Disney’s Hollywood Studios puts you inside the movies, from a galaxy far, far away to Andy’s backyard. This is The Main Street Mouse home for everything Hollywood Studios: the latest news, attraction updates, shows and nighttime entertainment, dining, special events, and what is coming next.
The park opened on May 1, 1989, as the Disney-MGM Studios. Today it is home to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Toy Story Land, Sunset Boulevard, Animation Courtyard, Echo Lake, and Hollywood Boulevard, with a new Monstropolis area on the way. This page updates automatically as we publish new Hollywood Studios stories.
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Latest Hollywood Studios News
- Walt Disney Presents Gets Exciting New Imagineering Displays for Monstropolis and Carousel of Progress September 26, 2026
- The Magic of Disney Animation Is Open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; Here’s What to Expect September 20, 2026
- Meet Lilypad: The New DJ Frog Coming to Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios September 16, 2026
- Why Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Might Be the Best Spot in All of Walt Disney World September 14, 2026
- The Baymax Sipper Has Arrived at Hollywood Studios and It Sounds Amazing September 14, 2026
- The Magic of Disney Animation Is Officially Open at Hollywood Studios and the Celebration Was Epic! September 14, 2026
- Some of the Many Easter Eggs Inside the Magic of Disney Animation! September 12, 2026
- Olaf Draws Virtual Queue: Here Is What Disney World Guests Need to Know September 11, 2026
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What’s Coming to Hollywood Studios
Monsters, Inc. is moving in. Here is what we know so far about Monstropolis and the other changes on the way.
- New Monstropolis Details Revealed for Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Disney Reveals Why Humans Are Finally Welcome in Monstropolis
- Walt Disney Presents Gets New Imagineering Displays for Monstropolis
- Meet Lilypad, the New DJ Frog Coming to Toy Story Land
Hollywood Studios Attractions and Areas
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Batuu is home to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Go behind the bite with the chefs who bring Star Wars storytelling to life.
Toy Story Land
Shrink down to toy size for Slinky Dog Dash, Toy Story Mania, and Alien Swirling Saucers.
Sunset Boulevard
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the newly reimagined Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. Read our Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets review and discover the Easter eggs hidden inside.
Animation Courtyard
The brand new Magic of Disney Animation is open. See what to expect, read our Olaf Draws review, learn how the Olaf Draws virtual queue works, and find out why Animation Courtyard might be the best spot in Walt Disney World.
Hollywood Studios Dining and Treats
- The Baymax Sipper Has Arrived at Hollywood Studios
- New Menu Items at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
- How Disney Chefs Bring Star Wars Storytelling to Life at Galaxy’s Edge
Hollywood Studios Special Events
- Disney Jollywood Nights Returns in 2026
- Disney Jollywood Nights: Honest Review
- Disney After Hours 2027: Full Date List and Tips
Plan Your Hollywood Studios Day
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Hollywood Studios FAQ
When did Disney’s Hollywood Studios open?
The park opened on May 1, 1989, as the Disney-MGM Studios, and was renamed Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2008.
What are the most popular rides at Hollywood Studios?
Fan favorites include Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.
What is coming next to Hollywood Studios?
Disney is building Monstropolis, a new area inspired by Monsters, Inc. Follow our Hollywood Studios news for the latest updates.
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