New white lane dividers and flexible posts installed at toll plaza to prevent last-minute lane changes. — Hollywood Studios Toll Plaza
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland screen-worn costumes and props display opens at Walt Disney Presents. — Walt Disney Presents
Muppets-themed Annual Passholder exclusives run August 11–September 24, including Kermit magnet, PhotoPass Magic Shot, and Key Lime Kermit Milk Shake. — Park-wide
'Big Finale' sign near ride end is cracked, faded, and sun-damaged, difficult to read. — Slinky Dog Dash
Walt Disney Imagineering filed a permit for signage installation at the former Stage 1 Company Store location in Monstropolis. — Monstropolis
Monstropolis facade construction reveals horn-shaped window frames, jagged tooth-like roofline trim, and faux metal panels with rivet detailing. — Former PizzeRizzo and Gonzo's Royal Flush facade complex
Three of four entrance columns removed; monster-themed trim installed on restrooms. — Monstropolis
Industrial fan added to Lightning Lane queue to improve air flow during heat advisories. — Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
Entrance column knocked down and one shortened; molding added to restroom building; Glob Theater brickwork repainted; Monsters, Inc. Roller Coaster track installation underway. — Monstropolis
The Magic of Disney Animation opens September 14 with Once Upon a Studio Theater, Olaf Draws!, Off the Page!, Drawn to Wonderland, and six new meet and greets. — The Magic of Disney Animation
Concrete barriers installed near front parking lot crosswalk to replace police vehicle traffic control. — Parking Lot
Supports installed around patio at Brown Derby as exterior refurbishment continues; shade structure rumored. — The Hollywood Brown Derby
New gallery "The Worlds of Disney" opens, showcasing international Disney parks from Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. — Walt Disney Presents
Palm trees replaced outside Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, restoring landscaping damaged by winter freezes. — Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
Restrooms near Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets closed for refurbishment with no reopening date announced. — Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Restrooms
International parks display refreshed with new photos and revised placards for Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disney Resort, and Hong Kong Disneyland. — Walt Disney Presents
Walt Disney World deploys portable fans at outdoor cast member stations during heat wave. — Park-wide
Stray firework shot into Fantasmic! crowd on July 9; no injuries reported, show continued. — Fantasmic!
Electrical permit filed for The Glob theater conversion as part of Monstropolis transformation. — The Glob Theater
Disney Jollywood Nights 2026 ticket pricing revealed; prices start at $169 (up from $159 in 2025), capping at $199, with January dates added for the first time. — Disney's Hollywood Studios
Woody, Buzz, and Jessie debut Toy Story 5 costumes at meet-and-greets in Toy Story Land. — Toy Story Land
Scaffolding expanded above Tower Hotel Gifts gift shop during ongoing queue and facade refurbishment. — The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Scaffolding erected on facade; exterior queue refurbishment ongoing since early May; ride and gift shop remain open. — The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Construction permits filed for The Magic of Disney Animation at 190 & 200 Showbiz Blvd; summer opening targeted. — The Magic of Disney Animation
Disney Unscripted released a behind-the-scenes episode on the transformation of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster to the Muppets theme. — Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Puzzlehop: Hollywood Studios puzzle-solving event announced for October 17, 2026; $250 per team registration. — Disney's Hollywood Studios
Article explores hidden Easter eggs and callbacks in Toy Story Land's theming and storytelling. — Toy Story Land
Disney shared Cast Member quotes celebrating Toy Story 5 and 40 years of Pixar at Hollywood Studios. — Toy Story Land
Cast Members give children below height requirement a 'Future Rock Star' card promising future access to the attraction. — Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Disney Jollywood Nights event extending into January 2027 with performances, holiday decor, specialty food, exclusive entertainment, and lower ride wait times. — Disney's Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Tower Hotel transforms nightly with Sunset Seasons Greetings, a holiday projection show with lights and music, November 13, 2026–January 6, 2027. — Hollywood Tower Hotel
Disney teased upcoming announcements about Disney Jollywood Nights with social media post featuring Kermie stocking and film strip imagery. — Park-wide
Imagineers share behind-the-scenes design details about how real toys and hand-drawn artwork were used to create Toy Story Land's theming. — Toy Story Land
First piece of roller-coaster track for Monsters, Inc. door coaster has been raised for installation at Monstropolis. — Monstropolis
Permanently closed Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost now being used for caricatures. — Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost
Aerial photos show major progress across Monstropolis construction including roller coaster show building and Harryhausen's restaurant. — Monstropolis
Fantasmic! Dining Package at Hollywood and Vine increased in price for both kids and adults. — Hollywood and Vine
Disney's Hollywood Studios closing at 6:00 PM on June 18 for private event, three hours early. — Park-wide
That's every change on the record at Hollywood Studios since 2026.
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