Tag: Disney’s MGM Studios
RIP Great Movie Ride, Universe of Energy, and Main Street Electrical Parade
Posted onSo we took a short break from our everlasting Expo coverage to make a hasty Walt Disney World and Disneyland pilgrimage to say goodbye to a couple of old friends. Over at Disneyland, the evergreen Main Street Electrical Parade glowed away once again. It’s always a little sad to see something that’s been around that … Continue reading "RIP Great Movie Ride, Universe of Energy, and Main Street Electrical Parade"
Disney Pic of the Week: 1990s
Posted onDespite ANY fears I may have, I am determined to ride every single ride at Walt Disney World at least once. The look on my face is sheer terror! I rode Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster just twice! Linda, of course, thought it was a BLAST!
Disney Pic of the Week: Studios Yesterland
Posted onMany things have come and gone since Disney’s MGM Studios / Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened in 1989. From shows, to attractions, to special events, there have been many many changes. One that is often overlooked is the “Super Soap Weekend”. Beginning somewhere around 1999, this special weekend was generally held in the fall. Stars from … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Studios Yesterland"
Disney Pic of the Week: Studios Characters
Posted onThere have been so many great characters that have visited the Studios. A VERY long time ago, May 2002 to be exact…. I stumbled upon Miss Piggy doing Meet and Greets! I only saw her this one time and managed to get a few photos. Anyone else remember seeing her? Was this the only location? … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Studios Characters"
Disney Pic of the Week: Echo Lake
Posted onThe Imagineers left quite a few nods to the glamour days of Hollywood when they built Disney’s MGM Studios and Echo Lake is a place where you can find all kinds of nuances. Think Rocketeer! There have been a few times, over the years, that Echo Lake was rumored to be demolished, but it’s still … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Echo Lake"
Disney Pic of the Week: Sunset Blvd
Posted onSusnet Blvd did not exist when Disney’s MGM Studios opened. It opened several years, 1994 actually, when Beauty and the Beast relocated from the Backlot Theater and the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror opened. Once adorn with old time cars and numerous “streetmosphere”, Sunset Blvd draws you in as you focus on the huge icon … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Sunset Blvd"
Disney Pic of the Week: Hollywood Blvd
Posted onI’m a tad embarrassed to admit this to you, but Disney’s Hollywood Studios is probably the park I have photographed the least. That face became abundantly clear when I realized I have very few older photos of good ole’ “MGM”. However, I DO have a press kit from WALT Disney Imagineering dated 1989, that has … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Hollywood Blvd"
Walt Disney World – Disney’s Hollywood Studios Changes
Posted onContributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos. In early December I wrapped up my 2015 Disney Parks World Tour back where it all began for me at Walt Disney World. During 2015 I was able to visit all 11 Disney theme parks in Anaheim, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Paris and Orlando. It had been … Continue reading "Walt Disney World – Disney’s Hollywood Studios Changes"
Disney Pic of the Week: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Posted onAs Scott mentioned yesterday, there are so many changes happening right now at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Wouldn’t it be nice to know what we can get excited about? Yea, I know, but it is being kept very quiet! For my pic of the week, I go back to one of my favorite Disney Parks shows … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Disney’s Hollywood Studios"

