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Disney’s Hollywood StudiosBay Lake, United States

Disney's Hollywood Studios in Bay Lake, Florida, offers movie-themed areas, thrill rides, and immersive attractions inspired by film and television.

OpenedMay 1, 1989 OperatorThe Walt Disney Company OwnerThe Walt Disney Company Size135 acres (55 ha) Visitors10.3 million (2024)
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Welcome to Disney's Hollywood Studios, located at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida, near Orlando. Opened on May 1, 1989, and owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company through its Experiences division, this 135-acre park draws inspiration from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Originally named Disney–MGM Studios, the park celebrates an idealized version of California alongside imagined worlds from film, television, music, and theatre.

Spanning seven distinct themed areas, the park's layout transports visitors from the classic streetscapes of Hollywood Boulevard to the far reaches of space. Landmark structures such as a replica of Grauman's Chinese Theatre and The Hollywood Tower Hotel anchor the visuals. Guests can explore immersive lands like Toy Story Land, Grand Avenue, Echo Lake, and the 14-acre Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, which cost an estimated $1 billion to construct.

Whether you are seeking high-octane thrills or family entertainment, the park caters to all types of travellers. The attraction lineup features indoor roller coasters, simulator rides, 4D carnival games, and live stage spectacles. Hosting 10.3 million guests in 2024 as the ninth most-visited theme park globally, it remains an essential destination for movie fans, thrill-seekers, and multi-day Orlando vacationers.

01 Signature rides & attractions

The park’s headline rides across its themed areas. Confirm heights and any single-rider lines on the day.

Dark ride
Hollywood Boulevard
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
A dark ride set inside a replica of Grauman's Chinese Theatre that brings guests into the world of Mickey Mouse animated shorts.
Thrill
Echo Lake
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
A 3-D motion simulator ride set within the Star Wars universe.
Dark ride
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
A dark ride placing guests in a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance.
Thrill
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
A flying simulator allowing guests to pilot the Millennium Falcon on a secret mission for Hondo Ohnaka and Chewbacca.
Family
Toy Story Land
Toy Story Mania!
An interactive 4D attraction inspired by classic carnival midway games.
Coaster
Toy Story Land
Slinky Dog Dash
An outdoor roller coaster hosted by Toy Story characters in Andy's backyard.
Family
Toy Story Land
Alien Swirling Saucers
A Whip ride set in Andy's backyard within Toy Story Land.
Coaster
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
An indoor darkened roller coaster that was the first Walt Disney World coaster to feature inversions.

Compiled from Wikipedia · a full ride-by-ride list per themed area is on the way.

Park map

The free OpenStreetMap layer below shows the park and its surroundings — entrances, themed areas, car parks and access roads. Zoom in for detail; the official ride-by-ride park plan is linked below.

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Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL, free). Official park maps are copyrighted — we link to them.

02 Tickets & prices

Ticket prices for Disney’s Hollywood Studios change by date and season, and the park sells single-day, multi-day and annual passes — buying online in advance is almost always cheaper than at the gate, and popular dates can sell out. Check the official site for live pricing before you travel.

We deliberately don’t list prices that change daily — the ticket button leads to live, up-to-date pricing.

03 Themed areas

Each area has its own theming — architecture, food and rides. Half the fun is simply walking through.

Hollywood BoulevardEcho LakeGrand AvenueStar Wars: Galaxy's EdgeToy Story LandThe Walt Disney Studios Lot