We’re heading to Hollywood Studios today to check on the progress of both Toy Story Land and Star Wars Land, as well as everything else happening at the park. Let’s go!

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Welcome to the Studios!

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Phasma leading the charge down Hollywood Blvd.

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Always love seeing the Citizens of Hollywood.

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
As you can see here, there is a new Disney Movie Magic show happening every night. It is projected onto the Chinese Theater before the fireworks.

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The Music of Pixar Live is now showing in the late afternoon and early evenings in the theater where the Beauty and the Beast show takes place.
, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Long lines for Tower of Terror. They actually closed off the standby line shortly after this photo and were accepting Fastpass+ only.
, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
An updated look at Express Transportation times.

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
It’s nice to see varied food items here, not just burgers and chicken tenders.
, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The stage in front of the Chinese Theater is missing, and it seems like the Star Wars show that happens here isn’t scheduled for the next few weeks. Heard a rumor that it may be converting to a parade, but we’ll see.

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
One Man’s Dream is now the Cars 3 preview center.

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The Star Lord and Baby Groot meet and greet is still here as well.
, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Remember how there used to be a giant model of the Tree of Life in this exhibit? Well, now it is a place to sell Guardians merchandise. Kind of disappointing.
, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Some more Cars art and models on display here.

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Walls and tarps are now up where the old Jack Sparrow attraction used to be.

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There are new walls which contain our first look at the official Toy Story Land logos.

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The upcoming Slinky Dog roller coaster is almost completely in place.
, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The Star Wars Land walls have been moved MUCH closer to the buildings where the Doctor Strange meet and greet was located.

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
They finally replaced the year old Finding Dory poster.
, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Holy crowds!
, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
View of current Star Wars Land construction.
, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Looks like these facades are getting a fresh coat of paint. Might they be sticking around?
, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
You know it is busy when the outdoor queue for Star Tours is full.

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

More news from Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World continues to add Mobile Order to more of its quick service restaurants.
Be on the look out for the option at Pizzafari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. You will be able to pay for meals in advance with the My Disney Experience app. You’ll select menu items and even make a custom orders. Last month, Mobile Order launched at the new Satu’li Canteen within Pandora – The World of Avatar.

Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park has introduced The Frozen Summer Games.
Scheduled to run thru August 13th these family activities will include Ice Pail Relays, Snowball tosses and much more. Be on the look out for special character meet and greet opportunities with both Kristoff and Olaf. The Frozen Summer Games are included with admission into Blizzard Beach.

Disney Springs recently introduced preferred parking both at the West Side and The Marketplace. Special surface lots will be available with easier access to Disney Springs.
Valet service will also be offered.

, Dateline Disney World – Toy Story and Star Wars Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Cheers!

That does it for this week’s article. Are you happy to see some progress on the two big projects in this park? Think we’ll get an opening date announcement for Toy Story Land at D23 Expo? Let us know 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.