MGM Studios News & Updates

NEWS: Amazon Nearing Deal to Buy MGM Studios for Almost $9 Billion

May 24, 2021 by Lydia Storks

Amazon may soon be purchasing MGM Studios for more streaming content.

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The Complete History of The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

November 22, 2020 by Brian Delpozo

The story of how the famous holiday spectacle came to Walt Disney World, and where the lights are now.

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NEWS: Leanza Cornett, Former Miss America and Original Ariel in Disney World’s Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Has Passed Away

October 29, 2020 by Morgan Flaherty

Former Miss America, and the original Ariel in Disney World's Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Leanza Cornett, has passed away.

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How Disney Tried (and Failed) at Crafting a Working Florida Studio

July 4, 2020 by Brian Delpozo

How Disney's failure at creating the "Hollywood of the East" took the studios out of Hollywood Studios.

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Five Things We LOVED about the Studio Backlot Tour at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

May 23, 2020 by Carly Terzigni

The Studio Backlot Tour was the flagship attraction when Hollywood Studios first opened. Back then, the park was named MGM Studios and the attraction was called Backstage Studio Tour. Much changed in those first few years, but the ride remained through 2014, when it closed for good. This was a very unique attraction, and today we're sharing a few key aspects that we miss and love!

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Osborne Lights: The Nighttime Spectacular Disney Fans Are Still Begging Hollywood Studios to Bring Back

May 21, 2020 by Nathan Schmidt

Learn all about the wonderful history of the Osborne Lights, a Christmas tradition that started with Jennings Osborne in Arkansas and found a home at Disney World's Hollywood Studios for 20 years - and why so many people wish to see it once more.

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Non-Disney IPs That Have Made Their Way to the Parks

April 14, 2020 by Nathan Schmidt

Ever wondered what themed Disney attractions didn't actually come from Disney properties? Here are some different non-Disney IPs that have shown up at the parks over the years.

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5 Characters You Never Would Have Expected to Meet at Disney World

September 4, 2019 by Jessica Hogan

We've got a shortlist of some of the strangest characters ever to walk the streets and meet-and-greet at Walt Disney World.

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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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Animation Courtyard, Still a Kodak Moment

October 24, 2013 by Lisa Berton

Disney’s Hollywood Studios brings animated and digitally created characters to life, especially in Animation Courtyard. Kids can meet Little Einsteins and Handy Manny. Teens learn how to draw in a hands-on demonstration and adults whip out credit cards to buy art in various formats. Yes, I know, Scott posted a photo of the entrance too … Continue reading "Animation Courtyard, Still a Kodak Moment"

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