ABC Commissary is one of the best places to grab a bite at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and over the next few months, the restaurant will be undergoing some exciting enhancements including Self-Serve Beverage Stations.
It’s all part of the ongoing transformation of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but that’s not the only enhancement. There will also new Art-Deco-inspired elements and furnishings, and a savory new Pot Roast served over mashed potatoes and root vegetables with beef gravy and onion straws.
The restaurant offers a quick-service lunch menu and a fast-casual dinner menu, featuring delicious entrées like the Vegan Burger, a mouthwatering plant-based burger topped with vegan mayonnaise-ketchup blend, spicy Sriracha mustard and griddled balsamic glazed onions and bell peppers, and the BBQ Rib Platter with tender dry-rubbed slow-smoked pork ribs tossed in a sweet BBQ sauce served with coleslaw, pickles, and steak fries. You can also try the popular Shrimp Teriyaki Bowl dinner entrée with stir-fried shrimp, Napa cabbage, snap peas, red peppers, carrots, onions, edamame, shiitake mushrooms, and broccoli tossed in a house-made teriyaki sauce and served over brown rice.
Another new offering coming to ABC Commissary is the ability to make reservations for dinner. Currently, starting at 4:00 p.m. daily, you can enjoy a fast-casual dinner experience allowing you to place an order at one of the cash registers, take a pager, and find a comfortable place to sit. Then, when the order is ready, we’ll bring the food right to your table. With the addition of reservations, you can now enjoy this same fast-casual dining experience with guaranteed seating. Reservations are available starting today, with bookings beginning on June 2, 2019.
We recently got invited to the dessert party at Hollywood Studios and I can tell you this – if you’re looking for an experience that’s out of this Galaxy, look no further than the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Check in is right outside Star Wars Launch Bay, starting around 6:45pm. You’ll receive a special souvenir lanyard to wear. I recommend showing up as early as possible to have plenty of time to enjoy the party.
Once you’re checked in you’ll head inside the Launch Bay where a member of the crew will give you your table assignment.
The desserts are plentiful. We saw assorted cheesecake bites, chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter icing, a Death Star sized bread pudding that can be topped with vanilla ice cream, and many more. You can even enjoy your very own Blue Milk panna cotta!
If you’re looking for more savory options there were plenty of those too. Smoked sea salted flatbread, sliced prosciutto, hummus, mozzarella cheese, and more.
There is also a great drink selection, all included in the price of the party. Non-alcoholic options included a specially made punch, soda, coffee, and tea, while guests over 21 can choose from several themed cocktails. Make sure you bring your ID to this party, the Stormtroopers will be checking!
Another perk of this party is that it’s a great opportunity to meet the characters in Launch Bay with little to no wait. You’ll have a designated time to meet the Commander on Deck, aka Kylo Ren, and Chewbacca and BB-8 are available to meet during the party. Also, Stormtroopers patrol the room, providing a lot of great chances for pictures and interactions. The Stormtroopers are usually on the move when patrolling Hollywood Studios, so this is a special treat for all you First Order subjects.
After you’re done stuffing yourself with dessert and punch it’s time to head out to your reserved fireworks viewing area, where you’ll get to experience Disney Movie Magic and Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular. On the way out you get a souvenir drink stein to commemorate your experience.
I’ve heard people say that the viewing area is too close to the fireworks, but I disagree. I think it’s a prime spot that puts you front and center for the entire show. It really feels like you’re surrounded by the show.
If you have any questions about the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party or would like to start planning your next Disney trip, contact Kimberly at Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Kimberly.
The Details:
If you’re a Stars Wars fan who wants the best spot for fireworks without waiting, no lines to meet Star Wars characters, and delicious desserts, then this is the Party you’ve been looking for!
The price is $79.00 per adult (age 10 and over) and $45.00 per child (age 3 to 9); tax and gratuity are included.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios admission is also required and is not included in the price of A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Disney Dining plan entitlements may not be redeemed for this event
Nancy Clancy, the high-spirited young girl from Disney Junior’s hit animated series “Fancy Nancy,” is making “une grande entrée” into Disney Parks this spring!
Just in time for the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 1, you’ll be able to find Nancy at an all-new character greeting location in the park’s Animation Courtyard, where she’ll be meeting all her friends in front of her backyard playhouse. Nancy will also soon be part of the breakfast-time fun during Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine at Hollywood & Vine, the place to eat, play and laugh along with favorite Disney Junior friends including Vampirina, Doc McStuffins and Roadster Racer Goofy.
Later in May, Nancy will be heading to Disneyland Resort, too! There, you’ll get to see her just outside the “Disney Junior Dance Party!” in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure park.
Disney Junior’s animated family comedy “Fancy Nancy” follows six-year-old Nancy, whose imagination and enthusiasm for all that is exquisite transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary – from her vast vocabulary to her creative and elaborate attire. Nancy uses ingenuity and resourcefulness to exemplify that even if life doesn’t always go as planned, it’s important to make the most of each day and encourage others to do the same.
“Fancy Nancy” airs weekdays on Disney Channel and daily on Disney Junior, and is also available in the DisneyNOW app.
If you’re looking for a Tour that is out of this Galaxy, then look no further than the Star Wars Guided Tour offered at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
This tour gets you exclusive, VIP access to everything Star Wars Hollywood Studios has to offer, with some backstage magic thrown in. Be ready to start early because this tour starts with a 7:30am check-in time, at the front of Hollywood Studios. You’ll be given a personalized lanyard and a listening device to wear around your neck so won’t miss any of the details provided by your two tour guides.
Personalized Lanyard: EKVwithKimberly
Our first stop was launching into hyperspace aboard a Starspeeder 1000 on Star Tours – The Adventures Continue. We were the first guests to ride that day and our guides took time to show us all the hidden Easter eggs in the ride queue. I don’t want to give away too much, but we even got a backstage peek at the inner workings of the ride!
After our Starspeeder landed safely we had a private screening of the movie, ‘Star Wars: Path of the Jedi,’ which is currently not available to regular guests.
Then we headed over to the Launch Bay for some character meet and greets. While we were waiting we got harassed by a couple First Order Storm Troopers, so make sure you keep your identification with you at all times!
In the Star Wars launch bay we met Chewbacca, Kylo Ren, and BB-8. All without a wait. Chewbacca gives the best hugs! Kylo Ren is a little intimidating, and BB-8 is super cute. He IS the droid you’ve been looking for! During his meet and greet the Cast Members help translate and he interacts with each guest differently.
Before leaving the Launch Bay our guides gave us a private tour of the exhibits featuring replica props, models, concept art and artifacts from the movies; some of which are on loan from Lucas Films.
If you lean toward the Dark Side you’ll love the next part of the tour. We were invited to be part of the March of the First Order! As Captain Phasma and her Storm Trooper guards made their way down Hollywood Boulevard we marched behind them; all the way to a reserved viewing area for the live stage show.
After the show it’s time to sink your jawas into a delicious meal at Backlot Express. Lunch includes reserved seating and any non-alcoholic drink of your choice. As a thank you for restoring freedom to your galaxy you will receive a souvenir of your tour to commemorate your adventures. During lunch you’ll also get another surprise character interaction. These characters can be a little demanding when it comes to pledging your loyalty, so make sure you know if you’re Dark side or Light side!
When
lunch is over it’s time to be Kylo Ren-dered speechless while
witnessing another live stage show; ‘Star
Wars:
A Galaxy Far, Far Away. This show features all your favorite
characters, past and present, including Darth Vader, Rey, and Darth
Mal.
Now, if you have younglings ages 4 through 12 in your party, this is the time for them to participate in Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple. Normally you have to sign up for this experience, and slots fill up very fast, but you’re guaranteed a spot for all Padawan’s on the Star Wars Guided Tour.
Later
in the evening you get to experience the last part of this Out of
This World Guided Tour – a reserved viewing of the obi-wan and only
Star
Wars:
A Galactic Spectacular nighttime fireworks event where you’ll be
front and center with the best view in the park for the fireworks.
The Details:
I
have to say that you can definitely enjoy the full Force of Star Wars
fun happening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with this all-access
tour. If you have Star Wars fans in your party it’s worth of the cost
of $99 per person.
**
$99 (with tax) for Adults & Kids **
Right now, during the introductory period, AP Holders and DVC members
can receive a 15% discount. **
Tours are not available on Sundays. **
Admission to Hollywood Studios is not included in the price.
As we reported last year, there are many new and limited-time experiences coming to Walt Disney World in 2019 one of them is reall incredible! You can now meet Edna Mode—famous Super Suit designer—from Disney•Pixar’s 2004 film, The Incredibles and its 2018 sequel, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
A corner of the park, located by Toy Story Land, has been transformed into a city block straight of Municiberg, the city Mr. Incredible works hard to protect.
Inside her design studio you can see custom artwork designed by Edna herself. The space is sleek and stylish, but what else would you expect from this style maven, Dahling? Take a look below at some of the fun you can have while meeting her. Just No Capes!
Startrting today you can now join these “beast friends forever” for photos, hugs and a laugh or two as the Mike and Sulley meet and greet returns to Hollywood Studios.
The pair have had a home at Hollywood Studios before, but they have been from the park since the closure of the Streets of America. But what’s import here is that they are back!
Get ready for a warm and wild welcome as you step inside the world of Monsters, Inc. to meet, greet and pal around with Mike Wazowski and James P. “Sulley” Sullivan.
For a monster, Mike’s a loyal and devoted friend—but keep an eye out for his wise-cracking, playful side. And don’t let Sulley’s horns, claws and humongous size fool you—he’s got a soft spot for humans.
Get ready to start your engines, because they’ll be racing into town on March 31, 2019!
This new show, located by Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster, will welcome you inside the world of Pixar’s Cars films, bringing you face to face with racing legend Lightning McQueen. You’ll be part of the next generation of rookie racers, learning the rules of the road from Lightning’s years of experience. This will be the untold story of Lightning McQueen – as told by Lightning McQueen!
Let us know if you’re excited for this new Cars experience in the comments and stay tuned for more information once it opens!
Disney Parks has released a first close-up look at the Millennium Falcon in a behind-the-scenes look at development on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios.
Guests can take the controls of the fastest ship of the galaxy in Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, one of two signature attractions coming to Galaxy’s Edge. This attraction will put guests behind the controls of the most famous ship in the galaxy. There will be three unique flight crew roles guests will be able to take on.
The second attraction is called Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Guests will be in the middle of an epic battle between the Resistance and the First Order in this attraction.
This all-new land opens at Disneyland (summer 2019) and Walt Disney World (fall 2019).
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been undergoing its largest expansion in decades with the recent opening of Toy Story Land and the upcoming opening of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. To accommodate all the new additions, a new entrance for vehicles at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is opening and it will change how guests arrive and access parking at the theme park.
Disney is currently reimagining Disney’s Hollywood Studios and preparing for the park’s exciting 30th anniversary in 2019. Along with the work, they are also transforming the park’s arrival experience to make it easier and more convenient to come and go.
Looking at the map you’ll see the transportation change you need to be aware of. Beginning November 8, guests driving to Disney’s Hollywood Studios will use the new entrance and exit located off of Osceola Parkway. The current main entrance off World Drive and Osceola Parkway will be repurposed for Disney cast members only and the satellite entrance on Buena Vista Drive will be dedicated to buses.
When the new entrance opens, drivers will just need to spot one of the many updated roadway signs throughout the Walt Disney World Resort to easily navigate to the Disney Hollywood Studios parking lot. Vehicles coming from southbound Victory Way will also find a connecting road leading to the park.
Keep checking back on Disney Dorks for future updates on work to improve the arrival experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including expanded parking, adjusted tram lanes, additional bus parking and the Disney Skyliner.
Toy Story Land will be joining in the Holiday fun this year with decorations, holiday music, and special outfits for your favorite characters!
Starting November 8th, 2018 guests will greeted with new holiday decor, including oversized cranberry-and-popcorn garland, the chance to take a holiday card “selfie” of “Toy Story” pals, an oversized Hamm sugar cookie, Green Alien ornaments and more. There will also be holiday music to really spruce up this new land! Guests will hear sleigh bells ringing on Slinky Dog Dash, while Alien Swirling Saucers will offer two holiday tracks, and holiday themed lighting.
Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear don’t want to be left out of the fun, so they’ll be joining in the festivities with new holiday accessories. Woody’s trading in his cow print vest for a red holiday version, featuring a Christmas tree, and a present. He’s also adding an oversized candy cane to his holster, which looks like a perfect photo prop to me! Jessie will be wearing a green vest with peppermints adorning it, and Buzz is celebrating with a sparkly Santa hat.
Make sure you don’t miss any of the Holiday fun this year at Hollywood Studios Toy Story Land. Contact Kimberly at Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Kimberly to start planning your Magical Vacation now!
