Hollywood Boulevard is to the Studios what Main Street is to the Magic Kingdom. It serves as the entrance way to the park. As you stroll down the boulevard from the entrance plaza you are drawn towards a replica of the Mann's Chinese Theater. (well actually now a giant blue hat that blocks the view). This impressive structure at the end of the boulevard houses one of the best rides in the Studios, the Great Movie Ride. You are transported right into the middle of movie scenes from some of Disney's and MGM's greatest classics. This attraction combines several audioanimatronic figures along with several film and video clips. This attraction is a must see. Lining the boulevard are several shops. If your looking for a gift from the studios you can probably find it along the boulevard.

The boulevard's area now spills over to the Echo Lake area where you can see the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular, or listed to Sounds Dangerous - starring Drew Carey, or maybe strap in and ride Star Tours, or maybe grab a bite to eat from Mom at the 50's Prime Time Cafe.

Opening in early 2009 (February 14th to be exact) will be the American Idol Experience. It is in the Superstar Television Theater.

Even though the Great Movie Ride is looking rather dated and the impressive entrace of the chineese theater is hidden by that giant hat I don't like I think its still worth visiting this attraction. Be sure to keep an eye on the line, as many times of the day its a near walk on... so if you see a long wait try back later.

As for shopping on the boulevard, its usually not too bad except around parade time, during a thunderstorm, or at closing. If you have a minute or two stop by Sid Cahuenga's One of a Kind shop. There is a lot of interesting stuff in there.

To add a little extra to the Indiana Jones show, see it at night when you can really see the lighting effects.

• The right ear on the Mickey statue on Crossroads is made out of copper and serves as lightning rod
• On the Great Movie ride in the hieroglyphics you can spot Mickey and Donald
• The rolling ball at Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular weighs 440 lbs
• In Star Tours a man in a contol booth calls for a "egroeg sucal" which is "George Lucas" spelled backward
  
  

• Disney Studios Overview
• Hollywood Boulevard / Echo Lake
• Streets of America / Commissary Lane
• Animation Courtyard
• Pixar Place
• Sunset Boulevard