The Hollywood Brown Derby is one of Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ defining restaurants, a signature dining location on Hollywood Boulevard that recreates the glamour, polish, and celebrity culture of old Hollywood. Opened with the park in 1989, when it was still Disney-MGM Studios, the restaurant was designed to support the park’s original mission: transporting guests into … Read more
Hollywood! Hollywood! A Star-Studded Spectacular was an opening-day stage show at Disney-MGM Studios that celebrated the history of the movies through music, dance, comedy, and an eclectic cast of Disney characters. Presented in the original Theater of the Stars near the Hollywood Brown Derby, the production debuted with the park on May 1, 1989. At … Read more
The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! is a live-action show located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is a thrilling and immersive experience that brings the action and excitement of the Indiana Jones film franchise to life. The show takes place in a large outdoor amphitheater and combines live performances, special effects, and thrilling stunts to … Read more
Keystone Clothiers is a long-running merchandise location on Hollywood Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, occupying the prominent corner where the park’s idealized golden-age Hollywood begins to transition toward Echo Lake. An opening-day shop dating to May 1, 1989, Keystone Clothiers originally specialized in adult Disney fashions, accessories, and jewelry. More than three decades later, the … Read more
Mannequins Dance Palace, formerly located in Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney, was a legendary nightlife destination that epitomized the vibrant energy and spirit of entertainment. As part of the reimagining of Disney Springs, the area once occupied by Mannequins Dance Palace has been transformed into a dynamic and diverse entertainment district, offering guests an array … Read more
Mickey’s of Hollywood is the flagship merchandise location at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, occupying much of the first block on the left side of Hollywood Boulevard after guests enter the park. Often described as the Hollywood Studios equivalent of the Emporium at Magic Kingdom, the store has been part of the park since May 1, 1989, … Read more
Min & Bill’s Dockside Diner, now generally listed by Disney as Dockside Diner, is a quick-service kiosk in the Echo Lake area of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Opened with Disney-MGM Studios on May 1, 1989, the location has always been more memorable for its setting than for culinary ambition: it is built into the docked S.S. … Read more
Soundstage Restaurant was an opening-day dining location at Disney-MGM Studios, located in the park’s Animation Courtyard area during the era when the park still leaned heavily into the idea of a working movie and television production facility. It opened on May 1, 1989, and its concept fit perfectly with the park’s original identity: guests were … Read more
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue is one of Disney’s most important bridge attractions: a classic Disney-MGM Studios-era ride that still feels connected to the modern Star Wars universe. Located in Echo Lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the attraction sends guests aboard a Starspeeder 1000 for a 3D motion-simulator flight through randomized destinations, character encounters, … Read more
Starring Rolls Cafe was a delightful quick-service dining location located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It was a beloved spot for guests to grab a quick bite or enjoy delicious pastries and sweet treats. The cafe’s theming was inspired by the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, with movie-themed decorations and memorabilia adorning the walls. It offered … Read more