Great Movie Ride News & Updates

What’s Left of Disney-MGM Studios 30 Years Later

May 1, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Disney's Hollywood Studios turns 30 this week! The park has undergone quite a few transformations over the past three decades, and continues to evolve and expand. Check out what still stands from the original Disney-MGM Studios.

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Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Is Coming To Disneyland Resort!

April 19, 2019 by Sierra Vieregge

The highly anticipated Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway that is set to make its mark at Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2020 will now be at Disneyland as well. Get all the details here!

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Opening Day Attractions at Disney-MGM Studios: Gone, But Not Forgotten

April 8, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

Disney’s Hollywood Studios originally was conceived 30 years ago as a three-part experience; it is now a full-blown theme park, with the magic of Hollywood as its driving force.

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It’s Not Walt’s Disney World Anymore, and That’s OK

March 4, 2019 by Sarah Sands

Would Walt Disney himself like all the changes coming to the Walt Disney World Resort? Find out here!

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Why Five of Disney’s Most Beloved Attractions Went Extinct

March 1, 2019 by Sierra Vieregge

If you've been around the Disney Parks long enough, you're bound to have seen one of your favorite Disney rides come and go. Here are a few examples of some popular Disney rides that have met their demise -- as well as the plans and projects that followed them.

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Hollywood Studios Great Movie Ride Displays Removed

December 13, 2018 by Sarah Sands

The Great Movie Ride in Hollywood Studios closed last year. a new ride, Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway will open in the same space in 2019. Visitors to Hollywood Studios may have seen some subtle changes to the outside of the Chinese Theater as the location transitions to the new ride. Our latest visit saw us making a sad discovery. Take a look at all of the photos here.

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RIP Great Movie Ride, Universe of Energy, and Main Street Electrical Parade

August 28, 2017 by Jeanine Yamanaka

So 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"

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Farewell to the Great Movie Ride in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

August 11, 2017 by Scott Thomas

As Disney's Hollywood Studios continues to transform, another original attraction closes. This time it's the Great Movie Ride, which will close August 13, 2017, to make way for a new Mickey Mouse-themed ride-through attraction called Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway.

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Welcome back, Disney World passholders! Don’t miss these experiences

July 29, 2017 by AllEars

This week, it was announced that the summer blackout for Silver and Weekday Select passholders would be lifted early. As a result, those passholders can re-enter Walt Disney World parks on Tuesday, Aug. 1. If this applies to you, here’s a look at what you may have missed this summer and what you can look … Continue reading "Welcome back, Disney World passholders! Don’t miss these experiences"

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First Mickey-Themed Ride-Through Attraction, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

July 15, 2017 by Jack Marshall

A new attraction featuring international icon Mickey Mouse is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort! Details for our first Mickey-themed ride-through attraction, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, were just unveiled during the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts presentation at D23 Expo 2017 — and we think you’re going to love … Continue reading "First Mickey-Themed Ride-Through Attraction, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios"

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