Studio Backlot Tour
Attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios™
Fun Facts
The Earffel Tower—the Disney's Hollywood Studios water tower, measures 13 stories tall, with ears that weigh in at 2.5 tons.
Studio Backlot Tour is a 35-minute, behind-the-scenes guided walk and tram ride showcasing the art of special effects in movies at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park .
Go behind the scenes for a backstage look at how the magic of movies is made! Begin your guided tour with a short walk to a special outdoor viewing area and discover how battles and storms at sea are created with the help of water tanks and pyrotechnics. Lucky Guests chosen beforehand will get the unique opportunity to partipate in the Harbor Attack, creating battle scenes at sea.
After the brief show, embark on a jaunt through a prop warehouse where you just may notice a few familiar items made famous movies. Then, board an open-air, 200-seat tram and embark on a tour of the backlot, where lifelike sets seen in familiar television shows and movies mingle with delightful topiaries, production bungalows and vehicles used in Disney movies.
Wind your way past soundstages, peek inside the Disney's Hollywood Studios camera and snap a picture of the props and lighting departments. Toward the end of your eye-opening ride, prepare to face nature's fury during a detour through Catastrophe Canyon, where an earthquake, a flash flood and explosions and crashes are sure to delight everyone in the family.
After the tour, visit the American Film Institute Showcase where Guests of all ages can view costumes, props and sets from recent and classic movies and television shows.
Guest Policies
- Guests with young children may take turns experiencing attractions. See a Cast Member for additional information.
- Guests may rent attraction translation device units at Guest Relations locations in the Theme Parks with a refundable deposit.
- Handheld Captioning is available at this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain a device.
- This location offers Sign Language interpretation at a specific show time on the following days:
Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park - Sundays & Wednesdays
Magic Kingdom theme park- Mondays & Thursdays
Epcot theme park- Tuesdays & Fridays
Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park- Saturdays
Schedules listing show times can be obtained by contacting WDW Resort Information or by visiting Guest Relations.
- Video Captioning is available on selected monitors in this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain an activator.
- Guests may remain in their wheelchair, motorized scooter or ECV to experience the attraction.
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Quick Tips
- Disney's FASTPASS reservation system reduces time spent in line at popular attractions at Disney Theme Parks. To use the FASTPASS system, simply slip your Park Pass into the FASTPASS machine to receive a ticket with an assigned return time and enjoy the rest of the Park while Disney's FASTPASS service saves your place in line.
- Some attractions offer a Rider Swap option. Rider Swap is when Guests take turns waiting with youngsters too small to ride a certain attraction then "swapping" with another Guest from their party to experience the ride without standing in line twice. See a Cast Member for additional information.
- Single and double-passenger strollers are available to rent at Disney Theme Parks. Quantities are limited and subject to availability. The Length of Stay Rental Ticket Option allows for multiple-day rentals. Baby Care Centers, where you can change and feed your baby, are located within each Theme Park.
- Meet popular Disney Characters, pose for photos and collect autographs during special meals at certain restaurants throughout Walt Disney World Resort. To find meals hosted by Disney Characters, search the Disney Dining Finder for Character Dining Experiences. Many meal times fill up quickly and require advance reservations. Book online or phone (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463 up to 180 days in advance. Guests under age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.
