Echo Lake opened with Disney–MGM Studios on May 1, 1989, themed around Hollywood’s Golden Age and its love of film. Centered on the lagoon with its oversized dinosaur “Gertie,” the area originally featured attractions like Superstar Television and The Monster Sound Show, both offering interactive glimpses into TV and movie production. Over time, Echo Lake became home to Star Tours in 1989, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular in 1989, and later shows like Sounds Dangerous and For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing‑Along Celebration. While many of its early production‑style attractions have closed, Echo Lake continues to blend Hollywood nostalgia with blockbuster adventures.
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame Plaza
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame Plaza opened in 1994 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, offering guests ...
Dick Tracy Starring in Diamond Double Cross
In the summer of 1990, Disney-MGM Studios staged a bold experiment: a live-action musical based on the upcoming Dick Tracy ...
Doug:Live!
Opening on March 15, 1999, Doug: Live! was a musical stage show at Disney-MGM Studios, themed around the animated series ...
Sorcerer Hat
As part of the 100 Years of Magic celebration honoring Walt Disney’s 100th birthday, Disney’s Hollywood Studios (then Disney-MGM Studios) ...
Sounds Dangerous
Opening on April 22, 1999, and replacing The Monster Sound Show, Sounds Dangerous! was a sound-focused attraction at Disney-MGM Studios, ...
Star Tours
When Star Tours opened at Disney-MGM Studios in December 1989, it marked a groundbreaking moment in theme park history. Developed ...
Star Wars: Path of the Jedi
As anticipation for Star Wars: The Force Awakens reached hyperspace levels in 2014, Disney introduced a new cinematic experience to ...
Superstar Television
An Opening Day attraction at Disney-MGM Studios, Superstar Television debuted on May 1, 1989, offering guests the chance to step ...
The American Idol Experience
After seven years of vacancy following the closure of Doug: Live!, The American Idol Experience opened on February 14, 2009 ...
The Great Movie Ride
As the centerpiece of Disney-MGM Studios’ opening day, The Great Movie Ride was more than an attraction—it was a love ...
The Monster Sound Show
An Opening Day attraction located in the left side of the ABC Theater, The Monster Sound Show debuted on May ...