Why did Hollywood Studios used to be called MGM?
Why did Hollywood Studios used to be called MGM? The name of the park was the result of a 1985 licensing contract between Disney and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio, which allowed Disney the right to use the MGM name and logo for a studio-themed park.
What was Hollywood Studios originally 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.
What did Star Wars replace at Hollywood Studios?
At Disney's Hollywood Studios, Galaxy's Edge is located in the southwest portion of the park, with two entries from Grand Avenue and Toy Story Land. Galaxy's Edge replaced the majority of the park's former Streets of America area, including the Lights, Motors, Action!