Park History
The park was conceived to serve both as a venue for attractions and as a film studio. Construction began in 1987 but accelerated when the Universal Studios Florida project was launched a few miles away. To attract more visitors, Disney collaborated with MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) to diversify the films presented in the park. The film production part was closed in the 2000s, and the buildings have since housed new attractions.
In 2008, the park became Hollywood Studios, and the MGM mention was removed from all locations in the park. In the early 2010s, the park moved away from the intention of being a behind-the-scenes look at cinema to enter a more immersive dimension inspired by Hollywood films and stories.
Attendance
In 2018, the park welcomed 11.25 million visitors, making it the eighth most visited park in the world. There is no doubt that this number should skyrocket with the opening of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in 2019.
Park Areas (Additional Information - not present in the original text)
While the original text does not provide an exhaustive list of areas, here are some of the main areas usually found at Disney's Hollywood Studios:
- Hollywood Boulevard: The main entrance to the park, recreating the atmosphere of Hollywood Boulevard in the 1930s and 1940s.
- Sunset Boulevard: A street leading to thrilling attractions like the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith.
- Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: An immersive area dedicated to the Star Wars universe, with attractions like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.
- Toy Story Land: An area dedicated to the Toy Story universe, with family-friendly attractions.
- Animation Courtyard: An area focused on Disney animation.
It is recommended to consult a more recent park map for a complete and up-to-date list of areas and attractions.
