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==Layout==
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Hollywood Boulevard serves as 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, as well as a plethora of shops that are based on various Hollywood landmarks.
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==History==
 
==History==
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Although their were four Brown Derby restaurants in the Los Angeles, the one that is found in Disney's Hollywood Studios is a recreation of the famous establishment on Vine Street. Opening in 1929, the Vine Street Brown Derby was a hot spot for movie stars during Hollywood's Golden Age. Despite the fact that the original Brown Derby had closed in 1985, Disney Imagineers decided that they wanted to recreate the Hollywood landmark for the Disney-MGM Studios. In 1987 Disney agreed to a licensing deal  with Brown Derby for construction in their new Orlando park. In 1990 a further deal was reached for locations to be built in Euro-Disney, Tokyo Disneyland and Disneyland, although these were never constructed.
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[[Image:Lookdownhollywood.jpg|thumb|400px|A look down Hollywood Boulevard at night. Photo by Disney]]
  
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When the Disney-MGM Studios opened on May 1, 1989, the Brown Derby was operational. Throughout the park's history, the restaurant has served as its signature dining option. Since the Hollywood Brown Derby opened it has not seen any major changes.
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When the Disney-MGM Studio’s opened, Hollywood Boulevard housed The Great Movie Ride and an unnamed Disney character stage show 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>.
  
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==Current Menu==
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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"/>. 
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Click below to see the Hollywood Brown Derby's current menu:
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https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/hollywood-studios/hollywood-brown-derby/menus/
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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 structure's removal restored the sight line that allowed guests to see the Chinese Theater as they looked down Hollywood Boulevard.
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==Fun Facts and Trivia==
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* Booth #5 where Clark Gable proposed to Carole Lombard has been replicated in the Disney's Hollywood Studios version of the restaurant and can be requested (Mice Chat)
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* At 11:30 the restaurant holds a ribbon cutting and photo shoot for the guests with the first reservations of the day. They also give plastic brown derby hats.
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==Attractions==
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[[The Great Movie Ride]]-This opening day attraction 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 a replica of Grumman’s Chinese Theatre.
  
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*There is a large book with autographs of the stars that have visited the restaurant over the years, located in the lobby.
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==Restaurants==
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'''[[Hollywood Brown Derby]]'''- A recreation of the famous Hollywood landmark, this table service restaurant features upscale American cuisine.
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==Former Restaurants==
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'''[[Starring Rolls Cafe]]'''- This counter service restaurant sold sushi and sandwiches in addition to housing a full bakery.
  
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*Like its original counterpart in Hollywood, Disney's version of the Brown Derby has caricatures on the walls. According to Disney, while many of these are reproductions, the colored ones are actually from the original restaurant.
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==Shops==
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[[Image:TheDarkroom.jpg|thumb|350px|The Darkroom on Hollywood Boulevard. Photo by Jennifer Lynn.]]
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'''Movieland Memorabilia'''- Located just before the entrance to Disney's Hollywood Studios, this shop specializes in hat and Mickey ear merchandise.
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'''Crossroads of the World'''- Located just inside the entrance to the park, Crossroads of the World offers sundries, autograph books and film.
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'''Mickey's of Hollywood'''- This shop features a wide variety of Disney's Hollywood Studio's merchandise.
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'''The Darkroom'''- Disney's Hollywood Studio's one stop shop for all your photography needs.
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'''Cover Story'''- This medium size shop sells a plethora of toys and plush merchandise.
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'''Celebrity 5 & 10'''-This shopping location features housewares and other gifts.
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'''Keystone Clothiers'''- As the store's name suggests, this location is stocked full of apparel and accessories.
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'''Adrian & Edith's Head to Toe'''- Like Keystone Clothiers, this shop sells apparel for both men and women.
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'''Oscar's Super Service'''- Originally known as Oscar's Classic Car Souvenirs, this location now features stroller, locker and EVC rental.
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===Former Shops===
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'''Sweet Success'''- Opening with the rest of the Disney-MGM Studios on May 1, 1989, this shop sold specialized candy and other treats.
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'''Sights and Sounds'''-Presented by Selah, this store allowed guests to make their own music videos. Sights and Sounds opened with the rest of the park on May 1, 1989 and closed in 1990
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'''Sid Cashuenga'''- This store sold one of a kind movie memorabilia. Opened May 1, 1989 and closed November 11, 2013.
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'''LA Prop & Cinema Store''''- Opened May 11, 1991 and closed June 15, 2014. This store sold children's apparel, plush and toys.
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'''Calling Dick Tracey'''- This store allowed guests to film themselves in the world of Dick Tracy. It also sold a plethora of Dick Tracey merchandise. Operational from May 26, 1990 until January 12, 1991.
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'''Pacific Electric Pictures'''- Operating from May 1, 1989 until 1990, this shop allowed guests to create their own VHS version of a Hollywood spectacular. Replaced by Calling Dick Tracey.
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==Entertainment==
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'''Citizens of Hollywood'''- These Stremosphere characters performs skits and interact with guests on both Hollywood and Sunset Boulevard.
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==Fun Facts and Trivia==
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* Prior to 2013, Hollywood Boulevard was the home of Disney's Hollywood Studio's afternoon parades. A complete list of the various parades performed on Hollywood Boulevard can be found [http://wdwpast.tripod.com/disney-timelines/mgm/mgm.htm '''Here'''.]
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 18:30, 18 February 2017

Hollywood Boulevard
HollywoodBoulevard.jpg
Graumann's Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Opening date May 1, 1989
Number of Attractions One

Layout

Hollywood Boulevard serves as 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, as well as a plethora of shops that are based on various Hollywood landmarks.

History

A look down Hollywood Boulevard at night. Photo by Disney

When the Disney-MGM Studio’s opened, Hollywood Boulevard housed The Great Movie Ride and an unnamed Disney character stage show housed in the original Theater of the Stars [1]. Also located on Hollywood Boulevard on opening day were the Hollywood Brown Derby [2] 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 [1].

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) [3]. 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 [4]. 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 [4].

In January 2015, the Sorcerer's Hat was finally demolished [5]. The structure's removal restored the sight line that allowed guests to see the Chinese Theater as they looked down Hollywood Boulevard.

Attractions

The Great Movie Ride-This opening day attraction 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 a replica of Grumman’s Chinese Theatre.

Restaurants

Hollywood Brown Derby- 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.

Shops

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.

Former Shops

Sweet Success- Opening with the rest of the Disney-MGM Studios on May 1, 1989, this shop sold specialized candy and other treats.

Sights and Sounds-Presented by Selah, this store allowed guests to make their own music videos. Sights and Sounds opened with the rest of the park on May 1, 1989 and closed in 1990

Sid Cashuenga- 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's apparel, plush and toys.

Calling Dick Tracey- This store allowed guests to film themselves in the world of Dick Tracy. It also sold a plethora of Dick Tracey merchandise. Operational from May 26, 1990 until January 12, 1991.

Pacific Electric Pictures- Operating from May 1, 1989 until 1990, this shop allowed guests to create their own VHS version of a Hollywood spectacular. Replaced by Calling Dick Tracey.

Entertainment

Citizens of Hollywood- These Stremosphere characters performs skits and interact with guests on both Hollywood and Sunset Boulevard.

Fun Facts and Trivia

  • Prior to 2013, Hollywood Boulevard was the home of Disney's Hollywood Studio's afternoon parades. A complete list of the various parades performed on Hollywood Boulevard can be found Here.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/ds/disney-mgm-studios-guidebook-1989-late-05.jpg
  2. ↑ https://d23.com/a-to-z/hollywood-brown-derby-the/
  3. ↑ http://www.studioscentral.com/column/why-its-there/theater-stars
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://allears.net/ae/issue798.htm
  5. ↑ http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/os-disney-hollywood-studios-hat-gone-story.html
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