When did Hollywood Studios get rid of the hat?
When did Hollywood Studios get rid of the hat? The structure's removal began on January 7, 2015, and was completed on February 25, 2015. Once the hat was fully taken down, a stage was placed in front of the Chinese Theatre to host incoming Star Wars fireworks and other short shows from 2016 to 2020.
Why did Hollywood Studios change its name?
In 2008, after Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer didn't renew the license agreement, Disney announced that they were changing MGM Studios to Hollywood Studios. The name-change also served as a platform for larger changes coming to Hollywood Studios. Over time, Disney began to reconsider using MGM's brand for their park.
What did Hollywood studio used to be called?
Disney's Hollywood Studios (formerly MGM Studios) was the first new theme park built during Michael Eisner's tenure as CEO of the Walt Disney Company. The park is Disney's entry in the “movie park arms race” with Universal Studios Orlando.