World of Animation show will begin on May 1 and continue beyond. No end date has been given for those.
Yes can’t wait!!
My mom’s 71st Birthday is on May 1st…..so it will be a great day to be there! Also attending Disney After Hours that night!
I already had ADR s for Ale & COMpass and beaches and cream that day, was doing the boardwalk but changing plans now and will be there, only question is where is Grand Park please?
Will be visiting Disney for the first time ever that day, very excited !!
Amanda, have a wonderful time!
Virginia, Grand Park is the new name for the Muppets Courtyard.
how can the merchandise be for sale at grand park at 8 am when park opens at 9 am?