Backstage photos at Walt Disney World are a definite no, and photos from inside a Disney construction site are typically an even bigger issue, but still, somehow, photos have leaked from the interior of the Chinese Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, former home of The Great Movie Ride and future home of Mickey and Minnie’s … Read more
Exactly one year after the closing of The Great Movie Ride we finally see a larger change to the exterior of the Chinese Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney has promised that the facade of the theater will remain largely untouched, including the entrance lobby, however everything beyond that will be altered severely. Today we … Read more
Way back when, Disney’s Hollywood Studios was called Disney-MGM Studios. The year was 1989, but stepping into the park meant being transported back to the 1930’s. Hollywood was bustling with glitz and glam. Disney had recreated Hollywood Boulevard, and later added Sunset Boulevard, complete with trolleys and actors honing their craft. Grauman’s Chinese Theater was … Read more
Our latest photo report brings us to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where… I don’t even know what’s here anymore, let’s find out. Welcome to What’s Left of Disney’s Hollywood Studios The new entrance to Hollywood Studios is coming along nicely and should be in use any day now. The tiny temporary booth awaits its first guests. … Read more
To conclude our celebration of Mickey’s 89th birthday and our very early look at Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, why don’t we take a walkthrough of the upcoming ride? As with any attraction, the story begins in the queue. The facade of the Chinese Theater and the first part of the … Read more
Also debuting today inside Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a preview of the upcoming “Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway” attraction, replacing the Great Movie Ride inside of the Chinese Theater. Just across from the Star Wars” Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land models, guests will find this display. Most of the display … Read more
Early this morning, we made our way over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and noticed that of all signs relating to The Great Movie Ride including the marquees and side theater banners had been removed. These items have been up on the Chinese Theater since the park opened back in 1989, so it is strange to … Read more
Last night, we were lucky enough to be at just the right place in line to be in the very last full car of guests ever on The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Of course, I filmed the entire experience to share with you! Enjoy: On a personal note, The Great Movie Ride … Read more
What better way to say goodbye to a Walt Disney World original, The Great Movie Ride, than with a journey through its entire history! Below is our last Back to the Future LIVE show, a 3.5 hour spectacular taking you from the development of the attraction for EPCOT Center, to the creation of the Disney-MGM … Read more
As promised, DisneyStore.com today is selling the limited release t-shirts celebrating the closing of the Universe of Energy and The Great Movie Ride. You can click here or any image below to buy these items. The shirts are available until August 17th online. Additional items such as Tervis tumblers, … Read more
With The Great Movie Ride closing on Sunday, August 13th, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is adjusting some operating hours for attractions and dining inside of the park this weekend, August 12th and 13th. Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream will operate from park open until park close both days. For The First Time in Forever: A Frozen … Read more
UPDATE: This event has completely sold out, and the waitlist is full as well. Thanks for your interest! If you are interested in similar events, please check out the Celebration 35 event being held by our friends at WDWCelebrations for information about an IllumiNations Dessert Party on October 1, 2017, and check out WDWNT’s Tencennial … Read more
The Great Movie Ride farewell merchandise we told you about last week is now on sale at Walt Disney World. There is also farewell merchandise for the Universe of Energy attraction at Epcot. Some of the Great Movie Ride merchandise is available at the merchandise stand to the left of the stage in front of … Read more
Join former Imagineer Brian Collins & WDWNT.com’s Tom Corless on Tuesday, August 8th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to say farewell to The Great Movie Ride. As an Imagineer, Brian worked on scripting & staging for The Great Movie Ride. You’ll hear about his work, the ride’s original concepts, & other behind-the-scenes stories. We’ll begin with … Read more
Tonight, we celebrate the incredible history of the icon attraction from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Great Movie Ride, just days before it closes forever on August 13th, 2017. Back to the Future LIVE!: The Great Movie Ride – Monday, July 31st at 8PM ET Tonight at 8PM, streaming live on YouTube and at Listen.WDWNT.com, catch … Read more
With Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway set to replace it, The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will close forever on August 13th, 2017. As a farewell, the Disney Parks Blog hosted a special event this week where guests were able to walk the track of the ride, take in some special entertainment, and … Read more