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What is today known as the Echo Lake area of Disney’s [[Disney's Hollywood Studios ]], opened with the rest of the then Disney-MGM Studios on May 1, 1989<ref> http://www.thisdayindisneyhistory.com/Disney-MGMGrandOpening.html </ref>. On the first Disney-MGM Studios maps, the area was not called Echo Lake, but instead referred to as the Backlot Annex/Lakeside Circle (despite the fact that Echo Lake itself was present and called such on Disney-MGM’s opening daymaps)<ref> http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/ds/disney-mgm-studios-guidebook-1989-mid-02.jpg </ref>. When the park debuted, Lakeside Circle was home to the Monster Sound Show and Superstar SuperStar Television<ref name= "map2"> http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/ds/disney-mgm-studios-guidebook-1989-mid-06.jpg </ref>. On the Monster Sound Show attraction, guests were recruited to add sound effects to an "all-star haunted house mystery"<ref name= "monster"> http://waltdatedworld.com/id69.htm </ref>. Similarly, Superstar SuperStar Television was another interactive attraction that had guests recreating some of televisions television's greatest moments<ref name=Superstar"> http://waltdatedworld.com/id68.htm </ref>. Also located in the land were the restaurants: Hollywood and Vine, The 50s the [[50's Primetime Café]], the Tune In Lounge, [[Min & Bill’s Bill's Dockside Diner]], the [[Backlot Express]], and [[Dinosaur Gertie’s Gertie's Ice Cream of Extinction]] <ref name= "map2"/>.

On August 25, 1989, the [[Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! ]] debuted on the Backlot Annex<ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/indiana-jones-epic-stunt-spectacular/ </ref>. This new attraction had originally been intended as an opening day attraction, however when the show was deemed unready, its official opening was delayed<ref name= "Martin"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?p=757 </ref>. Despite this, since the park opened , guests had been able to visit the Stunt Spectacular, and look in on “live rehearsals”<ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/11330/The_Premiere_of_DisneyMGM_Studios </ref>.

Later in 1989, on December 15, [[Star Tours ]] made its debut in the Echo Lake section of the Disney-MGM Studios<ref> https://d23. com/a-to-z/star-tours/ </ref> Originally opening in Disneyland on January 9, 1987, Star Tours is a motion simulator attraction set in the world of George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise. [[Image:StarTours.jpg|thumb|400px350px|Star Tours opened in Echo Lake on December 15, 1989]]The next major change to Echo Lake came on December 16, 1990 when the Commissary restaurant opened<ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/abc-commissary/ </ref>. Subsequently, on July 1, 1997, the Monster Sound Show closed<ref name= "monster"/>. The show was briefly replaced with the One Saturday Morning Sound Show from July 1, 1997 until February 20, 1999<ref name= "monster"/>. In this incarnation of the attraction, guests added sound effects to the Disney cartoon 101 Dalmatians: The Series. At this time the name of the theater was changed to the ABC Sound Studio. On April 22, 1999, the One Saturday Morning Sound Show made way for a new attraction- Sounds Dangerous with Starring Drew Carey<ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/abc-sound-studio-sounds-dangerous/ </ref>. This new attraction took place almost entirely in the dark, as guests followed the adventures of undercover detective Drew Carey. Like the Monster Sound Show, by the late 1990s, Superstar Television was also seeing After becoming a decline in popularity. On September 26, 1998seasonal attraction, the attraction closed to make way show would finally close for a new show titled Doug Live! Based good on the ABC cartoon, Doug Live ran until May 1218, 20012012. The short lived Get Happy with ABC then opened on July 1, 2001. More or less a 25 minute advertisement for ABC’s 2003 TV lineup, Get Happy with ABC closed October 5, 2001.

The next addition to Echo Lake came in 2007 in Like the from a permanent home for Monster Sound Show, by the Jedi Training Academy. Originally late 1990s, SuperStar Television was also seeing a part of Star Wars Weekendsdecline in popularity. On September 26, 1998, the Jedi Training Academy is attraction closed to make way for a live new show that allows young guests to discover their inner Jedititled Doug Live! <Ref> http://waltdatedworld.com/id68.htm </ref>. Based on the ABC cartoon, Doug Live ran until May 12, 2001 <ref> http://waltdatedworld.com/id176.htm </ref>. The short lived Get Happy with ABC then opened on July 1, 2002. More or less a 25 minute advertisement for ABC’s 2003 TV lineup, Get Happy with ABC closed October 5, 2002 <ref> http://allears.net/tp/mgm/m_happy.htm </ref>.

The next addition to Echo Lake came in 2007, in the form of a permanent home for the Jedi Training Academy <ref> http://allears.net/tp/mgm/jedi_mgm.htm </ref>. Originally an exclusive part of Star Wars Weekends, the Jedi Training Academy is a live show that allows young guests to discover their inner Jedi.  Following the closure of Get Happy with ABC, the Superstar SuperStar Television Theater that housed the attraction remained mostly closed (, except for occasional special event use) until The American Idol Experience opened . This changed on February 14, 2009, when [[The American Idol Experience]] opened <ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/american-idol-experience-the/ </ref>. Based on the popular television singing completion, The American Idol Experience allowed guests to auditionfor, perform in, and watch the showa live version of American Idol. The American Idol Experiences ceased operations on August 30, 2014 <ref> http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-disney-american-idol-experience-closing-20140815-post.html </ref> in order to make way for “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration”, a musical stage show based on the 2013 Disney film “Frozen”. Following the removal of The American Idol Experience, the ABC Sound Studio was rechristened the Hyperion Theater<ref> http://thedisneyblog.com/2015/06/17/hyperion-theater-debuts-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/ </ref>. On March 4, 2020, the Mickey Shorts Theater opened in the former location of Sounds Dangerous. This new theater shows an original Mickey Mouse short titled "Vacation Fun", as was built to compliment [[Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway]] which opened on the same day.

'''[[Star Tours: The Adventure Continues]]'''-Star Tours is a 3D motion simulator ride that takes guests into the world of Star Wars. The attraction is now updated to include scenes from Star Wars: Episode VII and features 54 different adventures.

==Restaurants=='''Min & Bill's Dockside DinerJedi Training-Trials of the Temple''' Located on the shores - The current version of Echo Lakethe Jedi Training Academy allows young guests to do battle with Darth Vader, this quick service restaurant specializes in hot dogsKylo Ren, and the Seventh Sister Inquisitor. Min & Bill's Dockside Diner is based on Guests who want to participate in the 1930 film "Min & Bill"show should sign up by the Hyperion Theater as early in the day as possible, as spots fill up quickly.

'''Backlot Express-[[Mickey Shorts Theater]]''' - This quick services dining locations offers theater shows an original Mickey Mouse short titled Vacation Fun. In addition to the cartoon, the Mickey Shorts Theater is also home to a series of photo-ops based on the new Mickey Mouse shorts. ===Former Attractions==='''Monster Sound Show'''- In this interactive attraction, guests Star Wars themed American foodadded their own sppoky sound effects to a murder-mystery film starring Martin Short and Chevy Chase. Hosted by Sony, the Monster Sound Show operated from May 1, 1989 through July 1, 1997. The attraction was replaced by the One Saturday Morning Sound Show.

'''Tune In Lounge-One Saturday Morning Sound Show''' This lounge features - Like its predecessor, the Monster Sound Show attraction, One Saturday Morning Sound Show had guests add sound effects to a full barfilm. Instead of a murder-mystery however, as well as the entire 50's Prime Time Cafe menufilm now shown featured characters from the Disney One Saturday Morning Carton "101 Dalmatians: The Series. The One Saturday Morning Sound Show ran from July 2, 1997 until February 20, 1999. The attraction was replaced by Sounds Dangerous Starring Drew Carey.

'''Hollywood & Vine-Sounds Dangerous Starring Drew Carey''' - This table service restaurant offers character buffets for lunch audio show took place almost completely in the dark. As guests followed the adventures of undercover cop Drew Carey, the bungling detective would trip over his hidden camera (that guests had been watching on the screen) and dinner featuring plunge the theater in darkness. Audio effects would then tell guests the rest of the story. Sounds Dangerous Starring Drew Carey ran from April 22, 1999 until May 18, 2012.  '''SuperStar Television'''- This interactive show allowed guests to reenact some of television's greatest moments. Also sponsored by Sony, Superstar Television ran from May 1, 1989 until September 26, 1998, when it was replaced by Doug Live!. '''Doug Live!'''- This live stage show featured characters from the Disney Jrcartoon Doug. At dinnerDoug Live opened on March 15, 1999, Minnie Mouse and her friends host dinner parties every nightclosed May 12, 2001. The show was replaced with Get Happy with ABC. '''Get Happy with ABC'''- This short film attraction opened on July 1, 2002, replacing Doug Live. Essentially a 25 minute advertisement for ABC's 2003 Fall schedule, Get Happy with ABC closed on October 5, 2002. ''' [[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. ==Restaurants=='''[[Min & Bill's Dockside Diner]]-''' Located on the shores of Echo Lake, this quick service restaurant specializes in hot dogs. Min & Bill's Dockside Diner is based on the 1930 film "Min & Bill".[[Image:.Primetime.jpg|thumb|350px|The entrance to the 50's Prime Time Cafe. Photo: Lauren Javier]]'''[[Backlot Express]]-''' This quick services dining locations offers guests classic American cuisine. '''Tune In Lounge-''' This lounge features a full bar, as well as the entire 50's Prime Time Cafe menu.

'''50's Prime Time Cafe[[Hollywood & Vine]]-''' Designed to give guests the feeling of being in the 1950s, this This table service restaurant specializes in American comfort foodoffers character buffets for lunch and dinner featuring characters from Disney Jr. At dinner, Minnie Mouse and her friends host dinner parties every night.

'''ABC Commissary[[50's Prime Time Cafe]]-''' This art deco themed counter service restaurant serves mostly American cuisine. Prior Designed to 1993 give guests the restaurant was simply known as feeling of being in the Commissary1950s, this table service restaurant specializes in American comfort food.

'''[[Oasis Canteen]]- '''Formally known as the Dip Spot, this quick service stand sells funnel cake.

'''[[Peevy's Polar Pipeline]]-''' This quick service stand offers guests various frozen treats and slushies.

'''[[Dinosaur Gertie’s Gertie's Ice Cream of Extinction]]'''- Based on the early 20th Century cartoon character Gertie the Dinosaur, this stand sells ice cream and other frozen treats.

* If guests look above Hollywood and Vine they can see a window that reads "Eddie Valiant- Private Detective". This a reference to Bob Bob Hoskins' character in the 1989 Disney film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"<ref name= "picture"> Here is a picture http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jv-dS4NpxPE/TMotfNIhnSI/AAAAAAAAJHo/4juGfhBKyC8/s1600/Eddie+Valiant+Window+(08-10).jpg </ref>.

* In the window to the left of Eddie Valiant's, guests can the silhouette of Roger Rabbit, who has apparently exited the office, through the window. This mirrors a scene in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?<ref name= "picture"/>.

* Above Peevy's Polar Pipeline, guests can find a billboard for Maroon Studios<ref> Here's a picture http://www.mainstgazette.com/2012/02/maroon-studios.html </ref>. This is reference to the studio that Roger and Jessica Rabbit worked for.

===Echo Lake Apartments<ref> http://2719hyperion.blogspot.com/2008/07/who-lives-in-echo-lake-apartments.html </ref>===