Disney Studios attractions:
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Disney-MGM Studios an Overview
When Disney opened the Disney's Hollywood Studios on May 1,
1989, Michael Eisner described it as "the Hollywood that never was
and always will be". Evidence of this is found as soon as you approach
the main gates, which are fashioned after the Los Angeles Pan-
Pacific Auditorium of 1935. The shops of Hollywood Boulevard
and Sunset Boulevard are replicas of well-known Hollywood
architecture of the 1930's and 1940's. The chrome Art Deco style
of of the Golden Age of Hollywood is abundant here. Even the signature Earffel Tower is representative of old Hollywood as each studio had a water tower on their lots for heating, cooling and emergency uses. Parts of the 135 acre park are working studios for the television and motion picture industry.
Guests can get a behind the scenes look at how special effects are done and watch animators at work on tours such as the Backstage Pass tour, Backlot Studios tour and the Magic of Disney Animation. Entertaining stage shows and productions such as "Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage", "Voyage of the Little Mermaid", "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" and "Indiana JonesTM Epic Stunt Spectacular!" are sure to thrill the whole family.
Block Party Bash
Come play, party and dance with the Pixar Film Pals during the
wildest, most interactive parade in Disney history, Featuring
over 20 Disney*Pixar characters including Woody, Buzz, Mike
and Sulley, this incredible parade doubles as a high-energy
street spectacular, complete with amazing music, fantastic
floats, one-of-a-kind trampoline units, aerial acrobatics and
endless surprises.
YouTube has a few videos of the parade.
The Toy Story Mania (set to open in 2008)
Location: Disney's Hollywood Studios,
In the former "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire -- Play It!"
Woody the Cowboy, Buzz Lightyear and Green Army Men.
You will ride and play inside a toybox. Celebrating the
Disney*Pixar classics “Toy Story” and “Toy Story II,” Toy
Story Mania will take the interactive ride-game experience
to exciting new heights.
Toy Story Mania will debut at Disney’s California Adventure®
Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Donning 3-D glasses,
Guests shrink to the size of a toy and hop into fanciful ride vehicles that travel and twist along a colorful midway-theme route. Upon arriving at each game booth, you will aim for animated targets using your own special on-board “toy cannon.”
As you score points, you will be cheered on by your favorite “Toy Story” friends like Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Hamm, Bo Peep and the Little Green Men. Hidden targets give players extra points and lead to different levels of play. The energy of the characters, the competition with other riders and the hilarious, unpredictable game action make this a unique experience that families will want to try again and again.
No matter how many times you return to ride and play, you can be sure every ride-through will be different. Players pair up and sit side-by-side for a friendly competition that delivers an ever-changing variety of targets and surprises.
PLAYHOUSE DISNEY - LIVE ON STAGE!
Some of the kids most popular TV characters come to life as
never before in the new Playhouse Disney—Live on Stage! at
Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in
Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Children are invited to sing, dance and play along as their beloved
friends from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Handy Manny, Little
Einsteins and others appear in a new live adventure. Great special
effects to make kids a part of the magic—helping their pals create
the best birthday party ever for Minnie Mouse.
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"Disney Stars and Motor Cars"
"Lightning McQueen" the rookie racecar and "Mater", the good ol' boy tow truck,
stars from Disney/Pixar's computer-animated feature "Cars" hit the road. To
lead "Disney Stars and Motor Cars" parade. They are also scheduled for meet-
and-greet appearances in the Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park.
"Journey Into Narnia: Creating The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe":
Disney's Hollywood Studios one of the sound stages has been transformed into a new
walk through attraction "Journey Into Narnia: Creating The Lion, The Witch and
The Wardrobe" based on the new movie "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe". You will enter the frozen world of Narnia through a giant wardrobe and be surrounded by a wintry landscape, enormous trees, and a replica of the lamppost as seen in the movie. In the distance, you can see the house of Mr. Tumnus, one of the central characters, beneath a rock bluff outcropping and the White Witch's Castle. You will feel as though your in the magical world of C.S. Lewis' story. Exit through a gallery that showcases elaborate storyboards, creatures, maquettes, costumes, armor, props and set pieces used in the making of the film.
"Journey Into Narnia: Creating The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" is included with regular admission to Disney's Hollywood Studios
Star Tours© Disney/Lucasfilm, Inc. & The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
Provides wild rides for those who dare to try them. Take a nostalgic journey with some of Hollywood's favorite films in the Great Movie Ride.
Fantasmic!
Shown nightly, weather permitting, this spectacle uses lasers, pyrotechnics, animation and water screens to tell the story of Sorcerer Mickey and friends and the battle against some of Disney's nastiest villains. The theatre holds 7000 people but be sure to get in line at least an hour before show time.
Dining at Disney's Hollywood Studios is a palate pleasing experience as well. The Hollywood Brown Derby is a replica of the real Brown Derby. At the 50's Prime Time Café, be sure to eat your vegetables or answer to "Mom". Sit in a convertible to watch old sci-fi flicks as you eat at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater.
Club Cool:
Free sample drinks are still available at Club Cool
(Even The Beverly). A new area was added in 2005, you can now build your own cup or bottle. Pick the base of the cup and the top of the cup and fill it with your favorite frozen Coca Cola beverage. Or, you take a bottle without a label and can choose from 4 different labels and watch it get shrink-wrapped to your bottle.
Counter Service Restaurants
Rosie's All-American Café, Backlot Express, ABC Commissary, Toy Story Pizza Planet and the Studio Catering Co., are found throughout the park in addition to numerous snack locations.
Where To Eat:
50's Prime Time Cafe: Specialties: peanut butter and jelly milkshakes, sundaes, fried chicken, old-fashioned meat loaf, chicken pot pie.
ABC Commissary: Specialties: Hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, fish & chips, chicken teriyaki, stir-fry and salads. Meals: Lunch and Dinner
American Café: Specialties: hamburgers, hotdogs, individual pizza, baked potatoes, and turkey legs. Beer is available. Meals Lunch and Dinner
Anaheim Produce: Specialties: Produce stand featuring fresh fruit, vegetables and beverages.
Dinosaur Gertie's Ice Cream of Extinction: Specialties: ice cream.
Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano: Specialties: Brick-oven baked flatbreads, pasta selections with seafood, steak and vegetarian selections. Meals: Lunch and Dinner
The Hollywood Brown Derby: Specialties: The original Cobb Salad, steaks, seafood, pasta specialties, fine International wines. Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Hollywood & Vine
Reservations are now being accepted. Starting June 25, 2006 at Disney's Hollywood Studios you can take part in an all new character breakfast or lunch. Dinner will remain non-character The character includes Playhouse Disney Friends including Jo Jo and Goliath from Jo Jo's Circus and June and Leo from the Little Einstein's. NOTE: If using the dining plan this restaurant will take one table service location.
Reservations are made through 1-407-WDW-DINE.
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant: Specialties: Specialties: Chicken, steak, pasta, burgers, assorted sandwiches. Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Starring Rolls Bakery: Specialties: muffins, cookies, pies, cakes, pastries.
Studio Catering Co.: Specialties: deli, stacked sandwiches and soft-serve ice cream
Merchandise:
- Crossroads of the World: Souvenirs, film, sunglasses, post cards, rainwear, sundries.
- Oscar's Classic Car Souvenirs: Car-themed memorabilia.
- Oscar's Super Service: Stroller, wheelchair rental.
- Sid Caheunga's: One-of-a-Kind : Hollywood celebrity collectibles, autographed photos, movie and television props.
- The Darkroom: Camera sales and rental, film, camera accessories, film processing.
- Cover Story: Guest photos are put on magazine covers.
- Celebrity 5 & 10: Studio logo souvenir variety goods.
- Keystone Clothiers: Adult Disney fashions, accessories and jewelry.
- L.A. Prop Cinema Storage: Children's Disney character apparel, toys, costumes, souvenirs.
- Mickey's of Hollywood: Character apparel, plush characters and other themed toys and souvenir items.
- Golden Age Souvenirs: Walt Disney World® Resort logo merchandise.
- Animation Gallery: Animation cels, original art and collectibles.
- The Disney Studio Store: Disney animated films merchandise.
- Tatooine Traders: Souvenirs and collectibles featuring characters from "Star Wars" films.
- Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost: Clothing, hats and souvenirs based on the adventures of Indiana Jones.
- Stage 1 Company Store: Muppets and "Sesame Street" souvenirs.
- It's a Wonderful Shop: Holiday items and decorations.
- In Character...Disney's Costume Shop: Princess costumes and accessories.
- AFI Showcase Shop: TV-and-Disney-movie related merchandise.
- Legends of Hollywood: Pooh and the gang clothing, toys and accessories.
- Sunset Ranch Souvenirs: Disney character hats and accessories.
- Sunset Club Coutures: Limited edition and one-of-a-kind watches drawn by Disney artisans; jewelry and clocks.
- Tower Hotel Gifts: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror logo apparel, hats and souvenirs.
- The Writer's Stop: Books, gifts, snacks.
