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This is the smallest of the theme parks in the resort offering movie and TV themed rides and shows. It is interactive experiences are generally targeted more towards adults and teenagers while providing an educational influence to its entertainment. See also: Disney Hollywood Studios dining information.
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Parades.
The once a day afternoon parade generally begins in the vicinity of the park entrance along Hollywood Boulevard circling in front of the giant hat before continuing on passed Sounds Dangerous ending by Star Tours. However, it does sometimes start at the far end of Sunset Boulevard and then turns into Hollywood Boulevard. The latest Block Party Bash parade consists of characters from Disney animated features and accompanying floats.
 Hollywood Boulevard.
This is an Art Deco styled palm lined recreation of Hollywood's main thoroughfare of the 1940's. Most services along with shops, restaurants and cafe's are found here. The daily parade passes this way while entertainment can be found in the form of roving performers and Hollywood characters.
The Great Movie Ride. (Rated 9th in probable top 10.)
Lasting about 20 minutes 60 visitor board a huge vehicle for a fast-paced tour through some of the largest film sets built as well as classic film sets which include those made for Tarzan, Cassblanca, The Wizard of Oz and more.
Sunset Boulevard.
Here you will find dining, shopping and street entertainment in the 1940's era of Hollywood where some fake shop-fronts interspersed with the real thing.
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. [FASTPASS] (Rated 1st in probable top 10.)
In a 13 storey building runaway service elevator which first takes you to the top where you briefly get to see the entire studios before inevitably it falls then falls again and again and .. The journey passes through the haunted tower and combined with the excitement of the falling elevator it can be too much for some adults as well as small children. Total duration is about 4 minutes but worth the wait if you can survive the drop and thoroughly enjoyed by the toughened teenagers!
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith. [FASTPASS]
(Rated 3rd in probable top 10.)
A rock 'n roll themed rollercoaster which has a minimum height restriction of 48" and children under 7 years must be accompanied by an adult. This not to be missed ride lasts for about 1 minutes with 5G twists and turns it has a fast start reaching 60mph within a few seconds.
Theater of the Stars/Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage.
(Rated 7th in probable top 10.)
Is a huge 1,500 seat covered amphitheatre where Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage is performed several time daily as well as other shows starring Disney characters.
Fantasmic! (Rated 2nd in probable top 10.)
Another not to be missed event but this is a night-time outdoor spectacular which is tremendously popular and it is not unusual for all 10,000 places to be taken on the two evenings each week that it is shown.
Animation Courtyard. Gain an insight into the history and process of animation.
The Magic of Disney Animations. (Rated 10th in probable top 10.)
The audience mostly children have an opportunity to work with the artist to create their own 'Disney' characters when a Disney guide takes you through the history of animation.
The Voyage of the little Mermaid. [FASTPASS] (Rated 8th in probable top 10.)
Featuring characters from Disney's Little Mermaid movie this 15 minute musical stage show is highly popular and well worth seeing.
Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage.
Is a 20 minute song and dance show targeted towards younger children where the audience is encouraged to join in.
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream.
A 25 minute tribute to Walt Disney who once said, "Never forget, it started because of a mouse."
Streets of America.
An interesting walk through New York, San Fransisco, Chicago and other city streets recreated for movie sets.
Lights, Motors, Action Extreme Stunt Show. [FASTPASS]
A 30 minute special cars and motorcycle stunt show of how it all happens in action films.
Muppet Vision 3-D. (Rated 4th in probable top 10.)
A very popular slapstick 3-D movie starring, but of course, the Muppets!
The pre-show is equally hilarious and worth arriving early to see.
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure.
A playground designed to make you feel very small where the grass stands 30 feet tall complete with lots of action amusements to help burn off that childhood energy.
Studio Backlot Tour.
A 30 minute tram and walking tour of a film production. The Catastrophe Canyon special effects set provides realistic floods, earthquakes and other natural disasters.
Echo Lake. Here you will find 3 shows which reveal the tricks of the movie trade and one thrill ride.
Sounds Dangerous - Starring Drew Carey.
Is a 12 minute show in an air-conditioned area highlighting the role of sound effects where part of the show is held in the dark to emphasis the audio aspects.
Academy of Television Arts and Science Hall of Fame.
Provides a relatively small quiet corner exhibiting busts of influential TV people.
Star Tours. [FASTPASS] (Rated 5th in probable top 10.)
A 7 minute indoor space simulation ride based on the Star Wars movies where your ship follows a chaotic journey. There is a minimum height restriction of 40" and some may experience motion sickness.
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. [FASTPASS] (Rated 6th in probable top 10.)
This action show/stunt demonstration recreates well known scenes from the films complete with loud bangs and thrilling feats.
An AmericanIdol Experience.
Based on the TV talent show this 20 minute daytime heats and the 40 minute evening Finals could be your opportunity for fame and fortune. Minimum age to perform in the competition which is located next to Sounds Dangerous is 14 years.
(See tinyurl.com/americanidolexperience )
Pixar Place.
Toy Story Mania! [FASTPASS]
For an interactive 3-D shooting gallery where you use the canon on your vehicle to play as you pass through.
Disney's Hollywood Studios Probable Top 10 Attractions. 1. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
2. Fantasmic!
3. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
4. Muppet Vision 3-D
5. Star Tours
6. Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
7. Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage
8. Voyage of the Little Mermaid
9. The Great Movie Ride
10. The Magic of Disney Animations
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