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What did Star Wars replace at Disney World?

Disney's Hollywood Studios Galaxy's Edge replaced the majority of the park's former Streets of America area, including the Lights, Motors, Action!



At Disney's Hollywood Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge replaced a significant portion of the park's northwest section, primarily taking over the area formerly known as the Streets of America. The construction required the demolition of several long-standing backlot-themed attractions, most notably the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show and the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: Movie Set Adventure, both of which closed in April 2016. The expansion also saw the removal of the Studio Backlot Tour facades and the Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow walk-through. Interestingly, while the neighboring MuppetVision 3D* was preserved, the surrounding area was renamed from "Streets of America" to "Grand Avenue." The 14-acre project was part of a massive park overhaul that occurred simultaneously with the development of Toy Story Land, shifting Hollywood Studios from a "working movie studio" theme to an "immersive world" theme where guests actually step into the story of Batuu.

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