This page is to help you quickly jump through this picture set. Below you will see a listing of the pages and the captions on that page.

• Page Number: 1
  

  A nice morning at Kidani Village. A look out on the Savanna as I made my way to the bus stop.
  Had a few minutes so a look at the Kidani Map.
  My bus arrives.. off to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Studios park.
  

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  A backup to enter the parking lot from Buena Vista Drive this morning.
  The parking lot seemed to be flowing smoothly. It was just to get to through the tollbooth.
  Time to head in. Hard to believe this park is 25 years old today.
  

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  Upon entering you were given a button, guidemap, and time schedule to commemorate the day.
  The inside of the map featured information on the day as well as an original park map.
  A closer look at the map
  

• Page Number: 4
  

  The other side the current park map.
  A closer look at the current map.
  Signs directing those that wanted merchandise where to go.
  

• Page Number: 5
  

  A look up Hollywood Blvd this morning. Too bad that giant hat is blocking the view!
  The old line board has been removed and replaced with FastPass+ kiosks (to the back left in this picture).
  A closer look.
  

• Page Number: 6
  

  A board listing FastPass+ availability as of now.
  A new, smaller line board on the Sunset Blvd side.
  At 10am a re-dedication ceremony was to take place here.
  

• Page Number: 7
  

  Plenty of signage for the 25th Anniversary.
  

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  A look down Sunset Blvd since I had a over half an hour until the ceremony.
  Found a spot for the event.
  Three Citizens of Hollywood came out early to entertain the crowd while we waited.
  

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  An action figure of himself.
  

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  A healthy crowd had gathered behind me.
  Show time.
  

• Page Number: 12
  

  Our host at the original opening celebration (too bad Roger did not make an appearance today too).
  Hollywood Studios Vice President Dan Cockerell took the stage.
  

• Page Number: 13
  

  A picture of Dan back in 1989.
  Over 80 opening day cast members who still work at the studios joined the event.
  

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  Mickey sporting formal attire for the event.
  Minnie ready for a Hollywood premiere.
  

• Page Number: 16
  

  Donald and Goofy were also dressed up for the event.
  A special hand print event. Dan, Mickey, a guest, and an original cast member all put their hand prints in concrete.
  

• Page Number: 17
  

  A look at their hand prints.
  Trying to get a closer picture but their TV resolution was not that good.
  

• Page Number: 18
  

  Confetti to end the event.
  

• Page Number: 19
  

  A full video of the re-dedication event. I apologize in advance for the quality, I was taking stills and cell phone pics with the other hand and the camera wandered a bit.
  Walt Disney World Ambassador Tye Arnold was on hand for the event.
  

• Page Number: 20
  

  A special cupcake for the 25th anniversary.
  

• Page Number: 21
  

  More signage for the merchandise.
  Speaking of which, here are two pins I picked up for the day.
  The I Was Here Pin opens up.
  

• Page Number: 22
  

  Next up a ride on Toy Story Midway Mania.
  My score...
  Good enough to be at the top for now (too bad its only the 1st of the month and before lunch).
  

• Page Number: 23
  

  The merchandise line was close to 2 hours in the morning.. but later in the day there was no line.
  Part of the Studio Catering Co menu.
  A walk through the Streets of America.
  

• Page Number: 24
  

  Passed the Jedi Training Academy on my way to Star Tours.
  

• Page Number: 25
  

  Had a FastPass+ but it was not needed since the attraction was a walk on.
  I think my FastPass+ took longer than the Standby line since they had to scan our bands.
  

• Page Number: 26
  

  Looking up Hollywood Blvd on my way out for the afternoon.
  Made a quick trip to Downtown Disney to check out the Disney Springs progress. The Marketplace bus stop had reduced hours.
  Notice the temporary poles holding up the lights.
  

• Page Number: 27
  

  A new pedestrian bridge to connect Downtown Disney and Saratoga Springs is under construction.
  Also looks to be a new boat dock.
  

• Page Number: 28
  

  The Marketplace bus stops.
  Construction near the bus stops. Probably the reason for the reduced hours.
  Walking through the Marketplace.
  

• Page Number: 29
  

  Random volcano picture.
  What used to be the view of Captain Jacks..
  Concept art for how the waterfront will look once it is completed.
  

• Page Number: 30
  

  For now its a construction site as they build the new bridge.
  

• Page Number: 31
  

  A wider shot of the area.
  

• Page Number: 32
  

  Looking across at the stage area and beyond it you can see the walls for the Starbucks under construction there.
  

• Page Number: 33
  

  A pan from left to right. Notice the marina is gone.
  

• Page Number: 34
  

  A closer look at the Starbucks work
  Mickey and Minnie topiaries acting as an advertisement for the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.
  

• Page Number: 35
  

  Team Mickey has closed down and the Marketplace Co-Op is coming soon.
  

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• Page Number: 37
  

  Two food trucks near the World of Disney.
  

• Page Number: 38
  

  Ghirardelli free samples here are also minis, just like Disney California Adventure right now.
  One of two new Starbucks. This one by World of Disney.
  Concept art for what it will look like once completed.
  

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  Looking back to where I started the walk around. Without the Marina and Captain Jacks it looks so plain right now.
  

• Page Number: 42
  

  More concept art for what is coming.
  

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• Page Number: 44
  

  More work down near Fultons entrance.
  The first real signs of Disney Springs.
  A logo on the lamp post.
  

• Page Number: 45
  

  Making my way toward what used to be Pleasure Island. Now just a corridor of walls.
  

• Page Number: 46
  

  Some more concept art for Disney Springs.
  

• Page Number: 47
  

  The old Pleasure Island sign on top has been removed.
  

• Page Number: 48
  

  You cannot go any further.. to get to the West Side you have to walk along the water now.
  Looking back.
  

• Page Number: 49
  

  Odd to see just a large wall in the middle.
  The current walkway along the water.
  

• Page Number: 50
  

  Looking back a better view of the new wall and other work.
  A closer view.
  

• Page Number: 51
  

  Back to where I started. the new bridge and boat dock.
  A current map of Downtown Disney.
  The large tower crane is working on the parking structure.
  

• Page Number: 52
  

  The bridge is currently inaccessible.
  

• Page Number: 53
  

  Continuing on by the West Side.
  Walls up around the park area. It will be home to Food Trucks this summer.
  

• Page Number: 54
  

  No one in the balloon this afternoon.
  The boat display from the marina was moved down here.
  

• Page Number: 55
  

  Here you can see the new structure taking shape in the background.
  The skies looked threatening and getting darker.
  Looking back at the new bridge and dock.
  

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  Disney Quest is now just a giant blue box.
  

• Page Number: 58
  

  Cirque Du Soleil was closing for a couple weeks.
  Walking back passed by the new garage.
  

• Page Number: 59
  

  The valet parking drop off/pick up.
  

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  A new, since my last visit, House of Blues dining option. The Smokehouse.
  

• Page Number: 63
  

  Another food truck. I did not see the 4th.. just three..
  The West Side.
  

• Page Number: 64
  

  Another Starbucks under construction.
  

• Page Number: 65
  

  The closed off Pleasure Island bridge. Surprised the signage is still up.
  AMC featured Maleficent banners
  

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• Page Number: 67
  

  Concept art for the garage.
  Forgot to mention that Pollo Campero is gone.. the building has been removed.
  

• Page Number: 68
  

  Where the Pleasure Island sign used to be.
  An idea of how the new garage comes all the way out to Buena Vista Drive
  More work on the other side of the street.
  

• Page Number: 69
  

  One of the new larger buses pulling into Pop Century. Again this trip they seemed to only be on the Pop Century and Art of Animation Magic Kingdom Routes.
  To accommodate the bus the stop for the Magic Kingdom was moved to the first one at Pop Century. This entire area was full of guests when it pulled up and completely empty after.
  Expecting a lot of traffic at the Studios cars were not allowed to turn from Buena Vista Blvd. Disney Buses circled Epcot Resort Blvd to go straight in.
  

• Page Number: 70
  

  Cars were directed around to the other entrance off World Drive.
  Here you can see the entrance is blocked off as we passed by.
  

• Page Number: 71
  

  Eventually made it back to the Studios.
  Hollywood Blvd looked about the same as when I left.
  

• Page Number: 72
  

• Page Number: 73
  

  Still some limited FastPass+ options
  Passing through the Streets of America. Lights, Motors, Action was going on in the background.
  

• Page Number: 74
  

  My view this evening as I ate. It was dry at least.
  Another FastPass+ kiosk area.
  

• Page Number: 75
  

  No wait for the merchandise now.
  

• Page Number: 76
  

  Toy Story creeping upwards. 80 minutes now.
  A popcorn bucket.
  

• Page Number: 77
  

  Some large Maleficent banners on the Great Movie Ride show building.
  Stopped by One Mans Dream to see if there was anything new.
  Remember the original rumor/idea that someday this office would return to Disneyland
  

• Page Number: 78
  

  Since the 50th anniversary just passed thought I would update my pics of the Small World facade display.
  

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  Wonder if there are plans to update these displays in the near future?
  

• Page Number: 82
  

  For example this model of Paradise Pier is rather dated. Seems a Disney Springs or some other project would be better in here.
  the Fantasyland model is still here too. Or maybe Avatarland would make sense to try to explain what is coming?
  

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  Next up the Great Movie Ride.
  

• Page Number: 84
  

  A dress from Gone with the Wind.
  Waiting to board.. Mary Poppins Trailer.
  

• Page Number: 85
  

  Showtime!
  A couple pictures from onboard as we rolled through the movies.
  
  

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• Page Number: 88
  

  Passed Goofy as I made my way to Hollywood Blvd.
  Waiting for the Stars of the Studios Motorcade.
  Video of the Stars of the Studios Motorcade.
  

• Page Number: 89
  

  The motorcade all lined up and ready to go - Stars of the Studios Motorcade
  Chip and Dale lead the way - Stars of the Studios Motorcade
  

• Page Number: 90
  

  Sophia the First - Stars of the Studios Motorcade
  

• Page Number: 91
  

  Doc McStuffins - Stars of the Studios Motorcade
  Phineas and Ferb - Stars of the Studios Motorcade
  

• Page Number: 92
  

  Belle - Stars of the Studios Motorcade
  Ariel - Stars of the Studios Motorcade
  

• Page Number: 93
  

  Indiana Jones - Stars of the Studios Motorcade
  

• Page Number: 94
  

  Captain Jack Sparrow - Stars of the Studios Motorcade
  

• Page Number: 95
  

  Mr. Incredible and Frozone - Stars of the Studios Motorcade
  Darth Vader and Storm Troopers - Stars of the Studios Motorcade
  Woody and Jessie
  

• Page Number: 96
  

  Mickey and Minnie are in the final car - Stars of the Studios Motorcade
  

• Page Number: 97
  

  A large crowd following the motorcade.
  The stars took to the stage for a photo op.
  There were a lot of cameras between me and them.
  

• Page Number: 98
  

• Page Number: 99
  

  Looking back down the street.
  The MCs signing off.
  

• Page Number: 100
  

  A DJ took to the stage then.
  

• Page Number: 101
  

  The original dedication plaque for the Studios.
  

• Page Number: 102
  

  Random duck picture for those who enjoy the ducks.. these were on Echo Lake.
  My view for the fireworks in a couple hours. Min and Bills Dockside Diner in the foreground.
  Getting darker..
  

• Page Number: 103
  

  I did a walk through of the Celebrate the Night dance party that took over Hollywood Blvd.
  

• Page Number: 104
  

  The characters were in the middle of the crowd and having a great time. Goofy passed by in a long conga line.
  

• Page Number: 105
  

  Chip and Dale too.
  Dale taking a break from dancing.
  

• Page Number: 106
  

  Chip passing by.
  Making my way back to my spot for the fireworks.
  

• Page Number: 107
  

  Almost showtime...
  Some pictures from the show (at the end of this update I have the video)
  

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• Page Number: 111
  

  Video of the entire 25th Anniversary Fireworks show.
  A wider clip of the finale to the 25th Anniversary Fireworks.
  

• Page Number: 112
  

  Looking up Hollywood Blvd after the show.
  And toward the exit.
  Made it back to Kidani by 10:15pm to call it a night.