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Disney's Hollywood Studios

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===Disney's Hollywood Studios 2007-Present===
Since the 2007 name change their have been two major additions to the Hollywood Studios. In 2007, Mickey's Avenue was renamed Pixar Place, and all attractions on the Avenue were closed. Opening in their place was Toy Story Midway Mania! The new 4D attractions lets guests travel through and play classic Midway games, while wearing 3D glasses. Toy Story Midway Mania was followed up by the American Idol Experience in 2009. The American Idol Experience is Located on Hollywood Boulevard in the ABC theater and based on the popular television show American Idol. The attraction is an interactive show where guests get to see if they have what it takes to be the next singing sensation.
 
==Current Attractions===
 
===Hollywood Boulevard===
 
'''The Great Movie Ride'''-This opening day attractions lets guests board trams and travel through some of the most popular movies of all time. The ride lasts about 22 minutes and is located inside Grauman's Chinese Theater.
 
===Echo Lake===
 
'''The American Idol Experience'''- This new attraction is an interactive show that allows guests to take the stage and sing just like on the TV show American Idol. Guests also have the option of sitting in the audience and watching fellow guests perform.
 
'''Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular'''- This show allows guests to see or even participate in various stunts. Based on the 1981 film Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. The show lasts about 25 minutes.
 
'''Star Tours--The Adventure Continues'''-Star Tours is a 3D motion simulator ride takes guests into the world of Star Wars. The attraction is now updated with 54 different adventures to go on!
 
===Streets of America===
 
'''Muppet Vision 3D''-A hilarious 3D film staring the Muppets! The show features a combination of 3D video and Audio Anamatronics to bring the Muppets to life!
 
'''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 will see 30 foot grass, 40 foot bees and even a giant dog!
 
'''Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show'''- This stunt show allows guests to see how big time vehicle stunts are done for Hollywood movies. The 33 minute show features cars, motorcycles and of course explosions!
 
'''Studio Backlot Tour'''-The Studio Backlot Tour let's guests see the behind the scenes aspects of movie making. Guests are able to see how special effects are done and also tour a museum of movie props. The attraction consists of both a tram tour and a walking tour and lasts about 35 minutes.
 
===Pixar Place===
 
Toy Story Midway Mania- A 4D attraction that let's guests play classic midway games in a whole new way. Featuring characters from the 1995 Disney Pixar movie Toy Story, the attraction allows guests to actually enter midway games while they play them.
 
===Mickey Avenue===
'''Walt Disney: One Man's Dream'''- A exhibition of various items celebrating Walt Disney's life. Guests start out by view a Disney museum that tells the story of Walt's life, before viewing a 15 minute biographical film.
 
===Animation Courtyard===
 
'''Voyage of the Little Mermaid'''- A live musical retelling of the 1989 Disney movie the Little Mermaid. The show runs for approximately 17 minutes.
 
'''Disney Junior---Live on Stage'''-An interactive show featuring Disney Junior characters. Characters from popular television shows, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Handy Mandy, The Little Einsteins and Jake and the Never land Pirates. The show is 24 minutes long.
 
'''The Magic of Disney Animation'''- A Disney animator (with the help of Mushu from Disney's Mulan) shows guests how different Disney character are drawn. After exiting the showroom guests can explore interactive games or even learn how to draw their favorite Disney character.
 
===Sunset Boulevard===
 
'''Beauty and the Beast Live On Stage'''- A live, musical Broadway-style show based on the 1992 Disney movie Beauty and the Beast. The show runs for approximately 30 minutes.
 
'''The Tower of Terror'''- A thrill ride which drops guests up to 13 stories. Guests are transported into the Twilight Zone