Originally known as Disney-MGM Studios, Disney's Hollywood Studios opened on May 1, 1989 as the third theme park at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney's Hollywood Studios encompasses 135 acres and showcases the incredible history of Hollywood movies with attractions, thrill rides and live shows. The Disney World theme park drew an estimated 9.10 million visitors in 2006 - up 5 percent over the previous year.
Disney's Hollywood Studios Dining
Disney's Hollywood Studios offers a variety of dining options throughout the theme park such as ‘50s Prime Time Café, Hollywood Brown Derby (an incredibly detailed replica of the original), Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant and Toy Story Pizza Planet. Many Disney's Hollywood Studios specialty shops can be found along Hollywood Boulevard, the main gateway to the theme park. Seasonal events at Disney's Hollywood Studios include Star Wars Weekends from mid-May to mid-June, Night of Joy in early September and the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights throughout the winter holidays, among others.
Disney's Hollywood Studios FASTPASS Attractions FASTPASS attractions at Disney's Hollywood Studios include Extreme Stunt Show, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror and Voyage of the Little Mermaid. Known for its “ Earffel Tower” and immense Sorcerer’s Hat icons, Disney's Hollywood Studios is typically open daily at 9 AM (seasonal hours; call ahead before visiting).
DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS DINING
'50s Prime Time Cafe
ABC Commissary
Backlot Express
Catalina Eddie's
Fairfax Fare
Hey Howdy Hey Take Away
The Hollywood Brown Derby
Hollywood & Vine
Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano
Min & Bill's Dockside Diner
Pizza Planet Arcade
Play 'N Dine at Hollywood & Vine
Rosie's All-American Cafe
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
Starring Rolls Cafe
Studio Catering Co.
Toluca Legs Turkey Co.
2009-2010 Disney World Holiday Events
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
November 10 – December 18, 2009
Holidays Around the World
November 27 – December 30, 2009
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
November 10, 2009 – January 4, 2010
Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade
November 27, 2009 – January 3, 2010
New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World Resort
December 31, 2009
Walt Disney World Timeline The Walt Disney World Timeline at www.orlando-florida.net takes readers on a fascinating journey through Disney World history that includes Walt Disney’s first hastily arranged press conference in 1965 detailing his plans for the project, site preparation for Disney’s Magic Kingdom, the grand opening of Disney World in 1971, the original attractions at Disney’s Magic Kingdom and [...]
Top 10 Latest Additions at Disney World If you haven’t treated the family to Walt Disney World Resort during the past few years and visited its four world-class theme parks – Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom – check out all of the great new Disney attractions you’ve been missing:
1. Toy Story Midway Mania! – Disney’s Hollywood [...]
Universal’s Velvet Sessions to Host Twisted Sister The October Velvet Sessions at Universal Orlando Resort will feature Twisted Sister as they perform such hits as “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” “I Wanna Rock,” “The Price” and more. Velvet Sessions will take place at Hard Rock Hotel on Thursday, October 29, 2009. Cost is $40, which includes free specialty drinks, finger foods and [...]
