Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is the flagship attraction of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and one of the most ambitious experiences ever created for Walt Disney World. Opened on December 5, 2019, the attraction places guests inside a large-scale conflict between the Resistance and the First Order, using multiple ride … Read more

Starring Rolls Cafe

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

Studio Backlot Tour

The Studio Backlot Tour was a fascinating attraction that was once featured at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (formerly known as Disney-MGM Studios). This immersive experience provided guests with a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the magic of filmmaking, taking them on an entertaining and informative journey through various aspects of movie production. The tour began with a tram … Read more

Sunshine Day Bar

Sunshine Day Bar is a compact walk-up cocktail location on Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, tucked into the Sunset Ranch Market area near several of the park’s quick-service food counters. It is not a marquee lounge, and it does not have the elaborate storytelling of Oga’s Cantina or the old-Hollywood dining-room atmosphere of The … Read more

SuperStar Television

SuperStar Television was a unique and entertaining attraction that was once featured at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (formerly known as Disney-MGM Studios). This interactive show took guests on a journey through television history, allowing them to become part of classic TV scenes and experience the magic of live television production. The attraction was set in a … Read more

Tatooine Traders

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Tatooine Traders is the long-running Star Wars merchandise shop attached to Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, occupying a distinctive desert-inspired structure beside the attraction’s forested Endor setting in Echo Lake. Although the Tatooine Traders name dates to 1999, retail has occupied this location since the opening day of Disney-MGM Studios … Read more

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Yes kids, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles once appeared at Disney World. They had their own show at Disney’s MGM Studios (Now Disney’s Hollywood Studios) in the 1990’s. Their show took place in the (now gone) New York Streets area of the park and featured the Turtles dancing, showing off their moves and their Turtle … Read more

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame (Disney World)

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame was an open-air exhibit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that honored influential figures from television history. Located near Echo Lake beside the theater now used for For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration, the plaza opened in 1994, when the park was still … Read more

The American Idol Experience

The American Idol Experience was a live show and interactive attraction located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Inspired by the popular television show “American Idol,” this attraction allowed park guests to experience the thrill of being a contestant in a simulated singing competition. Upon entering the theater, guests could choose to audition for a chance to … Read more

The Great Movie Ride

The Great Movie Ride Disney World

The Great Movie Ride was an iconic attraction that was once located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (formerly known as Disney-MGM Studios). It paid homage to classic and beloved movies, taking guests on a journey through the magic of cinema. The attraction was housed inside a replica of the iconic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. As guests entered, … Read more