Putting the top of the Earffel Tower on before the Studios opens.
Showing posts with label Disney's Hollywood Studios. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Disney's Hollywood Studios. Show all posts
Friday, July 10, 2020
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Dateline Disney: Big Day for Disney's Future
Today as the Disney owned stores open at Disney Springs we learned exactly when everything else will open. In fact, I sat in on the Orange County Governments meeting to vote on the opening which was unanimous.
The moment the vote was cast.
So when will everything open let's take a look. Just keep in mind the parks will be opening with reduced capacity and many new restrictions in place including temperature checks and requiring masks. Let's hope we can find an end to this virus in the next 12 to 18 months so we can get all the parks back to normal soon.
The Magic Kingdom - Saturday, July 11
Disney's Animal Kingdom - Saturday, July 11
EPCOT - Wednesday, July 15
Disney's Hollywood Studios - Wednesday, July 15
Disney Vacation Club Resorts and Fort Wilderness - Monday, June 22
Disney World Resorts - Saturday, July 11
Monday, May 4, 2020
May the 4th Be With You!
To celebrate Star Wars Day this year lets take a look at what was happening on Hollywood Blvd in 2008 at Star Wars Weekends.
The Event Banner outside the main gate.
Stormtroopers patrol above the turn-styles.
This isn't the Mouse your looking for.
lucky for us they are very bad shots.
Jedi Mickey using the force.
The good old 501st parade down Hollywood Blvd.
Aren't you a little short to be a Stormtrooper?
The man himself Darth Vader.
The Late Peter Mayhew.
Warwick Davis A.K.A. Wicket the Ewok was Master of Ceremony's in 2008.
Friday, May 1, 2020
Happy Birthday Hollywood Studios!
Today is Disney's Hollywood Studios 31st Birthday. Let's Celebrate by taking a look at some extinct attractions.
Look up at the hidden Mickey's left year and you'll see the original Theater of the Stars. Later moved down to the end of Sunset Blvd.
The Infamous Sorcerers Hat. Built for the 100 Years of Magic Celebration in 2001.
New York Street was a very popular photo-op. It was also home to many special events like...
The Osborne Spectacle of Lights...
Also Hulk Hogans signing with WCW.
The Backlot Tour was once part of a 3-hour Studios tour. Later it would be cut down to almost nothing before being removed for Galaxy's Edge.
And of course the centerpiece of the Studios was The Great Movie Ride. "A Spectacular Journey Into the Movies".
Monday, April 20, 2020
Disney Day in History: Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Turns 29
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Monday, August 31, 2015
Dateline Disney: Toy Story Land
So we all know by now that Toy Story Land was announced at D23 last month for the Hollywood Studios. What we don't know are many facts about what when and where. So lets look at what we know so far. Lets start with What. We know that it will be themed to look like Andy's Backyard. We are getting two new attractions Slinky Dogs Roller Coaster and Alien Flying Saucers that as far as I can tell are a double set of tea cup rides. We are also getting a second track for Toy Story Midway Mania to try and get that wait time down below a 3 day wait. So that leads us to where. It's all taking place on the right hand side of the park with Midway Mania being on the lands far left hand side. So this means no more sound stages in the Studios. Also with Animation and the Back Lot closed and if the rumors are true Little Mermaid and One Mans Dream Closing this month we can Guess the Entrance would start right off the hub. And then we get to When. Well we don't know they didn't give us any idea. But if i had to guess it will go like this. both Star Wars and Toy Story will start construction around the same time. However Star Wars will begin with construction in back stage areas leaving the left hand side of the park untouched to guest till Toy Story is done as to not impact the park to bad. I would say from groundbreaking till open Toy Story should not take more then a year and a few months. Well that's all opinion we'll just have to wait and see.
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Making Memories: Frozen Summer Fun
Frozen Summer Fun at The Hollywood Studios. Soon to be
replaced by Seasons of the Force the new Star Wars
event coming to the Studios and Disneyland.
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Dateline Disney: Star Wars Land
The tag line to this article should be " Complete Merger of my childhood" or "I can die happy now" or "Just take my money now". All three of those would work great cause this is kind of a big deal. This past weekend at D23 it was announced that both Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios would be getting the Largest park expansion in history Star Wars Land. Not many facts are out yet but we know that we are getting two brand new areas themed to new locations in the Star Wars Universe. We can look forward to drinking blue milk as there will be a cantina. We will get to ride in the Millennium Falcon all though how is still unclear, hopefully some new ride tech and not the crutch of video projection that they have relied on with two many new attractions. And we will meet all sorts of new creatures and old faces as we travel these new areas. I for one and very excited though a little worried to see what will be lost to this expansion. We know Thunder Ranch is going away which is sad i liked that little area but i understand the need. Will Indianan Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular be gone at Studios also it's been a rumor as long as Star Wars Land has been one over a decade ago. Time will tell but you can bet I'll cover it here at Manifesting the Magic so stay tuned.
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Making Memories: Fill up at Oscar's
Fill up at Oscar's, and get your picture
taken with Bo the Coca -Cola man.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Monday, August 3, 2015
Disney Dining: Min and Bills Dockside Diner
Min and Bill's Dockside Diner gets it's name from the 1930 film Min and Bill, staring Marie Dressler and Wallace Beery. In fact Dressler one the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1931 for the role. The plot of the film is Mon owns a dockside in and Bill is a resident. The diner at the Studios is in fact in the shape of Bill' boat. Floating in Eco Lake across from Gertie the Dinosaur, Min and Bill's is a counter service restaurant that offers everything from Turkey Legs to Frankfurt's to Clam Chowder in Bread Bowls.
Jumbo Turkey Leg - served with chips. $11.99
Foot Long Hot Dog - with chili and cheese served with chips $10.99
Barbecued Pulled Pork Macaroni and Cheese - with crispy onions $9.99
Melon Salad - Spring mix, diced watermelon, blueberries, feta, bacon, avocado, and tomato $9.99
Frankfurter - in a pretzel roll with Dijon mustard, served with chips. $8.59
Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl $6.49
Snacks
Chocolate-Chip Cookie $2.59 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item
Assorted Chips $2.99 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item
Desserts
Frozen Lemonade Cup $3.99 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item
Ice Cream
Chocolate Shake $4.59 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item
Seasonal Shake $4.79 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item
Beverages
Soft Drinks - Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Root Beer, Light Lemonade, Orange, Iced Tea; $2.99 / $3.29 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item
Bottled Water $2.75 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item
smartwater $4.25 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item
Coffee - (Regular or Decaf) $2.29 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item
Hot Tea or Hot Cocoa $2.29 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item
Specialty Cocktails
Frozen Lemonade - with a shot of Bacardi Superior Rum, Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey or Three Olives Cherry Vodka $9.00
Beer
Assorted Bottled Beer - Kona Big Wave, Leinenkugel Seasonal Shandy, Bud or Bud Light $6.00-$7.50
Assorted Draft Beers - Orange Blossom Pilsner or Yuengling $7.00
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Rock n' Roller Coaster is old enough to drive!
Happy sweet sixteen to Rock n' Roller Coaster. opened on July 29th 1999 this thrilling indoor roller coaster takes guest on a ride in a limo threw the street of L.A. on the way to a performance by Areosmith. Wow that sounded corny huh? Well that's what it is a fun corny experience and there's nothing wrong with that. To celebrate I composed a list of facts that are fun i call them fun fact. Hope you enjoy them.
Fun Facts:
- The attraction is 1 minute and 20 seconds long.
- The launch at the beginning of the attraction take riders from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds
- It has three inversions
- Each train has 120 on board speakers playing the sweet sounds of Aerosmith as you ride.
- Top speed is 57 mph
- Ride has 5 trains each identified by its license plate, they are: 1QKLIMO, UGOBABE, BUHBYE, H8TRAFFIC, AND 2FAST4U.
- There is a 6th limo it comes out when another needs to be refurbished. However it has no plate instead maintenance will swap the plate of the train coming off.
- In the pre show on screen Joe Perry ask Chris to grab his black Les Paul. In the early years of the attraction they would position a Cast Member in that room just for that line. Then they would grab the guitar take it off stage and after the guest left would bring it back for the next show .
- This attraction has many Hidden Mickeys one however is a physical effect. in the pre show on the ground a coil of cables makes this Hidden Mickey.
Took this photo with the lights on one day when the attraction
went down and guest were evacuated. We were at the launch
but instead of walking us back to the load area we got to walk
through the attraction and leave at the exit.
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