Hollywood Studios Location Slashed in Half After Weather Event

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An unexpected event caused major disruption at the Disney World theme park.Credit: Lee (myfrozenlife), FlickrLike all the other parks at the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is on the brink of a new identity. Coming to the park soon will be an all-new, first-of-its-kind area themed to the Monsters, Inc. franchise, which replaces the former Grand Avenue location. Also changing is the classic Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster attraction, which will lose its Aerosmith overlay in favor of the recently expunged Muppets.Before all that, though, Disney will officially retheme the Star Wars Launch Bay location into The Magic of Disney Animation–a journey through the House of Mouse’s animated legacy.Credit: DisneyWhile guests can start getting excited for these updates, the Hollywood Studios park still offers a plethora of exciting experiences that guests can access right now. But that doesn’t mean everything always goes to plan.Earlier this month, guests landed in an “empty field” while onboard a popular Star Wars ride, and now, a beloved nighttime spectacular was disrupted due to bad weather.Credit: Inside the MagicFantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood StudiosFantasmic! at Walt Disney World Resort is one of the most iconic nighttime shows Disney has ever created. Performed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the spectacle mixes live actors, fireworks, water projections, and classic Disney storytelling in a way that’s completely unique to the park.The show takes place inside Mickey Mouse’s imagination. Guests watch as Mickey dreams up incredible worlds filled with music, color, and characters from across Disney’s history. Things take a darker turn when villains like the Evil Queen and Maleficent invade his dream, leading to a fiery showdown with a towering dragon. Of course, Mickey finds the courage to fight back, ending the show on a triumphant note with a massive character-filled finale.Credit: DisneyA Disruption at Hollywood StudiosWhere usually Fantasmic! would be packed with guests, a recent photo shared with Inside the Magic showed a half-empty auditorium at the popular Hollywood Studios performance on Thursday, August 28.Credit: Alice W.The guest later told Inside the Magic that Fantasmic! was delayed until 9 p.m. (it would usually commence at 8:30 p.m.) due to bad weather and that cast members did not let them into the amphitheater until 8:30, the typical start time. They elaborated by saying that guests hoping to see the show ended up queuing right down Sunset Boulevard to the Chinese Theatre.Fantasmic!’s UpdatesIn November 2022, the show returned after a lengthy closure with major updates. New scenes featuring Moana, Frozen, Mulan, and Pocahontas were added, along with fresh stunts, improved effects, and an enhanced soundtrack. These updates give the show a modern edge while keeping the classic heart of Fantasmic! intact.Credit: Josh Hallett (hyku), FlickrFor those visiting, Fantasmic! typically runs nightly, sometimes twice, depending on the season. Guests can also book dining packages for reserved seating, ensuring a prime view of the show. Wherever you sit, the amphitheater is designed to give everyone a great perspective of Mickey’s dream come to life.Tell us about your weather-related events while visiting Walt Disney World? Let Inside the Magic know in the comments down below!The post Hollywood Studios Location Slashed in Half After Weather Event appeared first on Inside the Magic.