Walt Disney World Day 3 (5/01/14) – summary & trip log

May 1, 2014 Jason @disneygeek.com

Arriving at Disney's Hollywood Studios themepark — Arriving at Disney’s Hollywood Studios themepark

Started off the morning boarding a bus to Disney’s Hollywood Studios around 8:30am.

Hollywood Blvd this morning at Disney's Hollywood Studios — Hollywood Blvd this morning at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Arrived just after the 9am park opening and made my way into the studios as it kicked off its 25 Anniversary celebration.

25th Anniversary Park Maps, times, and button for all guests today at Disney's Hollywood Studios — 25th Anniversary Park Maps, times, and button for all guests today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A FastPass+ availability board at the Disney's Hollywood Studios — A FastPass+ availability board at the Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Wandered down Hollywood Blvd taking some pictures then found a spot for the 10am re-dedication event.

Waiting for the 25th Anniersary re-dedication event at Disney's Hollywood Studios — Waiting for the 25th Anniersary re-dedication event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The Citizens of Hollywood warming up the crowd before the 25th Anniersary re-dedication event at Disney's Hollywood Studios — The Citizens of Hollywood warming up the crowd before the 25th Anniersary re-dedication event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

25th Anniersary re-dedication event at Disney's Hollywood Studios — 25th Anniersary re-dedication event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Over 80 opening day castmembers who still work at the park joined the event - 25th Anniersary re-dedication event at Disney's Hollywood Studios — Over 80 opening day castmembers who still work at the park joined the event – 25th Anniersary re-dedication event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy at the 25th Anniversary Re-dedication of Disney's Hollywood Studios — Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy at the 25th Anniversary Re-dedication of Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A special hand print plaque created to mark the 25th Anniversary of Disney's Hollywood Studios — A special hand print plaque created to mark the 25th Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World Ambassador Tye Arnold was on hand for the festivities

After the event visited with some friends and roamed the park a bit circling down commissary lane and the backlot before ending up on Sunset Blvd.

25th Anniversary Cupcake at Disney's Hollywood Studios — 25th Anniversary Cupcake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Then made my way to Toy Story to rejoin my group and use a Fastpass+ for Toy Story Midway Mania.

Set the high mark for the ride/day/month which was not that high then walked down Mickey Ave and around to the Streets of America. Ended up at the Backlot Express for lunch then used a Fastpass+ for Star Tours (even though it was not needed).

Had a Fastpass+ for Star Tours but it was not needed, it was a walk on when we visited.

At this point the group separated.. some stayed at the Studios, others back to the room and I hopped on a bus to Art of Animation then transferred to a Downtown Disney Bus.

The new bridge from Saratoga Springs to Disney Springs

Another bridge under constuction for Disney Springs

Mickey & Minnie Topiaries advertising the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

1 of 2 Starbucks under construction, this one by World of Disney

The new Disney Springs Parking Structure is really taking shape

Concept art for the new Disney Springs parking structure

Walked through the Market Place and out to the far end of the West Side before returning to the Pleasure Island bus stop. This time transferred at Pop Century on my return to the Studios.

Strolled down Hollywood Blvd and made my way out to Toy Story Pizza Planet for dinner then walked down Mickey Ave stopping at One Man’s Dream before heading to the Great Movie Ride.