WELCOME TO THE MOST MAGICAL PLACE ON EARTH.............WALT DISNEY WORLD!
"We allow no geniuses around our Studio." -Walt Disney
Disney's Hollywood Studios is home to perennial special events starting with "ESPN - The Weekend, Stars Wars Weekends, Night of Joy and Super Soap Weekend. The best is the Osborne Spectacle of Dancing Lights for the holidays. Fortunately, the latter isn't just a weekend event but covers the full Christmas season. If you're in town when its there, you definitely don't want to miss it. One thing that's consistently noteworthy at Disney's Hollywood Studios are the great restaurants. The Hollywood Brown Derby is a detailed replica of its legendary namesake and is fantastic. At the 50's Prime Time Cafe you're back at "Mom's" (if you grew up in the 50's), with black and white TV's showing highlights of sitcoms from that era. Be prepared as they do give you a hard time if you don't eat all of your veggies or put your elbows on the table. It's all part of the shtick. If you don't like that sort of thing, you may want to go elsewhere.
SHOPPING
Main Entrance
Crossroads of the World - small souvenirs (autograph books, pens and pencils, etc), as well as film and disposable cameras. Located directly in front of the turnstiles as you enter the park.
Oscar's Classic Car Souvenirs- Small souvenir shop featuring NASCAR items. Locker rentals are also located here.
Sid Cahuenga's One of a Kind - Authentic collectible movie memorabilia. Plenty of autographs and one of a kind collectibles from a wide variety of celebrities. This is a great place to shop, and to browse.
Hollywood Boulevard
Celebrity 5 & 10 - Standard souvenirs and Disney Studios merchandise.
Cover Story - Get your picture on the cover of a magazine!
Darkroom - camera sales, developing, film and supplies.
Edith & Adrian's Head to Toe - personalized character merchandise.
Keystone Clothiers - upscale clothing for men and women.
L.A. Prop Cinema Storage - Children's clothing
Mickey's of Hollywood - character merchandise and various souvenirs (sunglasses, mugs, hats, etc).
Sunset Boulevard
The Beverly Sunset - The coolest store at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Lots of interesting merchandise, especially if you LOVE Disney villains. There is also a great collection of Fantasmic merchandise here.
Legends of Hollywood - Character figurines, apparel & souvenirs
Sunset Blvd. Shops- limited edition and one of a kind watches (created by a Disney artist), collectibles and costume jewelry.
Planet Hollywood Super Store - As the name implies, this store features items for sale with the Planet Hollywood logo.
Rock Around the Shop - Rock n Roller Coaster and Aerosmith mementos
Tower Shops - "The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror" gifts
Animation Courtyard
Animation Gallery - Best store on Disney property (with the possible exception of Art of Disney). This store features a good collection of cels (the expensive ones, and the ones everyone can afford). Special edition cels are created specifically for sale in this store and nowhere else. These make great collectibles!!
Disney Studios Store - Features items and souvenirs from a current Disney animated release (theme changes frequently).
In Character - Children's costumes and accessories.
Echo Lake
Tatooine Traders - Featuring a wide variety of Star Wars merchandise. Star Tours attraction lets out into this store.
Golden Age Souvenirs - Selected character souvenirs.
Indiana Jones™ Adventure Outpost - Items themed to Indiana Jones (hats, t-shirts, etc).
Backlot / New York Street
AFI Studio Showcase - features items from television and films. There are usually some very interesting displays here as well. In the past you could find the sets used in the making of "The Nightmare Before Christmas". Always worth a peek.
It's a Wonderful Shop - Just what you need to get you into the Christmas spirit...even in July! Lots of ornaments and holiday items.
Stage One Company Store - Muppets merchandise, toys and Children's wear.
Writers Stop - Books, magazines, pastries, and even a cup of coffee to enjoy while reading!
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