Disney's Hollywood Studios, Orlando

Formerly known as Disney-MGM Studios, Disney's Hollywood Studios is like stepping back in time to the days of Hollywood gone by. Neon signs atop Art Deco-style buildings, huge city backdrops, and Disney cast members in vintage costumes, help to enhance the feeling of being in the midst of a bustling movie studio in the Hollywood of the 1930s and 1940s.

The park features thrill rides, showbiz-themed attractions and shows, and educational exhibits about the movie-making process, all with a special touch of Disney magic. A visit to the park will have visitors of every age shouting "Hooray for Hollywood!"

The interactive map below allows you to explore the different areas of the park - click an area.

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Things to See and Do

There are so many exciting rides and attractions in Disney's Hollywood Studios that it will be hard to decide what to do first. Here are a few of the amazing rides and attractions.

The Great Movie Ride

Housed in a replica of Hollywood's legendary Graumann's Chinese theater, this attraction celebrates the history of film with the use of film footage, special effects, and audio-animatronic figures of famous actors. A must for any film buff.

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The American Idol Experience

Here's your chance to audition for the famous talent show. Perform in front of a panel of judges and see if you can get enough votes to perform in the grand finale at the end of the day. If you're a little too shy, sit in the audience and vote for your favorite.

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Studio Backlot Tour

Take this behind-the-scenes tour and be privy to two different special effects demonstrations: one wet, one dry (sort of). There are photo ops galore as you travel on a tram through a prop warehouse, the wardrobe department, and past vehicles and scenes that have been featured in real movies and TV shows.

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Walt Disney - One Man's Dream

Learn about the man behind the mouse in this multimedia attraction focusing on the life of Walt Disney. The self-guided tour features artifacts, photographs and interviews with the man that started it all.

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Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

One of the wildest rides in the park, this extreme, indoor coaster moves at high-speeds with an intense soundtrack recorded especially for the ride by legendary band Aerosmith. Hold on to your hats as you blast off and go from 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds!

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Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

A genuinely scary ride, the Tower of Terror is arguably the best ride in all of Walt Disney World. The once glamorous hotel is now old, neglected and full of dust and cobwebs and very questionable freight elevators. Once you travel to the top you'll be plunged into darkness and down a 13-story fall, and rise, and fall, and rise, and...well, you get the idea.

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Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure

This giant (literally!) play area is full of oversized blades of grass, mushrooms, insects, and even a garden hose. Kids will feel like they've been shrunken down to bug size. This is the perfect spot for the little ones to run around and let off some steam, while parents take a well-deserved break.

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Voyage of the Little Mermaid

Great for the whole family, this 15-minute show features live performers, amazing puppets, and special effects to recreate the popular animated film. Songs performed include the Academy award winning "Under the Sea", "Part of Your World", and "Poor Unfortunate Soul".

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Muppet Vision 3-D

Kids and adults will enjoy this 3-D attraction that brings all your favorite Muppets to life. As usual, Kermit is trying to keep everyone happy as all sorts of mishaps and crazy goings-on take place backstage at the Muppet Show. Special effects like airbursts and bubbles add to the fun and frivolity.

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Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show

A fast-paced action adventure that will thrill visitors of all ages, this show reveals some of the movie-making secrets behind car chases and stunts - not to mention intense pyrotechnics. Visitors will witness explosions, spins, jumps, and spectacular stunts. Prepare to be wowed.

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Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

Scenes from Raider of the Lost Ark are recreated in this 30-minute live show. Stunts, fights, fires, and explosions are at the forefront of this intense attraction, and the secrets behind them are revealed to the audience. A must see not just for Indiana Jones fans, but fans of any and all action movies.

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Star Tours

Based on the original Star Wars movie, Star Tours is a full-motion simulator that takes riders on an intergalactic adventure. The wild ride bumps and shakes as the ship encounters one mishap after another. Hold on tight - this attraction will jolt and bounce you around until you just can't take it anymore!

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Tips

• Visit at night and see the Fantasmic fireworks show. It combines explosive pyrotechnics, amazing water effects, and lasers along with classic Disney songs, characters, and animation. Try to arrive at least 30 minutes before showtime.
• If you plan to ride the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror, make sure to get a FastPass for one before getting in line for the other. They're very close to each other so the timing works well.
• If staying at a Disney-owned resort, take advantage of the Extra Magic hours, where lines are short and crowds are small.
• Make use of fastpasses in order to save time. Fastpass rides and attractions at Disney's Hollywood Studios include Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Lights, Cameras, Action! Extreme Stunt Show, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Star Tours and Voyage of the Little Mermaid.
• Don't bother getting fastpasses for live shows. Just get there half an hour before the show starts.
• There are no water rides per se in this park, so try to head to the air-conditioned shows at the hottest times of the day.
• There are two ATMs at Disney's Hollywood Studios: one just outside the Park entrance and one inside Toy Story Pizza Planet.
• Check the tip board at the corner of Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards for a list of the day's shows, ride closings, and other important information.
• Many of the attractions and shows stop admitting guests prior to the Park's official closing time. Attractions that you may enter up until the very last minute include Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, The Great Movie Ride, Muppet Vision 3-D, and Star Tours.
• The shops on Hollywood Boulevard are open a half hour past Park closing.
• Many Disney characters can be found wandering around Mickey Avenue near the entrance of the park, so bring your camera and autograph book.
• Study a map of the Park prior to your arrival to become familiar with the location of the attractions you are most interested in. Make a plan before your arrival to make sure you hit all the rides and attractions you want.

See also International Drive | Disney's Animal Kingdom | The Magic Kingdom | EPCOT Center | The Rest of Walt Disney World | Islands of Adventure® | Universal Studios® | SeaWorld® Orlando | Discovery Cove® Orlando | Gatorland | Kissimmee and Lake Tohopekaliga

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