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Disney's Hollywood Studios

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===[[Sunset Boulevard]]===
Disney's Hollywood Studio's first major expansion, [[Sunset Boulevard]] is themed after Hollywood's theater district. Here guests can find popular attractions such as the [[Tower of Terror]] and [[Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Staring Aerosmith]]. In addition it its attractions, Sunset Boulevard is also home to plethora of dining and shopping options.
 
==Former Attractions==
 
'''Superstar Television'''- Located in what is now the ABC Theater, Superstar Television was open from 1989 until 1998. The attraction was a live interactive show that allowed guests to re-enact famous television scenes. Using special effects guests would be superimposed in the television shows along with the original actors. The attraction was replaced by Doug Live!
 
'''Doug Live!'''- Located in the ABC Theater, Doug Live! opened on March 15, 1999 and closed on May 12, 2001. The attraction was a live show based on the television cartoon “Disney's Doug”. Doug Live! was replaced by The American Idol Experience.
 
'''The Monster Sound Show'''-Located on the right side of what is now the ABC Theater, The Monster Sound Show opened in 1989 and closed in 1999. The interactive show allowed guests to add their own spooky sound effects to a short film starring Chevy Chase and Martin Short. The format of the show changed on July 1, 1997, and became the ABC Sound Studio. Although the premise of the ride was similar, the film now featured characters from 101 Dalmatians: The Series. In 1999 the show closed for good and was replaced by Sounds Dangerous--Starring Drew Carey.
 
'''Sounds Dangerous--Starring Drew Carey'''-Located at the right side of the ABC Theater, Sounds Dangerous opened in 1999 and closed in 2012. The show was themed to look like a television show pilot; however its real purpose was to show guests the importance of sound effects. Almost two thirds of the show was in complete darkness, with only sounds telling the story's plot.
 
'''Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It!''' Located on Mickey Avenue (now Pixar Place), Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Play It! opened April 7, 2001 and closed August 19, 2006. The attraction was a version of the popular TV show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and allowed guests to compete for various prizes. If a guest answered the million dollar question correctly, they would win a trip on The Disney Cruise Line. The attraction was replaced by Toy Story Midway Mania!
 
'''The Spirit of Pocahontas'''- Located in the Backlot Theater (Now the Premiere Theater), The Spirit of Pocahontas opened on June 23, 1995 and closed on February 24, 1996. The Spirit of Pocahontas was a live stage show that retold the story of Disney's Pocahontas; however popular characters from the movie including Meeko and Flit did not appear in the show. The Spirit of Pocahontas was replaced by another live stage show, The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
 
'''The Hunchback of Notre Dame'''-Located in the Backlot Theater (Now the Premiere Theater), The Hunchback of Notre Dame opened on June 21, 1996 and closed on September 28, 2002. Like the Spirit of Pocahontas before it, The Hunchback of Notre Dame was a live musical show. The attraction was a retelling of the 1996 Disney Movie The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
 
'''Here Come the Muppets'''-Located in the Animation Courtyard Theater, Here Come the Muppets opened on May 25, 1990 and closed on September 2, 1991. The show was a live stage show featuring full sized characters from the Muppets. The show was always thought to be temporary, as Muppet Vision 3D was set to open soon in a new area called Muppet Studios. Although Muppet Studios was never created, Here Come the Muppets did close in 1991 and was replaced by the Voyage of The Little Mermaid.
 
'''Bear and the Big Blue House- Live on Stage!'''-Located in the Soundstage Theater, Bear and the Big Blue House: Live on Stage! opened on June 7, 1999 and closed August 4, 2001. The attraction was an interactive show featuring characters from the television show Bear and the Big Blue House. The show was replaced by Playhouse Disney- Live on Stage! in 2001.
 
'''Playhouse Disney- Live On Stage!''' Located in the Soundstage Theater, Playhouse Disney- Live on Stage opened October 1, 2001 and was renamed Disney Junior- Live On Stage! in March of 2011. The original show featured characters from Disney television programs, ''Bear and the Big Blue House'', ''Rolie Polie Olie'', ''Stanley'', and ''The Book of Pooh''. Over time the characters were changed to include characters from ''Jo Jo's Circus'', ''The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse'', ''My Friends Tigger and Pooh'', ''Handy Mandy'', and ''The Little Einsteins''.
 
''' [[The American Idol Experience]]'''- This interactive show allowed guests to take the stage and sing, just like on the television show American Idol. Guests also had the option of sitting in the audience and watching the performances. The American Idol Experience opened on February 14, 2009 and closed on August 30, 2014.
 
'''[[Studio Backlot Tour]]'''- The Studio Backlot Tour let guests see the behind the scenes aspects of movie making. Guests were able to see how special effects were created, and also tour a museum of movie props. The attraction consisted of both a tram and walking tour and lasted about 35 minutes. The Studio Backlot Tour opened with the park on May 1, 1989 and closed on September 27, 2014.
 
'''The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow'''- The interactive walkthrough attraction allowed guests to join Jack Sparrow’s crew and help the pirate defeat Davy Jones. The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow opened on December 6, 2012 and closed on November 6, 2014.
 
'''[[The Magic of Disney Animation]]'''- A Disney animator (with the help of Mushu from Disney's Mulan) showed guests how different Disney characters are drawn. After exiting the showroom guests could explore interactive games or even learn how to draw their favorite Disney character. The Magic of Disney Animation opened on May 1, 1989 with the rest of the park and closed on July 12, 2015.
 
'''[[Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure]]'''- A large playground based on the 1989 film Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. Inside the playground young guests would see 30 foot grass, 40 foot bees and even a giant dog.
 
'''Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show'''- This stunt show allowed guests to see how big-time vehicle stunts are done for Hollywood movies. The 33 minute show featured cars, motorcycles and (of course) explosions.
==Fun Facts and Trivia==