Overview

• Disney confirmed that Star Wars Launch Bay and Disney Jr. Play and Dance! in the Animation Courtyard will permanently close on September 24, 2025.
• Transformation work begins September 25, 2025, on The Magic of Disney Animation, which will feature living portraits, sketch classes, a short film and the Drawn to Wonderland playground.
• The revamped courtyard will include a replica of Mickey’s Sorcerer Hat on a new facade modeled after Walt Disney Studios in Burbank and the removal of the current entry arch.
• Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster’s retheme into a Muppets-themed roller coaster is officially underway, though its final operating day remains unannounced amid visible construction walls.
• These updates underscore Hollywood Studios’ ongoing shift from behind-the-scenes Hollywood theming to immersive, character-led experiences.