After a Decade, Disney Finally Fixes Hollywood Studios’ Biggest Failure

After a Decade, Disney Finally Fixes Hollywood Studios’ Biggest Failure

For nearly ten years, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has had a blind spot that every parent could feel, but few executives openly acknowledged. This is a park built for spectacle. Towering attractions. High-speed thrills. Loud, kinetic experiences designed to keep crowds moving from one queue to the next. But since the closure of the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids playground in 2016, there has been no dedicated space where a young child could simply play.…

Walt Disney World Corrects a 10-Year Mistake at Hollywood Studios

For years, there has been a quiet imbalance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The park evolved rapidly—adding blockbuster attractions, immersive lands, and high-energy experiences—yet something foundational disappeared in the process. Since the closure of the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids playground in 2016, there has been no dedicated space where young children could simply play. Parents have felt that absence every summer afternoon. Hollywood Studios …

Disney Rebuilds What Hollywood Studios Has Been Missing Since 2016 : Disney Fanatic

There was a time when Disney’s Hollywood Studios offered something simple but essential: a place where kids could climb, explore, and burn off energy between attractions. When the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids playground closed in 2016, that option quietly vanished. In the years that followed, the park grew bigger and more ambitious. Toy Story Land. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Major thrill experiences. Yet the one thing that never returned was an indoo…

New Era of Animation: "The Magic of Disney Animation" Coming to Hollywood Studios in 2026

A New Era of Animation: “The Magic of Disney Animation” Coming to Hollywood Studios in 2026 Disney’s Hollywood Studios is preparing for a monumental transformation as the Animation Courtyard evolves into a brand-new, immersive district: The Walt Disney Studios. Taking direct inspiration from the legendary Burbank lot, this reimagined area will invite guests to step […]

Olaf Hosts New Iteration of Animation Academy in Return of Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios

The Magic of Disney Animation is in full construction and development at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, with a new experience coming that is a familiar favorite seen in a brand new way. What’s Happening: As we get closer to the debut of the new Magic of Disney Animation, we’re getting new...

Disney Reveals Audio-Animatronic Olaf for New Animation Academy Experience at Hollywood Studios

Disney Reveals Audio-Animatronic Olaf for New Animation Academy Experience at Hollywood Studios