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We need to talk about Muppet*Vision 3D.
Muppet*Vision 3D
For years, this show has been such an underrated gem tucked away in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but with all the changes happening around it, we can’t ignore the fact that its future is looking pretty grim. That’s why we wanted to share our thoughts on what Disney should actually do with Muppet*Vision 3D instead of letting it close down forever. Let’s break it down.
Is this the best Disney World news ever?
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Studios is a favorite of ours thanks to the amazing rides, new shows, and tasty food in the park! Now it seems like the Disney theme park has gotten even better thanks to this one little hidden gem.
Disney World mostly gets it right…mostly. But this one ride rule needs to go.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Almost all Disney ride rules are installed for safety purposes and we will ALWAYS advise taking them seriously. However, there are some ride rules that are geared towards the service of the entertainment experience instead of safety concerns. Some are unspoken, like how to successfully ride Space Mountain when you’re not a kid. Other rides, like Tomorrowland Speedway, are designed for smaller riders. But Tomorrowland Speedway’s rules state, “Racers who are at least 54 inches tall can drive their own gas-powered race car. Guests who are at least 32 inches tall may also drive their own cars as long as they are accompanied by someone who is at least 54 inches tall — a rule that not only focuses on safety, but the entertainment of others as well (you don’t want cars just stalled on the speedway, do you?). A specific rule we want changed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios caters around the enjoyment — or lack thereof — of other riders.
A lot is coming to Disney World in the upcoming years! Some things, such as the Pirates of the Caribbean lounge, the reopening of Test Track, and the new DVC lounge, will be coming in 2025!
Test Track
We will need to wait a bit for others, such as the new Tropical Americas-themed land, Pueblo Esperanza, and the reopening of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. However, we spotted some exciting news this week about two attractions that are currently closed in Disney World!
Lightning Lane changes are steadily happening, and we’ve spotted the first sellout of the year!
Lightning Lane
Ever since Disney World debuted its new skip-the-line Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Premier Pass, the rules and features have pretty much stayed the same. As more visitors have become comfortable using the revamped “skip the standby line” system, we had a feeling that Disney would slowly increase its already steep price tags for these services. Disney’s latest quarterly call with shareholders called for changes to happen with the program in the future. Well, despite the high prices, it seems like Lightning Lanes are POPULAR — even the luxury Premier Pass is selling out in Disney World. Here’s what we noticed.
Forget Valentine’s Day, there’s only one holiday we’re celebrating in Disney World…
Mickey and Minnie!
…Villaintine’s Day! That’s right, the baddies have come out to play and we’re checking out all the rare Disney Villain character meet and greets (and a FREE souvenir!) around Disney’s Hollywood Studios right now. February 13th is officially Villaintine’s Day in Disney World, so come with us to check it out!
It’s time to breathe some life into a dead part of Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Listen, the food at PizzeRizzo may not be the best (it’s rat pizza, IYKYK), but the restaurant makes up for its subpar menu with charming decorations and hilarious Muppets easter eggs. But soon, this restaurant will be permanently closing to make way for a NEW Monsters, INC. land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. So, what better way to say goodbye than with a prom?
It’s prom night at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Yep, you read that right. We attended the (unofficial) PizzeRizzo Prom at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and seeing everyone get together to celebrate the Muppets — and this iconic restaurant — was every bit as delightful as you might imagine.
It seems to be the time for construction in Disney World! There are lots of construction walls all over Disney World, including in the closed area of DinoLand U.S.A.
This just doesn’t feel right!
The DinoLand U.S.A. closures began on January 13th, 2025, with the closures of TriceraTop Spin, Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures, and Fossil Fun Game. We were sad when the construction walls went up, and we are also feeling some type of way seeing the progress on TriceraTop Spin.
If you’ve mastered Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and know how to become a Galactic Hero each time, then it’s time to level up and learn how to master Toy Story Mania.
Toy Story Mania
This ride is located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and while it’s also Toy Story-themed and is a shooter-style attraction, the key difference is that you can’t just achieve the high score on your own — you need to work together with your partner to make it happen! Here’s a full guide on how YOU can finally win Toy Story Mania and get all the bragging rights.
There are tons of Disney World secrets that go unnoticed each day.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
But we LOVE to share those secrets — that way, you can tell your family and friends while you’re on vacation and impress them with your knowledge. We’re sure most of you have no idea about this next secret, but it’s mostly because no one really pays attention to it — there’s a HIDDEN place to mail things in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
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