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Sunset Boulevard Area was the first expansion of Disney’s Hollywood Studios since it’s opening on July 22, 1994. It’s lively “Streetmosphere” is flanked with restaurants, quick service snack and dining venues and specialty shops that feature gifts themed to classic films and Disney characters. Looming in the distance is the 199-foot-tall Hollywood Tower Hotel, which houses the Tower of Terror, a popular thrill ride based on the classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Also located nearby is the ever-popular Rock ‘n Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, an indoor coaster featuring a high-speed launch, three inversions and the blaring music of American rock greats, Aerosmith.
Sunset Boulevard Area is also home to two outdoor amphitheaters that host two popular live, entertaining stage shows. The Theater of the Stars hosts the Beauty and the Beast Live, the condensed version of the Broadway musical based on the animated film Beauty and the Beast. The open-air Hollywood Hills Ampitheater is home to Fantasmic!, the nighttime spectacular featuring Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters filled with lasers, water effects and pyrotechnics.
Attractions in Sunset Boulevard Area
Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage – Broadway-style musical where you can relive the romance and magic of the “tale as old as time” in this live stage performance. The heartwarming tale of Belle and the Beast comes to life in this 25 minute production with its colorful costumes, gorgeous scenery and the songs you know and love.
- Interest: Preschoolers, kids, tweens, teens, and adults.
- Height Requirements: No height requirements
- Accessibility: Guests may remain Wheelchair/ECV
- Thrill Level: Live stage performance
- FASTPASS+ is offered
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Rock ‘n Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith Attraction – Climb aboard a super stretch limousine and hold on tight as you blast off at 60 miles per hour into the Los Angeles night. Careen up and down into nighttime city darkness. Cruise through the Hollywood sign and past other illuminated landmarks. Features 3 thrilling inversions, 2 rollover loops and one corkscrew all while rocking to Aerosmith’s popular hits.
- Interest: Kids, tweens, teens, and adults.
- Height Requirements: 48 in. or taller
- Accessibility: Guests must transfer from Wheelchair/ECV
- Thrill Level: Big drops, loud, inversions, thrill ride
- FASTPASS+ is offered
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The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Attraction – Board a haunted elevator and hold on as it launches upward into the darkness. The corroded doors unlock to expose a hallway inhabited by ghosts and your elevator ride continues as it free falls down an abandoned shaft and changes directions on the 13th floor and plummets down. Will you become a permanent resident of the Twilight Zone?
- Interest: Kids, tweens, teens, and adults.
- Height Requirements: 40 in. or taller
- Accessibility: Guests must transfer from Wheelchair/ECV
- Thrill Level: Big drops, dark, scary thrill ride
- FASTPASS+ is offered
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Dining in the Sunset Boulevard Area
Anaheim Produce – Grab a quick snack or an energy boost at this healthy cart featuring a fast and refreshing assortment of snacks and treats, including fresh fruit and veggies, hummus, Mickey pretzels with zesty cheese sauce, frozen lemonades, margaritas and other specialty cocktails.
- Experience: Counter Service – Snack
- Price range: $ ($14.99 and under)
- Details: Disney Dining Plans accepted
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Catalina Eddie’s – Located at the Sunset Ranch Market, this counter service dining spot offers quick and fresh fare, including pizza, hot Italian deli sandwiches, zesty Caesar salads and house-made desserts like banana parfait and vanilla cake with chocolate custard.
- Experience: Counter Service – Lunch & Dinner
- Price range: $ ($14.99 and under)
- Details: Disney Dining Plans accepted
- Menu – Click Here for Full Menu
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Fairfax Fare – Take a break from your day on busy Sunset Boulevard to enjoy a half-chicken or BBQ ribs, turkey legs, or the Fairfax salad. Gourmet hotdogs are also a popular item at this quick service dining venue.
- Experience: Counter Service – Lunch & Dinner
- Price range: $ ($14.99 and under)
- Details: Disney Dining Plans accepted
- Menu – Click Here for Full Menu
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Hollywood Scoops – Take a break from the heat for an ice cold treat at this ice cream stand whose star of their menu is the apple crisp à la mode and hand-dipped ice cream cones. Get the scoop on some of Hollywood’s favorites here.
- Experience: Counter Service – Snack
- Price range: $ ($14.99 and under)
- Details: Disney Dining Plans accepted
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Rosie’s All-American Cafe – This quick service eatery is named after American Icon, Rosie the Riveter, guests can relish in classic American fare like angus burgers and chicken nuggets surrounded by WWII Disney icons and symbols that adorn the walls. You can do it!
- Experience: Counter Service – Lunch & Dinner
- Price range: $ ($14.99 and under)
- Details: Disney Dining Plans accepted
- Menu – Click Here for Full Menu
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Starring Rolls Cafe – A star is born every day at Starring Rolls Cafe. At the corner of Sunset and Hollywood Boulevard is Starring Rolls Café which features an ensemble cast of fresh-baked-daily pastries like cupcakes, croissants and bagels. Tasty sandwiches, snacks and drinks are also available all day long.
- Experience: Counter Service – Snack
- Price range: $ ($14.99 and under)
- Details: Disney Dining Plans accepted
- Menu – Click Here for Full Menu
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Toluca Legs Turkey Co. – Check out the best legs in Tinseltown….turkey legs, that is! Grab a legend and enjoy the crisp outside and tender and moist inside. A fan favorite at all Disney Parks, these legs are rage enough to share.
- Experience: Counter Service – Snack
- Price range: $ ($14.99 and under)
- Details: Disney Dining Plans accepted
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Shopping in Sunset Boulevard Area
Beverly Sunset – House made candy and other treats, Disney Villain merchandise, apparel and accessories, gifts and housewares
Legends of Hollywood – Art deco theater carries themed merchandise like Mickey ears, apparel and accessories, gifts and housewares galore, magic bands and pins and vinylmations.
Mouse About Town – Colorful collection of apparel, artwork, gifts and housewares.
Once Upon a Time – Apparel and accessories, Mickey footware and other themed merchandise for everyone in the family
Plant Hollywood Superstore – Get ready for your close up with Hollywood themed clothing and accessories for kids and classic and contemporary adult wear.
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Rock Around the Shop – Your stop for Rock ‘n Roller Coaster gear and other music and ride related merchandise
Sunset Club Couture – Fashionable handbags, jewelry and apparel for your next red carpet appearance
Sunset Ranch Souvenirs and Gifts – Disney’s Hollywood Studios apparel and accessories including sunglasses, hats, bags and toys
Sweet Spells – House made sweets like cookies, chocolate, jelly beans and the coveted candy and chocolate apples made right before your eyes
Tower Hotel Gifts – Mickey ears, apparel and accessories, gifts and souvenirs based on the Tower of Terror ride
Villains in Vogue – Apparel and accessories, gifts and housewares, toys and plush all of your favorite villains or classic characters
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