Hot off of the D23 Expo, there is big news of change coming to Hollywood Studios. So, we headed to the park this week to take a look at where some of these projects may go. Let’s check it out!

Welcome to the Studios!
Welcome to the Studios!
Oscar's truck is back, but parked slightly differently than normal.
Oscar’s truck is back, but parked slightly differently than normal.

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One rumor has Star Wars land taking over the Echo Lake area of the Hollywood Studios. The expansion could wrap back toward Indy (taking over the large amount of space for that show) and everything leading to the current Star Tours ride.

Could Echo Lake be the spot of the newly announced 14 acre Star Wars land?
Could Echo Lake be the spot of the newly announced 14 acre Star Wars land?
Might Gertie the Dino's days be numbered?
Might Gertie the Dino’s days be numbered?
Would all of the Indiana Jones things go away as well? Disney was very vague about all of this over the weekend.
Would all of the Indiana Jones things go away as well? Disney was very vague about all of this over the weekend.

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We do know however, that by the end of the year, there will be new Star Tours destinations to go along with Episode VII - The Force Awakens.
We do know however, that by the end of the year, there will be new Star Tours destinations to go along with Episode VII – The Force Awakens.
The Jedi Training Academy will also see some tweaks and changes.
The Jedi Training Academy will also see some tweaks and changes.

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The area where the Muppets currently stand is also one of the rumored locations for Star Wars land to go.
The area where the Muppets currently stand is also one of the rumored locations for Star Wars land to go.

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It might still feel like summer, but it will be "snowing" here soon enough.
It might still feel like summer, but it will be “snowing” here soon enough.
As the Osborne Lights have begun installation on the Streets of America.
As the Osborne Lights have begun installation on the Streets of America.

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Millions of lights.
Millions of dazzling lights.

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Perhaps Lights! Motors! Action! will finally bite the dust with the changes coming to the park. In my eyes, it would make sense, just like Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley at Universal for Star Wars to take place as far back into the park as possible.
Perhaps Lights! Motors! Action! will finally bite the dust with the changes coming to the park. In my eyes, it would make sense for Star Wars to be placed as far back into the park as possible for maximum crowd flow benefits.

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This area by the Backlot Tour could be an entry/exit area for the newly announced Toy Story Land.
This area by the Backlot Tour could be an entry/exit area for the newly announced Toy Story Land.

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As part of Toy Story Land, Midway Mania is receiving a third track. Which makes sense, seeing as it had a 70 minute wait at 9:10am on a Monday.
As part of Toy Story Land, Midway Mania is receiving a third track. Which makes sense, seeing as it had a 70 minute wait at 9:10am on a Monday.
Will this area still be referred to as Pixar Place?
Will this area still be referred to as Pixar Place?
This could also be another entrance to the new Toy Story Land, which will feature a Slinky Dog family coaster and a Green Army Men spinning saucer ride.
This could also be another entrance to the new Toy Story Land, which will feature a Slinky Dog family coaster and a Green Army Man spinning saucer ride.
The Star Wars Launch Bay is also coming to satiate our need for the Jedi and Sith until the new land is complete. Expect it to go here in the old Animation building.
The Star Wars Launch Bay is also coming to satiate our immediate needs for the Jedi and Sith until the new land is complete. Expect it to go here in the old Animation building.

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With news out of the way, here are some pretty pictures.
With news out of the way, here are some pretty pictures.

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The flex space theater behind Rock 'n' Roller Coaster is going up quickly.
The flex space theater behind Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is going up quickly.

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Halloween merchandise has arrived at the parks. In August, of course!
Halloween merchandise has arrived at the parks. In August, of course!

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Time to leave Hollywood and head back to Orlando!
Time to leave Hollywood and head back to Orlando!

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That’s all we’ve got for this week. Are you excited for the changes to this park? Please let us know what you think in the comments below. Thanks for reading!

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Cory Disbrow
Cory likes Walt Disney World so much, he recently packed his bags and moved to Orlando. Cory is a photographer and writes MiceChat's Dateline Disney World columns every Friday.