The Walt Disney Studios Courtyard has introduced a new music loop featuring classic songs from decades of Disney films. Imagineering created this instrumental soundtrack by selecting music from various movies spanning many years. The forty-five minute loop includes recognizable tracks such as Cruella de Vil and A Whole New World. Construction walls have been removed to reveal updated theming with new signage, character figures, and handprint pavement. Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live will open in the courtyard on May 26, followed by The Magic of Disney Animation later this summer. Visitors can now enjoy hearing all the music through a video available online. The song choices span from Snow White to Encanto, showcasing the breadth of Disney animation history.
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The popular Star Wars attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is receiving significant enhancements starting May 22nd. The updated experience integrates characters from the new The Mandalorian and Grogu film into the ride narrative. Guests now take on roles as engineers who help smuggle cargo for Hondo while assisting The Mandalorian in hunting bounties across various Star Wars locations. Unlike previous versions where engineers simply operated controls, this iteration requires players to track targets and choose mission destinations between Coruscant, Bespin, or the Death Star wreckage. A unique feature involves interacting with Grogu throughout the journey, requiring riders to fix random button presses made by the character. Reviewers found the engineer role far more immersive than before, transforming it into a mix of technical work and childcare duties. The gunner position remains unchanged while pilot and engineer roles receive substantial improvements to overall engagement. This update marks a major evolution for one of Disney World’s most beloved attractions with fresh storytelling elements from current Star Wars media.
Disney and Pixar have unveiled three new character posters for the upcoming Toy Story 5, introducing a tech-focused device named Lilypad. This frog-inspired tablet features oversized animated eyes and small webbed feet at the corners of its screen. The first poster shows Jessie looking nervously toward Lilypad while the second depicts Woody cautiously reaching toward the smug-looking device. Buzz Lightyear appears in a third poster facing Lilypad in a serious confrontation-style pose with narrowed eyes. All three posters confirm the film’s theatrical release date of June 19, 2026 and include the Toy Story 5 logo. Lilypad belongs to Bonnie and encourages her to spend more time focused on screens rather than traditional toys. The upcoming sequel will explore how electronic devices compete with classic toys for children’s attention. These posters recently appeared in Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios before being shared on Instagram.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is updating the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction with new features inspired by The Mandalorian and Grogu movie. Starting May 22nd, guests will experience three different mission storylines where they can choose their destination for bounty hunting. The engineer role has been significantly enhanced with interactive elements including a camera focused on Grogu during the ride. New missions involve tracking bounties across Tatooine, Coruscant, Bespin, and the Death Star wreckage before returning to meet Mando and Grogu. Reviewers praise the improvements that elevate the attraction from second-tier to first-tier status while noting minor distractions from focusing on Grogu’s screen. The update includes adorable moments between characters and a sweet farewell scene involving Hondo Ohnaka. This enhancement coincides with the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu film in theaters on the same date.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is transforming the popular Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster attraction with a new Muppet-themed experience. The updated ride, officially named Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, features The Electric Mayhem band replacing Aerosmith as the headlining act. Guests can expect a high-speed journey through Hollywood while enjoying music from the beloved Muppet band. Previews are currently underway with an official opening scheduled for May 26. The attraction includes extensive theming changes throughout the queue and ride vehicles, incorporating colorful Muppet-inspired designs and props. Visitors will encounter various Muppet characters including Kermit, Miss Piggy, Scooter, and Beaker in new scenes and settings. The experience also features updated merchandise offerings at the exit gift shop with exclusive Muppets items available for purchase.