Here we list the basic descriptions -- or "what is is" -- each attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios:
| Attraction | What It Is |
|---|---|
| Alien Swirling Saucers | Twirling Aliens |
| BB-8 Astromech on Duty (Temporarily Closed - Reopens in the future) | BB-8 Character Greeting |
| Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage | Live Hollywood-style musical |
| Celebrity Autographs | Celebrity Greeting |
| Celebrity Motorcade | Motorcade of Visiting Celebrities |
| Celebrity Spotlight (Temporarily Closed - Reopens in the future) | Character Greeting |
| Character Greetings Around Hollywood Studios | Character Greetings |
| Citizens of Hollywood (Temporarily Closed - Reopens in the future) | Improvisational Comedy Actors |
| Disney Junior Dance Party! | Music and Dancing with Characters |
| Disney Movie Magic | Projection Show |
| Disney's Hollywood Studios Entrance | Entranceway to Hollywood Studios |
| Disney's Hollywood Studios Special July 4th Fireworks Presentation | July 4th Fireworks |
| Droid Depot | Buy and Build a Droid |
| Fantasmic! (Temporarily Closed - Reopens in the future) | Mixed-media nighttime spectacular |
| For the First Time In Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration | Sing-Along |
| Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! (Temporarily Closed - Reopens on December 19, 2021) | Movie-stunt demonstration and action show |
| Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple (Temporarily Closed - Reopens in the future) | Outdoor stage show |
| Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! | Holiday Nighttime Spectacular |
| Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy | Cars Show |
| Mickey and Friends Motorcade | Short Parade |
| Mickey and Minnie Starring in Red Carpet Dreams (Temporarily Closed - Reopens in November) | Character greeting venue |
| Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway | Ride Through Mickey Mouse Cartoons |
| Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run | Super-advanced flight simulator |
| Muppet*Vision 3D | 3-D movie starring the Muppets |
| New Year's Eve Fireworks | New Year's Fireworks |
| Padawan Mind Challenge | Star Wars Trivia for Kids |
| Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith | Rock music-themed roller coaster |
| Savi's Workshop | Store for Handbuilt Lightsabers |
| Slinky Dog Dash | Mild Roller Coaster |
| Star Tours: The Adventures Continue | Indoor space-flight-simulation ride |
| Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular (Temporarily Closed - Reopens in the future) | Fireworks and Projections with Star Wars Music |
| Star Wars Launch Bay (Temporarily Closed - Reopens in the future) | Movie Trailer, Props, and Character Greetings |
| Star Wars Launch Bay: Encounter Darth Vader (Temporarily Closed - Reopens in the future) | Darth Vader! |
| Star Wars Launch Bay: Meet Chewbacca (Temporarily Closed - Reopens in the future) | Character Greeing |
| Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | Unique, multi-faceted attraction |
| Sunset Seasons Greetings (Temporarily Closed - Reopens in Late 2021) | Holiday Projection Show |
| Thanksgiving Parade of Bands | High School Bands |
| Toy Story Mania! | 3-D ride-through indoor shooting gallery |
| The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror | Sci-fi-theme indoor thrill ride |
| Vacation Fun - An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie | Mickey Mouse Cartoons |
| Voyage of the Little Mermaid (Temporarily Closed - Reopens in the future) | Musical stage show featuring characters from the Disney movie The Little Mermaid |
| Walt Disney Presents | Tribute to Walt Disney |
| Wonderful World of Animation | Projection Show |
"What It Is" at Other Parks
- Magic Kingdom Attractions - What it is
- EPCOT Attractions - What it is
- Disney's Hollywood Studios Attractions - What it is
- Disney's Animal Kingdom Attractions - What it is
