Backstage Studio Tour

Disney's Hollywood Studios

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"On its last legs." 17 years ago by monorail_silver

It's a shame what has become of the backlot tour. Ever since LMA has gone in a great bulk of the tour was ripped out, let alone no more live filming being conducted. However, it still is a nice respite after lunch to take in. The pearl harbor scene is always fun to watch the guests participate and ... [Read more]

"Catastrophe Canyon was excellent, otherwise....nothing? " 17 years ago by nuttyskadork

The overall tour was excellent. The opening exhibits were neat to look at, but the video I'm petty sure was right off the Pearl Harbour DVD lol. The demonstration with the water was neat, sure would have liked to be in it though. The prop warehouse was cool but everyone was moving so fast didint ... [Read more]

"Better before Mortor car show" 17 years ago by cblodg

This attraction could really stand some updating. Now that the the actual "backlot" streets are gone, there really is very little left to see. The pre-show is fun, but could stand some updating as well.

It's a nice ride if Its a hot day and you've been on your feet all day long.

"Classic Studios ride" 17 years ago by MEEE

The Backlot Tour is a classic ride, walk through tour of the movies. Not too much has changed over the years except the movies focussed on. It's a classic and definately worth seeing at least once. It can get old after a while though especially if the lines are long. Castatrophe Canyon is indeed ... [Read more]

Description

The Backstage Studio Tour at Disney MGM-Studios was one of the signature attractions of the park. The 2 hour tour began at the archway (that still remains today). Once into the working studio, guests would board the shuttles at the Backstage Shuttle Station (located just by the side of the current Animation Building). The shuttle would continue to the production center where guests would see Costuming, Scenic Shop, Residential Street, Catastophe Canyon, and New York Street. That concluded the shuttle portion of the tour. At this point, things were just getting started, and guests would proceed to the second half of the tour, the walking tour. This part began at the Water Effects Tank, then moved onto the Special Effects soundstage. Next up was the walk through the soundstages where TV and movie productions were taking place, then the Post Production Editing studio, with a final stop at the Walt Disney Theater for previews of upcoming attractions.

The current version of the tour is the Studio Backlot Tour, which is a considerably diluted version of the original.