The Great Movie Ride

Like holding a visitor's pass to some of the most famous film shoots in silver screen history.  This 22-minute ride-through attraction guests on a "soundstage tour" of such famous film settings as the "Casablanca" airport farewell, the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City from "Wizard of Oz," the "Raiders of the Lost Ark" Well of Souls and many more.

As theme park guests stroll down Hollywood Boulevard, their attention is drawn to the magnificent Great Movie Ride building. Its exterior, a full-scale reproduction of Hollywood's world-famous Chinese Theater, captures the eye and the imagination, bringing to mind images of the many legendary stars who left their handprints or footprints in the theater's concrete courtyard.

Lights, Motor, Action! Extreme Stunt Show

Featuring high-flying, gravity-defying automobile, motorcycle and watercraft stunts, this turbo-powered stage show immerses guests in the thrill-a-minute world of big-budget movie action.

"Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show" is inspired by a similar edge-of-your-seat show at Disneyland Resort Paris. (There, it thrills guests under the name "Moteurs... Action! Stunt Show Spectacular.") It's one of several high-profile attractions imported to Walt Disney World Resort from Disney parks around the world for the "Happiest Celebration on Earth," a salute to 50 years of magic at Disney parks.

A cast of more than 30 stunt drivers, technicians, actors and stunt managers thrills audiences with pulse-pounding chases featuring automobiles, motorcycles and high-powered watercraft. Customized and modified, these vehicles utilize almost every corner of the outdoor theater during the 30-minute show.  Presented by Brawny/Georgia Pacific.

Sounds Dangerous - Starring Drew Carrey

Join Detective Foster (Drew Carey) as he goes undercover in this 12-minute "soundsational" experience at the ABC Sound Studio.  Note that portions of this show take place in complete darkness.

Indiana Jones™ Epic Stunt Spectacular

More lights, more sounds and plenty of action. Following the installation of all new state-of-the-art lighting, sound and other technical show enhancements, Indy and crew are wowing audiences with earth-shattering crashes, fiery explosions and other glimpses into the art of movie-making.

Inspired by the blockbuster film "Raiders of the Lost Ark," the show recreates edge-of-your-seat scenes with stunt performers demonstrating techniques Hollywood uses to fool movie-goers into thinking a favorite celebrity has taken a punch, fall or bullet. The sequence of scenes lasts 32 minutes and is staged in a 2,000-seat amphitheater allowing guests a close-up view of the action. From the audience, a small group of volunteers are selected at the beginning of each show to participate as "extras."  Performances generally daily, check Times Guide for show times. Extras must be 18 years old.

Star Tours

The wildest galactic journey ever to depart from this side of the continent transports guests on a rocking, rolling, uproarious flight to the Moon of Endor in Star Tours.  Drawing upon the imagination and wizardry of George Lucas, Industrial Light & Magic and the Walt Disney Imagineers, Star Tours combines flight-simulator technology and an action-packed, thrill-a-second motion picture to create a Star Wars experience that transforms the audience into passengers aboard a careening spacecraft.  Presented by Energizer.

Jim Henson's Muppet*Vision 3D

She's coifed, bejeweled and snout-to-nose with her "captive" audience. He's lean, green and close enough to reach out and touch. Together, Miss Piggy and Kermit star in the three-dimensional film of the century.  The innovative MuppetVision 3-D puts Disney guests smack in the middle of the Muppets' knee-slapping adventure, thanks to an astonishing array of special effects. Disney has combined 70mm film featuring the most advanced 3-D action and animation, a series of spectacular live effects and Disney's famous Audio-Animatronics characters.

The 584-seat grand theater, adorned with plush red velvet drapes and gilded columns, was renovated by those zany Muppets to showcase the 3-D technology perfected at the "Really Really Super Tippy Top Secret MuppetVision 3-D Research Labs" by Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his assistant, Beaker.  Presented by Kodak.

Honey, I Shrunk the Audience Movie Set Adventure

With a few quick steps and a little movie magic, Mom, Dad and the kids "shrink" to the size of an ant and enter a film set wonderland of mammoth proportions.  Based on the hit Walt Disney Pictures film, "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," the studios attraction is every child's film fantasy come true, an exciting hands-on playground where kids can explore and let off steam. In the movie, the young heroes are shrunk by accident and wind up trekking through a jungle of giant grass where awesome insects lurk. At the Movie Set Adventure, a thicket of grass is 30 feet tall, a larger-than-life experience where mushroom caps are three stories tall and a friendly "ant" is suitable to sit upon.  Located near Streets of America on the Disney's Hollywood Studios backlot, the Movie Set Adventure promises 11,000 square feet of freewheeling fun.

The Disney's Hollywood Studios Backlot Tour

Tour aboard 200-passenger shuttles through studio backlot including costuming, scenic shop and Catastrophe Canyon.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Play It!

Walt Disney World Resort has gone to exacting detail to recreate the energy and excitement of the television show “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,” including the construction of a replica of the famous high-tech set, complete with its dramatic lighting and hot seat. Disney's Hollywood Studios guests, however, play for points, not dollars, winning unique prizes along the way. Prizes range from collectible pins and hats to a grand-prize of three nights for four persons on Disney Cruise Line, including airfare.

The live show runs continuously throughout the day in the 600-seat studio located in Soundstages 2 and 3.

Walt Disney: One Man's Dream

Did you know that Walt Disney once played the role of Abraham Lincoln? That at the age of 16, he was an Ambulance Corps driver in France? Would you like to hear him talk about what it felt like to create Mickey Mouse -- in recorded words never before heard in public?

Treats for the eyes, the ears and the imagination -- memorabilia from Walt Disney Archives that has never been available to the public about the career and heritage of Walt Disney and the company he founded -- is showcased here.  The attraction takes 21st-century visitors to Walt Disney World Resort on an emotional journey that starts with Disney's birth in 1901 and ends with the company's vision for the future. The interactive gallery and film is located on Mickey Avenue.  Presented by Hallmark.

The Magic of Disney Animation

From Cinderella to Stitch and Mr. Smee to Mr. Incredible, Disney's art of storytelling has been nothing short of magical, creating the greatest animated films of all time. Since Snow White debuted in 1937, the talented team of Disney animators -- originally handpicked and trained by Walt Disney himself -- has created timeless classics enjoyed by audiences around the globe.

Newly refurbished, this attraction showcases Disney's style of bringing stories and animation characters to life. Guests see what goes into making an animated film and then can join in the fun and test their own animation skills.  It showcases stories brought to life through animation -- from concept to completion. Interactive displays and instruction from trained Disney artists provide guests the chance to try their hand at animation and take home their self-drawn sketch of a famous Disney character.

The Magic of Disney Animation also features a themed meet-and-greet area where guests come face-to-face with the latest larger-than-life animated characters.  Characters will appear inside on an ever-changing basis, with 'toon stars from the latest release featured for guest photos and autograph sessions.

Voyage of The Little Mermaid

A fish named Flounder and a crazy crab called Sebastian join Ariel and the rest of the cast under the sea in this unique show spectacular.  Featuring dazzling special effects, the show combines live performers with giant puppets and favorite clips from the film to tell the delightful story of Ariel.  Guests are plunged deep into fantasy as they enter a theater that recalls an underwater grotto complete with a curtain of water on stage. Even the air smells salty, and the audience can feel the sea mist and wind.

This is a Disney fairy tale transformation -- from critically acclaimed feature film to record-setting video to sensory stage show.  Voyage of the Little Mermaid features the original music from the film, created by Oscar- and Grammy Award-winning composers Alan Menken and Howard Ashman.

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 in this popular stage show.  

The 20-minute stage show opens with a visit to "Bear in the Big Blue House" and his animal friends. Bear, who dances a mean cha-cha-cha, wants to dance with all of his friends. But his pal Tutter, a little blue mouse, is shy about dancing in front of his new friends in the audience. So Jamie, the show's host, reads a giant storybook to convince Tutter that with the help of his friends he can overcome his shyness and learn to dance the day away.  Inside the storybook are chapters featuring characters from each of the "Playhouse Disney" shows -- each teaching the importance of friendship. There is interactive fun, from bubbles to streamers, to singing and dancing. The setting returns to Bear's house where Tutter dances, and Luna the moon sings "The Goodbye Song" with everyone.  Check Times Guide for show times. Audience members will be seated on a carpeted floor.

Guest Information Board at Hollywood Junction

Information on events in the park, dining priority seating and pin trading.

Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage

All of the action, humor and romance that made Walt Disney Pictures' animated classic "Beauty and the Beast" a favorite among film audiences also explains the popularity of "Beauty and the Beast-Live On Stage".  The 25-minute musical extravaganza uses elaborate props, extravagant costumes, colorful production numbers and dramatic special effects to tell the mesmerizing, fairy tale love story of Belle and the Beast, which can been seen at Theater of the Stars.

The stage production also borrows many of the film's popular songs. Credit for the collection of toe-tapping tunes belongs to Academy Award-winning composers Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who also collaborated on the score from "The Little Mermaid."  Check Times Guide for show times and performance days.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

A concert-goer's quest to see one of the world's greatest rock and roll bands takes a few unexpected twists and turns through the Hollywood hills in this indoor roller coaster.  The five members of Aerosmith teamed with Walt Disney Imagineering to create the thrill ride that features a high-speed launch of 0-57 mph in 2.8 seconds, three inversions, rock-concert lighting and a specially recorded Aerosmith soundtrack thundering from 120 onboard speakers in each coaster train -- all firsts for a Walt Disney World attraction.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith surprises guests with unexpected twists, turns and high-speed revolutions along its darkened tracks. The attraction begins with a tour of a fictional record company, where guests encounter the band finishing up a studio recording session. After being invited by the band members to see them in concert, guests climb aboard a 24-passenger "super-stretch limo" and swiftly accelerate into the Hollywood night.  The enclosed experience remains dark while featuring individually lit Southern California landmarks -- 365 days a year, rain or shine.  Height requirement of 48" (122cm).

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™

Five simple words -- one chilling thought: the tower is in control.  While “sequels” sometimes don’t measure up to their originals, the newest version of this attraction multiplies the thrills inside the 13-story haunted hotel with technology that actually places the attraction in control of each ride experience.

New random ride and drop sequences make the attraction faster and add more drops than ever before. In addition, visual, audio and olfactory special effects were added, making Tower of Terror one of the most advanced multi-sensory attractions anywhere in the world. Ghostly apparitions, rocketing ascents, more “air time” and cannon blasts of chilling air are just a few of the new surprises in store.  All of the new ride sequences are unique and random, so not even the droll hotel “bellhops” know which specific sequence guests are queued to ride. It’s the first Disney attraction in the world to offer random experiences and the first where the attraction actually determines the ride sequence.  Height restriction of 40" (102cm).

Fantasmic!

This 25-minute spectacular features 50 performers and combines dazzling special effects, colorful pyrotechnic explosions, beloved Disney characters, animation and dancing waters synchronized to the melodies of timeless Disney classics. The presentation lights up the sky nightly above the 6,900-seat amphitheater behind The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror off Sunset Boulevard. The specially designed amphitheater also can accommodate 3,000 standing guests.

The show takes guests inside the dreams of Mickey Mouse -- where his magic creates dancing waters, shooting comets, animated fountains, swirling stars, balls of fire and other amazing wonders. When Disney villains intrude on Mickey's fantasy and turn his dreams into nightmares, he uses the powers of good to triumph over evil.

Performed nightly, weather permitting. Check Times Guide for show times. Seating begins approximately 2 hours before the show

Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade

The Disney's Hollywood Studios "family of stars" joins together to create a celebrity cavalcade featuring custom cars designed and fabricated to immerse guests of all ages in a star-studded parade. Celebrities from television and the silver screen take over the streets of Disney's Hollywood Studios. Daily. Check Times Guide for parade time.  Check guide map for parade route.  Presented by Chevrolet.

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