LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug.
9, 2007) — In the Walt Disney World theme park famous for all things Hollywood, it’s curtain up on the
launch of new attractions, new looks, new breakthrough experiences…
…and a brand-new name.
Disney-MGM Studios will be renamed Disney’s Hollywood
Studios, effective January 2008, announced Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney World Resort.
“The new name reflects how the park has grown from representing
the golden age of movies to a celebration of the new entertainment that today’s Hollywood has to offer — in music,
television, movies and theater,” she said.
Framed by the park’s supporting cast of classic Hollywood
architecture are shows and attractions straight from contemporary Hollywood, such as Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring
Aerosmith, “Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show” and many more. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is also
the place to meet favorite character stars of today including Lightning McQueen and Mater from Disney-Pixar’s “Cars,”
Power Rangers and Little Einsteins.
With exciting coming attractions and experiences, the best
and brightest of Hollywood is about to emerge for park guests, Crofton said.
“As Disney continues to grow and invest in our family
entertainment business, we constantly explore new ways to deliver high-quality, immersive experiences for our guests,”
she added. “As a park all about entertainment, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will deliver like never before. Now
we can say that Hollywood is literally our middle name.”
