Disney's Hollywood Studios
Theme park at Walt Disney World in Bay Lake
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| 2025 | Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After set to open in Summer 2025 at Sunset Showcase Theater |
| 2025 | "The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure" is scheduled to open in the summer at the Animation Courtyard Theater. |
| November 9 2024 | Glisten! seasonal entertainment show commences at Disney's Hollywood Studios |
| October 7 2024 | Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy attraction concluded its run |
| August 2024 | Announcement made for a new Monsters, Inc. themed land to replace Muppet*Vision 3D, which will include the park's first suspended roller coaster. |
| 2023 | Maintained strong attendance with 10,300,000 visitors, ranking 10th worldwide in theme park attendance. |
| November 2023 | Disney Jollywood Nights was introduced as a new separate-admission seasonal Christmas event, hosted on selected evenings in November and December. |
| January 2023 | A mold infestation was reported in the Voyage of the Little Mermaid attraction's building, and the show's puppets were sold, confirming the permanent closure of the attraction. |
| 2022 | Recovered park attendance, reaching 10,900,000 visitors. |
| November 3 2022 | Fantasmic! returns with updated animation and live-action sequences. |
| November 3 2022 | Fantasmic! show returns to Hollywood Hills Amphitheater, resuming performances after a hiatus. |
| December 19 2021 | Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! reopened and resumed performances at Disney's Hollywood Studios. |
| August 15 2021 | Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage resumed performances at Theater of the Stars. |
| 2020 | Experienced a dramatic drop in attendance to 3,675,000 visitors, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic and park closures. |
| August 2 2020 | Disney Socienty Orchestra and Friends show performed at Theater of the Stars. |
| July 15 2020 | Park reopened after COVID-19 pandemic closure. |
| March 16 2020 | Park was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Florida, remaining shut until July 15, 2020. |
| March 15 2020 | Original run of Fantasmic! concludes, temporarily suspending the show. |
| March 15 2020 | "Voyage of the Little Mermaid" show ends its long-running performances at the Animation Courtyard Theater. |
| March 15 2020 | Original run of Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage ended at Theater of the Stars. |
| March 12 2020 | Original run of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! temporarily closed, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| March 4 2020 | Mickey & Minnie in Vacation Fun show begins at Mickey Shorts Theater |
| 2019 | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge officially opened at Disney's Hollywood Studios, replacing the park's Streets of America section. The immersive land cost approximately $1 billion and features a recreated Black Spire Outpost village on the fictional planet of Batuu. |
| May 1 2019 | Wonderful World of Animation projection mapping show begins, celebrating Disney animation history. |
| March 31 2019 | Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy attraction opened at Sunset Showcase Theater |
| December 22 2018 | Disney Jr. Play and Dance! debuts, showcasing Mickey and the Roadster Racers, Vampirina, Doc McStuffins, and The Lion Guard. |
| June 30 2018 | Toy Story Land officially opened at Disney's Hollywood Studios, featuring three attractions: Toy Story Mania!, Slinky Dog Dash roller coaster, and Alien Swirling Saucers. The new area is themed to replicate Andy's backyard from the Pixar Toy Story series. |
| May 14 2018 | Star Wars: Path of the Jedi concludes at the theater |
| October 31 2017 | Club Villain seasonal entertainment event ended at Sunset Showcase Theater |
| August 13 2017 | The Great Movie Ride closed and was replaced by Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway. |
| May 26 2017 | 'The Music of Pixar Live!' show performed at Theater of the Stars. |
| November 14 2016 | Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! seasonal holiday-themed fireworks show debuts. |
| June 17 2016 | Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular debuts, featuring the largest fireworks display in the park's history. |
| May 4 2016 | March of the First Order Star Wars-themed entertainment show launches at Hollywood Boulevard |
| April 2016 | Majority of Streets of America, including backlot street facades, Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show, Earffel Tower, and backstage areas were closed and demolished to prepare for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Toy Story Land. |
| April 2016 | The Earffel Tower was removed from the Studio Backlot Tour. |
| April 2016 | Lights, Motors, Action!: Extreme Stunt Show closed. |
| February 6 2016 | Club Disney entertainment experience concluded at Sunset Showcase Theater |
| January 16 2016 | Club Villain seasonal entertainment event began at Sunset Showcase Theater |
| 2015 | The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights ended its run, preceding the demolition of Streets of America. |
| 2015 | Star Wars Weekends concluded its final event run after years of hosting Star Wars actors, costuming groups, and fan activities. |
| 2015 | Theater of the Stars used for Star Wars Weekends special events. |
| December 17 2015 | Symphony in the Stars first privately presented during the opening night event for The Force Awakens. |
| December 5 2015 | Club Disney entertainment experience launched at Sunset Showcase Theater |
| December 4 2015 | Star Wars: Path of the Jedi begins at the theater |
| January 2015 | Sorcerer's Hat is removed from the park's central hub. |
| 2014 | Disney closed several studio-like attractions, including the Studio Backlot Tour, American Idol Experience, and the Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow. |
| 2014 | Frozen Fireworks Spectacular and Symphony in the Stars seasonal shows introduced. |
| February 15 2013 | Second iteration of Disney Junior – Live on Stage! begins, featuring Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins, and Jake and the Never Land Pirates. |
| December 6 2012 | The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow opened, replacing the Narnia attraction. |
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