19 things you probably didn't know about Disney's Hollywood Studios

Megan duBoisSep 10, 2020, 22:25 IST

There are lots of fun things to learn about Hollywood Studio's newest attraction.Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images

Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida, is home to some of Disney World's most beloved attractions, but even avid fans may not know everything about the park.
The park used to house the animation studio that created the Disney classics "Lilo and Stitch," "Brother Bear," and "Mulan."
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run has a hidden game mode where Chewbacca directs the passengers.
Mickey Mouse has five outfit changes during "Fantasmic," and Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is the first ride to star the mouse.

Disney's Hollywood Studios was once the park where the glam and glitz of old Hollywood collided with behind-the-scenes access to Disney entertainment. Today, the Walt Disney World theme park is better known for its immersive lands where guests can live out their movie dreams.

Parts of the park reopened in July with added safety measures after closing amid the coronavirus pandemic in March, and now guests can get back to experiencing its myriad of recently added attractions.

Before your next visit, here's a sneak peek into some behind-the-scenes secrets about Hollywood Studios:

The idea behind Hollywood Studios started as an Epcot pavilion.

Epcot is another theme park in Orlando's Walt Disney World Resort. James Kirkikis/Shutterstock

There are no opening-day attractions left in the park.

Disney's Hollywood Studios has added lots of rides and shows over the years. Kirsten Acuna/INSIDER

The park's parades used to coincide with animated movie releases.

Hollywood Studios used to have special parades. MoRa LAF/TripAdvisor

There used to be a real animation studio inside the park.

"Lilo and Stitch" was made in Hollywood Studios. Disney

The boulder at the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular weighs over 400 pounds.

The stunt show opened a few months after the park did. Kerri F./Yelp

There's a blast from the past in Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway.

Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is the newest attraction at Hollywood Studios. Matt Stroshane/Disney

It's also the first ride-through attraction starring Mickey Mouse.

Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is inside the park's Chinese Theatre. Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images

Each Rock 'n' Roller Coaster limo is equipped with 125 speakers.

The ride blasts classic Aerosmith songs. Megan duBois for Insider

The Hollywood Brown Derby is modeled after a real restaurant.

Certain menu items come right from the original restaurant. Alan Solomon/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Galaxy's Edge has a secret game mode.

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is in Hollywood Studio's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land. Kim Renfro/INSIDER

Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway has the most hidden Mickeys of any Disney attraction.

The new ride is full of hidden Mickeys Abigail Nillson/Disney

Mickey Mouse has a lot of costume changes during "Fantasmic."

The leading mouse changes five times throughout the show. Fiona Clair for Insider

The "Beauty and the Beast" show debuted at the park the same day the movie came out.

"Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage" is the longest-running show at the parks. Megan duBois for Insider

A few of today's biggest stars got their start at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

"The All New Mickey Mouse Club" was filmed at Disney-MGM Studios. Disney Channel

The Chinese Theatre at Hollywood Studios is a near-perfect recreation of the original.

Disney used the original building's blueprints. Megan duBois for Insider

Audrey Hepburn's handprints can only be found in front of the Disney replica of the Chinese Theatre.

The actress reportedly declined to put her handprints in front of the real theater. Maya C./Yelp

Some famous actors reprised their roles for Star Tours.

Star Tours is a popular attraction at Hollywood Studios. Megan duBois for Insider

A prop from "The Mandalorian" is hiding in plain sight in Galaxy's Edge.

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is full of Easter eggs. Jason M./TripAdvisor

There are more than 400 toy blocks in Toy Story Land.

Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios is full of fun details. Courtesy Disney

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