SHOWS AND EVENTSIt's impossible to track how many parades this park has hosted, so we're not going to even attempt it. The latest is Block Party Bash. This one was imported from Disney's California Adventure theme park. Disney is touting 'going green' so maybe they're recycling parades along with paper and plastic.
Disney's Hollywood Studios Block Party Bash features more than 20 Pixar characters, acrobats, trampolines and retro tunes. Along the parade route, the show stops and the performers interact with the guests. Block Party Bash originated at Disney's California Adventure Theme Park and replaces the Disney's Hollywood Studios Stars and Motor Cars Parade.
FANTASMIC
Speaking of which, Disney's Hollywood Studio's "Fantasmic!" is based on the super popular Disneyland show. Unfortunately, it's not identical and the best scene from the California version is missing from this one. If you've never seen the one in CA, you'll probably think it's fantastic. For those of us who have seen both, I won't spoil it but, in comparison, you wish they left it alone.
Opened Oct. 15, 1998 Show length: 26 minutes
NOTE: Fantasmic might be too scary for little kids
6,900 seated guests 3,000 standing guests Fantasmic! is a festival of lasers, lights, dancing fountains, and dazzling special effects. Join Mickey Mouse is his dream where he creates dancing waters, shooting comets, animated fountains, and swirling stars. When Disney villains turn his dreams into nightmares, he uses the power of good to prevail.
FUN FACTS: - The moat surrounding the show contains approximately 1.9 million gallons of water.- The mountain stands approximately 57.5 feet above the water.- The fire-breathing dragon rises 50 feet into the air and has a wing span of 50 feet.
Fantasmic takes place in the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater located near "The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror" and "Beauty and the Beast-Live On Stage". Watch Sorcerer Mickey battle Disney Villains in this sensational laser and light show.
The amphitheater opens 90 minutes before the show begins. You can bring in outside food or purchase snacks inside. You can also book a Fantasmic Dinner Package which gives you reserved seating.
There are long rows of metal benches that are banked for easy viewing. It's designed after the famous Hollywood Bowl and can accommodate 1500 guests. While it's tempting to run down to the front, the "water screens" used in a lot of the sequences often produces a light mist that could head right in your direction. Fantasmic originated in Disneyland. While parts of the show are similar, there are differences. (It's rare for those who have seen both prefer the Disney World version.)
As noted above, its rare that a performance doesn't have a parent scrambling out with their terrified child. The Disney Villains can be pretty scary, especially when its dark and they're larger than life. If your little guy is sensitive, think twice about going until they're older and can understand what's going on.
The finale is a lot of fun. An 80 foot replica of the ship from "Steamboat Wille" features 26 Disney characters waving and singing as they go by. If you want to take advantage of priority seating and skip the usual long wait to get into this show, book the Fantasmic Dinner Package
TIP: If you're visiting during a busy time of year, there are usually two performances scheduled. Go to the second one for a less crowded experience.
FUN FACTS: - The moat surrounding the show contains approximately 1.9 million gallons of water.- The mountain stands approximately 57.5 feet above the water.- The fire-breathing dragon rises 50 feet into the air and has a wing span of 50 feet.
RESTAURANTS
50's Prime Time Cafe Echo Lake
Food/Dining Type:American
Meals:Lunch,
Location:Hollywood Studios / Echo Lake
Reservations:Suggested
Hours:11:00am- Varies
Disney Dining Plan:YES (Table Service Credit)
Tables in Wonderland:YES
ABC Commissary Commissary Lane
Food/Dining Type:Quick Service
Meals:Lunch, Dinner,
Location:Hollywood Studios / Commissary Lane
Reservations:Not Accepted
Hours:11:00am- Varies
Disney Dining Plan:YES (Quick Service/Snack Credit)
Anaheim Produce Sunset Boulevard
Food/Dining Type:Snacks
Meals:breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Location:Hollywood Studios/ Sunset Boulevard
Reservations:Not Accepted
Hours:10:30am- Varies
Disney Dining Plan:NO
Backlot Express (Between Star Tours and the Epic Stunt Theater)
Food/Dining Type:Quick Service
Meals:Lunch, Dinner,
Location:Hollywood Studios / Between Star Tours and the Epic Stunt Theater
Reservations:Not Accepted
Hours:11:30am- Varies
Disney Dining Plan:YES (Quick Service/Snack Credit)
Catalina Eddie's Sunset Boulevard
Food/Dining Type:Quick Service
Meals:Lunch, Dinner,
Location:Hollywood Studios / Sunset Boulevard
Reservations:Not Accepted
Hours:11:00am- Varies
Disney Dining Plan:YES (Quick Service/Snack Credit)
Cool Set Refreshments Entrance to the Backlot T
Food/Dining Type:Snacks
Location:Hollywood Studios / Entrance to the Backlot T
Reservations:Not Accepted
Hours:Varies
Disney Dining Plan:NO
Dine with a Disney Imagineer (Lunch) Hollywodd Brown Derby
Food/Dining Type:American
Meals:Lunch
Location:Hollywood Studios / Hollywodd Brown Derby
Reservations:Required
Hours:11:30am- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Disney Dining Plan:NO
Dinosaur Gertie's Ice Cream of Extinction Echo Lake
Food/Dining Type:Snacks
Location:Hollywood Studios / Echo Lake
Reservations:Not Accepted
Hours:12:00pm- varies
Disney Dining Plan:NO
Fairfax Fare Sunset Boulevard
Food/Dining Type:Snacks
Location:Hollywood Studios / Sunset Boulevard
Reservations:Not Accepted
Hours:9:00am- Varies
Disney Dining Plan:YES (Quick Service Credit)
Herbie's Drive-in (Near Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show)
Food/Dining Type: Snacks
Location:Hollywood Studios / Near Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show
Reservations:Not Accepted
Hours:12:15pm- Varies
Disney Dining Plan: NO
Hollywood and Vine (Opposite Echo Lake)
Food/Dining Type:American
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Character
Location:Hollywood Studios/ Opposite Echo Lake
Reservations:Suggested
Hours:8:00am- Varies
Disney Dining Plan:YES (Table Service Credit)
Tables in Wonderland:YES
Hollywood Brown Derby (Between the Animation Courtyard and Sunset Blvd)
Food/Dining Type:American
Meals:Lunch, Dinner,
Location:Hollywood Studios / Between the Animation Courtyard and Sunset Blvd
Reservations:Suggested
Hours:11:30am- Varies
Disney Dining Plan: YES (Signature Restaurant Credit)
Tables in Wonderland:YES
Hollywood Scoops Sunset Boulevard
Food/Dining Type:Snacks
Location:Hollywood Studios / Sunset Boulevard
Reservations:Not Accepted
Hours:12:00pm- Varies
Disney Dining Plan:NO
KRNR The Rock Station Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
Food/Dining Type:Snacks
Location:Hollywood Studios / Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
Reservations:Not Required
Hours:9:00am - Varies
Disney Dining Plan:NO
Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano (Behind Star Tours and Muppet 3D)
Food/Dining Type:Italian
Meals:Lunch
Location:Hollywood Studios / Behind Star Tours and Muppet 3D
Reservations:Suggested
Hours:12:00pm- 7:00pm
Disney Dining Plan:YES (Table Service Credit)
Tables in Wonderland:YES
Min and Bill's Dockside Diner Echo Lake
Food/Dining Type:Snacks
Meals:Lunch, Dinner,
Location:Hollywood Studios / Echo Lake
Reservations:Not Accepted
Hours:10:30am- Varies
Disney Dining Plan:NO
Peevy's Polar Pipeline (Across from Min & Bill's and behind Keystone Cloth)
Food/Dining Type:Snacks
Location:Hollywood Studios/ Across from Min & Bill's and behind Keystone Cloth
Reservations:Not Accepted
Hours:12:00pm- Varies
Disney Dining Plan:NO
Rosie's All American Cafe Sunset Boulevard
Food/Dining Type:Quick Service
Meals:Lunch, Dinner,
Location:Hollywood Studios/ Sunset Boulevard
Reservations:Not Accepted
Hours:11:00am- Varies
Disney Dining Plan: yes(Quick Service/Snack Credit)
Sci Fi Dine-In Theater Commissary Lane
Food/Dining Type:American
Meals:Lunch, Dinner,
Location:Hollywood Studios / Commissary Lane
Reservations:Suggested
Hours:11:00am- Varies
Disney Dining Plan: YES (Table Service Credit)
Tables in Wonderland:YES
Starring Rolls Cafe Sunset Boulevard
Food/Dining Type:Snacks
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch,
Location:Hollywood Studios / Sunset Boulevard
Reservations:Not Accepted
Hours:9:00am- 4:00pm
Disney Dining Plan:YES (Quick Service/Snack Credit)
Studio Catering Co. (Between the Backlot Tour and Honey I Shrunk the Kid)
Food/Dining Type:Snacks
Meals:Lunch, Dinner,
Location:Hollywood Studios / Between the Backlot Tour and Honey I Shrunk the Ki
Reservations:Not Accepted
Hours:11:30am- 5:30pm
Disney Dining Plan:YES (Quick Service/Snack Credit)
The Dig Site (Near the entrance to Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular)
Food/Dining Type:Snacks
Meals:Lunch, Dinner,
Location:Hollywood Studios / Near the entrance to Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacul
Reservations:Not Accepted
Hours:Varies
Disney Dining Plan:NO
The Writer's Stop (Near Sci-Fi Dine In Theater)
Food/Dining Type:Snacks
Location:Hollywood Studios / Near Sci-Fi Dine In Theater
Reservations:Not Accepted
Hours:Varies
Disney Dining Plan: NO
Toluca Legs Turkey Co. (Sunset Boulevard)
Food/Dining Type:Quick Service
Meals:Lunch, Dinner,
Location:Hollywood Studios / Sunset Boulevard
Reservations:Not Accepted
Hours:10:30am- 10:0pm
Disney Dining Plan:YES (Quick Service Credit)
Toy Story Pizza Planet (Muppet Courtyard)
Food/Dining Type:Quick Service
Meals:Lunch, Dinner,
Location:Hollywood Studios / Muppet Courtyard
Reservations:Not Accepted
Hours:11:00am- 8:30pm
Disney Dining Plan:YES (Quick Service/Snack Credit)
Tune In Lounge (Adjacent to 50's Prime Time Cafe)
Food/Dining Type:Lounge
Meals:Lunch, Dinner,
Location:Hollywood Studios / Adjacent to 50's Prime Time Cafe
Reservations:Not Accepted
Hours:11:00am- 10:30pm
Disney Dining Plan: NO
Great 1950's theme with all kinds of bric a brac from this era.This lounge can get quite congested with guests waiting to be seated at the 50's Cafe. When seated at
the bar, you can order from the 50's Prime Time Cafe menu.In keeping with the theme, the TV's broadcast continuous black and white clips from 50's era TV shows such as Leave it to Beaver and the original Mickey Mouse Club.Full serve bar with specialty drinks
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