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Disney's Hollywood Studios

Disney Parks · Lake Buena Vista, FL

Disney's Hollywood StudiosPhoto: Jake Toczek · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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About this park

A cinematic playground celebrating movies, television, and immersive storytelling. Hollywood Studios features blockbuster lands like Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Toy Story Land alongside high-energy shows, character experiences, and thrilling coasters. The compact layout and mix of adrenaline, interactive fun, and behind-the-scenes magic make it a favorite for fans of franchise-driven experiences.

Highlights

  • Fully immersive lands: Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Toy Story Land
  • Major thrill rides including Tower of Terror and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
  • Indoor shows, character stages, and high-energy stunt spectaculars
  • Compact footprint for moderate walking distances between attractions
  • Blend of nostalgia, blockbuster IPs, and cutting-edge ride technology

Fun facts

  • The park originally opened as Disney-MGM Studios and functioned as a real working production facility in its early years.
  • Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is set on the planet Batuu, a location created exclusively for the theme park — it does not appear in any prior Star Wars film.
  • The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror's drop shaft was engineered with randomized sequences, so no two rides are exactly the same.
  • The park opened on May 1, 1989, and was renamed Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2008.
  • Toy Story Land's props are oversized so guests feel shrunk to the size of a toy in Andy's backyard.

Attractions (17)

9 rides · 8 shows

Retired attractions (11)

Parks are always evolving, always innovating, always improving. When it's time to make room for new amazement, saying goodbye to old favorites is never easy. Here's a look back at some beloved rides, shows and attractions from the past.