In 2007, Disney announced that it would be renaming the park Disney's Hollywood Studios. The contract signed in 1985 between MGM and Disney had expired in 2005, and Disney choose not to renew it. When announcing the name change, Meg Crofton the President of The Walt Disney World Resort stated:
{{Quotation|"The new name reflects how the park has grown from representing the golden age of movies to a celebration of the new entertainment that today’s Hollywood has to offer—in music, television, movies and theater,"|Meg Crofton, President of Walt Disney World Resort}}
Reflected in the name change was the fact that over time the theme of the park had changed. Originally the park was set in the Golden Age of Hollywood, but by 2007 the theme had clearly shifted to a more modern view of film making. By 2008 the park had been renamed Disney's Hollywood Studios, however it took more time to change all the affect signs.
===Disney's Hollywood Studios 2007-Present===
Since the 2007 name change their have been two major additions to the Hollywood Studios. In 2007, Mickey's Avenue was renamed Pixar Place, and all attractions on the Avenue were closed. Opening in their place was Toy Story Midway Mania! The new 4D attractions lets guests travel through and play classic Midway games, while wearing 3D glasses. Toy Story Midway Mania was followed up by the American Idol Experience in 2009. The American Idol Experience is Located on Hollywood Boulevard in the ABC theater and based on the popular television show American Idol. The attraction is an interactive show where guests get to see if they have what it takes to be the next singing sensation.