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Hollywood Boulevard serves as guests guest's gateway to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Like [[Main Street USA]], guests enter the park and continue down the street in order to get the majority of the park's other areas. At the end of Hollywood Boulevard is Grumman's Chinese Theater, which houses the [[Great Movie Ride]]. Other points of interest on Hollywood Boulevard include the Hollywood Brown Derby and Starring Roles restaurants and , as well as a plethora of shops that are based on various Hollywood landmarks.

When the Disney-MGM Studio’s opened, Hollywood Boulevard housed The Great Movie Ride and an unnamed Disney character stage show about the movies that would late be named Theater of the Stars[[Image:Lookdownhollywood. Also located on jpg|thumb|400px|A look down Hollywood Boulevard on opening day were the Hollywood Brown Derby and Starring Rolls restaurants. Finally, the land also housed the shops: Oscar's Classic Car Souvenirs, Movieland Memorabilia, Sid Cashuenga's One- of-a-Kind, Crossroads of the World, Mickey's of Hollywood, The Darkroom, Cover Story, Celebrity 5 & 10, Sweet Success, Pacific Electric Pictures, Keystone Clothiers and Sights & Soundsat night.Photo by Disney]]

Outside of a series of changes to When the Disney-MGM Studio’s opened, Hollywood Boulevard's shops housed The Great Movie Ride and entertainment (see below), the area has seen a relatively few number of changes. On September 28, 2001, an unnamed Disney constructed a 122 ft. Sorcerer's Hat (the magical hat that Mickey wore character stage show housed in the Sorcerer's Apprentice segment of Fantasia) in front original Theater of the Chinese TheaterStars <ref name= "MGMmap"/>. Built as Also located on Hollywood Boulevard on opening day were the Hollywood Brown Derby <ref> https://d23.com/a part of -to-z/hollywood-brown-derby-the 100 Years of Magic celebration/ </ref> and Starring Rolls restaurants. Finally, the Sorcererland also housed the shops: Oscar's Hat was originally built as a temporary structure. Underneath the hatClassic Car Souvenirs, guests could find interactive kiosks that taught them about the life Movieland Memorabilia, Sid Cashuenga's One- of Walt Disney. Although Disney claimed the hat would be -a temporary addition-Kind, Crossroads of the structure would eventually supersede the Earful Tower as the then Disney-MGM StudioWorld, Mickey's primary iconof Hollywood, The Darkroom, Cover Story, Celebrity 5 & 10, Sweet Success, Pacific Electric Pictures, Keystone Clothiers and Sights & Sounds <ref name= "MGMmap"> http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/ds/disney-mgm-studios-guidebook-1989-late-05.jpg </ref>.

Outside of a series of changes to Hollywood Boulevard's shops and entertainment (see below), the area has seen a relatively few number of changes. On May 2, 1993, the Theater of the Stars was closed in order to make space for the entrance to the new [[Sunset Boulevard]] area (a relocated Theater of the Stars would open on Sunset Boulevard in 1994) <ref> http://www.studioscentral.com/column/why-its-there/theater-stars </ref>. Subsequently, on September 28, 2001, Disney constructed a 122 ft. Sorcerer's Hat (the magical hat that Mickey wore in the Sorcerer's Apprentice segment of Fantasia) in front of the Chinese Theater <ref name= "Korkis"> http://allears.net/ae/issue798.htm </ref>. Built as a part of the 100 Years of Magic celebration, the Sorcerer's Hat was originally built as a temporary structure. Underneath the hat, guests could find interactive kiosks that taught them about the life of Walt Disney. Although Disney claimed the hat would be a temporary addition, the structure would eventually supersede the Earful Tower as the then Disney-MGM Studio's primary icon <ref name= "Korkis"/>.  In January 2015, the Sorcerer's Hat was finally demolished<ref> http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/os-disney-hollywood-studios-hat-gone-story.html </ref>. The structures structure's removal restored the sight line that allowed guests to see the Chinese Theater as they looked down Hollywood Boulevard.  On February 5, 2017, Starring Rolls Cafe closed <ref> http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2017/02/04/news-starring-rolls-cafe-in-hollywood-studios-closing-february-5th/ </ref> ==Former Attractions==[[The Great Movie Ride]]-This opening day attraction lets let guests board trams and travel through some of the most popular movies of all time. The ride lasts lasted about 22 minutes and is was located inside a replica of Grumman’s Chinese Theatre.

'''[[Hollywood Brown Derby]]'''- This A recreation of the famous Hollywood landmark, this table service restaurant features upscale American cuisine.===Former Restaurants==='''[[Starring Rolls Cafe]]'''- This counter service restaurant sold sushi and sandwiches in addition to housing a full bakery.

[[Image:TheDarkroom.jpg|thumb|350px|The Darkroom on Hollywood Boulevard. Photo by Jennifer Lynn.]]'''Movieland Memorabilia'''- Located just before the entrance to Disney's Hollywood Studios, this shop specializes in hat and Mickey ear merchandise.

'''Crossroads of the World'''- Located just inside the entrance to the park, Crossroads of the World offers sundries, autograph books and film.

'''Mickey's of Hollywood'''- This shop features a wide variety of Disney's Hollywood Studio's merchandise.

'''The Darkroom'''- Disney's Hollywood Studio's one stop shop for all your photography needs.

'''Cover Story'''- This medium size shop sells a plethora of toys and plush merchandise.

'''Celebrity 5 & 10'''-This shopping location features housewares and other gifts.

'''Keystone Clothiers'''- As the store's name suggests, this location is stocked full of apparel and accessories. '''Adrian & Edith's Head to Toe'''- Like Keystone Clothiers, this shop sells apparel for both men and women.  '''Oscar's Super Service'''- Originally known as Oscar's Classic Car Souvenirs, this location now features stroller, locker and EVC rental.

'''Sid CashuengaCahuenga’s One-Of-A-Kind Antiques and Curios'''- This store sold one of a kind movie memorabilia. Opened May 1, 1989 and closed November 11, 2013.

'''LA Prop & Cinema Store''''- Opened May 11, 1991 and closed June 15, 2014. This store sold children'''Legends of Hollywood'''- s apparel, plush and toys.