Disney's Hollywood Studios attraction and entertainment history

Disney's Hollywood Studios is a theme park located at the Walt Disney World Resort. Major attractions are listed below.

Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood Boulevard is lined with shops selling Disney merchandise and food. While parades are a major attraction today, the area was not originally built to handle parades, and an appropriate sound system and other facilities had to be retrofitted after initial construction. Michael Eisner, who had a major part in the park's creation ever since the earliest development, wanted the opening land to operate on the same principle as Main Street, U.S.A. — a street lined with shops and food, but in a style more fitting to Hollywood.

* Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, a trackless dark ride based on the ''Mickey Mouse'' animated shorts, as well as the first Mickey Mouse-themed ride-through attraction in the history of Walt Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products.

Echo Lake

* Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, a 3D motion simulator ride, set in the ''Star Wars'' universe. It is the refurbished successor to the park's original attraction.
* '' Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!'', a live-action movie stunt performance re-enacting various scenes from the film, ''Raiders of the Lost Ark''.
* '' For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration'', a musical stage show retelling the story of the film.
* Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple, a live show based on the teachings and practices of the fictional Jedi Knights from the ''Star Wars'' films, depends heavily on audience participation, focusing on children. Each participant is given a lightsaber and Jedi robes and is taught a routine set of sword fighting moves.

Grand Avenue

* Muppet*Vision 3D, a 4D film experience starring The Muppets.

''Star Wars'': Galaxy's Edge

* Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
* Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

''Toy Story'' Land

* ''Toy Story'' Mania!, an interactive 3D shooting gallery featuring characters from the '' Toy Story'' films.
* Slinky Dog Dash, a family-friendly rollercoaster themed around Slinky Dog. The story goes that Andy used his "Mega Coaster Play Kit" to build around his backyard, and then put Slinky Dog on the track.
* Alien Swirling Saucers, an attraction similar to Mater's Junkyard Jamboree at Disney California Adventure, themed around the Claw and Little Green Aliens.

Animation Courtyard

* '' Disney Junior Dance Party!'', a live performance featuring television characters from ''Mickey and the Roadster Racers'', ''Vampirina'', '' Doc McStuffins'', and '' The Lion Guard''.
* ''Star Wars'' Launch Bay, an interactive walkthrough attraction featuring ''Star Wars'' character meet-and-greets, memorabilia, games, and a gift shop.
* ''Voyage of the Little Mermaid'', a live performance using puppets, lasers, movies, human actors, and water (mist). The show recreates the animated musical film of the same name, in an abbreviated form.
* Walt Disney Presents, a museum-like walk-through attraction that explores Walt Disney's life and legacy through photos, models, rare artifacts, and a short biographical film narrated by Julie Andrews.

Sunset Boulevard

* ''The Twilight Zone'' Tower of Terror is a thrill ride which drops guests in an elevator in a randomized set of four sequences- each involving multiple high speed drops and ascents.
* Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, an indoor roller coaster in the dark with three inversions and a high-speed launch.
* Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy, The completely indoor Sunset Showcase hosts Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy, and features Lightning McQueen and other Cars characters teaching "rookie racers" about the lessons they've learned when racing.
* '' Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage'', a simplified version of the film. Appeared on Hollywood Boulevard until the Theater of the Stars moved to Sunset Boulevard in July 1994.
* '' Fantasmic!'' — held in the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater, this live show serves as the park’s nighttime spectacular; however, due to inclement weather and other scheduling situations, it is not held every night.

Entertainment

Theater of the Stars

* ''Hollywood! Hollywood! A Star-Studded Spectacular'' (May 1 – August 31, 1989)
* ''Dick Tracy starring in Diamond Double-Cross'' (May 21, 1990 – February 16, 1991)
* ''Hollywood's Pretty Woman'' (September 24 – November 3, 1991)
* '' Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage'' (November 22, 1991 – March 12, 2020, August 15, 2021 – present)
* Used for seasonal special events: ''Star Wars'' Weekends, etc. (2015)
* ''The Music of Pixar Live!'' (May 26 – August 27, 2017)
* ''Disney Socienty Orchestra and Friends'' (August 2 - October 3, 2020)
The theater is also used for occasional corporate, seasonal, promotional and internal events, and presentations.

Hyperion Theater

Formerly known as ''SuperStar Television Theater'' (1989–98; 2009–14) and ''ABC TV Theater'' (1999–2008)
* SuperStar Television (May 1, 1989 – September 26, 1998)
* ''Doug Live!'' (March 15, 1999 – May 12, 2001)
* Get Happy...With ABC! (July 1 – October 5, 2002)
* The American Idol Experience (February 14, 2009 – August 30, 2014)
* '' For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration'' (June 17, 2015 – present)

Mickey Shorts Theater

Formerly known as ''Monster Sound Studio'' (1989–97) and ''ABC Sound Studio'' (1997–2012)
* The Monster Sound Show (May 1, 1989 – June 30, 1997)
* One Saturday Morning Sound Show (July 1, 1997 – February 20, 1999)
* ''Sounds Dangerous!'' (April 22, 1999 – January 4, 2009, seasonally until May 18, 2012)
* Jedi Training Academy Sign-Up/Carbon Freeze Me (2012–15)
* ''Star Wars'': Path of the Jedi (December 4, 2015 – May 14, 2018)
* ''Mickey & Minnie in Vacation Fun'' (March 4, 2020 – present)

Hollywood Boulevard

* '' High School Musical Pep Rally'' (January 22 – September 14, 2007)
* '' High School Musical 2: School's Out'' (September 23, 2007 – September 13, 2008)
* '' High School Musical 3: Right Here! Right Now!'' (October 24, 2008 – October 2, 2010)
* ''Disney Channel Rocks!'' (October 22, 2010 – April 6, 2013)
* ''March of the First Order'' (May 4, 2016 – July 6, 2019)

New York Street

''This entertainment venue is no longer operating as it has been demolished for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge''
* '' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' (July 1, 1990 – May 31, 1995)
* '' Muppets on Location: The Days of Swine & Roses'' (September 16, 1991 – January 23, 1994)
* '' Ace Ventura: Pet Detective – Live in Action'' (November 10, 1995 – ? 1996)
* '' Goosebumps'' HorrorLand Fright Show and Funhouse (October 8, 1997 – November 1, 1998)
* ''Mulch! Sweat and Shears!'' (2011–15)

Premiere Theater

''This entertainment venue is no longer operating as it has been demolished for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge''
* '' Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage'' (1993–94; built on a temporary basis while Theater of the Stars was being constructed)
* ''The Spirit of Pocahontas'' (June 23, 1995 – February 24, 1996)
* '' The Hunchback of Notre Dame – A Musical Adventure'' (June 21, 1996 – September 28, 2002)
* Used for seasonal special events: ''Star Wars'' Weekends, etc. (January 2008 – July 5, 2014)
* '' For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration'' (July 5, 2014 – June 16, 2015)

Walt Disney Theatre

''This entertainment venue is no longer operating as it closed to make room for Toy Story Mania!, which was became part of Toy Story Land''
* Making of:
** '' The Lion King'' (1994–95)
** '' Pocahontas: A Legend Comes to Life'' (July 1995)
** '' Toy Story'' (? 1995 – June 22, 1996)
** '' The Hunchback of Notre Dame'' (premiered 1996)
** ''Evita'' (January 10 – July 13, 1997)
** ''George of the Jungle'' (July 14 – November 20, 1997)
** '' Flubber'' (November 21, 1997 – January 1998)
** '' Armageddon'' (July 1, 1998 – June 1999)
** '' Haunted Mansion'' (October 8, 2003 – May 1, 2004)
* ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'' – Play It! (April 7, 2001 – August 19, 2006)
* Toy Story Mania!/Mr. Potato Head Boardwalk Barker (May 31, 2008 – present)

Animation Courtyard Theater

* Coming Attractions (May 1, 1989 – ? 1990)
* ''Here Come the Muppets'' (May 25, 1990 – September 2, 1991)
* ''Voyage of the Little Mermaid'' (January 7, 1992 – Present)

Soundstage Theater

* Soundstage Restaurant (May 1, 1989 – November 14, 1998; featured sets over the years from '' Big Business'', '' Beauty and the Beast'', ''Aladdin'', '' Pocahontas'', '' The Hunchback of Notre Dame'', '' Hercules'', and ''Mulan'')
* '' Bear in the Big Blue House – Live on Stage'' (June 7, 1999 – August 4, 2001)
* '' Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage!''
** (October 1, 2001 – April 3, 2005; consisted of ''Bear in the Big Blue House'', '' Rolie Polie Olie'', '' Stanley'', and '' The Book of Pooh'')
** (April 11, 2005 – January 1, 2008; consisted of ''Bear in the Big Blue House'', ''JoJo's Circus'', ''Stanley'', and ''The Book of Pooh'')
** (February 1, 2008 – January 29, 2011; consisted of '' Mickey Mouse Clubhouse'', ''Handy Manny'', '' Little Einsteins'', and ''My Friends Tigger & Pooh'')
* ''Disney Junior – Live on Stage!''
** (March 4, 2011 – January 13, 2013; consisted of ''Mickey Mouse Clubhouse'', ''Handy Manny'', ''Little Einsteins'', and '' Jake and the Never Land Pirates'')
** (February 15, 2013 – September 1, 2018; consisted of ''Mickey Mouse Clubhouse'', '' Sofia the First'', '' Doc McStuffins'', and ''Jake and the Never Land Pirates'')
* ''Disney Junior Play and Dance!''
** (December 22, 2018 – November 1, 2020; consisted of ''Mickey and the Roadster Racers'', ''Vampirina'', ''Doc McStuffins'', and '' The Lion Guard'')
** (November 2, 2020 – present; consists of ''Mickey and the Roadster Racers'', ''Vampirina'', ''Doc McStuffins'', and ''Mira, Royal Detective'')

Hollywood Hills Amphitheater

* '' Fantasmic!'' (October 15, 1998 – March 13, 2020; November 3, 2022 - present)

Nighttime entertainment

* ''Sorcery in the Sky'' (May 29, 1990 – October 1998) — This fireworks show debuted in 1990 when the film ''Fantasia'' was celebrating its 50th anniversary, and featured music score from such films as '' Puttin' on the Ritz'', ''The Wizard of Oz'', ''Singin' in the Rain'', '' The Bridge on the River Kwai'', ''Mary Poppins'', '' Close Encounters of the Third Kind'', ''Star Wars'', '' Chariots of Fire'', ''Raiders of the Lost Ark'', and of course ''Fantasia''. The show was cancelled in 1998, and its park replacement was '' Fantasmic!'', debuting later that same year. The show was brought back from 2001 to 2003 for performances on July 4 and New Year's Eve before being replaced with new shows in 2004. While ''Sorcery in the Sky'' is no longer performed, a Hollywood-themed fireworks show is still occasionally presented during corporate functions and on special evenings such as New Year's Eve and Independence Day.
* '' Fantasmic!'' (October 15, 1998 – March 12, 2020; November 3, 2022 - present) — This nighttime spectacle with mist projection screens, fireworks, water fountains, pyrotechnics, and Disney characters has drawn record numbers of guests to the park.
* ''Lights, Camera, Happy New Year!'' (2004–07) — This show debuted in 2004 as the New Year's Eve fireworks display for Disney's Hollywood Studios. A visually similar display was shown on Independence Day until 2011 when it was replaced by a new show.
* ''Rock the Night Fireworks'' (2008–15) — This is the current New Year's Eve fireworks display. The show stars the park's in-house band Mulch, Sweat and Shears, and the fireworks are set to the band's live music performance. Occasionally, the show is performed outside of the New Year's holiday.
* ''Rockin' Fourth of July Celebration'' (2011–2017) — This is the former Independence Day fireworks display. It stars Mulch, Sweat and Shears, and is a similar set up to the New Year's show.
* ''Frozen Fireworks Spectacular'' (2014–15; seasonal)
* ''Symphony in the Stars: A Galactic Spectacular'' (2014–15; seasonal, 2015–16) — A ''Star Wars''-themed fireworks show featuring John Williams' music. This fireworks show was first presented at a private showing on December 17, 2015 during an opening night event for '' The Force Awakens'', and had been a nightly fireworks show until 2016.
* '' Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular'' (June 17, 2016 – March 12, 2020) — A "second-generation" version of ''Symphony in the Stars'' and the largest fireworks display in the park's history. The show features fireworks, projection mapping, fire effects, lasers, fog effects, and searchlights.
* ''Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!'' (November 14, 2016 – January 5, 2020) — A seasonal holiday-themed fireworks and projection mapping display featuring fireworks, projection mapping, lasers, artificial snow, and searchlights, with a story based on the '' Prep & Landing'' franchise.
* ''Disney Movie Magic'' (2017–19; 2021- present) — A projection mapping show themed to Walt Disney Studios' live-action films, including '' Beauty and the Beast'', ''Mary Poppins'', ''The Jungle Book'', ''Pirates of the Caribbean'', ''Indiana Jones'', '' Tron: Legacy'', ''Doctor Strange'', and '' Guardians of the Galaxy''.
*'' Wonderful World of Animation'' (May 1, 2019 – March 12, 2020; August 1, 2021 - present) The show will kickoff with a tribute to the beginning of Disney animation, Mickey Mouse, and be followed by segments highlighting a number of animated feature film. Concept art currently confirms ''Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'', '' Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Lilo & Stitch, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Frozen, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, Cars 3, Coco'', and ''Ralph Breaks the Internet.'' Chris Diamantopoulos voices the 2013 edition of Mickey Mouse in a cameo appearance.

Parades

* ''Dinosaurs Live'' (September 26, 1991 – August 29, 1992)
* Aladdin's Royal Caravan (December 21, 1992 – August 27, 1995)
* '' Toy Story'' Parade (November 22, 1995 – June 8, 1997)
* '' Hercules'' "Zero to Hero" Victory Parade (June 27, 1997 – April 18, 1998)
* ''Mulan'' Parade (June 19, 1998 – March 11, 2001)
* Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade (October 1, 2001 – March 8, 2008)
* Block Party Bash (March 14, 2008 – January 1, 2011)
* Pixar Pals Countdown To Fun! (January 16, 2011 – April 6, 2013)
* 25th Anniversary Parade (May 1, 2014)
* ''Frozen'' Royal Welcome Ceremony (Summer 2014–2015; seasonal)

Former attractions

Characters

Current Characters

Seen in Hollywood Boulevard

* Donald Duck and Daisy Duck
* Chip 'n' Dale
* Thomas O'Malley, Duchess, Marie, Toulouse, Berlioz, Edgar Balthazar, Scat Cat, Shun Gon the Chinese Cat, Hit Cat the English Cat, Peppo the Italian Cat and Billy Boss the Russian Cat from '' The Aristocats''

Seen in Echo Lake

* Olaf
* Indiana Jones and Marion Ravenwood

Seen in Grand Avenue

* Goofy and Max Goof
* Pete and P.J. Pete
* Kermit the Frog
* Miss Piggy
* Gonzo
* Fozzie Bear
* Sweetums

Seen in ''Star Wars'': Galaxy's Edge

* Kylo Ren
* First Order Stormtroopers
* C-3PO
* R2-D2
* Rey
* Chewbacca
* Yoda
* Admiral Ackbar
* Emperor Palpatine
* Emperor's Royal Guard
* Captain Phasma
* Porg
* Vi Moradi

Seen in ''Toy Story'' Land

* Woody
* Bo Peep
* Jessie
* Buzz Lightyear
* Green Army Men

Seen in Pixar Place

* Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl and Frozone from '' The Incredibles''
* Edna Mode

Seen in Commissary Lane

* Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse

Seen in Animation Courtyard

* Pluto
* Vampirina
* Doc McStuffins
* Fancy Nancy
* Baby Kermit, Baby Miss Piggy, Baby Gonzo, Baby Fozzie, Baby Animal and Summer Penguin from '' Muppet Babies
* Ariel, Prince Eric, Flounder, Sebastian, Ursula and Max from '' The Little Mermaid''
* Darth Vader
* Chewbacca
* BB-8
* Stormtroopers
* James P. Sullivan from ''Monsters, Inc.''

Seen in Sunset Boulevard

* Belle, Beast/Prince Adam, Lumiére, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, Chip Potts, Gaston and the Bimbettes '' Beauty and the Beast''
* Cruz Ramirez and DJ from '' Cars''
* Evie Starlight
* Ginny Vermouth
* Phoebe Bizarre
* Cloe Canard
* Betty Shambles
* Flora Fiera
* Ace Victory
* Stone Granite
* Officer Pat Friskem
* Officer William Club
* Officer Percival Peabody
* Oscar Meyer Weiner
* Juan Scenario
* Jack Diamond
* Mayor Sonny Burbank
* Beau Wrangler
* Buddy Flowers

Former characters

* Ace Ventura
* Dick Tracy Mobsters
* Animal, Dr. Teeth, Floyd Pepper, Janice, Zoot and Bean Bunny
* Roger Rabbit
* Baby, Earl, Fran, Robbie, Charlene and Ethyl from ''Jim Henson's Dinosaurs''
* Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, Michelangelo and April O'Neil
* Bugs Bunny,  Daffy Duck, Porky Pig,  Tweety, Sylvester the Cat, Yosemite Sam,  Foghorn Leghorn,  Marvin the Martian, Pepé Le Pew,  Speedy Gonzales, Tasmanian Devil, Wile E. Coyote and Michigan J. Frog
* Tom Cat and Jerry Mouse
* Pink Panther
* Special Agent Oso
* Handy Manny
* Jake from '' Jake and the Never Land Pirates''
* Leo, June, Quincy, and Annie from '' Little Einsteins''
* Jojo and Goliath the Lion
* Jawas
* Star-Lord and Baby Groot
* Moana
* Baymax and Hiro Hamada
* Bolt, Mittens, and Rhino
* Lots-O’-Hugging Bear from '' Toy Story 3''
* Carl Fredricksen, Russell, and Dug from '' Up''
* Winnie the Pooh
* Sofia the First
* Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope Von Schweetz
* Pink Ranger ('' Power Rangers: Time Force''), Lunar Wolf Ranger ('' Power Rangers: Wild Force''), Green Ranger ('' Power Rangers: Ninja Storm''), White Dino Ranger ('' Power Rangers: Dino Thunder''), Red Ranger ('' Power Rangers: SPD''), Pink Ranger ('' Power Rangers: Mystic Force''), Yellow Ranger ('' Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive''), Blue Ranger ('' Power Rangers: Jungle Fury''), and Green Ranger ('' Power Rangers RPM'')
* Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable
* Phineas Flynn and Ferb Fletcher
* Lightning McQueen and Mater
* Rockhopper and Bambadee
* Mike Wazowski from ''Monsters, Inc.''

See also

* List of Disney theme park attractions
* List of lands at Disney theme parks
* List of Magic Kingdom attractions
* List of Epcot attractions
* List of Disney's Animal Kingdom attractions

References

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