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What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Fancy Nancy, Tiki Birds, 30th Anniversary Treats, and More!


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It’s been a BIG week at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we’re bringing you lots of What’s New from the birthday park! That’s right: Hollywood Studios turned thirty this week! We were on hand for the 30th anniversary celebration.

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New Disney’s Hollywood Studios Logo ©Disney

Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary

At the May 1st celebration, Disney unveiled a new logo for the park as part of the festivities. It features three classic characters found in Hollywood Studios: BB-8, Mickey Mouse, and Toy Story‘s Woody! We’ve heard from lots of readers and followers who had strong feelings about this new look. Let us know what you think in the comments!

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New Disney’s Hollywood Studios Logo ©Disney

The celebration also included a fun and energetic character cavalcade. That’s where we got our first look at the Citizens of Batuu costumes for Galaxy’s Edge! Check out our post here!

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Citizens of Batuu in the character cavalcade

Buzz Lightyear was on hand, too, rollin’ in his Pixar-themed convertible.

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Buzz Lightyear in Mickey’s Cavalcade at the 30th Anniversary Celebration

Of course it’s not a Disney celebration if there aren’t specialty treats, and there are LOTS on hand for a limited timeLightsaber Churros are dressed up for the Light Side and the Dark Side! Click here for our full review!

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Lightsaber Churros

Celebrate the main mice with these Mickey and Minnie Celebration Cupcakesfull review here!

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Mickey and Minnie Celebration Cupcake

And to find out if The Sorcerer’s Hat Sponge Cake Dessert is magical (and why it’s selling out super-fast!), click here!

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Sorcerer’s Hat 30th Anniversary Treat

And that’s just a glimpse…

Check out ALL of the Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary treats here!

Hollywood Studios guests can also score some 30th anniversary merchandise. See our full preview here!

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30th Anniversary Merchandise

And the 30th delivered a new nighttime projection show to the park: Wonderful World of Animation. We got a sneak preview — here’s what we thought about the show!

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Wonderful World of Animation

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Wonderful World of Animation

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Wonderful World of Animation

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Construction Update

Entrance construction continues with three ongoing projects. The large structure near the entrance (which cast members have said includes an extended bag check in anticipation of large crowds later this year — gee, I wonder why…) is receiving its facade and a paint job.

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Entrance Structure

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Entrance Structure

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Entrance Structure

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Entrance Structure

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Entrance Structure

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Entrance Structure

Disney’s Skyliner gondola transportation system continues to progress. We’re still spotting workers on roofs and on the grounds around the station, as well as some scaffolding.

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Skyliner Progress

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Skyliner Progress

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Skyliner Progress

This area near the flags at the Hollywood Studios entrance is still behind a construction fence. Still no word on what’s happening behind it.

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Entrance/Flag Construction Area

Just beyond the fenced off area is the new smoking area, now that smoking is no longer permitted inside the Disney World theme parks. See our post on the newly designated areas here.

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Construction Fence and Smoking Area

Four benches and a couple of cigarette disposal containers are placed on the path leading to the Boat Launch to Epcot/area resorts.

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Smoking Area

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Smoking Area

Inside the park, the ropes that were in front of the Chinese Theater are gone, and guests can once again peruse the handprints.

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Chinese Theater ropes are down

And we noticed that the displays that once had Mary Poppins and Jungle Book items are covered up. As of our visit, you could still peek around the sides to look in.

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Displays are covered

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Displays are covered

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Displays are covered

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Displays are covered

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Displays are covered

 Disney’s Hollywood Studios Welcomes Fancy Nancy

Disney Junior’s colorful and elegant Fancy Nancy is now meeting guests outside in Animation Courtyard!

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Fancy Nancy meeting in Animation Courtyard

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Fancy Nancy meeting in Animation Courtyard

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Fancy Nancy meeting in Animation Courtyard

Don’t forget to give her a warm welcome on your next visit to Hollywood Studios!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Merchandise

We spotted a new Tiki Birds Alex and Ani bangle at Once Upon a Time. We’re loooooooving this, and we expect to see it at the other parks as well (take a peek in Mouse Gear and Uptown Jewelers, where we often find the Disney Parks Alex and Ani collection!).

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Tiki Room Alex and Ani

Click here for more info about the tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki bracelet!

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Tiki Room Alex and Ani

And we spotted this new-to-us Minnie Flower iPhone Case for iPhone XsMax!

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Minnie Pink Flower Phone Case

We love the texture of those flowers! So pretty and fun!

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Minnie Pink Flower Phone Case

And with that, we say, “See ya next time” from Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

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