The History of MGM Studios

       The first opening for MGM Studios, Disney's third park, was in 1989. The parks magical theme is based on a 1940's movie set. some of the most thrilling rides are here at MGM Studios.

The Tower of Terror

     The Tower of Terror is an exciting thrill ride. On Halloween in 1989, five guests entered a service elevator of the Hollywood Hotel and they were never seen again. Scary.... huh? Well, as riders you take the service elevator though the "Twilight Zone", up an elevator shaft and drop thirteen stories. There are random rides, so it doesn't matter how many times you ride it, you will always get something different!

Rock n' Roller Coaster

 Starring Aerosmith

     The newest and fastest ride in Walt Disney World history is guaranteed to rock your world. Open in summer in 1999, if you think the Tower Of Terror is fun, you'll love this ride. It goes from zero to sixty mph in two point eight seconds. There are two loops, corkscrews, and its the first ride in Disney's history to turn people up upside down on American soil. Aero Smith has invited you to there concert, plus backstage passes. Only problem is that the concert is now and you are going to be late. So you  race through downtown LA's highways and make it to the concert just in time.

 

 

 

The Great Movie Ride

     House in a full-scaled reproduction of historic Mann's Chinese Theater. a twenty-two minute attraction is a ride of Hollywood's greatest movies from the 1920's to 1990's. The 1920 film Footlight Parade is the opening slide, Gene Kelly "Singing in the Rain", Mary Poppins and Bert in the chimney sweep singing "Chim Chim Chreree" from the roof top, scenes from Public Enemy, Aliens, and the legendary farewell from Casablanca and many more movies.      

 

 

 

Fantasmic 

     A lavish musical with  a mix of fireworks, water fountains, lasers, special effects, and Disney characters invites the audience into Mickey's Dream. Mickey ahs a nightmare and all of the Disney villains take over his dream. All of Mickey's friends come to help him take over the villains. It is a close fight but the good guys always win! It is a spectacular show of the Magic of Disney!  

Sci-Fi Dine In Theater 

     A 250 seat eatery, is based on a 1950 Drive-in theater. the tables are flashy 1950 cars with tailfins and white walls. all tables face a  large screen where a forty-five minute show of the best and worst science fiction movies. all waiters are on roller blades serving you!  

 

 

 

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