Disney's Hollywood Studios is a theme park filled with movie-style fun! Behind the scenes and backstage tours, live shows, and lots of characters make this park the center for entertainment.

Disney's Hollywood Studios is split into four sections: Hollywood Boulevard, the Backlot, Mickey Avenue Animation Courtyard, and Sunset Boulevard.

On this page we give a brief overview of the entire park - it's dining, attractions, entertainment, and more. Click on any of the links to get a more detailed description of the most popular ways to spend your day in Hollywood Studios.

The attractions at Hollywood Studios are all filled with the wonder of movie magic. Giant playgrounds, stunt spectaculars, and classic rides will keep you busy all day long!

"Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" Movie Set Adventure is an 11,000 square foot playground that makes you feel you've shrunk to the size of an ant!

Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame Plaza is an open-air gallery featuring busts of TV legends and Hollywood stars.

Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular is a 30-minute live show that features scenes from Indiana Jones. Watch as they recreate these scenes while thrilling you every second! This attraction offers Fast Pass!

Journey Into Narnia: Prince Caspian is a walk-through attraction that gives you a behind the scenes look into the making of the movie.

Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show reveals stunt driving secrets in a 30 minute, fast-paced, live action show.

Muppet*Vision 3D is a trip through Muppet Labs in 3D. Join most of the Muppets for this wacky ride!

Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage! is every young child's dream. All their favorite characters come to life and sing and dance with them during this 20 minute stage show.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is a high-speed roller coaster filled with music and fun! This attraction offers Fast Pass!

Sounds Dangerous with Drew Carrey is a show experience in the dark - sounds only!

Star Tours is a simulator ride based upon Star Wars. This tour will take you hurtling through space. This attraction offers Fast Pass!

Star Wars Jedi Training Academy is a 30 minute interactive show where kids are trained to fight with a light saber and then put to the test against Darth Vader!

Studio Backlot Tour is a behind the scenes tram and guided walking tour that allows you to experience and learn about how movie magic is made.

The American Film Institute Showcase is an indoor exhibit that showcases some truly wonderful items from some truly wonderful movies.

The American Idol Experience is a brand new attraction. Experience American Idol like never before - become a star or an audience member as you experience American Idol like never before!

The Great Movie Ride is a wonderful ride through some of the greatest moments in movie history.

The Magic of Disney Animation is a 20 minute show that takes you through the animation process. Hosted by a Disney artist, learn how Disney animation makes characters come to life.

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is perhaps one of the most thrilling rides in all of Disney World! Enter the haunted hotel and plunge 13 stories for some real thrilling fun! This attraction offers Fast Pass!

Toy Story Midway Mania! is a 4D attraction featuring the cast from Toy Story. The ride takes you through tons-of-fun midway games! This attraction offers Fast Pass!

Voyage of the Little Mermaid is a 15 minute live show that recreates the wonderful story of Ariel and her underwater friends! This attraction offers Fast Pass!

Walt Disney: One Man's Dream is a multimedia gallery showcasing some of Walt Disney's finest moments and dreams.

Entertainment at Hollywood Studios is fun and character focused. Live shows, fireworks, and dancing make Hollywood Studio's entertainment lots of fun!

Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage is a 25 minute live musical that brings to life the wonderful story of Beauty and the Beast, perfect for every Belle fan!

Block Party Bash is a parade featuring over 20 of your favorite Disney/Pixar characters!

There are many opportunities for character greetings at Hollywood Studios. Some of the characters you may meet are: Buzz from Toy Story, Mike and Sully from Monsters, Inc., and Jojo and Goliath from Circus Town!

Fantasmic! is a night-time fireworks and watershow. Performed on select nights only, this show features some of Disney World's most explosive advanced technology in the form of a wonderful show!

High School Musical 3: Senior Year - Right Here! Right Now! is a live show inspired by the hit television movie, High School Musical.

Lights! Camera! Happy New Year! Fireworks is a new year's fireworks show featured on New Year's eve.

Rock 'n' Glow Dance Party is a live, musical, outdoor dance party that glows!

Dining at Hollywood Studios is infused with movie magic flair! There are several different types of dining experiences: character dining, unique dining, quick service, signature, casual, and fast causal. The restaurants at Hollywood Studios are divided into these categories below, for easy referencing, depending on how much time you have, how much you want to pay, and what kind of experience you are looking for.

ABC Commissary

Backlot Express

Dinosaur Gertie's Ice Cream

Fairfax Fare

Hollywood Scoops

Oasis Canteen

Starring Rolls Cafe

Pizza Planet

The Hollywood Brown Derby

50's Prime Time Cafe

Hollywood & Vine

Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano

Sci-Fi Dine In Theatre

Sunset Ranch Market

Studios Catering Co.

Shopping at Disney's Hollywood Studios is plentiful. With so many shops to choose from, you can't go wrong! Also, Hollywood Studios seems to have a lot of fun merchandise - much of the things you will find in the shops are not your run-of-the-mill souvenirs.

Adrian and Edith's Head to Toe Costume Shop

Adventure Outpost

Animation Gallery

Beverly Sunset Sweet Spells

Celebrity 5 & 10

Classic Car Memorabilia

Crossroads of the World

Disney & Company

Golden Age Souvenirs

In Character - Disney's Costume Shop

Indiana Jones Gift Truck

It's a Wonderful Shop

Keystone Clothiers

Legends

Mickey's of Hollywood

Movieland Memorabilia

Once Upon A Time

Oscar's Superstation

Rock 'n Roll Gear

Rock Around The Shop

Sid Cahuenga's

Stage 1 Company Store

Studio Prop Shop

Studio Showcase

Sunset Club Couture

Sunset Ranch

Tailor to the Stars

Tatooine Traders

The Darkroom

The Studio Store

The Writer's Stop

Tower Hotel Gifts

Youse Guys Moychundice

There are quite a few options for tours at Hollywood Studios. Some are general tours of the entire park or it's workings, and others are more specific event oriented tours. For most of the tours you can discern what they are all about by the title - click on the links to head to Disney World's Website for more in-depth information.

VIP Tour Guide Services

Quinceanera Celebration

Backstage Magic

Holiday D-Lights

Yuletide Fantasy

There are several special events planned for 2011. Some are new, and some are annual events, but they're all sure to be a blast!

Star Wars Weekends

ESPN The Weekend

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights: November 2011 - January 2012

Guest Services is located on Hollywood Boulevard, and can provide assistance in many situations, as well as several services. The cast members are always very helpful and will assist you in any way they can. The services provided by guest services are listed below, and as always, click on the links for more detailed information.

Locker rentals

Stroller rentals

Wheelchair and EVC rentals

Kennels

Package Pick-up Service/Delivery Service

Currency exchange

Some of the other specialized kiosks and centers are listed below.

The Camera Center (Hosted by Kodak) in The Darkroom on Hollywood Boulevard provides camera services and film, as well as many other camera needs.

Florist and Gift Basket Shop

ATMs (Presented by Chase) are located near the Toy Story Pizza Planet Arcade on Streets of America.

First Aid is located near Guest Services on Hollywood Boulevard.

The Baby Care Center (Hosted by Nestle) is located in the Guest Services Building on Hollywood Studios.

Fastpass is a relatively new addition to some of the most popular Disney World Theme Park attractions. Fast Pass is a system that allows you to skip waiting in long lines for your favorite attractions!

The attractions at Hollywood Studios that currently offer Fast Pass are:

Indian Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

Star Tours

Toy Story Midway Mania

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Characters are plentiful at Hollywood Studios. Here are some more specific locations for your favorites! Make sure to check your times guide for specifics and visit our page on Disney World Character Greetings as well!

Near the Sorcerer's Hat

Near Muppet vision 3D

Near the Studio Backlot Tour

At Pixar Place

Next to the Voyage of the Little Mermaid theater

Near The Magic of Disney Animation attraction

at restaurants with character dining.

Transportation

Transportation to and from Hollywood Studios is simple. If you are staying at a Disney World Resort, use the complimentary bus, boat, or monorail (or even complimentary self-parking if you wish) to move to and from the theme parks and your resort. If you are staying off-site, you can use the self-parking for a small fee.

Park hours, extra magic hours, operational updates, entertainment and special events are listed on Disney's Hollywood Studios Calendar.

You can also call to receive operational updates: 407-939-6244.

Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular is our favorite stunt show! (Our second favorite is Lights, Motors, Action!)

The Great Movie Ride is lots of fun and one of our favorite attractions.

The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theatre is a fun, unique restaurant. Watch movies from your "car" that doubles as your booth!

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