Disney's Hollywood Studios | 35th Anniversary | Stories and Details

Imagination Skyway

Matthew Krul

History, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Kids & Family

5 • 830 Ratings

🗓️ 20 April 2024

⏱️ 82 minutes

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Summary

Disney's Hollywood Studios turns 35 at Walt Disney World this May, opening as Disney-MGM Studios in 1989. Over its 35-year history, the park has undergone a large evolution, so extensive that its five opening day attractions (including the Great Movie Ride and Backlot Studio Tour) are all no longer a part of the park. Nevertheless, this is a park that Disney fans of all ages adore, and it's full of interesting history and incredible Imagineering details worth discussing. In this episode, I'm joined by Tim Moore from WDW Magazine to discuss some of our favorite Imagineering stories and personal anecdotes about Disney's Hollywood Studios. Plus, sure to take advantage of a special promo code just for listeners. Promo code SKYWAY gets you 15% off the shop at wdwmagazine.com. (Although I am a writer/contributor to WDW Magazine, this promo code is not a part of any sponsorship deal, nor did WDW Magazine sponsor this episode. This is simply a great offer I was able to get for listeners of the show!) What is your favorite story from Disney's Hollywood Studios, past or present? Tag me and join the conversation below. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationskyway Instagram: www.instagram.com/imaginationskyway Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imaginationskyway Facebook: www.facebook.com/imaginationskyway TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@imaginationskyway Threads: https://www.threads.net/@imaginationskyway Twitter: www.twitter.com/skywaypodcast Email: [email protected] Subscribe to Imagination Skyway News. Get Bonus Content If you want to take your love of Imagination Skyway to the next level and help support the show, definitely consider joining us on Patreon for virtual events, bonus content and episodes, exclusive access to our private Passholder communities and more. How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!

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0:00.0	Welcome aboard Imagination Skyway, your grand podcast tour of the magic.
0:23.4	I'm your host, Matthew Krull, and in today's episode, we are going to celebrate the upcoming
0:28.3	35th anniversary of Disney's Hollywood Studios by reminiscing about our favorite stories and
0:33.6	details from the park, both past and present, over its 35-year history.
0:38.6	The theme park opened in 1989 as Disney MGM Studios and has undergone a tremendous evolution
0:44.1	over its nearly four decades, resulting in its 2008 name change to Disney's Hollywood Studios,
0:50.0	which at the time just marked the beginning of its continued transformation.
0:53.8	In this discussion, we'll share some personal anecdotes, some stories about the park's development,
0:58.0	and even some Easter eggs and subtle details that make the park, one that is loved by Disney fans of all ages.
1:05.0	At the end of the show, we'll return to Imagination Central, where I'll share ways in which you can stay connected with Imagination
1:11.0	Skyway, how you can discuss this topic with others, and how you can help support and inspire
1:16.0	the future of this show. Please remain seated. Keep your hands and arms inside the podcast
1:20.9	at all times, and enjoy your Grand Circle tour aboard Imagination Skyway.
1:52.2	It's hard to believe, but in less than a week from when this podcast episode airs, Disney's Hollywood Studios is going to be celebrating its 35th anniversary.
2:00.8	Considering the earliest memories I have of this park, it's just incredible to believe that the park has been around for that long and thinking about my years on the Disney College program and where the park was at that point. It's a park
2:06.1	that has aged alongside myself, so it's weird to think about its 35th anniversary, but it gave
2:12.9	an excuse at the very least to have a fun conversation about some of the history details, attractions,
2:21.8	things that we love about this park's past and presence.
2:25.3	And I say we because it's not just going to be having a conversation with you listeners
2:30.7	about this park, but I am joined by a friend who's not been on the show before,
2:35.8	but who we interact with weekly, if not monthly, if not weekly for WWW magazine, which
2:42.6	is my good friend, Tim Moore. How are you, Tim? I'm doing great, Matt. I am super excited to be here.
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