“Welcome to the Hollywood that always was and never will be,” Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Here, you get to re-live the atmosphere, sights and sounds of classic Hollywood—but also travel to a galaxy far, far away or even Andy’s backyard.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to some of the most cutting-edge attractions and best themed lands of any park in the world (not just Walt Disney World)! There is something here for everyone in your group to enjoy—from the Disney Junior Dance Party! for your little ones to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith for the thrill seekers in your party.
As we run through a full list of attractions, restaurants, entertainment offerings, and shops at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, keep track of the experiences you’d like to keep on your must-do list!
Explore Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Hollywood Studios Lands
- Hollywood Studios Dining
- Hollywood Studios Shopping
- Hollywood Studios Entertainment
- Hollywood Studios Transportation
Hollywood Studios Lands
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood Boulevard serves as the main entrance to the park, designed to evoke the glamour of the golden age of Hollywood. Lined with facades reminiscent of the 1930s and 1940s, this boulevard offers a bustling atmosphere filled with shops and entertainment venues. It leads directly to the park’s iconic Chinese Theatre, home to Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Learn more about Hollywood Boulevard.
Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard, an extension of Hollywood Boulevard, captures the essence of Hollywood’s heyday with even more entertainment options. It is home to two of the park’s most thrilling attractions: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. The boulevard is also known for its fantastic dining options and live performances, with nightly performances of Fantasmic! located off of the area. Learn more about Sunset Boulevard.
Echo Lake
Echo Lake is a small, artificially created lagoon surrounded by attractions and dining experiences that are themed around classic Hollywood and television. Notable attractions include Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, a 3D, motion-simulated space flight, and Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! which showcases thrilling live-action stunts. Learn more about Echo Lake.
Grand Avenue and Commissary Lane
Grand Avenue and Commissary Lane are two very similar lands in terms of their aesthetics and atmosphere. The revitalized section of Los Angeles inspires Grand Avenue and features architecture and eateries that bring a piece of contemporary city life to the park. Nearby, Commissary Lane offers additional dining options, making it a quieter area to take a break and enjoy a meal amidst the excitement of the park. Learn more about Grand Avenue and Commissary Lane.
Toy Story Land
Toy Story Land is a vibrant area designed to make guests feel as though they’ve shrunk to the size of a toy and stepped into the world of Andy and friends. This land features colorful and immersive attractions based on popular Toy Story films, such as Slinky Dog Dash and Toy Story Mania. The entire area is crafted to evoke a playful backyard filled with toys. Learn more about Toy Story Land.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is an expansive and highly immersive land that transports visitors to the distant planet of Batuu. It features incredibly detailed attractions like Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. The land offers an engaging experience for guests to live their own Star Wars stories through interactions, shops, and restaurants, all designed within the universe. Learn more about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Animation Courtyard
Animation Courtyard might be small in size, but the experiences it does have are truly special. The land is dedicated to the magic of Disney animation and television. It hosts a variety of shows and exhibits that delve into the art of Disney storytelling and animation techniques. Attractions like Walt Disney Presents offer a look into the history and legacy of Walt Disney and his creations. Learn more about Animation Courtyard.
Pixar Place
Pixar Place is themed around the imaginative universe of Pixar films. This area originally served as the entrance to Toy Story Midway Mania, a highly interactive ride that remains a major attraction, albeit with an entrance to Toy Story Land. Now, the area is used more for meet and greets, including the Edna Mode Experience. Learn more about Pixar Place.
Hollywood Studios Dining
Hollywood Studios offers a variety of dining options with all kinds of different tastes and dining preferences, ranging from quick-service snacks to upscale sit-down meals. You can choose from:
- Quick-service restaurants, which offer speedy, time-saving meals you can order and carry to a table of your choosing (or enjoy on the go)
- Table service restaurants, which offer a more traditional dining experience, with servers; these typically require an advance dining reservation
- Snack carts and stands located throughout the park, including popcorn and churro carts
Hollywood Studios Quick-Service Restaurants
For guests looking to grab a quick bite, Hollywood Studios provides tons of quick-service restaurants. These are convenient and generally budget-friendly options that offer a variety of foods such as American classics, healthy salads, pizzas, and sandwiches. Just a few notable quick-service locations include:
- Backlot Express: Convenient quick-service location themed to a studio warehouse.
- PizzeRizzo: A Muppets-themed pizza restaurant located in Muppets Courtyard.
- Woody’s Lunch Box: A Toy Story-themed dining spot serving Tatchos, grilled cheese, and more.
Hollywood Studios Table Service Restaurants
Those looking for a sit-down meal with table service will find several great options within Magic Kingdom, including these:
- 50’s Prime Time Café: Located in Echo Lake, a 50’s themed diner with classic American fare.
- Hollywood & Vine: A character dining buffet in Echo Lake.
- The Hollywood Brown Derby: Hollywood Boulevard restaurant themed to the iconic Hollywood Brown Derby in California.
Hollywood Studios Snack Spots, Carts, and More
Holywood Studios is also famous for its wide range of snacks and treats, which are perfect for guests who need a quick energy boost without a full meal. Iconic snack options include:
- Funnel Cake at Epic Eats located in Echo Lake
- Mickey Pretzels at various snack carts
- Frozen lemonade at KRNR The Rock Station Food Truck at Sunset Boulevard
Check out each of our land pages for more information on each of the restaurants offered.
Hollywood Studios Shopping
Hollywood Studios offers an array of shopping experiences that cater to fans of movies, television, and Disney magic. As visitors explore the park, they will find numerous stores, each uniquely themed to align with the various lands and their cinematic influences. Here are the types of shops guests can look out for:
- General Merchandise: Many stores throughout Hollywood Studios offer a broad selection of Disney-themed apparel, accessories, toys, and collectibles. A notable example is Mickey’s of Hollywood, located on Hollywood Boulevard, which functions as a comprehensive merchandise hub. This store provides everything from stylish clothing to home décor, serving as a convenient all-in-one shop for Disney enthusiasts.
- Specialty Items: For guests interested in more unique or land-specific merchandise, Hollywood Studios features several specialty shops. For instance, you’ll find various shops in Galaxy’s Edge selling more unique merchandise you won’t find elsewhere, such as lightsabers and games from the Star Wars universe.
Hollywood Studios Entertainment
Hollywood Studios captures the spirit of Hollywood with captivating shows, interactive experiences, and encounters with beloved characters from various Disney franchises. Here’s a closer look at the entertainment offerings:
Hollywood Studios Shows and Spectaculars
Throughout the year, you’ll be able to witness fantastic nighttime spectaculars with projections. Here’s what you may find during the year:
- Fantastic!: A fan-favorite nighttime show showcasing Mickey Mouse as he battles Disney villains in a dreamlike display on the waters of the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater.
- Seasonal Nighttime Spectaculars: Occasionally, the park will feature nighttime shows around the holidays or for special events that you can see for a limited time.
- For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration: This delightful live show invites guests to sing along with Elsa, Anna, and other beloved characters from Frozen, featuring memorable songs and comedic storytelling.
- Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!: This thrilling performance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios recreates stunts and scenes from the famous Indiana Jones films, combining live action with behind-the-scenes explanations of movie stunts and special effects.
Hollywood Studios Characters
Guests have numerous opportunities to meet their favorite Disney characters throughout the park. You’ll find that you can meet characters one-on-one via experiences like:
- Character dining
- Character encounters throughout the park
- Designated character meet and greet locations
Here’s more of what you can expect:
- Character Meet-and-Greets: Locations throughout the park, like Star Wars Launch Bay offer dedicated spots for meeting characters such as BB-8 and Chewbacca. Typically a photographer will be on hand to take pictures of your experience. Character meet-and-greets include:
- BB-8, Chewbacca, Darth Vader: At Star Wars: Launch Bay
- Sulley, Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible, and Frozone: At Pixar Plaza
- Edna Mode: At the Edna Mode Experience in Pixar Plaza
- Ariel (from the live-action film): At Walt Disney Presents
- Doc McStuffins, Fancy Nancy, Pluto, and Vampirina: At Animation Courtyard
- Mickey and Minnie Mouse: At Red Carpet Dreams on Commissary Lane
- Olaf: At Celebrity Spotlight in Echo Lake
- Character Dining: You also have the opportunity to meet characters through character dining experiences. These include:
- Hollywood & Vine: Dine with Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, and friends at this buffet style meal. The theme changes based on the time of year.
- Random Encounters: Besides scheduled meet-and-greets, characters also appear randomly throughout the park, providing delightful surprises for guests as they explore different areas. Here are just a few you may encounter:
- Vi Moradi, Rey, Kylo Ren, and Stormtroopers: Often walking around Galaxy’s Edge
- Grogu and Din Djarin: Walking around Galaxy’s Edge
- Chip and Dale: Near Hollywood Brown Derby
- Jessie and Woody: At the entrance of Toy Story Land
- Buzz Lightyear: Near the entrance of Toy Story Land
- Daisy and Donald Duck: At Grand Avenue
- Goofy and Max: At Grand Avenue near entrance of Galaxy’s Edge
Hollywood Studios Transportation
There is a variety of transportation options designed to get guests between the park and other locations within the resort. Whether by bus, Skyliner, boat or on foot, each mode of transport offers a convenient and enjoyable way to get to Hollywood Studios
Bus
The bus is one of the most frequently used ways of getting to Hollywood, as it connects guests of all non-Skyliner resorts to the park. The buses are frequent, usually arriving every 20 minutes, and are designed to accommodate a large number of guests, including those with disabilities, making it a reliable and accessible option for park-goers.
Boat
Boat services are available from the EPCOT Resort area hotels, meaning you can hop on a boat near Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort.
Skyliner
The Disney Skyliner connects to Hollywood Studios from the Caribbean Beach Resort hub. The following hotels are directly on the Skyliner: Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Pop Century, and Disney’s Art of Animation. Additionally, the EPCOT Skyliner line is a short walk from the EPCOT area resorts.
Walking
Walking Paths are available for those who prefer to move between locations on foot. There is a walkway from the EPCOT area resorts to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which takes anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes depending on your location. The closest distance would be from Disney’s BoardWalk Inn.
