| New Show: | The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure (Now Open) |
| Closing Soon: | Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster (Closes March 2 for Muppet retheme) |
| Galaxy’s Edge: | New “Mandalorian & Grogu” mission coming May 22 |
| Construction: | Monsters, Inc. Land (Construction starting in Muppet Courtyard) |
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is where the stories you love come to life. Originally opened as Disney-MGM Studios in 1989, the park has transitioned from a working film studio into a collection of the most immersive “worlds” in theme park history, including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land.
As of this month, the park is undergoing a major entertainment shift. The Animation Courtyard is currently being reimagined, but guests can now enjoy the fully debuted “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure,” which features state-of-the-art puppetry and live performance.
Address: 351 S Studio Dr, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
Stay up to date with the latest news on the Muppet retheme, Monsters, Inc. construction, and our complete guide to attractions past, present, and future.
Roundup Rodeo BBQ is a delightful dining experience nestled in the heart of Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This unique restaurant invites guests to step into an immersive, toy-filled environment, conceptualized as if Andy himself has constructed a rodeo arena using some of his favorite toys, games, and playsets. The setting is vibrant … Read more
Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers is one of the signature interactive experiences in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, blending merchandise, live performance, environmental storytelling, and personalized role-playing into something far more elaborate than a conventional retail transaction. Opened on August 29, 2019, alongside the Florida debut of Galaxy’s Edge, Savi’s allows guests … Read more
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant is one of Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ most distinctive table-service restaurants, located on Commissary Lane and themed as a 1950s outdoor drive-in movie theater. Opened on April 20, 1991, when the park was still Disney-MGM Studios, the restaurant expanded the park’s early focus on Hollywood nostalgia, movie culture, and behind-the-scenes theatrical design. … Read more
Located in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Slinky Dog Dash is a family-friendly roller coaster that blends gentle thrills with immersive storytelling inspired by the Toy Story films. Designed to feel as though guests have been shrunk down to the size of toys, the attraction places riders in the middle of Andy’s backyard, … Read more
Sounds Dangerous! was a former attraction located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (formerly known as Disney-MGM Studios). It was a live-action show that took place in a theater setting and starred actor Drew Carey. The attraction opened on April 22, 1999, and featured a unique concept where guests experienced the show in complete darkness. The story … 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
Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular was a nighttime projection and fireworks show presented at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, transforming the Chinese Theatre and surrounding buildings into a massive canvas for imagery from the Star Wars saga. Debuting on June 17, 2016, it combined digital projections, lasers, theatrical lighting, fire effects, rooftop pyrotechnics, and orchestral music to … Read more
Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away was a live stage show presented in front of the Chinese Theatre at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Debuting on April 4, 2016, it assembled characters, music, dialogue, and film footage from across the Star Wars saga into a fast-moving celebration designed for audiences gathered around the park’s central hub. … Read more
Star Wars Launch Bay was a walk-through attraction and character destination in Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Animation Courtyard. Opening on December 1, 2015, it arrived alongside the renewed excitement surrounding Star Wars: The Force Awakens and gave Walt Disney World a substantial new Star Wars presence while the far more ambitious Galaxy’s Edge was still years … Read more