Disney Replaces Pavement at Chinese Theatre and Recreates Bob Hope Handprints

Overview

• Small construction zones with temporary barriers and patches of drying concrete have appeared directly in front of the Chinese Theatre, work reported Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
• One replaced square is a careful recreation of Bob Hope’s signature and handprints and retains the original May 1, 1989 date.
• Crew members also poured a new concrete section above the George Lucas imprint in a spot that had previously been smooth pavement.
• The project looks like routine pavement maintenance because Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and surrounding walkways remain open and Disney has not announced any broader changes.
• The Chinese Theatre courtyard is a visible link to the park’s 1989 origins so preserving the handprint tiles matters to longtime visitors and could reflect broader attention to legacy features as Hollywood Studios continues to evolve.