Step into the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown as you enter Hollywood Boulevard, the dazzling gateway to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. This bustling thoroughfare pays homage to the golden age of Hollywood, transporting guests back in time to the heyday of the silver screen with its iconic landmarks, vintage architecture, and star-studded atmosphere.
As guests stroll down Hollywood Boulevard, they are immediately enveloped in the electric energy and old-world charm of Hollywood’s golden era. Lined with palm trees, art deco facades, and dazzling marquee signs, the boulevard evokes the timeless allure of classic Hollywood, setting the stage for an unforgettable journey through the magic of the movies.
At the heart of Hollywood Boulevard stands the majestic replica of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, a towering icon that serves as the centerpiece of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This iconic landmark houses one of the park’s most beloved attractions, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, inviting guests to embark on a whimsical adventure through the zany world of Mickey Mouse and his pals.
In addition to its iconic attractions, Hollywood Boulevard offers a plethora of shops, eateries, and entertainment options to delight guests of all ages. From souvenir boutiques and themed merchandise shops to sidewalk cafes and Hollywood-inspired dining establishments, there is something to suit every taste and preference along this bustling boulevard.
As day turns to night, Hollywood Boulevard transforms into a dazzling spectacle of lights and music, with the Hollywood Tower Hotel looming in the distance and the neon glow of the Hollywood Studios logo illuminating the sky. Guests can immerse themselves in the excitement of live entertainment, street performances, and nightly fireworks displays, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
With its glamorous ambiance, iconic landmarks, and star-studded attractions, Hollywood Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a must-visit destination for movie lovers, thrill-seekers, and Disney fans alike, offering a taste of Hollywood magic right in the heart of Walt Disney World Resort.
Your complete guide to each of the rides, attractions, restaurants and shows, past and present in Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios’ Hollywood Boulevard area.
Below is a rundown of everything you can find in this land. click on a listing to find out a ton more details about it.
The 25th Anniversary Parade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was a one-day special entertainment offering held on May 1, 2014, as part of the park’s silver anniversary celebration. Rather than a regularly scheduled parade, the event was officially presented as the “Stars of the Studios” motorcade, created to honor 25 years of Disney’s Hollywood Studios and … Read more
Aladdin’s Royal Caravan was a lively daytime parade performed at Disney-MGM Studios during the early 1990s. Inspired by the exuberant “Prince Ali” sequence from Disney’s 1992 animated film Aladdin, the production transformed Hollywood Boulevard into a procession through Agrabah. Rather than telling the movie’s complete story, the parade focused on the moment when Aladdin arrives … Read more
Block Party Bash was a high-energy Pixar street party presented at Disney’s Hollywood Studios from March 14, 2008, through January 1, 2011. Officially titled Block Party Bash – Disney Presents the Pixar Film Pals, the production was not a traditional parade in which guests simply watched a procession of floats pass by. Instead, it combined … Read more
Dinosaurs Live! was a short-lived parade and street show presented at Disney-MGM Studios during the early 1990s. Rather than featuring scientifically accurate prehistoric creatures, the production brought the Sinclair family from the ABC television sitcom Dinosaurs into the park. The series, developed from an idea by Jim Henson, followed an ordinary suburban family of anthropomorphic … Read more
The Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade was a former parade that took place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park (formerly known as Disney-MGM Studios). The parade was introduced in 2001 and ran until 2008. The Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade was a lively and colorful procession featuring a combination of elaborate floats, classic cars, … Read more
Glisten! is a holiday ice-skating spectacular presented on Hollywood Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during Disney Jollywood Nights. Performed on a temporary synthetic rink in front of the park’s Chinese Theater, the show transforms the familiar central hub into a stylized winter stage. Projection mapping covers the theater façade with glowing wreaths, Christmas trees, and … Read more
Hercules “Zero to Hero” Victory Parade was a daytime procession presented at Disney-MGM Studios to promote Disney’s 1997 animated film Hercules. Debuting on June 27, 1997—the same day that a separate version opened at Disneyland—the 14-minute parade turned Hollywood Boulevard into a tongue-in-cheek victory celebration for ancient Greece’s newest celebrity. Its premise picked up after … Read more
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
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is an innovative and immersive dark ride located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This attraction is the first-ever ride-through attraction featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as the main characters, providing guests with a one-of-a-kind adventure alongside the iconic duo. The story of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway revolves around Mickey … Read more
Mulan – The Parade was a daytime procession presented at Disney-MGM Studios during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Debuting on June 19, 1998, the same day Disney’s animated Mulan opened in U.S. theaters, the parade continued the park’s tradition of quickly transforming new animated releases into full-scale street entertainment. It replaced Hercules “Zero to … Read more