30 things you may not know about Disney's Hollywood Studios, which turns 30 in May
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - On May 1, Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios turns 30 years old.
The theme park - much like the movie-star denizens of Hollywood itself - doesn't look its age.
Originally called Disney-MGM Studios, this playground inspired by Hollywood's golden age has undergone a lot of change since the early years, when it functioned as a typical theme park and working production facility creating movies, TV shows and animated films.
These days, the park is less about delving into behind-the-scenes aspects of entertainment production and more about giving people personal, immersive experiences into the world of film, television, music and theater through whiz-bang attractions, entertaining rides and cutting-edge technology.
To celebrate its 30th milestone, here are 30 things you may not know about Walt Disney World's ageless Hollywood Studios.
1. Original plans called for Hollywood Studios to be an entertainment pavilion in Future World in Epcot. The idea was
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