Disney's Hollywood Studios is embarking on a large park renovation that has already gotten underway and will likely continue or the next four to five years. This includes two new major lands, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, and Toy Story Land. Other park improvement are going to be made over time as well. Below is a list of construction updates, announcements, permits, and other park renovation updates.
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Permits
http://my.sfwmd.gov/ePermitting/PopulateLOVs.do?flag=1
Star Wars Permits are signified by Project D
1. retention pond permit 151026-6
2. New fireworks launch site 151125-14
3. Backstage demo projects permits have been filed
4. Muppet B Complex permit (Pizza Planet and Mama Melrose building)
5. DHS Back of House (Backstage) permits, multiple addresses for this one
6. Catastrophe Canyon and LMA demolition permits
7. Staging area permit filed 4/25
8. General construction permit for RnRc (nothing major)
9. Notice of Commencement for "Early Retaining Walls, Earth Berm and Landscaping" for Star Wars Land.
10. Trench Package at 400 Ascot Drive
11. Project D - 1004 - Package 2 - Primary Structural Steel at 384 Cypress Drive
12. Core and Shell Package at 400 Ascot Drive
13. Food/Beverage and Restroom at 151 Ascot Drive
14. Site demo (presumably around backside of Toy Story Midway Mania) at 545 Stage Lane
15. Notice of commencement for electrical work at 251 S Studio Drive.
16. Notice of Commencement filed for plumbing work for Project D - 375 Cypress Drive (DHS backstage).
17. Notice of commencement filed for Project D - 1004 - Package 1 - Foundations
18. Notice of Commencement filed for DHS BOH Package 1.06
19. Notice of commencement filed for work at the entrance of Hollywood Studios with an end date of June 30, 2017
20. Notice of commencement filed for "Ops 2 Building Interior Rehab."
21. BOH (Back Of House) Upgrades - Laydown Yard Fence at 500 S. Victory Way
22. Hub Planter Modifications - General Construction
23. Site Prep, Foundations and Structure for Building 1008 in SWL (450 Cypress Drive).
24. "Install Surround Wood" at Toy Story Midway Mania (HS Mania) located at 745 Stage Lane
25. Project D - Off-Site Laydown Single Wide Trailer and Turnstile (500 Victory Way)
26. Construction Zone Fence - 251 S. Studio Drive
27. Show Set Package 2 - 400 & 800 Ascot Drive
28. 400 Ascot Dr - DHS BOH Project A-400 - Install Package 1 Showset Pieces
29. HS - BOH Project A - Install Barricade - 585 Stage Lane
30. Project D - 1004 - Amendment #3 - Secondary Rockwork Steel Package - 384 Cypress Drive
31. DHS BOH Project A-300 - Showset Package 5
32. DHS BOH Project A-500 - Showset Package 5
33. DHS BOH Project A-800 - Showset Package 3
34. Project D - 1003 - Package 2 - Structural Steel @ 390 Cypress Drive
35. Project D - 1003 - Package - Completion/Secondary Steel/Rockwork
36. Project D - 1003 Exterior Package @ 390 Cypress Drive
37. Project D - 5-Wide Trailer @ 403 Cypress Drive
38. Project D - 1000W - Amendment 4 - Civil, AD and Structural Revisions @ 375 Cypress
39. Project D - 1006W Package 1 - Foundations and Structural Steel @ 375 Cypress
40. Cast Services Building Refurbishment (CDF) - Renovations of a BOH Facility @ 215 Cypress
41. CCF Tenant Improvements - Renovations of a BOH Facility @ 244 Cypress
42. Milestone permits filed for Star Wars Galaxy's Edge ride
43. https://blogmickey.com/2018/01/permits-filed-restaurant-show-star-wars-galaxys-edge/
44. 151 Ascot Dr (TSL Quick Service) - Fabrication and installation of show set pieces
45. 390 Cypress Dr (Galaxy's Edge) - Show set installation
46. 378 Cypress Dr (Galaxy's Edge) - 1005W Building - Foundation, Steel Structure, Core & Shell
47.
Closings
Lights Motors Action and more closing
Earful Tower leaving
Its gone...
Great Movie Ride Closes August 13th
Pixar Place is now closed
Backstage work
Creative costuming moved
Backstage Work at DHS for Toy Story Land
Crane arrives at DHS
Demolition Updates
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...er-and-san-fransisco-backdrop-are-no-more.htm
Catastrophe Canyon Demolition
Lights Motor Action Demolition
Pizza Planet renovation
PizzeRizzo Opening This Fall at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Meet and greet area- Now Open
Streets of America Facade Demo
Studio Catering Co. Gone...
Muppet Courtyard to become Grand Avenue
http://blogmickey.com/2016/04/new-h...eets-of-america-introduces-muppets-courtyard/
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...nue-coming-soon-to-disneys-hollywood-studios/
Concept art/Walls
https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/716613612379488256
https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/716612886962024448
Walls up around Streets of America
Speculation: New concept art gives hint to Star Wars Land location
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...et-to-be-built-on-the-former-backlot-area.htm
Ground Breaking
Star Wars Land ground breaking April 14th, 2016
General Updates
http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/04/hollywood-studios-update-expansion_82.html
http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/04/hollywood-studios-update-expansion.html
http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/04/hollywood-studios-update-expansion_13.html
Toy story land attractions
Star Wars fireworks debut in June
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ction-system-at-disneys-hollywood-studios.htm
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...tion-for-star-wars-a-galactic-spectacular.htm
http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/05/hollywood-studios-update-new-echo-lake_24.html
Disney Early Morning Magic Coming to Hollywood Studios
http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/09/hollywood-studios-update-demolition.html
http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/10/hollywood-studios-update-demolition_23.html
http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/10/hollywood-studios-update-demolition_23.html
http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/01/hollywood-studios-update-slow-season-is.html
Cast Costuming building relocating
AT-ATs arrive at DHS
Toy Story Land to Open at Walt Disney World Resort in Summer 2018
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
First Look: Disney Parks Unveils the Star Wars-Inspired Land Model
Grand Avenue Link 2
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway to Open in 2019 at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Star Wars Hotel, Galaxy's Edge News from the D23 Expo Japan
New Artist Rendering of Toy Story Land's Alien Swirling Saucers Revealed
Slinky Dog Dash Roller Coaster to Feature On-Ride Photo
PHOTOS: New Slinky Dog Dash and Toy Story Land Entrance Concept Art Released
PHOTOS: Latest Construction Progress and Concept Art for the Disney Skyliner Station at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Sneak A Peek At The Toydarian Wares Coming To Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Star Wars-Inspired Resort Planned for Walt Disney World Resort Promises to be ‘Unlike Anything That Exists Today’
New Cast Services Building and Parking Area to Open Soon at Hollywood Studios
Opening Season Just Announced for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Ride Along With Slinky Dog Dash at Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Oooh! Take a First Look at Fun Merchandise Coming to Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World
Sneak a Peek at Alien Swirling Saucers at Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort
All in the Details: Imagineers Bring Wheezy To Life at Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World
FastPass+ for Toy Story Land Opens to Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests, Special Extra Magic Hours To Be Offered
Pixar Characters will Greet Guests in Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort
Toy Story Lands At Disney’s Hollywood Studios & Shanghai Disneyland Are Set to Amaze Guests in 2018
PHOTOS: New Parking Plaza Now Vertical at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Studios Update: Toy Story Land Opens in Less Than a Month
Hollywood Studios Update: Temporary Closure of Toy Story Mania and More (PART 1)
First Look at Toy Story Land at Night and More Featured in New ‘Inside Disney Parks’
PHOTO UPDATE: Walking Around Disney’s Hollywood Studios (New Toy Story Mania Queue, Black Panther, Skyliner Station, and More)
New Bus Loop Opening Soon at Disney's Hollywood Studios
PHOTOS - Phase 1 of the new Disney's Hollywood Studios bus stop area opens to guests
Theme Park Entrance and Parking Enhancements Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios
Portion of Hollywood Studios Parking to Be Temporarily Unavailable Beginning Sept. 25
DHS Parking Lot Entrance Opening Nov. 8th
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...transformation/?CMP=SOC-DPFY19Q1wo1025180004A
Hollywood Studios Update: Heading Toward the "Slow" Season (PART 1)
http://blogmickey.com/2019/02/star-...-and-more-behind-walls-for-galaxys-edge-prep/
Bag Check Update
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Mickey topiary is being moved at DHS entrance
http://blogmickey.com/2019/04/photo...r-mickey-entrance-topiary-relocation-project/
PHOTOS - New tram stops and security screening area nearing completion at Disney's Hollywood Studios
http://blogmickey.com/2019/06/lates...ct-bag-check-expansion-new-planters-and-more/
https://blogmickey.com/2019/07/entr...ears-completion-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/
Refurbished Legends of Hollywood Shop to Reopen August 23rd at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
https://blogmickey.com/2019/08/late...ue-construction-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-hollywood-studios-featuring-pandora-jewelry/
Announcements
New Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant Coming to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway to Roll into Disneyland Park
The All-New Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Debuts March 31 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary, New Park Offerings Inspire Guests To Visit Now More Than Ever
Exciting Enhancements Coming to ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Open May 31 at Disneyland Resort, August 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney Skyliner Gondolas Make First Test Runs Between Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
New Entrance for Autos at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Opens Nov. 8; Continues Park’s Arrival Experience Transformation
The All-New ‘Disney Junior Dance Party!’ Show Opens December 22 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land Officially Opens Today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
New Show Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Early 2019
New ‘Disney Junior Dance Party!’ Live Show Coming This Fall to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Lands At Disney’s Hollywood Studios & Shanghai Disneyland Are Set to Amaze Guests in 2018
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Opens Next Year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Construction Milestone Celebrated at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
BaseLine Tap House Opens Today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
New BaseLine Tap House Part of New Grand Avenue Area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
First Mickey-Themed Ride-Through Attraction, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
New Star Wars Guided Tour Starts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios January 2
Star Wars-themed Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios To Dazzle at Night, New Star Tours Adventure Coming
Muppets-Themed Eatery, PizzeRizzo to Open November 18 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
All-New Holiday Nighttime Spectacular “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort
PizzeRizzo Opening This Fall at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
New ‘Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular’ Fireworks Set To Make History at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Starting June 17
First Look: Toy Story Land Attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
All-New Character Experiences with Olaf and Mickey & Minnie Coming Soon to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
New Star Wars Offerings Land At Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land To Come To Life At Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Gondola Transportation "Disney Skyliner"
Skyway On STEROIDS! Disney Skyliner Thread
Information Regarding Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Information Regarding Toy Story Land
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