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| image= SunsetBoulevardHollywoodBoulevard.jpg| caption='''The view down Sunset Graumann's Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard. Photo by Lauren Javier.''' | theme= Golden-Age Hollywood

| opened=June 22May 1, 19941989

| custom_value_1 = FourOne}}Sunset ==Layout==Hollywood Boulevard is a land inside [[serves as guests 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 a plethora of shops that are based on various Hollywood landmarks.  

===Early DevelopmentWhen the Disney- Roger Rabbit Land===MGM Studio’s opened, Hollywood Boulevard housed The area of Great Movie Ride and an unnamed Disney's Hollywood Studios character stage show about the movies that is today known as Sunset Boulevard, was initially earmarked to would late be a land based named Theater of the Stars. Also located on Hollywood Boulevard on opening day were the 1989 Disney film “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?”Hollywood Brown Derby and Starring Rolls restaurants. Known as “Roger Rabbit’s Hollywood Land” or “Maroon Studios” during its developmentFinally, this new area would feature three new Roger Rabbit attractionsthe land also housed the shops: Baby HermanOscar's Runaway Baby BuggyClassic Car Souvenirs, Toontown TrolleyMovieland Memorabilia, and a Benny the Cab ride (which would eventually open in Disneyland as Roger RabbitSid Cashuenga'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 One- of creating -a recreation -Kind, Crossroads of Hollywoodthe World, Mickey's Sunset Boulevardof Hollywood, 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"/>The Darkroom, Cover Story, Celebrity 5 & 10, Sweet Success, Pacific Electric Pictures, Keystone Clothiers and Sights & Sounds.

Despite the fairly elaborate plans that Disney had for their Roger Rabbit area, problems quickly arose with the filmOutside of a series of changes to Hollywood Boulevard's character rights between Disney shops and Amblin Entertainment entertainment (who had partnered with Disney to create Who Framed Roger Rabbit?see below) <ref name= "Lou"> Mongello, Louthe area has seen a relatively few number of changes. "How # 327 – Roger Rabbit in Walt Disney World: What IsOn September 28, Was2001, 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 constructed a Disney- MGM Studios expansion122 ft. 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 HollywoodSorcerer's theater district <ref name= "Lou"/>. When 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 Hat (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 magical hat that opened Mickey wore 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 Sorcerer's Apprentice segment 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 (leftFantasia) 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 in front of Terror]] also opened on Sunset Boulevard <ref> https://d23the Chinese Theater.com/Built as a-to-z/twilight-zone-tower-part of-terror-the/ </ref>. Housed in the Hollywood Tower Hotel, The Twilight Zone Tower 100 Years of Terror takes guests into The Twilight ZoneMagic celebration, where they drop down thirteen stories in the hotel’s haunted elevator. Also opening with the Tower of Terror, Sorcerer's Hat 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 1992built as a temporary structure. Although Underneath the show had to be altered for the Disney-MGM Studioshat, the show still proved to be hit with guests. In order to house Fantasmic!, could find interactive kiosks that taught them about the The Hollywood Hills Amphitheater, a 6,900 seat amphitheater, was constructed <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/guide/571/life of Walt-Disney-World/Disneys-Hollywood-Studios/Sunset-Boulevard/Fantasmic </ref>.  On June 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 Although Disney claimed the music of Aerosmith, Rock n Roller Coaster gave Sunset Boulevard hat would be a second E-Ticket attraction.  Since the temporary 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 structure would eventually supersede the agreement between Earful Tower as the then Disney and McDonald-MGM Studio's <ref name= "yester"/>primary icon. Following Farfax 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>.

'''[[Beauty and the Beast Live On StageThe Great Movie Ride]]'''- A live Broadway-style show based on the 1992 Disney movie ''Beauty This opening day attraction lets guests board trams and travel through some of the Beast''most popular movies of all time. The show runs for approximately 30 ride lasts about 22 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' Roller Coaster Staring Aerosmith]]'''- A road trip through Hollywood featuring twists, turns, loops and even is located inside a corkscrew. Set to the music replica of Aerosmith, Rock '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 secondsGrumman’s Chinese Theatre.

[[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 FareHollywood Brown Derby'''-This quick table service stand restaurant 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. '''Rosie's All upscale American Cafe'''- This quick service location specializes in hamburgers and chicken. '''Catalina Eddie's'''- This quick service stand offers guests a variety of pizzascuisine.

'''Anaheim ProduceStarring Roles'''- This stand offers guests fresh fruits counter service restaurant sells sushi and vegetables as well as other snackssandwiches in addition to housing a full bakery. ==Shops=='''Movieland Memorabilia'''- Located just before the entrance to Disney's Hollywood Studios, specializes in hat and Mickey ear merchandise.

'''Sunshine Day CafeCrossroads of the World'''- The newest dining location on Sunset BoulevardLocated just inside the entrance to the park, Sunshine Day Cafe sells desserts Crossroads of the World offers sundries, autograph books and alcoholic beveragesfilm.

==Shopping=='''The Beverly SunsetMickey's of Hollywood''' -This store offers Disney merchandise, including shop features a wide variety of villains based and Fanstasmic! souvenirsDisney's Hollywood Studios merchandise.

'''Once Upon a TimeThe Darkroom''' - Located inside the Castaway Theater, this Disney's Hollywood Studio's one stop shop sells housewares and holiday itemsfor all your photography needs.

'''Legends of HollywoodCover Story''' - Located at the front end of Sunset Boulevard, this This medium size shop sells figurines, Frozen a plethora of toys and plush merchandise and Disney apparel.

'''Mouse About TownCelebrity 5 & 10''' - This shop sells clothing, kitchenware shopping location features housewares and other collectibles gifts.

'''Planet Hollywood Super StoreKeystone Clothiers''' - True to its As the store's namesuggests, this store sells a variety location is stocked full of Planet Hollywood merchandiseapparel and accessories.

'''Rock Around the ShopAdrian & Edith's Head to Toe''' - Located near the exit to Rock 'n' Roller CoasterLike Keystone Clothiers, this shop sells souvenirs based on the attraction apparel for both men and Aerosmithwomen.

'''Sunset Club CoutureOscar's Super Service'''- This store sells accessories Originally known as Oscar's Classic Car Souvenirs, this location now features stroller, locker and jewelryEVC rental. Watches purchased here can be personalized by an in===Former Shops==='''Sweet Success'''-store artisanOpening with the rest of the Disney-MGM Studios on May 1, 1989, this shop sold specialized candy and other treats.

'''Sunset Ranch Pins Sights and SouvenirsSounds''' - As its name suggestsPresented by Selah, this shop sells pins and other Disney collectiblesstore 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

'''Tower Hotel GiftsSid Cashuenga''' - Located at the Tower This store sold one of Terror's exita kind movie memorabilia. Opened May 1, this shop sells Twilight Zone 1989 and Tower of Terror merchandiseclosed November 11, 2013.

'''Reel Vogue-LA Prop & Cinema Store''' Formally known as Villains in Vogue'- Opened May 11, this shop now sells collectibles1991 and closed June 15, 2014. This store sold children's apparel, plush and other Disney merchandisetoys.

==Fun Facts and Trivia==* One corner '''Legends of Sunset Boulevard, guests can find an imprint in the concrete that reads "Mortimer & Co. Contractors, 1928". This is a reference to Mickey MouseHollywood'''s original name, Mortimer, as well as the year that Steamboat Willie debuted <ref>http://www.disney-secrets.com/single-post/2014/05/02/Mortimer-Mouse-Secret</ref>.

* The window about Reel Vogue has an advertisement for the "International Brotherhood of Second Assistant Directors" which is also shortened '''Calling Dick Tracey'''- This store allowed guests to film themselves in the acronym "IBSAD" <ref> http://wwwworld of Dick Tracy.fromscreentothemeIt also sold a plethora of Dick Tracey merchandise.com/FunFindFridayWindowsofDHS1Operational from May 26, 1990 until January 12, 1991.aspx </ref>