#1NEWOpened August 29, 2019
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Hollywood Studios • land
An entire Star Wars planet added to the park.
- Now
- 14-acre land with two attractions
Source · Walt Disney World
Hollywood Studios
What's changed at Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Toy Story Land, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway and everything else that is different at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
- Verified changes
- 39Verified changes
- Earliest year
- 2008Earliest year
- Current through
- 2026Current through
The short answer
Since 2008, 39 verified changes have been recorded at Disney's Hollywood Studios: 14 openings, 12 closures and 13 replacements, rethemes or operational changes. The additions include The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure, Roundup Rodeo BBQ, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway and Rise of the Resistance. The losses include Muppet*Vision 3D, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Galactic Starcruiser and Voyage of the Little Mermaid. The most recent entry is Muppet*Vision 3D (Closed, 2025-06).
- Added
- 14 openings and new lands
- Gone
- 12 closures
- Reworked
- 13 replacements and updates
The biggest recent changes
Ranked by how much they affect a returning guest's day — not by date.
#2NEWOpened December 5, 2019
Rise of the Resistance
Hollywood Studios • attraction
Widely considered one of the most ambitious theme park attractions ever built.
- Now
- Open in Galaxy's Edge
Source · Walt Disney World
#3NEWOpened June 30, 2018
Toy Story Land
Hollywood Studios • land
A new land built around backyard-scale Toy Story theming.
- Now
- Open with Slinky Dog Dash
Source · Walt Disney World
#4NEWOpened March 4, 2020
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
Hollywood Studios • attraction
The first ride-through attraction starring Mickey Mouse.
- Then
- The Great Movie Ride
- Now
- Open in the Chinese Theatre
Source · Walt Disney World
#5NEWOpened June 30, 2018
Slinky Dog Dash
Hollywood Studios • attraction
A family coaster that quickly became one of the hardest rides to book.
- Now
- Open in Toy Story Land
Source · Walt Disney World
#6GONEClosed June 7, 2025
Muppet*Vision 3D
Hollywood Studios • attraction
The Muppets' last attraction at the park closed for the Monsters, Inc. land.
- Then
- Operating since 1991
- Now
- Closed as Grand Avenue becomes Monstropolis
Source · Walt Disney World
New since
NEWOpened May 27, 2025
The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure
Hollywood Studios • entertainment
A fully reimagined Little Mermaid stage show took over the theater.
- Then
- Voyage of the Little Mermaid
- Now
- New stage musical in Animation Courtyard
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened March 23, 2023
Roundup Rodeo BBQ
Hollywood Studios • dining
Toy Story Land's first table-service restaurant.
- Now
- Open in Toy Story Land
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened March 4, 2020
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
Hollywood Studios • attraction
The first ride-through attraction starring Mickey Mouse.
- Then
- The Great Movie Ride
- Now
- Open in the Chinese Theatre
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened December 5, 2019
Rise of the Resistance
Hollywood Studios • attraction
Widely considered one of the most ambitious theme park attractions ever built.
- Now
- Open in Galaxy's Edge
Source · Walt Disney World
Gone for good
GONEClosed June 7, 2025
Muppet*Vision 3D
Hollywood Studios • attraction
The Muppets' last attraction at the park closed for the Monsters, Inc. land.
- Then
- Operating since 1991
- Now
- Closed as Grand Avenue becomes Monstropolis
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed 2025
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
Hollywood Studios • entertainment
The stunt show ended its decades-long run.
- Then
- Long-running stunt show
- Now
- Closed for the Monsters Inc. project
Source · Parkstalgia Research
GONEClosed September 30, 2023
Galactic Starcruiser
Hollywood Studios • resort
The immersive Star Wars hotel ran for only about 18 months.
- Then
- Two-night immersive hotel
- Now
- Permanently closed
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed March 15, 2020
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Hollywood Studios • entertainment
The Little Mermaid stage show never reopened.
- Then
- Daily puppet and live show
- Now
- Closed permanently
Source · Parkstalgia Research
Changed or replaced
CHANGEDApril 5, 2024
Star Tours
Hollywood Studios • attraction
Ahsoka, Andor and Mandalorian destinations joined the rotation.
- Then
- 2011 scene set
- Now
- New scenes from recent Star Wars series
Source · Walt Disney World
CHANGEDNovember 3, 2022
Fantasmic!
Hollywood Studios • entertainment
The nighttime show came back with updated content.
- Then
- Suspended
- Now
- Running with new scenes
Source · Walt Disney World
CHANGEDMay 2022
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
Hollywood Studios • attraction
New planets and characters were added to the ride's rotation.
- Then
- Original random scene set
- Now
- New destinations from recent films
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGED2022
The Hollywood Brown Derby
Hollywood Studios • dining
The signature restaurant trimmed the menu and raised prices.
- Then
- Classic signature menu
- Now
- Reduced menu and higher prices
Source · Parkstalgia Research
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NEWOpened August 29, 2019
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Hollywood Studios • land
An entire Star Wars planet added to the park.
- Now
- 14-acre land with two attractions
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened December 5, 2019
Rise of the Resistance
Hollywood Studios • attraction
Widely considered one of the most ambitious theme park attractions ever built.
- Now
- Open in Galaxy's Edge
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened June 30, 2018
Toy Story Land
Hollywood Studios • land
A new land built around backyard-scale Toy Story theming.
- Now
- Open with Slinky Dog Dash
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened March 4, 2020
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
Hollywood Studios • attraction
The first ride-through attraction starring Mickey Mouse.
- Then
- The Great Movie Ride
- Now
- Open in the Chinese Theatre
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened June 30, 2018
Slinky Dog Dash
Hollywood Studios • attraction
A family coaster that quickly became one of the hardest rides to book.
- Now
- Open in Toy Story Land
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed June 7, 2025
Muppet*Vision 3D
Hollywood Studios • attraction
The Muppets' last attraction at the park closed for the Monsters, Inc. land.
- Then
- Operating since 1991
- Now
- Closed as Grand Avenue becomes Monstropolis
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed August 13, 2017
The Great Movie Ride
Hollywood Studios • attraction
The park's original centrepiece attraction was retired.
- Then
- Open since 1989
- Now
- Replaced
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed September 27, 2014
Studio Backlot Tour
Hollywood Studios • attraction
The tram-and-walking tour ended after 25 years.
- Then
- Operating since opening day
- Now
- Closed for future expansion
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened August 29, 2019
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Hollywood Studios • attraction
The Falcon flight simulator opened with Galaxy's Edge.
- Now
- Interactive cockpit simulator
Source · Parkstalgia Research
GONEClosed July 12, 2015
The Magic of Disney Animation
Hollywood Studios • attraction
The animation studio tour ended its 26-year run.
- Then
- Animation tour
- Now
- Replaced by Star Wars Launch Bay
Source · Walt Disney World
UPDATEDMay 20, 2011
Star Tours
Hollywood Studios • attraction
The ride gained 3D and randomly combined scenes for near-endless variety.
- Then
- Original single-film ride
- Now
- Randomized 3D destinations
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened May 27, 2025
The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure
Hollywood Studios • entertainment
A fully reimagined Little Mermaid stage show took over the theater.
- Then
- Voyage of the Little Mermaid
- Now
- New stage musical in Animation Courtyard
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed April 2, 2016
Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show
Hollywood Studios • entertainment
The imported stunt show closed as the park was reimagined.
- Then
- Stunt show
- Now
- Closed for Star Wars and Toy Story construction
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened May 31, 2008
Toy Story Mania
Hollywood Studios • attraction
The pull-string shooter ride became the park's hottest ticket on arrival.
- Now
- 4D carnival midway ride
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed January 7, 2015
Sorcerer Mickey Hat
Hollywood Studios • land
The park's second icon was dismantled, restoring the Chinese Theatre view.
- Then
- Park icon since 2001
- Now
- Removed from Hollywood Boulevard
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed March 15, 2020
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Hollywood Studios • entertainment
The puppet-and-live-action show quietly became permanent history.
- Then
- Operating since 1992
- Now
- Never reopened after the 2020 closure
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed April 2, 2016
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure
Hollywood Studios • attraction
The oversized-backyard playground was cleared for Galaxy's Edge.
- Then
- Playground
- Now
- Demolished for Star Wars land
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed April 2, 2016
Streets of America
Hollywood Studios • land
The New York and San Francisco street sets were torn down.
- Then
- Walkable backlot streets
- Now
- Demolished for new lands
Source · Walt Disney World
REPLACEDMay 27, 2025
Villains Unfairly Ever After
Hollywood Studios • entertainment
Disney villains argue their case in the former Racing Academy theater.
- Then
- Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy
- Now
- Villains stage show at Sunset Showcase
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed 2025
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
Hollywood Studios • entertainment
The stunt show ended its decades-long run.
- Then
- Long-running stunt show
- Now
- Closed for the Monsters Inc. project
Source · Parkstalgia Research
GONEClosed September 30, 2023
Galactic Starcruiser
Hollywood Studios • resort
The immersive Star Wars hotel ran for only about 18 months.
- Then
- Two-night immersive hotel
- Now
- Permanently closed
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened August 29, 2019
Oga's Cantina
Hollywood Studios • dining
A reservation-only cantina in Black Spire Outpost.
- Now
- Open in Galaxy's Edge
Source · Walt Disney World
CHANGEDApril 5, 2024
Star Tours
Hollywood Studios • attraction
Ahsoka, Andor and Mandalorian destinations joined the rotation.
- Then
- 2011 scene set
- Now
- New scenes from recent Star Wars series
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed March 15, 2020
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Hollywood Studios • entertainment
The Little Mermaid stage show never reopened.
- Then
- Daily puppet and live show
- Now
- Closed permanently
Source · Parkstalgia Research
NEWOpened March 23, 2023
Roundup Rodeo BBQ
Hollywood Studios • dining
Toy Story Land's first table-service restaurant.
- Now
- Open in Toy Story Land
Source · Walt Disney World
CHANGEDNovember 3, 2022
Fantasmic!
Hollywood Studios • entertainment
The nighttime show came back with updated content.
- Then
- Suspended
- Now
- Running with new scenes
Source · Walt Disney World
CHANGEDMay 27, 2016
Toy Story Mania
Hollywood Studios • attraction
Capacity grew by half to tame the lines.
- Then
- Two tracks
- Now
- Third track added
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened August 29, 2019
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo
Hollywood Studios • dining
New Star Wars themed dining arrived with the land.
- Now
- Galaxy's Edge quick service
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGEDJune 30, 2018
Toy Story Mania!
Hollywood Studios • attraction
The queue and entrance moved when Toy Story Land opened.
- Then
- Entrance through Pixar Place
- Now
- Entrance now inside Toy Story Land
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGEDMay 2022
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
Hollywood Studios • attraction
New planets and characters were added to the ride's rotation.
- Then
- Original random scene set
- Now
- New destinations from recent films
Source · Parkstalgia Research
UPDATEDAugust 2024
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
Hollywood Studios • attraction
A long refurbishment restored effects and lighting.
- Then
- Original soundtrack and preshow
- Now
- Refurbished with restored effects
Source · Parkstalgia Research
NEWOpened March 31, 2019
Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy
Hollywood Studios • entertainment
A short show experience on Sunset Boulevard.
- Now
- Open on Sunset Boulevard
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened May 2019
Wonderful World of Animation
Hollywood Studios • entertainment
A nightly projection show was added to the park.
- Now
- Projection show on the Chinese Theatre
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGED2022
The Hollywood Brown Derby
Hollywood Studios • dining
The signature restaurant trimmed the menu and raised prices.
- Then
- Classic signature menu
- Now
- Reduced menu and higher prices
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGEDOctober 2020
Star Wars Launch Bay
Hollywood Studios • entertainment
Several legacy Star Wars offerings were scaled back after Galaxy's Edge.
- Then
- Full offerings
- Now
- Reduced
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened April 18, 2018
BaseLine Tap House
Hollywood Studios • dining
Grand Avenue's rebuild added new small dining spots.
- Now
- Beer and snacks on Grand Avenue
Source · Parkstalgia Research
REPLACEDSeptember 2018
Disney Junior Play & Dance
Hollywood Studios • entertainment
The seated puppet show became a standing dance party.
- Then
- Disney Junior Live on Stage
- Now
- Interactive dance party
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGEDAugust 2021
Studios table service
Hollywood Studios • dining
Table-service menus across the park were rebuilt.
- Then
- Legacy menus
- Now
- Reworked menus and pricing
Source · Walt Disney World
CHANGED2019
Sunset Showcase Theater
Hollywood Studios • entertainment
The theatre hosts seasonal shows rather than one permanent attraction.
- Then
- Lightning McQueen and seasonal use
- Now
- Rotating limited-time offerings
Source · Parkstalgia Research
Coming next
Officially announced or under construction — not open to guests yet, and not counted in the totals above.
ANNOUNCEDOpening date not announced
Muppet*Vision 3D
Hollywood Studios • attraction
Muppet*Vision is being retired to make way for a new land.
Announced June 2025 · not open to guests yet
Source · Parkstalgia Research
COMINGExpected 2027
Monstropolis
Hollywood Studios • land
Disney announced that the Grand Avenue area will become a Monsters, Inc. land. It is not open to guests.
Announced August 2024 · not open to guests yet
Source · Parkstalgia Research
Year by year
A one-line summary of every year we have verified records for.
- 2025 opened The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure; lost Muppet*Vision 3D and Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular; changed Villains Unfairly Ever After.
- 2024 changed Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and Star Tours.
- 2023 opened Roundup Rodeo BBQ; lost Galactic Starcruiser.
- 2022 changed Fantasmic!, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue and The Hollywood Brown Derby.
- 2021 changed Studios table service.
- 2020 opened Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway; lost Voyage of the Little Mermaid and Voyage of the Little Mermaid; changed Star Wars Launch Bay.
- 2019 opened Rise of the Resistance, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, Oga's Cantina and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge; changed Sunset Showcase Theater.
- 2018 opened Slinky Dog Dash, Toy Story Land and BaseLine Tap House; changed Disney Junior Play & Dance and Toy Story Mania!.
- 2017 lost The Great Movie Ride.
- 2016 lost Streets of America, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure and Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show; changed Toy Story Mania.
- 2015 lost The Magic of Disney Animation and Sorcerer Mickey Hat.
- 2014 lost Studio Backlot Tour.
- 2011 changed Star Tours.
- 2008 opened Toy Story Mania.
Common questions
What has changed at Disney's Hollywood Studios?
Since 2008, 39 verified changes have been recorded at Disney's Hollywood Studios: 14 openings, 12 closures and 13 replacements, rethemes or operational changes. The additions include The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure, Roundup Rodeo BBQ, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway and Rise of the Resistance. The losses include Muppet*Vision 3D, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Galactic Starcruiser and Voyage of the Little Mermaid. The most recent entry is Muppet*Vision 3D (Closed, 2025-06).
What is new at Disney's Hollywood Studios?
14 additions are recorded, including The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure, Roundup Rodeo BBQ, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, Rise of the Resistance, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo.
What is gone at Disney's Hollywood Studios?
12 closures are recorded, including Muppet*Vision 3D, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Galactic Starcruiser, Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Voyage of the Little Mermaid and The Great Movie Ride.
What is the biggest change at Disney's Hollywood Studios?
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opened. An entire Star Wars planet added to the park. Opened August 29, 2019.
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