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The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Closing this Month

You can add The Magic of Disney Animation to the growing list of extinct attractions at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The attraction, which has been at the park since 1989, is set to close forever on July 12 to make way for a new guest experience.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Remove Iconic Sorcerer’s Hat

Love it or hate it, the 122-foot tall Sorcerer's Hat is an iconic symbol of Disney's Hollywood Studios.

And now it has been confirmed by Disney that the much-maligned hat will be removed from the park in early 2015. There have been rumors of the hat's demise for several weeks as its image was missing from newly printed park maps.

American Idol Experience Closing in January 2015

The music is ending at Disney's Hollywood Studio's American Idol Experience.

The attraction based on the Fox reality series is closing sometime in January 2015.

The American Idol Experience opened in 2009 and gave guests a chance to be contestants on the theme park version of Idol.

The winner of each show throughout the day returned for the grand finale and the winner of the final round was given a "dream ticket" to cut to the front of the line at the American Idol reality show auditions.

American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Adds New Songs

The American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios has been "refreshed with fourteen new songs added to the choices for a new season. The new songs were chosen from frequent request by guests auditioning at the American Idol Experience and include favorites from some former Idol winners.

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Attractions to Relax On: Hollywood Studios Edition

Since we last visited this subject, many things have changed at Disney's Hollywood Studios that have cut the attraction list down - but that doesn't mean that you can't find a spot to sit down and relax a bit while you keep on checking off your "to do" list.

Disney History: Disney's Hollywood Studios Then & Now

The numerous changes that Disney's Hollywood Studios has undergone in its brief 26-year history have only scratched the surface of what's in store for this park. From name changes to attraction changes and two whole new "lands" on the horizon, Michael Eisner's original idea for this park will barely exist as a shadow of it's former self five years from now.

Limited Time Magic: Week 33

This week's Limited Time Magic at the Walt Disney World Resort is all about the kids! Happening from August 12-18, 2013, at Disney's Hollywood Studios it's the "The American Idol Experience Juniors Edition."

Auditions will be taking place for kids ages 6-13 from park open to 4 p.m. every day with the fun filled Juniors Show held at 6 p.m. each evening.

Steps in the American Idol Experience

Ready to show your stuff and compete before a panel of judges to see if you have "Idol" potential? Here's an idea of what to expect at the American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios, whether you're auditioning, or just taking part in the fun as the audience.