| Disney's
Hollywood Studios
 Disney-Hollywood
Studios at Walt
Disney World Resort immerses guests in the glamour of show business
365 days a year with thrilling attractions, Broadway-style shows, world-class
entertainment, and television and radio production facilities.
History:
The idea for a park based on favorite movie themes originated with Walt
Disney at a time when "backlot tours" were limited to a privileged
few. He first considered a park on his own backlot, then looked across
the river from the Disney Studios in Burbank to land adjacent to Griffith
Park. Lack of land combined with potential traffic problems caused him
to look elsewhere -- namely, Anaheim. The result was Disneyland. In the
mid '80s, a greatly expanded production schedule for The Walt Disney Company
demanded more facilities. Rather than buy expensive land in California,
the company utilized its land in Florida and combined its new production
facilities, giving Walt
Disney World guests a behind-the-scenes look at movie and television
production.
Major
Attractions:
“Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show,” presented
by Brawny/Georgia-Pacific: This action extravaganza spotlights the high-octane
best of the movie industry’s stunt masters. Cars, motorcycles and
watercraft are .and watercraft are sent careening and jumping across an
enormous Mediterranean village set.
"Fantasmic!":
Another dream comes true at Walt
Disney World Resort, only this time it's Mickey Mouse's dream that
comes to life in a brilliant display of lights, lasers, fireworks and
water animation.
Rock
'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, presented by Hanesbrands Inc.:
A "super-stretch limo" catapults guests through a series of
unexpected twists and turns. Specially recorded Aerosmith soundtracks
echo throughout this indoor roller coaster.
The Twilight Zone™ Tower of Terror: A thrilling journey through
the eerie corridors of the Hollywood Tower Hotel, culminating as guests
plummet 13 stories again and again -- faster than free-fall -- in a breathtaking
finale.
"Playhouse
Disney-Live on Stage!": Stars from "Bear in the Big Blue
House," "Stanley," "JoJo's Circus" and "The
Book of Pooh" entertain guests with music, songs and stories of friendship.
"Muppet Vision 3-D," presented by Kodak: Three-dimensional
film spectacular in a 584-seat theater starring Jim Henson's famous Muppets
and featuring explosive in-theater effects.
The Great Movie Ride: 22-minute journey into the movies
aboard 70-passenger vehicles; stars a cast of Audio-Animatronics characters
re-creating memorable movie moments, including "Wizard of Oz,"
"Indiana Jones," "Alien," and "Casablanca."
"Indiana
Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!": 30-minute live show in a 2,000-seat
amphitheater; daring stunt artists and thrilling special effects, re-creating
spine-tingling motion picture stunts.
The
Magic of Disney Animation: Features animation gallery, showcase of
Disney animation and the animation process, and a chance for guests to
draw a Disney animated character.
Disney-Hollywood
Studios Backlot Tour: Tour aboard 200-passenger shuttles through studio
backlot including costuming, scenic shop and Catastrophe Canyon.
"Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" Movie Set Adventure:
Based on the hit film "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," the movie
set adventure playground features an ant the size of a pony, grass blades
30 feet tall and mushroom caps three stories tall.
Star
Wars Star Tours: "Space journey" in a 40-seat
advanced flight simulator from the creative forces of Disney and George
Lucas, the ultimate "Star Wars" adventure.
"Beauty and the Beast-Live on Stage": A delightful musical
stage show based on the hit Disney movie, "Beauty and the Beast,"
performed multiple times daily in Theater of the Stars.
"Voyage
of the Little Mermaid": Based on the hit animated film "The
Little Mermaid," the show features dazzling special effects that
combine with puppets, Audio-Animatronics figures, live performers and
favorite animated clips.
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream: Features an interactive
gallery showcasing each era of Walt Disney's life; rare and historic Disney
artifacts are on display.
Journey Into Narnia: Creating The Lion, The Witch and
The Wardrobe: A behind-the-scenes peek at the making of the hit movie
including props, costumes and set pieces.
Animated film production has included "The Little
Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast," "Pocahontas,"
"Aladdin," "Lilo and Stitch" and "Brother Bear."
Films shot at the studios have included: "Marvin's
Room," "Passenger 57," "Oscar," "Quick Change,"
"Ernest Saves Christmas," "Splash Too," "Separate
But Equal" (Emmy-winning TV mini-series) and "Instinct."
TV shows taped at the studios have included: "Sheena,"
"Full House," "Wheel of Fortune," "World Championship
Wrestling," "ESPN College Football Awards," "Talk
Soup," "Step By Step," "Barbara Walters Special,"
"Live! With Regis & Kathie Lee," "ER," "Who
Wants to Be a Millionaire" and the HBO 13-part series "From
the Earth to the Moon."
Celebrity Visits:
Among the hundreds of actors, comedians and entertainers who've appeared
at the studios are: Charlton Heston, Dustin Hoffman, Bette Midler, Ann-Margret,
Sylvester Stallone, Tom Hanks, Liza Minnelli, Billy Joel, Kevin Bacon,
Michael J. Fox, Gary Sinise, Samuel L. Jackson, Lou Gossett Jr., Drew
Carey, Oprah, Susan Lucci, Christina Aguilera, Rob Thomas, Tori Amos and
Britney Spears.
Restaurants, Snack Bars and Lounges:
The Hollywood Brown Derby: 289 seats, full-service; features
world-famous Cobb salad, steaks, seafood, pasta specialties and fine International
wines.
50's Prime Time Cafe/Tune In Lounge: 262 seats, full-service
restaurant and 52-seat lounge; features peanut butter and jelly milkshakes,
sundaes, delicious fried chicken, old-fashioned meat loaf and chicken
pot pie.
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant: 254 seats, full-service; features
cosmic concoctions ranging from salads and sandwiches to linguini and
fresh fish. Diners watch a big screen featuring favorite science fiction
scenes.
ABC Commissary: 562 seats, serving creative fast food
with an international flair. Selections include vegetarian stir-fry noodles,
fish and chips and Brazilian feijoada (traditional Brazilian black bean
stew).
Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano: 280 seats, full-service;
featuring gourmet pizza baked in wood-burning brick ovens. Mama Melrose
brings old-fashioned Italian cooking to a restaurant with an upscale feel.
Delicious pasta dinners and seafood are available.
Hollywood & Vine: 314 seats "all-you-care-to-eat"
buffet features fresh salads, pasta, rotisserie meats and vegetarian selections.
Backlot Express, hosted by Coca-Cola: 600 seats, counter
service; features custom-broiled hamburgers, grilled hot dogs, marinated
chicken breast sandwiches and salads.
Min & Bill's Dockside Diner: 140 seats on patio,
counter-service; features fruit, yogurt, beverages and snacks.
Sunset Ranch Market (featuring Rosie's All-American Café
and Catalina Eddie's): 400 outdoor seats (covered); hamburgers, hotdogs,
individual pizza, baked potatoes and turkey legs.
Dinosaur Gertie's Ice Cream of Extinction: Snack bar
that features ice cream.
Starring Rolls Cafe, hosted by Nestlé Toll House:
48 seats on patio; fresh-made pastries, salads, house-roasted coffee.
Anaheim Produce: Produce stands featuring fresh fruit,
vegetables and beverages.
Location:
One mile southwest of Epcot on Walt
Disney World Resort property, Lake Buena Vista, Fla., approximately
22 miles southwest of Orlando.
For
more on Disney's Hollywood Studios visit http://disneyworld.disney.go.com
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