Woody's Lunchbox Construction Update: Expanded Seating Area Nearing Completion at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Gallery / 8 Photos
Woody's Lunch Box seating area construction - October 23, 2024

See all 8

Posted: Friday October 25, 2024 10:11am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Construction continues at Woody's Lunchbox in Disney's Hollywood Studios, where an expansion project to increase seating capacity has been underway since January 2022.

Woody's Lunch Box seating area construction - October 23, 2024

Currently, the entire seating area at this popular quick-service spot is closed to guests as crews work on installing new concrete throughout the space.

Woody's Lunch Box seating area construction - October 23, 2024

While this area is temporarily unavailable, a temporary seating setup has been arranged at the entrance to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, offering tables with umbrellas to provide guests with an alternative during the closure.

Woody's Lunch Box seating area construction - October 23, 2024

Although a completion date hasn't been announced, the recent progress and project restart indicate that reopening may not be too far off.

Discuss on the Forums

Get Walt Disney World News Delivered to Your Inbox

Timothy_Q31 days ago

Not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but the "underside" of the popcorn stand is now striped like the sides, and not fully white like before. Looks much better when entering from SWGE. image from 4KWDW on youtube. before from blogmickey

HMFJun 24, 2026

Much like what its promoting.

Disgruntled WaltJun 23, 2026

Not much to see here, but I'll share it anyway:

James AlucobondMay 06, 2026

The entrance sign from Galaxy's Edge is back, now sitting opposite where it did originally since the popcorn bucket kiosk replaced it. https://blogmickey.com/2026/05/new-old-toy-story-land-sign-installed-at-hollywood-studios/

gorillaballMar 30, 2026

1. I didn’t have a question. 2. My post was responding to this below, which was and is factually incorrect.

TrainsOfDisneyMar 30, 2026

I was literally just answering your question. Those were the discussions.

gorillaballMar 30, 2026

Was this suppose to be your gotcha moment? 🤣 Does this show I said it was always shaded? - nope I responded to someone saying it was always in the sun - which it’s not. If asked for a receipt from Costco for a blender, you can’t show a receipt for a toaster at Wal-Mart and get your money back - good try though.

AylaMar 30, 2026

Thanks. I wasn't going to bother. 😂 I wrongly assumed they had read the entire thread.

TrainsOfDisneyMar 30, 2026

Was only a couple of posts but here… And…

PurduevianMar 30, 2026

I didn't see anyone say that... I saw people saying that the seating area sometimes had shade during the day. I didn't see anyone say it was always shaded and that Disney shouldn't add more shade. Although please bring receipts if you have them.

DisneyJayBamaMar 28, 2026

Oh, now they want to throw shade!

MisterPenguinMar 27, 2026

Do you see where the sun is? It's morning. That's why no one's seated there eating. When the sun is high and more Southerly, the trees do give shade. I was there midday and it was very well shaded before the kites were installed. I didn't sit there because it was freezing cold and the seating area was going to be colder.

Mr. SullivanMar 27, 2026

Yes this is perfect and it’s something I wish they’d do more of

Mr. SullivanMar 27, 2026

yeah, they do have some nice moments! The reason I consider them so different though is Six Flags when it comes to theming can do a decent bit of place making when they try but they don’t do a lot of storytelling. Whereas I feel Herschend does excellent place making, AND the theming also contributes to a story that a ride or in some cases a whole land is telling. I would at the end of the day classify Six Flags as still amusement parks that sometimes do themeing, but i’d fully call Dollywood and Silver Dollar City (Herschned of course has more but these are their Disneyland and WDW basically) theme parks.