Category: Hollywood Studios

An Interview With A Seven Year Old

My brother, Al turned seven back in February and it just occurred to me that I haven’t interviewed him yet so I decided to interview him today!

Izzy: Hello Al. Is it ok if I interview you again?

Al: Yes!

Izzy: Al, what is your favorite show or movie to watch on Disney+?

Al: That’s a good one! Hamilton, it was just so good!

Izzy: What rides in Disney World do you miss the most?

Al: Test Track, Seven Dwarfs, Dinosaur, and Spaceship Earth.

Izzy: When I interviewed you when you were five you told me your favorite park is Epcot. Is Epcot still your favorite park?

Al: Yes.

Izzy: What is your favorite pavilion in Epcot?

Al: I kind of like the China one because I like their pins.

Izzy: What is your favorite restaurant in Disney World?

Al: PizzeRizzo! I loved their pizza!!

Izzy: Which resort do you like better the Yacht Club or Disney’s Contemporary Resort?

Al: I liked the Contemporary Resort because you take the monorail to get to Magic Kingdom.

The Contemporary Resort and the monorail.

Izzy: What are your favorite snacks in Disney World?

The Mickey Mouse Pretzel!

Al: The pretzel and the Mickey Bar.

The Mickey Bar!

Izzy: What is your favorite restaurant in Disney Springs?

Al: Chicken Guy! Because of the chicken nuggets!!

Izzy: Do you have a favorite show in Disney World?

Al: I kind of like the Frozen Ever After show and I just like all the parades.

Izzy: Are there any rides you want to do next time you go to Disney World?

Al: Slinky Dog Dash, Millennium Falcon, and Rise of the Resistance.

Slinky Dog Dash!

Izzy: Do you like Hollywood Studios or Magic Kingdom better?

Al: Hollywood Studios has some good rides.

Izzy: What are your favorite rides in Hollywood Studios?

Al: Rise Of The Resistence, Slinky Dog, and I think Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway are all going to be good rides.

Izzy: Thank you Al!

Al: You’re welcome!

Reopening Rides And Entertainment in Hollywood Studios

It’s finally time to tell you about the rides and entertainment that will be reopening in Hollywood Studios!

  • Alien Swirling Saucers
  • Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
  • MuppetVision 3D
  • Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
  • The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
  • Vacation Fun (at Mickey Shorts Theater)
  • Walt Disney Presents

This is the entertainment that will be reopening:

Character Cavalcades throughout the day, with favorite Disney friends on Hollywood Boulevard:

  • Disney Junior Stars Motorcade
  • Mickey & Friends Motorcade
  • Pixar Motorcade

Hollywood Studios reopens on July 15!

Important Disney World Theme Park News

Disney World just sent me this email explaining about how to make reservations. Now you have to have a reservation or else you can’t get into the parks.

Entering a theme park requires both a reservation and valid ticket or annual pass for admission to the same park on the same day.

If you would like to learn more about the new park reservation system click here: New Park Reservation System Information

Phased Reopening Of Walt Disney World Resort Information

Walt Disney World theme parks will begin opening on July 11, 2020. Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will open on July 11, 2020 while Epcot and Hollywood Studios will open on July 15, 2020. I will be telling you about the safety measures the Disney parks will now be taking.

Disney Vacation Club properties at Disney World and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground will begin to reopen on June 22, 2020. Disney Vacation Club properties in Vero Beach, Florida and Hilton Head, South Carolina will open on June 15, 2020.

Here are the top things Disney World says you should know before you go to the parks.

  • Face coverings are required for everyone 2 and up and the Cast Members. Temperature screenings are required in some locations.
  • Disney World really recommends to use the My Disney Experience App because it will help you plan your trip to Disney World.
  • You have to have a park reservation and valid admission for the same park on the same date.
  • Disney World warns you that some experiences may be unavailable to allow physical distancing and limited contact.

Shows, parades, and fireworks may remain closed. Disney Resort hotels, restaurants, attractions, experiences and other offers might be limited in capacity and limited availability or closure due to social distancing.

New Disney Resort Hotel Reservations are temporarily paused and will resume after Disney World deals with existing reservations. New Ticket sales are also temporarily paused and will resume soon.

If you would like to learn more about the Disney World parks reopening stage click here: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/

If you would like to learn about Disney Springs reopening stage click here.

Peanut Butter And Jelly Milkshake Recipe And Review!!

I have another quick and easy recipe you can make at home! The Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake is served at 50’s Prime Time Cafe and on the Disney Parks Blog they posted the recipe for it!

Okay here is the recipe for the Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake:

Ingredients Needed:

  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons jelly (strawberry or grape)
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 1/4 cup milk

Directions:

  1. Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth.

2. Add additional peanut butter or jelly to taste.

Two cups of sliced strawberries can be substituted for jelly. (I did not try this.)

Yes it’s only two steps! This milkshake is DELICIOUS!!!! You can really taste the peanut butter and jelly. If you really like peanut butter you will love this milkshake!

I give this recipe 5 Mickey Bars!! This recipe will not disappoint you! Do you want to learn how to make other Disney recipes at home?

Click here to learn how to make the Dole Whip!!

Also don’t forget to check out the Disney Parks Blog for more Disney recipes!

My Top Five Favorite Places To Cool Off In Hollywood Studios

This blog article is a part of the My Top Five Favorite Things series. I have not been to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge so that is why I didn’t include anywhere in Galaxy’s Edge. Be sure to read all the way to the end because my second and first favorites may surprise you.

5. My fifth favorite place is Frozen Sing Along. Frozen Sing Along is an indoor show in Hollywood Studios. The storytellers of Arendelle tell the Frozen story and they are really funny! If you would like to see my Frozen Sing Along review click here!

4. My fourth favorite place is MuppetVison 3D. This show is indoors, in 3D, and is really fun!

3. My third favorite place to cool off is Toy Story Mania in Toy Story Land. It is an indoor 3D ride. If you would like to see my full Toy Story Mania review click here!

2. My second favorite place is Beauty and the Beast Live On Stage. This show is outside but you can still cool off here because the show has a lot of fans. Beauty and the Beast Live On Stage tells the story of Beauty and the Beast. If you would like to see my full review click here!

  1. My favorite place to cool off in Hollywood Studios is Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy. This indoor show teaches you how to be a race car driver like Lightning McQueen. If you would like to see my full review of Lighting McQueen’s Racing Academy click here!

I really recommend to try these shows and rides when you are hot at Hollywood Studios.

My Top Five Favorite Places To Cool Off In Epcot

I go to Disney World in August and it is always SUPER HOT. Here is a list of my favorite places to cool off in Disney World.

5. My fifth favorite place to cool off in Epcot is Reflections of China in the  China pavilion. This show is a 360 Circle vision show that talks about China and it is indoors! Update: the show Reflections of China was updated and is now renamed Wondrous China.

4. My fourth favorite place to cool off is Mission Space in Epcot. Mission Space is a simulator ride were you get to be like an astronaut and fly in the sky.

The entrance to Mission Space.

3. My third favorite place to cool off is O’ Canada! in the  Canada pavilion. This show is similar to the show Reflections of China because it is a 360 Circle vision show. Update: the show O’ Canada! was updated and is now renamed Canada Far and Wide.

2. My second favorite place to cool off is Spaceship Earth. This ride is very relaxing and if you want you can fall asleep. Spaceship Earth takes you on a ride to see how are technology has developed from the nomads to present day.

  1. Now my absolute favorite place to cool off is the Land pavilion in Epcot. The Land pavilion is all indoors and Soarin’, Garden Grill, Sunshine Seasons, and Living With The Land are all located in it. If it is really hot while you are at Disney World I would really recommend to go to the Land pavilion because there are so many things to do.

I hope this list helps you cool off while you are at Disney World!

You Can Fill Out Your Own Walt Disney World Madness Bracket

I have a fun activity you can do while you are stuck at home!

You can fill out a bracket for your favorite rides at Disney World for each park. You fill out which is your favorite rides and in the end you have a winner!

I filled one out and this is what mine looks like. This is my OPINION! (Please note that I have not been on The Boneyard, Animation Experience, Maharajah Jungle Trek, Gorilla Falls Trail, Expedition Everest, Conservation Station, Rise of the Resistance, Tower of Terror, Smugglers Run, Rock N’ Roller Coaster, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Train, Mickey Shorts Theater, Canada Far and Wide, and Disney/Pixar Film Festival.)

The world champion for my bracket was Space Mountain!

Here is a link to the bracket: https://wdwprepschool.com/play-disney-world-march-madness-with-us/

Have fun!

Disney World Will Be Closed Due To The Coronavirus

Disney World has announced they will be closed due to the Coronavirus.

Cinderella’s Castle up close.

Disney World will close on Monday, March 16th and will stay closed until the end of the month. Resort hotels, Disney Springs, and Disney World Golf Courses will remain open though.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort will stay open.

If you had a ticket for a date on or before March 31, 2020 than you will be able to change that date through December 15, 2020.

The Tree of Life.

Now what about Disney After Hours, Disney Villains After Hours, and Disney Early Morning Magic? They will be automatically refunded for dates March 16, 2020-March 31, 2020.

If you are an Annual Passholder, Disney will extend your expiration date by 15 days. Click on this link for more information from Disney’s website.

My question is what will happen to Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival?

Beauty and the Beast Live On Stage Review

Beauty and the Beast Live On Stage is in Hollywood Studios.

It is a musical outdoors (there is a cover and tons of fans) that tells the story of Beauty and the Beast.

If you are looking for something to do then you should go to Beauty and the Beast Live On Stage because it will take you out of the heat. Even though it is outside, it is under a cover and has fans.

Beauty and the Beast Live On Stage has a lot of singing and dancing too!

The best part about this show is that it NEVER has a line so you don’t have to wait to see it.

Below are videos from Beauty and the Beast Live On Stage. Don’t forget to go to my DisneywithIzzy YouTube channel to see a bunch of other videos and don’t forget to subscribe!