Disney-MGM Studios Archives

The Sorcerer Hat is Returning To Disney’s Hollywood Studios

July 23, 2025

It’s hard to not think of Mickey and his Sorcerer Hat when you think of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. From the Sorcerer Mickey meet and greet and the famous Fantasmic nighttime show to the park’s icon once being his famous Sorcerer Hat, this special version of Mickey is rooted deep within Disney’s movie-themed park’s history. Before Star Wars: Launch Bay opened, you could even find a Sorcerer Mickey outside of the Magic of Animation attraction! Animation Courtyard Reimagined Image: Disney ...

Disney Books

Behind the Glass at the Florida Studio

January 31, 2023

I’ve always been a big fan of learning everything I possibly can about Disney’s history, especially when it comes to the parks! From a young age I would read Since the World Began over and over, taking in every ounce of knowledge, trivia, and all around fun facts that I could find. Fast forward to 2023, the one aspect of my research that I tend to shy away from is reading physical books. I can search the web like no body’s business, consumer hours of Youtube videos and podcasts, but when it ...

Disney Parks

33 Things To Do At Disney’s Hollywood Studios

May 1, 2022

Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened as Disney-MGM Studios on May 1, 1989. This movie-themed park has seen a number of changes over the past three decades. From name and park icon changes to the loss of opening day attractions and the opening of new, immersive lands, thirty-three years later we’ve found ourselves in a completely different park! To celebrate Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ anniversary, we’re sharing thirty-three things that you must do there on your next trip! Visit Gertie the ...

Disney Tips

Ten Toy Story Details in Andy’s Backyard

April 20, 2021

It’s no secret that Disney Parks work special details into their many lands in theme parks. (Check out my blog on details in Storybook Circus here!) Did you know that Pixar Animation is known for doing the same with their films? It only makes sense that when Toy Story Land was created at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that there would be “Easter Eggs” or special details all over this new land. Today I’m sharing ten details to keep an eye out for next time you visit Toy Story Land! A113 Big ...