NEW Eats, Merch, and Construction Updates: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
We were back in Hollywood Studios over the weekend keeping up with all of the changes in this changing park.
Hollywood Studios
And yes, this is what a day in Central Florida can look like – on one side of the arch it is a beautiful blue sky, the other side a threatening, grey sky! How many times have you been caught without a rain coat or umbrella on this kind of day?
What’s New on Hollywood Boulevard
As usual, our first stop of the day was in Trolley Car Cafe (Starbucks). Just as in Magic Kingdom, we were happy to see our favorite Pumpkin Spice Latte on the menu along with the Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccino.
PSL – Pumpkin Spice Latte
Fall Drinks at Trolley Car Cafe
You can pair your fall favorite drink with a Pumpkin Scone which has returned for the season.
Pumpkin Scone
If you are on pumpkin over-load you can still have a Toy Story Grand Opening Celebration Cupcake or Incredibles 2 Cupcake. We are really surprised to see these here still – so be sure to grab one when you can as we would think some seasonal cupcakes might start making appearances here.
Of course, the always popular Carrot Cake Cookie is here – and is that more frosting than before??? Plus, check out that Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Cupcake! That’s a diet killer for sure!
Trolley Car Cafe Pastry Case
Over at Chinese Theatre we noticed there are now construction walls up at the entrance as they work on the new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway ride. This new ride is set to open next year.
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
What’s New on Sunset Boulevard
If you are looking for a Mickey Straw with your frozen drink at Anaheim Produce you’ll notice that the drinks no longer come with the Mickey Straws. We have been told by a few cast members that the Mickey Straws are being phased out of the parks because too many of them are being thrown away. Another reason to pick up your reusable straws before your visit.
Anaheim Produce
Joffrey’s has some new seasonal drinks on their menu: a Pumpkin Pie Latte and a Caramel Apple Butter Chai Latte. Plus! You can spike your drinks with Baileys. Vodka, Kahlua, or Irish Whiskey!
Joffrey’s Fall Drinks
What’s New on Echo Lake
Hollywood and Vine is promoting their Minnie’s Halloween Dine which is part of Minnie’s Seasonal Dine. Minnie’s Halloween Dine is running September 3 – November 8, 2018.
Hollywood and Vine Hollywood Dine
What’s New in Merchandise
We found a couple of new additions to the Snow Globes featuring popular rides. The new additions are Peter Pan’s Flight and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
Peter Pan’s Flight Snow Globe
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Snow Globe
These join The Haunted Mansion, it’s a small world, and Snow White snow globes already part of the line.
Haunted Mansion Snow Globe
it’s a small world Snow Globe
Snow White Snow Globe
How cute are these Eeyore socks with their 3-D applique tail? We love how the seam looks like he has a long face.
Eeyore socks
Eeyore socks
These Toy Story Mash-Up Mugs are too much! This is the Toy Story characters in a Pirates of the Caribbean scene! Check out this post on these mugs!
Pirates of the Caribbean Side of Pixar Mash-Up Mug
The Legends of Hollywood store has these re-usable Star Wars Tumblers featuring classic characters and scenes.
Star Wars Tumblers
And speaking of Star Wars…
What’s New in Star Wars Land: Galaxy’s Edge
A stop in Toy Story Land provides a peek into the progress on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Construction
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Construction
It is pretty darn close to the concept Model on display in “Walt Disney Presents” – what do you think?
Star Wars Concept Model
What’s New on Grand Avenue
Around the other side of Star Wars Land is Grand Avenue. This is where we found some Christmas ornaments that quite frankly make us feel old! But we love ’em anyway!
Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe is home to a new line of Sketchbook Legacy Ornaments celebrating film anniversaries.
Sketchbook Legacy Ornaments
Let’s start feeling old with the 25th anniversary of Nightmare before Christmas.
Nightmare Before Christmas Ornament
Followed by the 30th anniversary of Roger Rabbit.
Roger Rabbit Ornament
Well, Marvel’s Avengers is only 10 years old.
Avengers Ornament
and Wall-E clocks in at 10 as well.
Wall-E Ornament
But, Mulan is 20!
Mulan Ornament
It all started in a Galaxy Far Far Away 35 years ago!
Star Wars Ornament
Finally, some movies I didn’t actually see in the theater when they came out! 
The Sword and Stone is celebrating 55 years.
The Sword and the Stone Ornament
Chip and Dale are 75! What a pair
Chip and Dale Ornament
And the biggest anniversary of all – Mickey’s 90th!
Mickey’s 90th Anniversary Ornament
For those of you who have graduates in your family, or you are one, be sure to pick up these picture perfect ornaments!
Mickey Grad Ornament
Minnie Grad Ornament
Check out their selfies!
Mickey Grad Ornament
Minnie Grad Ornament
And one more age alert – how many of you remember making mix tapes?! Grab this Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix Tape Vol 2 Ornament!
Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix Tape Vol 2 Ornament
What’s New with Hollywood Studios Skyliner Construction and Bus Stops
There is a lot of work going on for the installation of the Skyliner system. This will connect Hollywood Studios to Epcot, the Caribbean Beach, Art of Animation, Pop Century, and new Riviera Resort.
Disney Skyliner Route Map
The Hollywood Studios Skyliner Station is moving along.
Hollywood Studios Skyliner Station
You can see it has some of the same architectural elements as the front gates and ticket windows for the park.
Hollywood Studios
The original area for the buses and trams is now closed. There is a new location for both of these drop offs. Thankfully, they have recently installed some tents and umbrellas for shade while we wait for the construction to be completed on the new bus stop area.
New Bus Stops
Construction progress on the new bus stop:
Hollywood Studios Bus Stop Construction
The New Bus Loop Map is posted for your transportation to and from the park.
New Hollywood Studios Bus Loop Map
As they say in Hollywood – “that’s a wrap!” But this doesn’t have to be the end of your food tour! Check out our Hollywood Studios Food Tour below – and all of our Food Tours on You Tube!
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