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.



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