# Disney's Hollywood Brown Derby Patio Renovation Nearly Complete

Construction on Disney's Hollywood Brown Derby outdoor lounge is nearly finished with new awnings and fans installed.

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A visit to the park on an unspecified date in July 2026 revealed that the new overhang is fully covered by a red awning matching the building's existing canopies. [^1]

Construction on the outdoor patio of the Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney's Hollywood Studios began on June 29, 2026, and involved relocating the walk-up bar to the former Starring Rolls space. [^2]

The patio area remains inaccessible to guests as rolling planters topped with hedges continue to wall off the space along the walkway. [^3]

On August 31, 2026, WDN T reported that the multimonth construction project at the Hollywood Brown Derby is almost finished, with rolling planters still surrounding the patio and progress visible from above the barriers. [^4]

Within the past week, crews at the Hollywood Brown Derby installed an awning framework over the patio, now covered with red fabric matching the restaurant's other awnings, and added fans, golden decorative beams, and light fixtures underneath the overhang. [^5]

Ceiling fans and ornate wrought iron lantern fixtures have been installed under the new overhang structure. [^6]

The Hollywood Brown Derby Table-Service dining location continues to operate normally inside the building during the refurbishment, while the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge operates with reduced dining space in the smaller side-patio area on the other side of the restaurant. [^7]

The Hollywood Brown Derby Table-Service restaurant at Disney's Hollywood Studios, inspired by the legendary hat-shaped restaurant in Los Angeles, opened alongside the theme park on May 1, 1989. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. A visit to the park on an unspecified date in July 2026 revealed that the new overhang is fully covered by a red awning matching the building's existing canopies. (BlogMickey.com - Disney World News, Photos, and Info, News)
2. Construction on the outdoor patio of the Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney's Hollywood Studios began on June 29, 2026, and involved relocating the walk-up bar to the former Starring Rolls space. (BlogMickey.com - Disney World News, Photos, and Info, News)
3. The patio area remains inaccessible to guests as rolling planters topped with hedges continue to wall off the space along the walkway. (BlogMickey.com - Disney World News, Photos, and Info, News)
4. On August 31, 2026, WDN T reported that the multimonth construction project at the Hollywood Brown Derby is almost finished, with rolling planters still surrounding the patio and progress visible from above the barriers. (Inside the Magic, News)
5. Within the past week, crews at the Hollywood Brown Derby installed an awning framework over the patio, now covered with red fabric matching the restaurant's other awnings, and added fans, golden decorative beams, and light fixtures underneath the overhang. (Inside the Magic, News)
6. Ceiling fans and ornate wrought iron lantern fixtures have been installed under the new overhang structure. (BlogMickey.com - Disney World News, Photos, and Info, News)
7. The Hollywood Brown Derby Table-Service dining location continues to operate normally inside the building during the refurbishment, while the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge operates with reduced dining space in the smaller side-patio area on the other side of the restaurant. (Inside the Magic, News)
8. The Hollywood Brown Derby Table-Service restaurant at Disney's Hollywood Studios, inspired by the legendary hat-shaped restaurant in Los Angeles, opened alongside the theme park on May 1, 1989. (Inside the Magic, News)

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