State of the Studios Address Week of May 6, 2019 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Crews have worked night shifts to complete tram travel and pedestrian walking surfaces as well as the installation of new lighting and foliage. The exterior painting of the adjoining guest search structure continues, along with the refurbishment work at the Park entrance surrounding the three flag poles. Click the link below for full coverage.

Main Entrance Construction Update for April 30, 2019 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Photo by John Capos

Guests celebrating the Park’s 30th Anniversary were treated to a selection of commemorative merchandise on May 1, 2019. Adult commemorative tee shirts, hats, tumbler mugs, along with limited edition MagicBands and pins were available to shoppers throughout the Park. A special 30th Anniversary Passholder tee shirt and MagicBand were in high demand.

30th Anniversary Merchandise at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Photo by John Capos

The park unveiled a new Hollywood Studios logo in conjunction with the 30th Year Anniversary. The outdoor merchandise stand has returned to the Animation Courtyard offering shoppers Star Wars merchandise. Effective May 1, 2019, all in-Park smoking areas have been removed, including the former designate location at the end of Grand Avenue. Disney’s After Hours ticketed event on May 4, 2019, celebrated with special Star Wars character meet and greets in addition to stunning planet scenes projected on the Tower Of Terror.

The park unveiled a new Hollywood Studios logo in conjunction with the 30th Year Anniversary.

The outdoor merchandise stand has returned to the Animation Courtyard offering shoppers Star Wars merchandise. Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Photo by John Capos

Effective May 1, 2019, all in-Park smoking areas have been removed, including the former designate location at the end of Grand Avenue. Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Photo by John Capos

Disney’s After Hours ticketed event on May 4, 2019, celebrated with special Star Wars character meet and greets in addition to stunning planet scenes projected on the Tower Of Terror. Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Photo by John Capos

Disney’s After Hours ticketed event on May 4, 2019, celebrated with special Star Wars character meet and greets in addition to stunning planet scenes projected on the Tower Of Terror.

Guests of all ages can now meet the 6 year old Fancy Nancy character from the Disney Junior TV series. This new meet and greet opportunity is held daily in the Animation Courtyard from 9:35am to 6pm.