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Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the World Famous Studio Tour, and we have a full look at all the special merchandise.
The merchandise displays are even decorated to look like the retro red and white Glamor Trams.
Universal Studio Tour 60th Anniversary Merchandise
Hoodie – $60
This pullover hoodie is a teal color. It has a large front pocket and a drawstring hood.
A red circle logo on the left breast reads “Universal Studios Hollywood” around the top edge. A white “60” is in the middle and “Anniversary” is on the bottom edge.
A diamond-shaped design on the back features the image of a Glamor Tram.
“All Aboard for the Glamor Tram Tour” is at the bottom of the design.
Ringer Tee – $33
This shirt is white with a red neck and red sleeve hems. It has a postcard design on the chest.
“All aboard the… Universal Studios Tour” is in the center, set against a cloudy sky, palm trees, and Glamor Tram stripes. The “Jaws” shark is in the lower right corner. A blue logo for the 60th anniversary celebration featuring a Glamor Tram is in the lower left corner.
Socks – $18
A graphic of a Glamor Tram is printed on these socks, with the 60th anniversary logo near the toes.
Raglan Tee – $37
This shirt has a white torso and red sleeves. The same graphic from the back of the hoodie is on the chest.
It has a tan border on this raglan instead of a white border.
Backpack – $58
The backpack is gray. The postcard design is on the front, above the front pockets.
The 60th logo is in the bottom corner.
The handle and zipper are the same color as the bag.
It has slip pockets on the sides and padded straps.
Button-up Shirt – $70
The button-up is white with short sleeves and a collar. It’s patterned all over with icons related to Universal Studios and the Studio Tour.
A vintage black and white Universal Films logo is featured. There’s a Universal City billboard featuring the “Jaws” shark. The Glamor Trams are pictured in various designs.
Most of the icons use the red, blue, and teal green colorways present across the merchandise collection.
Multi-use Decal Sheet – $12
There are 10 reusable decals on this sheet. Two feature Woody Woodpecker on different 60th anniversary logos. One is a Universal City postcard. Two feature the old Glamor Tram image, and one is just the Glamor Tram itself.
Jacket – $60
This is a shiny white bomber jacket with red and white stripes at the collar and hem.
The blue 60th anniversary logo is on the left breast.
“Welcome to Universal Studios Tram Tour” is embroidered in teal green lettering on the back. A Glamor Tram is printed in the center.
Ornament – $12
The ornament is the postcard design reading “All aboard the Universal Studios Tour,” although it’s missing the shark from the bottom corner. It’s rectangular and comes on a red ribbon.
Magnet Set – $14
There are two rectangular magnets in this set. One is the postcard design with the shark. The other is striped and features Woody Woodpecker in a circle reading “60th Anniversary Glamor Tram.”
Universal City T-shirt – $23
The shirt is white with a minimalist square design. Three palm trees grow out of green shrubbery in front of a blue mountain. “Universal City” is in white letters on red blocks near the top. The “Jaws” shark emerges from the shrubs with red on its nose. A Glamor Tram drives along the bottom of the image, dwarfed by the giant shark.
Lollipops – $14
Celebrate the tour’s anniversary with themed lollipops. One set includes four pops, each featuring a different image and flavor: cherry vanilla, watermelon, blue raspberry cream, and strawberry.
One of the red lollipops features an old camera and “Universal Studios.” The blue raspberry cream lollipop reads “All aboard for a Glamor Tram Tour” around an image of the Glamor Tram.
The green watermelon lollipop features a Universal Studios design with a film reel. And the other red pop has a Glamor Tram with “Welcome to Universal Studios Tour.”
Lanyard – $15
One side of the lanyard features black stripes with white dots on the edges, making it look like it’s made of film. Studio Tour icons are in the film squares against blue or pink backgrounds.
On the other side is a pattern packed with Studio Tour imagery. “Welcome to Universal Studios Hollywood” is printed against blue and teal stripes.
Pin Set – $19
These three enamel pins come on a red backing card featuring the 60th anniversary logo. One pin is circular with Woody Woodpecker in the center and “60th anniversary Glamor Tram” on the teal border. The second pin is shaped like a red and white Glamor Tram. The third has a film strip border and resembles a Universal City travel poster.
Tumbler – $40
The tumbler is matte red. It has a handle and lid. The Woody Woodpecker 60th anniversary design is on one side.
On the other side is a white “Universal Studios Hollywood” globe logo. The 60th anniversary logo is in black near the bottom.
The lid has a silicone center to push a straw through.
Button Set – $11
This set has four plastic buttons. One is the Woody Woodpecker design, two feature the Glamor Trams, and the fourth has “60th Anniversary” in the center. They come on a red backing card.
ID Holder – $10
This ID holder features a slightly translucent version of the postcard design. It has a metal lobster claw clip to attach it to a lanyard.
Logo T-shirt – $30
This shirt is a burgundy heather read. “All aboard the… Universal Studios Tour” is on the chest.
Within the letters of “tour” are cartoon images of the Glamor Tram and studio sets.
A bright red 60th anniversary icon is on the left sleeve.
Mug – $20
The stoneware mug features the “Jaws” shark with a bloody nose.
“Part of Universal City” is above an image of a Glamor Tram.
The mug curves in slightly at the center.
Print – $20
This is a print of Glamor Tram artwork featured on many of the other merch items. The tram is pictured pulling past studio buildings and palm trees.
“All aboard the… Universal Studios Tour” is at the bottom. A 60th anniversary logo is in the bottom right corner.
Tram Car Toy – $20
This tram toy is inspired by the modern-day Studio Tour vehicles. The railings, roof, and front of the tram are silvertone. A blue stripe runs around it. “Universal Studios” is on the stripe in teal lettering.
Bucket Hat – $28
The bucket hat is white with the blue and white 60th anniversary logo on the front.
Jersey – $75
This jersey is bright blue. A Studio Tour logo is in white silicone on the left breast.
This is the standard Studio Tour logo without “60th anniversary.”
“Universal Studios Tour” is on the back in white lettering. A Glamor Tram is pictured driving over a white landscape with palm trees.
Chocolate Tram – $12
Celebratory snacks include this 4.5 oz solid milk chocolate version of a Glamor Tram.
Saltwater Taffy – $35
Saltwater taffy comes in a tin featuring the Glamor Tram art on the lid. It reads, “All aboard for a Glamor Tram Tour.”
The sides of the circular tin are striped red and white.
Chocolates – $12
This set includes nine milk chocolate foiled squares. They are decorated with different Universal Studios icons.
Movie Studio T-shirt – $27
This shirt is a solid gray color. “Universal Studios” is in large orange letters on the chest. “Universal City, CA” is in smaller black letters. “Movie Studio” is at the bottom in blue.
Shot Glass – $12
The shot glass is wrapped with the postcard artwork inviting guests aboard the Studio Tour.
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New Croissants
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The Cookie Croissant will be at Contempo Cafe at Disney’s Contemporary Resort beginning May 5.
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Airbnb announced a new type of experience called “Icons,” including destinations inspired by “Up,” “X-Men ’97,” and “Inside Out 2.”
Disney Airbnb Icons
Airbnb describes Icons as “a new category of extraordinary experiences hosted by the greatest names in music, film, television, art, sports, and more.”
“Icons take you inside worlds that only existed in your imagination—until now,” said Brian Chesky, Airbnb co-founder and CEO. “As life becomes increasingly digital, we’re focused on bringing more magic into the real world. With Icons, we’ve created the most extraordinary experiences on Earth.”
Icons are in their own category on the Airbnb homepage. Most Icons are free and all are under $100 USD per guest. A countdown displays the time until each Icon goes live, and guests can request to book through the app. Lucky guests will be selected to receive a digital golden ticket to the Icon. More than 4,000 tickets will be available in 2024.
Drift off in the Up house – Sleep inside one of Disney and Pixar’s most iconic homes—and yes, it floats. You’ll explore Carl’s world in this detailed re-creation of his home, complete with more than 8,000 balloons, and located in the scenic red rocks of Abiquiu, New Mexico.
The “Up” house is already live for requests and is free for guests. “Hosted” by Carl Fredrickson, the house can accommodate 4 guests with 2 beds and 1 bath.
Guests will become Junior Wilderness Explorers and complete mini adventures to earn badges like Caretaker, Adventurer, Stargazer, and Sleepyhead.
Requests to book close at 11:59 p.m. PT on May 13, 2024.
Step into X-Men ’97 – Live like the X-Men as you stay in a 2D animated re-creation of Marvel Animation’s X-Mansion in Westchester, New York. You’ll discover your mutant abilities and even train in the Danger Room.
Requests to book the X-Mansion open soon and close at 11:59 p.m. PT on May 13, 2024. The mansion is hosted by Jubilee and it can accommodate 8 guests across 4 bedrooms with 2.5 baths. Guests will be led through student orientation, visit Beast’s lab, take a class in the Danger Room, try on Cerebro, and find out their mutant superpower.
Make core memories with Inside Out 2 – In anticipation of the June 14 release of Disney and Pixar’s new movie Inside Out 2, you’re invited to an overnight stay at Headquarters, the control center of Riley’s emotions. Your host, Joy, will welcome you into her vibrant world to witness the emotions in action and help keep things in balance.
Joy is inviting guests to stay in Team Riley Headquarters in honor of the upcoming “Inside Out 2.” Guests will hang out with Riley’s emotions and control her emotions panel. More details and photos are not yet available. Requests to book will open in June.
Airbnb has previously experimented with such themed and immersive experiences with destinations like Shrek’s Swamp. Other Airbnb Icons are presented by Ferrari Museum, Kevin Hart, the Musée d’Orsay, Doja Cat, and more.
Located on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas, the NEW Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point will open to Disney Cruise Line passengers on select sailings in the summer of 2024! We now have a glimpse at some of the eats that will be available, and believe us when we say it’s time to get excited.
Disney starts strong by saying, “Guest favorites such as Grilled BBQ Ribs, Island Spiced Rotisserie Chicken, freshly Grilled Cheeseburgers, a wide selection of sides and freshly prepared salads, and even some Bahamian inspired dishes will be served up at True-True BBQ and True-True Too BBQ, while Serenity Bay BBQ will serve adults exclusively.”
Bahamian Pigeon Peas & Rice with marinated chicken, oven-baked plantains, and fried okra
Grilled Cheeseburger on a brioche bun with shredded iceberg lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, and pickles with french fries with American coleslaw
Disney Lookout Cay Spiced Rotisserie Chicken marinated with Bay Leaves, onion, sweet pepper, lime, thyme, and goat pepper with grilled pineapple and black bean salad
Grilled BBQ Ribs with “smoky BBQ” sauce, grilled corn, and yucca fries
Next, Disney said, “A variety of ice-cold beverages will be served at Mangroves and Go, Blue Hole Bar, Bow and Ribbon Bar, Watering Hole, Reef and Wreck Bar, and Sandsational Smoothies…For those looking for the Disney Lookout Cay signature cocktail, the Eleuthera Euphoria will be made with rum, pineapple smoothie mix, and DOLE Whip.” YUM.
Bahama Brew: Cold brew coffee blended with Hawaiian island syrup, cold brew, finished with a coconut flavored soft whip topping (Non-alcoholic beverage)
Butterfly Switcha: Specialty Mocktail made with lemonade, butterfly pea jasmine green tea, and a sprinkle of blue edible glitter (Non-alcoholic beverage)
Eleuthera Euphoria: Disney Lookout Cay Signature Cocktail made with premium aged rum, pineapple smoothie and DOLE Whip
DisneyLookout Cay Coffee Cup
Y’all, we cannot WAIT for these snacks. We’re constantly monitoring Disney Parks and Disney Cruise news, so make sure to follow along here so that you never miss a thing.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
Which of these food items do you most want to try? Let us know in the comments!
Night owls get to experience the lights and spectacle of Disney World once the sun goes down. The heat from that punishing Orlando sun begins to fade, and the crowds disperse to grab dinner or crash into their beds after a full day in the parks. Whether you’re enjoying the nighttime fireworks display, some classic Disney attractions, or just milling about with a snack, you’ll need to know when the parks close so you can meander back to your resort or home.
After Hours event in Hollywood Studios
Magic Kingdom
As the flagship theme park of Disney World, and one of the most popular, Magic Kingdom is often open the latest. It has the most attractions of any of the other parks, so it makes sense that it might require some more time for guests to be able to explore all it has to offer.
Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom during an After Hours event
During the busiest seasons, around the Christmas holidays, New Year’s, Spring Break, Easter, and some summer months, you can expect a later closing time, around 11PM or even later! Magic Kingdom also hosts special ticketed After Hours Events, when on certain days, it will stay open even later for select guests who purchased the event ticket. These events give ticket holders an additional three hours in the park after it closes to resort guests for an even more magical time in the park with virtually no attraction lines and even some snacks included!
TRON Lightcycle / Run at night
During the rest of the year, Magic Kingdom will typically close at 9PM or 10PM. If you happen to be staying at one of Disney’s Deluxe Resorts or DVC Villas, you can even stay in the park for an additional 2 hours on select nights! Be sure to check the Extended Evening Hours for when those take place!
Sign at Magic Kingdom on a party night
Be aware, though. There are some times when Magic Kingdom closes EARLY for holiday parties! On select nights starting in August, Magic Kingdom will close to regular guests at 6PM but stay open for guests who have purchased tickets for either the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. If you don’t plan to attend one of these parties, you’ll want to plan your Magic Kingdom day strategically so you can get the most out of your park day!
An evening stroll around World Showcase is always a good idea! Evenings at EPCOT are so versatile. You can enjoy meandering along with your favorite international snack (lookin’ at you, School Bread), or sipping on a favorite libation (why hello there, Grand Marnier Orange Slush), or perhaps just sittin’ next to Walt in Celebration Gardens.
EPCOT at night
EPCOT has one of the most predictable schedules; it typically closes at 9pm, year-round. Like Magic Kingdom, EPCOT also hosts special ticketed After Hours Events, when on certain days, it will stay open even later for select guests who purchased the event ticket. These events give ticket holders an additional three hours in the park after it closes to resort guests for an even more magical time in the park with virtually no attraction lines and even some snacks included!
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If you happen to be staying at one of Disney’s Deluxe Resorts or DVC Villas, you can even stay in the park for an additional 2 hours on select nights! Be sure to check the Extended Evening Hours for when those take place!
Hollywood Studios, embracing the creative spirit that inspired her, has relatively predictable yet fluid closing times. Most nights during the year, this park will close at either 9PM or 10PM—and that can vary from night to night within the same week! So, keep your MyDisneyExperience app up and accessible on your phone to make sure you know what’s going on when you’re there.
Nearly empty!
During busier times, like around the holidays and Spring Break, park hours might be pushed until 11 p.m. This means you have PLENTY of time to grab those amazing photos of you and your glowing lightsaber in front of the Millennium Falcon in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (or in front of a TIE Fighter, if you’re embracing your Dark Side).
Lightsabers in Galaxy’s Edge
Like its sister theme parks, Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, Hollywood Studios also hosts special ticketed After Hours Events, when on certain days, it will stay open even later for select guests who purchased the event ticket. These events give ticket holders an additional three hours in the park after it closes to resort guests for an even more magical time in the park with virtually no attraction lines and even some snacks included!
Jollywood Nights
In 2023, Hollywood Studios had a holiday celebration called Jollywood Nights. On select nights in November and December, when Jollywood Nights was in full swing, Hollywood Studios would close to regular guests at 6PM but stay open for guests who have purchased tickets for the holiday party. We don’t know yet if this special evet will be returning. If you don’t plan to attend one of these parties, you’ll want to plan your Hollywood Studios day strategically so you can get the most out of your park day!
Animal Kingdom is usually one of the earliest parks to close throughout the year because they need the time to care for the animals every evening. And because of the animals, and making sure that they receive the best care possible, you also won’t find fireworks shows at this park, or loud and boisterous evening spectaculars. The sensitivity and welfare of the animals that call this park home are a priority over some crashes and flashes in the sky. But that doesn’t mean that this park is without its post-sunset charms!
Tree of Life after dark
Every evening you can watch the Tree of Life come to life, with a beautiful (and sometimes tear-jerking) projection show. And let’s be honest, we’ve often found ourselves wondering under the sparkling lights and lanterns around the Feathered Friends in Flight theatre in Asia. Animal Kingdom usually closes soon after sunset throughout the year, which means you’ll find park closing between 6PM and 8PM most nights.
Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon both have some tried-and-true park hours that don’t deviate often. You can typically enjoy the wave pools, lazy rivers, and thrilling water slides until 5PM or 6PM.
Typhoon Lagoon
There are some nights when one of the water parks is open for special events, like DVC Moonlight Magic Events. But those typically take place after the park has already closed for day guests and don’t usually affect park hours.
Does Disney Springs even close? Well, yes, it does! But the exact closing time can be a little tricky. Disney Springs technically closes at 11PM from Sundays through Thursdays and 11:30PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
Disney Springs gets more crowded at night!
Most dining locations stay open until 11PM, while some stores may close at 10PM. This schedule varies seasonally, so be sure to check your specific destination before you make plans.
Disney World park hours can vary seasonally, but you can always check back with us for the latest updates. We’ll also give you our pro tips on how to spend your park days!
To check out the special 35th Anniversary collection, we had to join a limited-time virtual queue. Getting a boarding group through the virtual queue allowed access to Stage 1 Company Store, where the new collection has dropped.
A virtual queue… for merch!
To access the virtual queue, we needed to go to the virtual queues section of the My Disney Experience app homepage. From there, we selected Disney’s Hollywood Studios to find the correct queue. The virtual queue opened at 7AM, and we selected the option for the “Disney’s Hollywood Studios 35th Anniversary event.
Once in the queue, it functioned the same way a virtual queue for an attraction like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind does. When our time came, we were alerted via push notification and had 30 minutes to get to Studio 1, check in, and join a physical queue line to enter the store.
“The waiting is the hardest part…”
When our boarding group was called and we arrived at the shop, we found a treasure trove of 35th Anniversary merchandise for the park. There were t-shirts in various colors and styles including light blue…
Hollywood Studios 35th merch!
…navy…
Hollywood Studios 35th merch!
…and white and blue sleeved-baseball quarter-sleeve…
Hollywood Studios 35th merch!
… which pairs well with this baseball cap.
Hollywood Studios 35th merch!
There were also two specialty pins, both featuring looks tied to the park. First up is the head cheese in his classic director gear…
Hollywood Studios 35th merch!
… and the second is Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey, as he’s appeared in numerous shows and meet and greets at the park over the years including Fantasmic.
Hollywood Studios 35th merch!
The store also featured accessories including water bottles…
Hollywood Studios 35th merch!
…and a special edition Loungefly backpack.
Hollywood Studios 35th merch!
Finally, there were collectibles including a special Pandora bracelet charm…
… and a really cool 35th Anniversary Mickey statue!
Hollywood Studios 35th merch!
We’ll keep you in the loop with any more Hollywood Studios 35th Anniversary celebrations, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest. We’ve got you covered!
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
Are you heading to Hollywood Studios to celebrate? Let us know in the comments!
