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DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
You'll probably see the Tower of Terror and the Earrfel Tower, a water tank with mouse
ears, even before you enter this park (formerly the Disney-MGM Studios), which Disney
bills as “the Hollywood that never was and always will be.” Once inside, you'll find pulse-
quickening rides such as
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster,
movie- and TV-themed shows such as
The Voyage of the Little Mermaid
and
The
American Idol Experience,
and a spec-
tacular laser-light show called
Fantasmic!
The main streets include Hollywood and
Sunset boulevards, where Art Deco movie sets remember the golden age of Hollywood.
The Streets of America sets include New York, lined with miniature renditions of
Gotham's landmarks (the Empire State, Flatiron, and Chrysler buildings); as well as San
Francisco, Chicago, and others. Pixar Place (formerly Mickey Ave.) is home to
Toy Story
Mania.
You'll find some of the best street performers in the Disney parks here.
Arrive at the park early. Unlike Epcot, the Studio's 154 acres of attractions can pretty
much be seen in a day. The parking lot reaches to the gate, but trams serve the outlying
areas. Pay attention to your parking location; this lot isn't as well marked as the Magic
Kingdom's. Again, write your lot and row number on something you'll be able to find at
the end of the day.
If you don't get a
Hollywood Studios Guide Map
and entertainment schedule as you
enter the park, you can pick one up at Guest Relations or most shops. First things first—
check showtimes, and then sketch out a plan for your day, because many of the of the
park's best offerings are its shows. Schedule your rides around the shows that interest you
most and go from there. My favorite Hollywood Studios restaurants are described in
chapter 5, “Where to Dine.”
There's a Tip Board listing the day's shows, ride closings, and other information at the
corner of Hollywood and Sunset boulevards.
HOURS
The park is usually open from 9am to at least 6 or 7pm, with extended hours
sometimes as late as midnight during holidays and summer.
TICKET PRICES
A 1-day park ticket is $79 for adults, $68 for children 3 to 9. Kids
younger than 3 get in free.
SERVICES & FACILITIES IN DISNEY'S
HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
AT M S
ATMs accepting cards from banks using the Cirrus, Honor, and PLUS systems
are located on the right side of the main entrance and near Toy Story Pizza Planet.
BABY CARE
The Studios has a small Baby Care Center to the left of the main entrance
where you'll find facilities for nursing and changing. Disposable diapers, formula, baby
food, and pacifiers are for sale. Changing tables are also in all women's restrooms and
some men's restrooms.
CAMERAS & FILM
Film and Kodak disposable cameras are available throughout the
park. Digital supplies, however, are limited. Services, varying from location to location,
include CD burning, film developing, and minor repairs.
FIRST AID
The First Aid Center, staffed by registered nurses, is in the Entrance Plaza
adjoining Guest Relations and the Baby Care Center.
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