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In 2007, Disney announced that it would be renaming the park Disney's Hollywood Studios. The contract signed in 1985 between MGM and Disney had expired in 2005, and Disney chose not to renew it <ref name= "yesterday"> http://www.yesterland.com/mgm-end.html </ref>. When announcing the name change , Meg Crofton (the President of The Walt Disney World Resort) stated:

Reflected in the new name change , was the fact that over time the theme of the park had changed. Originally the park was set in the Golden Age of Hollywood, but by 2007 the theme had clearly shifted to a more modern view of film making. By 2008, the park had been was officially renamed Disney's Hollywood Studios; however it took more time to change all the affected signs<ref name= "yesterday"/>.

Since the 2007 name change there have a few major additions to the Hollywood Studios. In 2008, Mickey's Avenue was renamed Pixar Place, and all attractions on the Avenue were closed <ref> http://progresscityusa.com/2008/08/04/pixars-place/ </ref>. Opening in their place was [[Toy Story Midway Mania!]], a new 4D attraction that lets guests travel through (and play) classic Midway games, while wearing 3D glasses <ref> http://www.studioscentral.com/toy-story-midway-mania-construction </ref>. The opening of Toy Story Midway Mania! was followed by the opening of the American Idol Experience in 2009 <Ref> http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/mgm/st-americanidol.htm </ref>. The American Idol Experience was located on [[Hollywood Boulevard ]] in the ABC Theater , and based on the popular television show American Idol. On December 6, 2012 an interactive walkthrough attraction named The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow replaced the Journey Into Narnia walkthrough attraction <ref> http://www.insidethemagic.net/2012/11/inside-the-legend-of-captain-jack-sparrow-as-walt-disney-world-debuts-new-lifelike-pirates-of-the-caribbean-attraction/ </ref>. Also in 2012, Sounds Dangerous! officially closed <ref> http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/mgm/st-sound.htm </ref>.

2014 saw a series of changes occur in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On August 30, the American Idol Experience closed its doors <ref> http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-disney-american-idol-experience-closing-20140815-post.html </ref>. Subsequently on September 27, the [[Studio Backlot Tour ]] (an opening day attraction) was closed <ref> http://www.miamiherald.com/living/travel/article2771271.html </ref>. Following this pattern of change, in October 2014 Disney announced that the Sorcerer’s Hat (which had been built as a temporary structure in 2001) would finally be demolished in 2015 <ref> http://www.wesh.com/orlandomyway/orlando-theme-parks/walt-disney-worlds-sorcerers-hat-to-be-torn-down-wednesday/30571590 </ref>. This announcement was paired by the announcement that The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow would be closing for good on November 6, 2014. On July 12, 2015 another opening day attraction [[The Magic of Disney Animation]] closed permanently <ref> http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-disney-hollywood-studios-magic-animation-closing-20150629-post.html </ref>.

On August 16, 2015 Disney announced that new areas dedicated to Star Wars (eventually revealed to be named Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge) and Toy Story would be constructed in Disney's Hollywood Studios. In January 2016, Disney announced that [[Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure]], [[Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show]], the Writers Stop, Watto's Grotto and the Studio Catering Co. would all be closing on April 2, 2016 <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/lights-motors-action-extreme-stunt-show/news/15jan2016-lights,-motors,-action-extreme-stunt-show-to-permanently-close-in-april-2016.htm </ref> <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/lights-motors-action-extreme-stunt-show/news/15jan2016-lights,-motors,-action-extreme-stunt-show-to-permanently-close-in-april-2016.htm </ref>. At this time , Disney also announced that the Earful Tower would be removed as part of the construction <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/disneys-hollywood-studios/news/15jan2016-more-closures-confirmed-for-disneys-hollywood-studios-as-the-park-moves-ahead-with-redevelopment-plans.htm </ref>

On March 21, 2016, Disney christened the new [[Muppet Courtyard]] area of Disney's Hollywood Studios <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/jim-hensons-muppetvision-3d/news/21mar2016-muppetvision-3d-and-mama-melroses-area-to-be-renamed-muppets-courtyard.htm </ref>. In addition to incorporating [[Muppet Vision 3D]], Muppet Courtyard also became the home of [[PizzeRizzo]], [[Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italian]], and the Gonzo's Royal Flush restrooms.

On July 27, 2017, Disney announced that the remaining part of the former Streets of America would be rethemed to Downtown Los Angeles and renamed [[Grand Avenue ]] <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/baseline-tap-house/news/26jul2017-baseline-tap-house-to-debut-alongside-new-grand-avenue-district-at-disney.htm </ref>. Furthermore, on August 17, 2017, Disney announced that the former Muppet Courtyard would be included in this new theming and renamed [[Grand Park]] <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/08/more-details-on-grand-avenue-coming-soon-to-disneys-hollywood-studios/ </ref>. On June 29, 2018, Toy Story Land officially opened <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/06/toy-story-land-officially-opens-today-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/ </ref>. This new land allows guests to be "shrunk" down to the size of a toy, and explore Andy's backyard. Opening with the land were the [[Slinky Dog Dash]] and [[Alien Swirling Saucers]] attractions, as well as a slightly refurbished [[Toy Story Mania]] and the Woody's Lunch Box snack stand.

Guest's gateway to the rest of Disney's Hollywood Studios, Hollywood Boulevard features [[The Great Movie Ride]] housed inside a replica of Grumman's Chinese Theater. On Hollywood Boulevard guests can also find Starring Rolls and The the Hollywood Brown Derby Restaurantsrestaurant, as well as a wide variety of shops and tributes to Hollywood landmarks.

[[Image:studios2017.png|thumb|350px|The 2017 Hollywood Studios map (click to enlarge)]]Originally referred to as the Backlot Annex/Lakeside Circle, this land features the popular attractions [[Star Tours]] and the [[Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!]]. On the peaceful lake guests can also find a bevy of restaurants including [[Min & Bill's Dockside Diner ]] and [[Dinosaur Gertie's Ice Cream of Extinction]].

Formally known as Muppet Courtyard, [[Grand Park]] is home to the classic Disney attraction [[Muppet Vision 3D]]. Created in 2017, Grand Park is themed to transport guests to urban Los Angeles. The area is also home to [[PizzeRizzo]] and [[Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italian]].

* [[Alien Swirling Saucers]]| * [[Toy Story Mania]] |* [[Rock Millennium Falcon: Smuggler'n' Roller Coaster]]| * [[The Twilight Zone Tower of Terrors Run]]