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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 housed in the original Theater of the Stars <ref name= "MGMmap"/>. Also located on Hollywood Boulevard on opening day were the Hollywood Brown Derby <ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/hollywood-brown-derby-the/ </ref> 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 & 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 expansion ]] 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>. On 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> On March 4, 2020, Hollywood's Boulevard's Chinese Theater was once again occupied, when [[Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway]] opened <ref> https://wdwnews.com/releases/mickey-minnies-runaway-railway-to-open-march-4-2020-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/</ref>. The new attraction allows guests to enter a Mickey Mouse short and go on a wild ride with Goofy. Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway uses a trackless system to take guests on their journey. ==Current Attractions==[[Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway]]- This trackless dark ride takes guests into a Mickey Mouse short. After boarding Goofy's train, a series of misadventures ensue as Mickey and Minnie try to enjoy the perfect picnic. Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway lasts for four minutes and thirty seconds. ===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.

'''Movieland Memorabilia'''- Located just before the entrance to Disney's Hollywood Studios, this shop specializes in hat and Mickey ear merchandise.

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

'''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.