Disney4me Posted May 1, 2020 Report Posted May 1, 2020 We’re taking some time to celebrate the “Hollywood that never was — and always will be.” Because TODAY is the 31st Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World Resort! Disney Studio Backlot Tour Back in the Day! Can you believe it’s been 31 years since Hollywood Studios opened as Disney-MGM Studios on May 1st, 1989? (We can’t either!!) True, 31 years is not exactly a milestone, like the park’s big party for its 30th last year. (And it’s also true that, for now, we can’t celebrate in the park itself.) Even so, we believe that — when it comes to Disney Parks — there’s ALWAYS something to celebrate. So, we hope you’ll join us on a tour complete with some of our favorite pics and videos from the park through the years as we say, “HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD!” Sunset Boulevard Mickey in Fantasmic! at Hollywood Studios Chinese Theater After all, with so many new and exciting additions to Hollywood Studios in just the past year… Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance … there’s really no better time to remind ourselves just how much we love the park than now! <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span>And we’ll be bringing a few friends with us along the way! Hello from Chewbacca! Woody and Bo Peep Citizens of Hollywood When Hollywood Studios first opened, it was called Disney-MGM Studios. The park took us right back to that old Golden Age of Hollywood (ooh la la!). From back when Hollywood Studios went by a different name… (It reminds us of how things may have been right around the time Walt Disney started making a name for himself and a certain Mouse…) Steamboat Willie in Fantasmic! However, Disney switched things up in 2008 when the park changed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Hollywood Studios Those first steps onto Hollywood Boulevard truly transport you to another time. Hollywood Boulevard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios And they also deliver the reveal of that glorious Chinese Theatre, looming up ahead! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Before you decided which way you’re going to go in the parks, you can bet yer Disney buttons that there’s plenty of great food to try while you’re visiting! <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span>Or just pull up a chair and stay riiiiight here... The Hollywood Brown Derby Brown Derby Lounge Margarita Flight And your adventure has only begun! Sunset Boulevard While you’re strolling down the palm tree-lined Sunset Boulevard, you can pop in different themed shops. Sunset Boulevard (Anybody else want a new pair of Minnie Ears??) Legends of Hollywood That’s all before heading to some of our FAVORITE rides in the park! Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, you’re timeless to us! Tower of Terror But, believe it or not, you’re not the only BIG THRILL this side of the Boulevard. Why don’t you “Walk This Way” to Rock ‘n Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith?! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Not exactly a thrill seeker? Then maybe you’d rather “Be Our Guest” and enjoy a tale as old as time… ©Disney … OR grab a snack to start your day off the right way! Check out all the must-haves in our Hollywood Studios Food Tour! <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span>Let’s keep going! Because we’ve got some truly classic friends to see… Echo Lake Who doesn’t love saying “Hello!” to Gertie the Dinosaur every time you pass Echo Lake? Gertie!! This is especially true when ol’ Gertie gets all dolled up for Christmas. Gertie is Ready for Santa But while the original Gertie is a classic from 1914, Echo Lake delivers some big nods to newer film favorites (including one your kiddo may just love watching over, and over, and over… and, hey, so do we!). Sing along with Anna and Elsa! Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular Echo Lake also happens to be home to one of our absolute favorite places to dine in the parks: 50’s Prime Time Café! (But, as you can tell below, it’s got some pretty tough competition from Sci-Fi Dine-In!) <span class="mce_SELRES_start" style="width: 0px; line-height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: inline-block;" data-mce-type="bookmark"></span>Of course, we also LOVE seeing some of our pals next door at Hollywood & Vine! Mickey at Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood and Vine Donald Duck! Daisy Duck! Minnie’s Holiday Dine Commissary Lane Wondering where to meet some of your favorite friends for a warm hug? Mickey and Minnie Greeting Spot Olaf!!! Or maybe you need to grab a bite to eat? Then Commissary Lane is it! You can grab Chicken and Donuts (!!!) at ABC Commissary or watch old films while you sip on milkshakes from your car at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Restaurant! Sci-Fi Dine In No matter what you pick, there’s so many goodies in store for ya in Hollywood Studios! <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span>Where to next? How about… Grand Avenue When Grand Avenue hit the scene in 2017, it brought along the super chill BaseLine Tap House with it. BaseLine Tap House CHEERS!! Space Ace Bloody Orange Hard Cider You can take it in before or after participating in “A Salute to All Nations (But Mostly America)” at Muppet Vision 3D! Muppet*Vision 3D There’s still more, folks! Animation Courtyard We’re visiting all sorts of friends in Animation Courtyard! Voyage of The Little Mermaid Fancy Nancy meeting in Animation Courtyard Mickey at Hollywood Studios’ Disney Junior Dance Party BB-8 at Star Wars Launch Bay But we absolutely can’t forget to stop by One Man’s Dream to spend some time thinking and learning about the friend who started it all for us: Walt Disney. Walt Disney Presents Thank you, Walt. Inside Walt Disney Presents: One Man’s Dream Time for another snack yet? I think so! And I know just the place. Pixar Place Have you heard of the Neighborhood Bakery on Pixar Place? Well, even if the name doesn’t ring a bell, we think this will: it’s time for a NUM NUM COOKIE! Jack Jack’s Cookie Num Nums are now in Hollywood Studios In fact, as far as cookies go, it only has one rival at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Carrot Cake Cookie at Hollywood Studios But seeing as that rival is the famous CARROT CAKE COOKIE, it’s a DOOZY!!! And now that we’ve had our fill of cookies (HA! AS IF...), it’s off to Andy’s backyard! Toy Story Land The opening of Toy Story Land in the summer of 2018 truly began to usher in Hollywood Studios as we know it today. Toy Story Land Don’t forget that “You’ve Got A Friend in Me” — and Woody! And Jessie! And Buzz! — when you’re here! Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story Land Jessie Woody and Forky at Toy Story Land And the fun’s not over yet!! Slinky Dog in Toy Story Land Raspberry Lunch Box Tart and Alien Swirling Saucers Nope, not by a long shot! <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span>Let’s see now. Hmm…. what are we forgetting? It feels like there’s one more land we haven’t toured yet. Wait — scratch that. Because I remember now ;-D. It’s actually one more galaxy far, far away… Galaxy’s Edge August 29, 2019 was THE DAY: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at long last opened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge <span class="mce_SELRES_start" style="width: 0px; line-height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: inline-block;" data-mce-type="bookmark"></span>Where else can you visit a true Star Wars Cantina? Oga’s Cantina Or sip on your choice of Blue or Green Milk? Blue and Green Milk at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Don’t forget to grab some RONTO MEAT, while you’re at it! Ronto Wrap Because you’re going to need some fuel for all there is to explore. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Inside Savi’s Workshop Droids! And that includes taking control of the Millennium Falcon on Smugglers Run! Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge And — ever since December 5, 2019 — taking part in The Rise of the Resistance. Rise of the Resistance Truly, Disney’s Hollywood Studios have never been the same since! <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> More Memories and Magic Of course, with all the new additions in Hollywood Studios, there have also been some goodbyes to beloved favorites. The Great Movie Ride And we’d be remiss if we didn’t take a moment to share at least a few of those memories here… Star Wars Weekends Ackbar Snack Bar during Star Wars Weekends Streets of America “Eat” I even kinda miss this kid in the window on the Streets of America… Creepy mannequin The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights Osborne Lights — Extra Shiny in the Rain! It’s always a little tough to say goodbye, isn’t it? The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights But even more, we can’t wait to say “HELLO!” to it all again! Fantasmic! Fantasmic! Mickey in Fantasmic! at Hollywood Studios HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS! Disney Studio Backlot Tour Thank you for 31 years of fun, movies, adventure, and MAGIC! Mickey Mouse in Hollywood Studios And — as we love to say — we’ll see ya REAL SOON! What is your favorite thing about Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts:2019 Disney Restaurant ULTIMATE GUIDE: What You Need To Know About EVERY Restaurant Opening In Disney World and Disneyland in 2019! NEW Eats, Merch, and Construction Updates: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cliffs Notes…Here’s What You Absolutely NEED To Know After The Galaxy’s Edge INFO BOMB Dropped Last Night! View the full article Quote
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