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Hollywood Studios Attractions
with Opening Dates

A list of opening dates for attractions at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Attractions for which the opening date is unknown are not included in this list.

HS Attractions with Opening Dates
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1. The Great Movie Ride in Hollywood Boulevard
Permanently closing August 14, 2017

Movie-history indoor adventure ride

Frightening; Handheld Captioning; Assistive Listening; Audio Description; Must Transfer to Standard Wheelchair

Opening Date: May 1, 1989
Closing Date: August 14, 2017
2. Studio Backlot Tour in Grand Avenue
Permanently closing September 28, 2014

Combination tram and walking tour of modern film and video production

Handheld Captioning; Video Captioning; Audio Description; May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV; Sign Language

Opening Date: May 1, 1989
Closing Date: September 28, 2014
3. Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! in Echo Lake
(4.2/5 · 4,725 reviews)

Movie-stunt demonstration and action show

Handheld Captioning; Assistive Listening; Audio Description; May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV; Sign Language

Opening Date: August 25, 1989
4. Star Tours: The Adventures Continue in Echo Lake
(4.3/5 · 7,389 reviews)

Indoor space-flight-simulation ride

Physical Considerations; Handheld Captioning; Video Captioning; Must Transfer to Standard Wheelchair and then to Ride Vehicle; No Service Animals

Opening Date: December 15, 1989
5. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure in Grand Avenue
Permanently closing April 3, 2016

Small but elaborate playground

May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV

Opening Date: December 17, 1990
Closing Date: April 3, 2016
6. Muppet*Vision 3D in Grand Avenue
(4.3/5 · 7,097 reviews)
Permanently closing June 8, 2025

3-D movie starring the Muppets

Video Captioning; Reflective Captioning; Assistive Listening; Audio Description; May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV

Opening Date: May 16, 1991
Closing Date: June 8, 2025
7. Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage in Sunset Boulevard
(4.4/5 · 2,357 reviews)

Live Hollywood-style musical

Handheld Captioning; Assistive Listening; Audio Description; May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV

Opening Date: November 22, 1991
8. Voyage of the Little Mermaid in Animation Courtyard
Permanently closing March 16, 2020

Musical stage show featuring characters from the Disney movie The Little Mermaid

Reflective Captioning; Assistive Listening; May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV

Opening Date: January 7, 1992
Closing Date: March 16, 2020
9. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in Sunset Boulevard
(4.6/5 · 7,681 reviews)

Sci-fi-theme indoor thrill ride

Frightening; Physical Considerations; Video Captioning; Must Transfer to Standard Wheelchair and then to Ride Vehicle; No Service Animals

Opening Date: July 22, 1994
10. Fantasmic! in Sunset Boulevard
(4.6/5 · 4,835 reviews)

Mixed-media nighttime spectacular

May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV

Opening Date: October 15, 1998
11. Sounds Dangerous with Drew Carey in Echo Lake
Permanently closing May 20, 2011

Show demonstrating sound effects

Frightening; Handheld Captioning; Assistive Listening; Audio Description; May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV

Opening Date: April 22, 1999
Closing Date: May 20, 2011
12. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith in Sunset Boulevard
Not Enough User Ratings

Rock music-themed roller coaster

Physical Considerations; Must Transfer to Standard Wheelchair and then to Ride Vehicle; No Service Animals

Opening Date: July 29, 1999
13. Walt Disney Presents in Animation Courtyard
Not Enough User Ratings

Tribute to Walt Disney

Handheld Captioning; Assistive Listening; Audio Description; May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV

Opening Date: October 1, 2001
14. The Magic of Disney Animation in Animation Courtyard
Permanently closing July 13, 2015

Overview of Disney Animation process with limited hands-on demonstrations

Video Captioning; Reflective Captioning; Assistive Listening; Audio Description; May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV

Opening Date: October 17, 2004
Closing Date: July 13, 2015
15. Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple in Echo Lake
Permanently closing March 16, 2020

Outdoor stage show

May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV

Opening Date: October 9, 2007
Closing Date: March 16, 2020
16. Journey into Narnia: Prince Caspian in Mickey Avenue
Permanently closing September 10, 2011

Movie Presentation and Exhibit

Video Captioning; Assistive Listening

Opening Date: May 23, 2008
Closing Date: September 10, 2011
17. Toy Story Mania! in Toy Story Land
(4.7/5 · 10,475 reviews)

3-D ride-through indoor shooting gallery

Handheld Captioning; Video Captioning; Must Transfer to Standard Wheelchair

Opening Date: May 31, 2008
18. Disney Junior - Live on Stage! in Animation Courtyard
Permanently closing September 2, 2018

Live show for children

Handheld Captioning; Video Captioning; Assistive Listening; May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV

Opening Date: March 27, 2011
Closing Date: September 2, 2018
19. The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow in Mickey Avenue
Permanently closing November 7, 2014

Interactive film

Frightening

Opening Date: December 6, 2012
Closing Date: November 7, 2014
20. Star Wars: Path of the Jedi in Echo Lake
Permanently closing January 1, 2019

Short Movie

Opening Date: July 4, 2014
Closing Date: January 1, 2019
21. For the First Time In Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration in Echo Lake
(4.5/5 · 3,623 reviews)

Sing-Along

Handheld Captioning; Video Captioning; Assistive Listening; May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV

Opening Date: July 5, 2014
22. Club Disney in Sunset Boulevard
Permanently closing February 7, 2016

Dance Party

Opening Date: December 1, 2015
Closing Date: February 7, 2016
23. Holidays Happen Here Dance Party in Hollywood Boulevard
Permanently closing January 1, 2016

Dance Party

Opening Date: December 1, 2015
Closing Date: January 1, 2016
24. Star Wars Launch Bay in Animation Courtyard
(3.9/5 · 1,735 reviews)

Movie Trailer, Props, and Character Greetings

Opening Date: December 1, 2015
25. Star Wars Launch Bay: Meet Chewbacca in Animation Courtyard
(4.6/5 · 1,385 reviews)

Character Greeing

Opening Date: December 1, 2015
26. Star Wars Launch Bay: Encounter Kylo Ren in Animation Courtyard
Permanently closing August 29, 2019

Character Greeing

Opening Date: February 7, 2016
Closing Date: August 29, 2019
27. March of the First Order in Hollywood Boulevard
Permanently closing July 7, 2019

Stormtroopers Marching

Opening Date: April 4, 2016
Closing Date: July 7, 2019
28. Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away in Hollywood Boulevard
Permanently closing February 23, 2020

Star Wars Stage Show

Opening Date: April 4, 2016
Closing Date: February 23, 2020
29. Meet Disney Stars at Red Carpet Dreams in Commissary Lane
Not Enough User Ratings

Character greeting venue

May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV

Opening Date: May 8, 2016
30. Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! in Hollywood Boulevard
Permanently closing January 6, 2020

Holiday Nighttime Spectacular

Opening Date: November 14, 2016
Closing Date: January 6, 2020
31. BB-8 Astromech on Duty in Animation Courtyard
Not Enough User Ratings

BB-8 Character Greeting

Opening Date: April 14, 2017
32. Disney Movie Magic in Hollywood Boulevard
Not Enough User Ratings

Projection Show

Opening Date: May 26, 2017
33. The Music of Pixar Live! in Sunset Boulevard
Permanently closing August 28, 2017

Live Concert

Opening Date: May 26, 2017
Closing Date: August 28, 2017
34. Alien Swirling Saucers in Toy Story Land
(3.8/5 · 4,913 reviews)

Twirling Aliens

Physical Considerations

Opening Date: June 30, 2018
35. Slinky Dog Dash in Toy Story Land
(4.6/5 · 8,527 reviews)

Mild Roller Coaster

Opening Date: June 30, 2018
36. Disney Junior Dance Party! in Animation Courtyard
Permanently closing March 16, 2020

Music and Dancing with Characters

Opening Date: December 22, 2018
Closing Date: March 16, 2020
37. Celebrate with the Incredibles at Pixar Place in Pixar Plaza
Permanently closing March 16, 2020

Opening Date: January 18, 2019
Closing Date: March 16, 2020
38. Meet Sulley at Walt Disney Presents in Animation Courtyard
Permanently closing April 30, 2023

Character Greeting

Opening Date: January 19, 2019
Closing Date: April 30, 2023
39. DJ’s Ready! Set! Party Time! in Sunset Boulevard
Permanently closing October 1, 2019

Dance Party

Opening Date: March 31, 2019
Closing Date: October 1, 2019
40. Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy in Sunset Boulevard
Permanently closing October 8, 2024

Cars Show

Handheld Captioning; May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV

Opening Date: March 31, 2019
Closing Date: October 8, 2024
41. Wonderful World of Animation in Hollywood Boulevard
Not Enough User Ratings

Projection Show

Opening Date: May 1, 2019
42. Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
(4.4/5 · 1,093 reviews)

Buy and Build a Droid

Opening Date: August 29, 2019
43. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
(4.3/5 · 8,571 reviews)

Super-advanced flight simulator

Opening Date: August 29, 2019
44. Savi's Workshop in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Not Enough User Ratings

Store for Handbuilt Lightsabers

Opening Date: August 29, 2019
45. Star Wars Launch Bay: Encounter Darth Vader in Animation Courtyard
(4.4/5 · 1,201 reviews)

Darth Vader!

Opening Date: August 30, 2019
46. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
(4.7/5 · 9,873 reviews)

Unique, multi-faceted attraction

Frightening; Physical Considerations

Opening Date: December 5, 2019
47. Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway in Hollywood Boulevard
(4.6/5 · 10,161 reviews)

Ride Through Mickey Mouse Cartoons

Handheld Captioning; Audio Description; Must Transfer From Wheelchair/ECV

Opening Date: March 4, 2020
48. Vacation Fun - An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie in Echo Lake
(4.1/5 · 1,369 reviews)

Mickey Mouse Cartoons

May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV

Opening Date: March 4, 2020
49. The Disney Society Orchestra and Friends in Sunset Boulevard
Permanently closing October 4, 2020

Live Disney Music

Opening Date: August 2, 2020
Closing Date: October 4, 2020
50. Disney Junior Play and Dance! in Animation Courtyard
Not Enough User Ratings
Closed May 25, 2025-Fall 2025

Opening Date: August 7, 2020
51. New Year Countdown Fireworks in Hollywood Boulevard
Not Enough User Ratings
Closed - Reopens December 31, 2025
Closed Jan 1, 2026-Dec 30, 2027

Fireworks

Opening Date: December 31, 2024
52. Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After in Sunset Boulevard
Opens May 27, 2025

Stage Show

Opening Date: May 27, 2025
53. The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure in Animation Courtyard
Opens May 27, 2025

Musical Show

Opening Date: May 27, 2025

Attractions with Opening Dates In Other Parks

We track the official opening dates for each attraction (not preview or soft-opening dates). Any inaccuracies or missing dates? Please contact us! (Note that we only track attractions that have operated since in 2006 or later.)

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