Hollywood Pictures Backlot - Disney's California Adventure

Hooray for Hollywood! A fancy movie studio-style gateway, complete with glitzy golden elephants, ushers you into an area that brings back the Golden Age of Hollywood. Storefont scenery and seemingly haphazardly placed props maintain the Hollywood backlot atmosphere. There may even be some true Hollywood characters wandering around.

Along Hollywood Boulevard are shops and restaurants, Playhouse Disney and the Hyperion Theater, as well as the amazing Disney Animation building. On the back streets you'll find attractions like MuppetVision 3D and the Tower of Terror.

ATTRACTIONS and ENTERTAINMENT

Disney Animation Building - This building contains a number of attractions and exhibits on Disney animation.

Courtyard Gallery - Sit on one of the padded benches and enjoy the sights and sounds as screens all around the room show concept art as well as animated scenes from many classic Disney animated movies

Animation Academy - Disney animator teaches guests to draw a Disney character. Paper and pencils provided.

Sorcerer's Workshop - Features various interactive exhibits.

Art of Animation Gallery - Walkthrough exhibit featuring original concept artwork (drawings and maquettes) for a variety of characters.

Turtle Talk With Crush - Interactive chat with Crush the sea turtle.

Drawn to the Magic - In the Hollywood Backlot Theater, this live show features animators and the characters they draw.

Hyperion Theater - Disney's Aladdin, a spectacular 40-minute Broadway quality show.

Monsters, Inc., Mike and Sulley to the Rescue - Taxi ride through the streets of Monstropolis.

MuppetVision 3D - Kermit and friends star in this 3D Jim Henson classic.

Playhouse Disney Live! - Live show featuring many favorite Playhouse Disney characters.

Tower of Terror - This is no ordinary elevator - it drops 13 stories to the Twilight Zone!

TOURING TIPS

Use Fastpass for the Tower of Terror. When the Aladdin and Playhouse Disney shows let out, the streets get very crowded, and the lines for other nearby attractions get much longer.

At the end of Hollywood Boulevard is a large "city streets" mural that makes a nice photo op. There's also various props that can be parts of photos, like the Venus de Milo and a London-style phone booth.

PLACES TO EAT

Award Wieners - A variety of hot dogs, sausages, and beverages

Between Takes Catering Co. - Nachos and chili

Fairfax Market - Bottled soft drinks, fruit, and boxed sandwiches

Schmoozies - Fruit smoothies and specialty coffees

Restaurants At A Glance
Menus From the Disneyland Resort

PLACES TO SHOP

Gone Hollywood - Disney Princess apparel and accessories, t-shirts, and souvenirs

Off the Page - Disney animation cels, books, posters, collectible figures, and artwork

The Studio Store - Monsters, Inc. and Muppet-themed merchandise

Disney's California Adventure Shopping at a Glance

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