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 9.7 million visitors in 2009.
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.
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