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| image= SunsetBoulevardSunsetBoulevard2.jpg
| caption='''The view down Sunset Boulevard. Photo by Lauren Javier.'''
| theme= Golden-Age Hollywood
| park= Disney's Hollywood Studios
| opened=June 2212, 1994
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The area of Disney's Hollywood Studios that is today known as Sunset Boulevard, was initially earmarked to be a land based on the 1989 Disney film “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?”. Known as “Roger Rabbit’s Hollywood Land” or “Maroon Studios” during its development, this new area would feature three new Roger Rabbit attractions: Baby Herman's Runaway Baby Buggy, Toontown Trolley, and a Benny the Cab ride (which would eventually open in Disneyland as Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin) <ref name= "Korkis"> https://www.mouseplanet.com/10382/Who_Disappeared_Roger_Rabbit_From_the_Disney_Parks </ref>. As plans continued to develop, Imagineers also pitched the idea of creating a recreation of Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard, with the Roger Rabbit attractions located at the end of the street (roughly where Rock n Roller Coaster is located today). This incarnation of Sunset Boulevard would have also included a working Red Car trolley that would transport guests down street <ref name= "Korkis"/>.
Despite the fairly elaborate plans that Disney had for their Roger Rabbit area, problems quickly arose with the film's character rights between Disney and Amblin Entertainment (who had partnered with Disney to create Who Framed Roger Rabbit?) <ref name= "Lou"> Mongello, Lou. "How # 327 – Roger Rabbit in Walt Disney World: What Is, Was, and Might Have Been." Audio blog post. WDW Radio. N.p., 18 June 2013. Web. </ref>. These disagreements caused Disney to change gears when looking at a Disney- MGM Studios expansion. Instead of a Roger Rabbit area, Disney decided to focus on creating Sunset Boulevard <ref name= "Lou"/>.
===Sunset Boulevard===
Sunset Boulevard officially opened on June 12, 1994. Set mostly in the 1940s, Sunset Boulevard is meant to represent Hollywood's theater district <ref name= "Lou"/>. When it the expansion first opened, the new land featured a relocated [[Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage]] as its only attraction <ref>.http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/Jun12.html </ref>. Besides the popular stage show, in June 1994, the Sunset Ranch Market could also be found on Sunset Boulevard. This food area housed various quick service stands including: Rosie’s Red Hot Dogs (later Rosie’s All-American Café) , Anaheim Produce, and Catalina Eddies <ref> http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/ds/disney-mgm-studios-guidemap-1994-05.jpg </ref>. Later additions to the Sunset Ranch Market would include: Sunset Ranch Turkey Legs in 1998 , Fairfax Fries (a McDonald’s fry stand) in 2001 <ref name= "tripod"> http://wdwpast.tripod.com/disney-timelines/mgm/mgm.htm </ref> <ref name= "yester"> http://www.yesterland.com/mcwdw.html </ref>, and Hollywood Scoops, an ice cream parlor that opened in late 1999 <ref> according to our research this map from early December 1999 is the first time Hollywood Scoops appears on a park map http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/ds/disney-mgm-studios-guidemap-1999-december-04.jpg </ref>. Finally, Sunset Boulevard also housed the shops: Mouse About Town, Once Upon a Time, Sunset Club Couture, and Legends of Hollywood <ref> http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/ds/disney-mgm-studios-guidemap-1995-november-05.jpg </ref>.
[[Image:Sunsetattractions.jpg|thumb|400px|The Tower of Terror (left) and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster (right) can both be found on Sunset Boulevard.]]
On July 22, 1994, Disney-MGM Studio’s newest E-Ticket attraction - [[The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror]] also opened on Sunset Boulevard <ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/twilight-zone-tower-of-terror-the/ </ref>. Housed in the Hollywood Tower Hotel, the The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror takes guests into the The Twilight Zone, where they drop down thirteen stories in the hotel’s haunted elevator. Also opening with the Tower of Terror, was the Tower Hotel Gifts shop.
The next addition to Sunset Boulevard came on October 15, 1998, when Fantasmic! opened to guests <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/oct15.html </ref>. This nighttime spectacular and firework show, had originally opened in Disneyland to rave revues in 1992. Although the show had to be altered for the Disney-MGM Studios, the show still proved to be hit with guests. In order to house Fantasmic!, the The Hollywood Hills Amphitheater, a 6,900 seat amphitheater , was constructed <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/guide/571/Walt-Disney-World/Disneys-Hollywood-Studios/Sunset-Boulevard/Fantasmic </ref>.
On June July 29, 1999 Sunset Boulevard's newest attraction,[[Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Staring Aerosmith]], opened to guests <ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-aerosmith/ </ref>. This steel roller coaster takes guests on a hide speed journey through downtown Los Angeles. Set to the music of Aerosmith, Rock n Roller Coaster gave Sunset Boulevard a second E-Ticket attraction.
Since the addition of Rock 'n ' Roller Coaster, Sunset Boulevard has seen a relatively few number of changes. In 2001, Toluca Legs Turkey Company replaced Sunset Ranch Turkey Legs <ref name= "tripod"/>. Subsequently, on March 14, 2009 Fairfax Fries closed due the termination of the agreement between Disney and McDonald's <ref name= "yester"/>. Following Farfax Fairfax Fries closure, a relocated Toluca Legs Turkey Company opened in its place<ref name= "yester"/>.Next, a new stand named Fairfax Faire then opened in the former Toluca Legs Turkey Company location <ref name= "yester"/>.
On August 1, 2016 Toluca Legs Turkey Company closed. Two days later, on August 3, a new snack stand called Sunshine Day Cafe opened in Toluca's former location <ref> http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/toluca-legs-turkey-co/ </ref>.
In April 2018, Sweet Spells permanently closed <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/shopping/sweet-spells/news/06apr2018-sweet-spells-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-permanently-closing-later-this-month.htm </ref>. The quick service dining location will be replaced with a Pixar themed store.
==Attractions==
'''[[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 Twilight Zone Tower of Terror]]'''- A thrill ride which drops guests up to 13 stories. Guests arrive at the Hollywood Tower Hotel in the Twilight Zone, before entering "a most uncommon elevator."
'''[[Rock N 'n' Roller Coaster Staring Aerosmith]]'''- A road trip through Hollywood featuring twists, turns, loops and even a corkscrew. Set to the music of Aerosmith, Rock N 'n' Roller Coaster is one of the fastest rides in Disney World. The ride starts by accelerating from 0 to 57 miles per hour in an astonishing 2.8 seconds.
==Restaurants==
[[Image:SunsetRanch.jpg|thumb|350px|The Sunset Ranch Market on Sunset Boulevard houses various quick service dining locations]]
Sunset Boulevard is home to the Sunset Ranch Market, which houses various quick service stands. The Sunset Ranch Market is based on the famous Farmers Market at the corner of Fairfax and Third in Los Angeles <ref name= "Jack"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/01/sunset_boulevard_disneys_hollw.html </ref>. The Farmers Market was founded in 1939 and it is known for its permanent food stands that can be rented <ref name= "Jack"/>. Stands located in the [[Sunset Ranch Market ]] in Disney's Hollywood Studios include: '''[[Fairfax Fare]]'''-This quick service stand features a barbecue menu. The restaurant was known as [[Fairfax Fries]] from 2001-2007, during which time it was sponsored by McDonald's. '''[[Hollywood Scoops]]'''- This snack stand serves ice cream and other desserts.
'''Fairfax Fare[[Rosie's All American Cafe]]'''-This quick service stand features a barbecue menu. The restaurant was known as Fairfax Fries from 2001-2007, during which time it was sponsored by McDonald'slocation specializes in hamburgers and chicken.
'''Hollywood Scoops[[Catalina Eddie's]]'''- This snack quick service stand serves ice cream and other dessertsoffers guests a variety of pizzas.
'''Rosie's All American Cafe[[Anaheim Produce]]'''- This quick service location specializes in hamburgers stand offers guests fresh fruits and chickenvegetables as well as other snacks.
'''Catalina Eddie's[[Sunshine Day Cafe]]'''- This quick service stand offers guests a variety of pizzasThe newest dining location on Sunset Boulevard, Sunshine Day Cafe sells desserts and alcoholic beverages.
'''Sunshine Day CafeKRNR The Rock Station'''- The newest dining location Sunset Boulevard, Sunshine Day Cafe sells desserts This quick service stand ties into the nearby Rock 'N' Roller Coaster and alcoholic beveragesspecializes in hot dogs.
==Shopping==
'''The Beverly Sunset''' -This store offers Disney merchandise, including a wide variety of villains based and Fanstasmic! souvenirs.
'''Once Upon a Time''' - Located inside the Castaway Theater, this shop Housewares sells housewares and holiday items.
'''Legends of Hollywood''' - Located at the front end of Sunset Boulevard, this shop sells figurines, Frozen merchandise and Disney apparel.
'''Planet Hollywood Super Store''' - True to its name, this store sells a variety of Planet Hollywood merchandise.
'''Rock Around the Shop''' - Located near the exit to Rock 'n ' Roller Coaster, this shop sells souvenirs based on the attraction and Aerosmith.
'''Sunset Club Couture'''- This store sells accessories and jewelry. Watches purchased here can be personalized by an in-storeartisan.
'''Sunset Ranch Pins and Souvenirs''' - As its name suggests, this shop sells pins and other Disney collectibles.
