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There’s nothing wrong with fantasizing over a Disney World trip that goes off without a hitch… Well… except for the fact that it sets you up for unrealistic expectations.
Hollywood Studios
We’re showing you the BIGGEST expectations VS reality clashes that you might encounter during your next trip to “the most magical place on earth,” and how you can pivot when things don’t go your way.
Change is a constant right now in Disney World, from building new lands and hotels to refurbishing existing attractions and restaurants — it’s safe to say they have A LOT going on right now.
Monstropolis Construction
And Hollywood Studios is no exception…they’re building a WHOLE new land! They also have a few smaller changes happening in October that are worth noting. Let’s go through them, so you can have a smooth and worry-free vacation!
Get ready for even more Disney World changes! Lately, Disney World feels like a never-ending sea of change, which can sometimes be fun and sometimes sad.
Walt Disney Studios — Animation Building
We’ve lost some iconic attractions, but we’ve also gained some seriously exciting new additions to the parks. Now, over in Hollywood Studios, even more changes are on the horizon, and they kick off VERY soon.
There is SO much changing in Disney World these days. Across the theme parks, there are tons of new things like Bluey’s Wild World, Jessie’s Roundup: A Rip-Roarin’ Revue, and Goofycore, which are ready for summer.
Alien Swirling Saucers
In Hollywood Studios, the Muppets have returned, and the Walt Disney Studios is partially open! It seems like Disney is leaving no stone unturned, because now a new permit has been filed for Hollywood Studios in Toy Story Land. Find out what’s changing right here!
It’s not every day we get to say that a whole new land has opened in Disney World, but you can bet that when it happens, we are celebrating. Cue the balloons, streamers, confetti, and anything else that you need to party it up because we’re heading to Hollywood Studios.
Walt Disney Studios
Walt Disney Studios officially opened on May 26th, 2026. This land replaced the Animation Courtyard and Star Wars: Launch Bay. While we said a tearful goodbye to the original land, we’re grabbing our sketchbooks and getting ready to be animated.
We love heading to Hollywood Studios for some movie magic, and while the thrilling rides and yummy food are amazing, we have a hot take. Hollywood Studios is the best park for character meet-and-greets!
Hollywood Studios has the best meet-and-greets!
Whether you want to visit Mickey Mouse, Olaf, or Chewbacca, Hollywood Studios has a character meet-and-greet for everyone. When we were at the park yesterday, we discovered a brand-new character meet-and-greet that Disney didn’t even announce!
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at both Hollywood Studios and Disneyland is getting some major upgrades starting today. The ride will get multiple new destinations inspired by classic Star Wars films and the brand-new The Mandalorian & Grogu movie!
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
In the updated version of the ride, you’ll tag along with Mando and Grogu for their bounty hunt, and for the first time ever, you can choose where you go.
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Hollywood Studios is getting some major upgrades on May 22nd. The ride will get multiple new destinations inspired by classic Star Wars films and the brand-new The Mandalorian & Grogu movie!
Tattooine
We thought the role of an engineer was pretty boring – you just sit there and press a few buttons; it’s nowhere near as immersive as pilot or gunner. We just rode the new version of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run early, and now we can say the engineer role is our new favorite spot!
The Muppets have taken over Hollywood Studios, and it keeps getting better!
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This summer, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will be opening, and we’re pretty excited for their takeover of G-Force Records. While we don’t have an exact opening date yet, we know it’s coming soon, and every day it seems like Disney is one step closer to getting the ride up and running.
Disney World changes all the time, which means you might show up ready for magic and bump right into a construction wall.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Construction
When you’re planning a trip for December 2025, you’ll want to know exactly which rides and shows will be unavailable so you can adjust your plans before you’re standing in the middle of a park wondering why the wait time says “Closed.” Several big closures are on the schedule this winter across Disney World, and each one will impact your day in a different way. We’re breaking down the three refurbishments you need to know about and offering some solid alternatives so you can keep the fun going.
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