Disney’s Hollywood Studios Kinda Boring 35th Anniversary Celebration - My Former Favorite Theme Park

Disney's Hollywood Studios 35th Anniversary

[@TheDailyWoo]

Instagram - AdamTheWooATW I had to get back and attend the anniversary of the place that used to be my favorite place ever . Such fond memories of the original mgm studios . I know not every day can be a throwback or have nods to the original place but I was hoping on a big anniversary it would have had more to feature the original concept . This was still a fun day but could have been much better.

[@stephenthomas2293]

I also have a lot of fond memories at MGM Studios from year 1 and current memories with my son at Hollywood Studios. That park will always have a special place.

[@timjackson7588]

I wish you would have had a better time!

[@stein1385]

Adam, you make my day better 👍

[@KG-oe8oo]

Every celebration on the east coast has been lackluster the past few years

[@StinkyGringo]

Totally agree. Feels like a different company these days almost.

[@redprepper2335]

I never noticed how much the Tim Tracker sounds like and has a cadence like Kermit The Frog.

[@funnymanatee]

Which muppet would Adam be?

[@eptxprotector]

RIP to the Great Movie Ride. Park has never been the same since they got rid of that iconic ride.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Yes that and the streets of America tear down were the death of the original place

[@davidcolon9678]

Yeah, that was a bad decision to get rid of the GMR.

[@Ronaldl2350]

Well said. Replacing the GMR was just a bad decision.

[@user-fs5zx7wc6e]

Yes! M&M Runaway Train is a one and done for sure. I miss GMR.

[@daydragoon331]

@@user-fs5zx7wc6eAnd even then Mickey and Minnie’s is far better suit at Disneyland in Toon Town

[@marksme]

Thanks Adam for your dedication to Walt Disney World and being there for the 35th Walt Disney MGM Studios Anniversary. It's so cool you are friends with for many those who love Disney World and do Video Blogs too. I thought it was nice touch you paying homage to Tom from WDNT Disney fame who's been doing detailed Disney News for many years and keeps fans up to date on all the Disney Parks and even Universal too. Today is May the 4th Be With you Day and so many love too. Thanks again Adam also enjoyed your trip west and the Warner Brothers tour and Field of Dreams with you Mom was awesome too. Mark From Indiana...where Spring has green things up Big Time!

[@josephroberts7214]

It was so cool getting to meet you! My family and I watch you all the time. My wife pointed you out and our whole family was extremely excited! Thanks again!

[@barbaragillespie393]

You guys made it a fun day, not boring at all. Great video

[@donnytucker]

Long live MGM studios! Oh man do I miss the old backlot and even the osborne christmas lights on streets of america.

[@rachelsprague2051]

So great to see you again! I’m so glad I was able to catch you and give you the bracelet! Truly made my day!✨

[@carliec8362]

That was such a cute, thoughtful gift!

[@cyndibanfi8514]

I remember the opening year - one of my favorite pictures of my mother is standing next to one of the antique cars. She had a pair of Jean long shorts- a white t shirt with the sleeves rolled- she looked so cool and MGM was so cool. What a place - the back stage- the muppets- the great movie ride- the main street actors - we loved it.

[@GregsGameRoom]

Ah yes… Disney-MGM Studios! I was working there in 1989 before Sunset Blvd., before ToT, before Star Tours, and when Superstar Television and The Monster Sound Show and the Backlot Tour were the big attractions! Yep, I was cooking hot dogs on a wagon and baking pizza in the Soundstage Restaurant. Wow, those were the days… Good times…

[@TheDailyWoo]

The good old days of that park

[@bicentenialkid]

Hi 👋 and I hope all is well. I’m coming for Star Wars weekend.

[@shannon3n8]

80s Greg keepin' it both real and real old school! Can I ask, @GregsGameRoom - was 'hospitality' the industry you wanted to work in back in the late 80s, or was it just a job, a means to an end? I wonder, had you decided to stay in the bubble, if there would have been opportunity to advance, or try different/lateral positions where you could've grown with them, like those employees recognized at the Muppet honorarium? Sorry to hijack your vlog, Mr. The Woo! ❤✌🌮

[@woooooooo9061]

My favourite park. But they need to bring back the citizens of Hollywood.

[@belleladean6632]

Agreed!! Citizens was such a huge part of my love for MGM!!

[@biancalovesdisney]

Tell guest relations you want them back!

[@vivianepadilla1692]

Thankyou for another awesome vlog Adam. Hollywood studios used to be my favorite disney park as well. As one comment mentioned, it hasn’t been the same ever since they took away great movie ride and i was 14 when i rode it for the last day of operation. I grew up with mgm studios, the osborne lights, lights motor action, backlot tour, honey i shrunk the kids, and of course the great movie ride. Now that im older i appreciate the older movies that were featured in that ride, with some being my all time favorites as of now, and it makes me miss the ride even more. I mainly go to this park with my nostalgia lens on and just reminisce on what used to be. It’s a shame that now the park is just mainly Star Wars/mickey mouse/toy story in my eyes now, but the memories i had back then still resonate with me everytime i go here. I’m rambling but god i miss the old Hollywood studios. Awesome vlog as always Adam

[@user-he1pp9gh1l]

My husband's favorite park. I miss the Great Movie Ride. Thank you!

[@alfredgiovetti]

Disney destroyed the Hollywood studios magic.

[@Mpact-75]

How I love and adore that place. At one time it had everything that I ever loved on a pop culture level. It'll never be the same but if you look around you can still find some magic there! Hopefully the 40th will bring out a bigger celebration.

[@MarsSoCal]

That was the only Theme park I did not get to see when I was there last month thanks for sharing 😍

[@SamEarleyFL]

35 years later and it will always be MGM Studios to me ❤

[@TheDailyWoo]

I used to think that way but that old place is dead

[@SamEarleyFL]

@@TheDailyWoo I still have my old MGM hat

[@SamEarleyFL]

​@@TheDailyWooYeah, the back lot, catastrophe canyon and streets of America made it unique back then

[@PTJarman]

17:12 - I was certain we were going to get a classic Tim, hard cut away in the middle of him talking. 😎 Glad you made it back for today's anniversary. Cheers.

[@floridaman7660]

Usually he does that to Scott on tape.

[@tippymerlot9024]

Don G. In the white hat has been with Disney for 40 years, and MGM/Studios since day one! Don is in our area in theatre district! He is a legend, and we are very proud of him!!!! Woohooo! Go Don!!!!

[@alliekuma4234]

The Muppets make everything better. Miss Piggy is totally the icon of Hollywood Studios. ♥♥

[@loriwalker5922]

Thank you for the video Adam! My son is a Cast Member at Hollywood. He was working at Muppet’s 3D yesterday, he said the A/C was out. He sent me pictures of the gifts he got for the 35th Anniversay. He also got the Mickey Sorcerer pin.

[@jolindabachler5685]

Then don't watch them so simple

[@loriwalker5922]

@@jolindabachler5685 ???

[@jolindabachler5685]

@loriwalker5922 sorry wrong reply not at you I love his videos

[@TheDailyWoo]

Muppets 3D is so good !

[@Braden1129]

Micah with the BTTF reference “you know your history, very good” nice one

[@ronaldstarrett1957]

Love the video Woo. Enjoyed the start the best. Settle a bet for me. Kermit the frog is actually Tim Tracker right? 😂

[@col2049]

You were right Adam , it was kinda boring.

[@belleladean6632]

It was my first park, and it will slways be my favorite park, then, now, and forever!!! Two of those Cast Members honored are good friends of mine and that theater is my home!!

[@danapretzer1895]

Woopeat 😂

[@DonaldPaul-kj4hl]

"I can't do another year of the same old same old" -Adam the Woo 10/10/2023

[@kimberlylyerly2207]

Thank you for taking us along with you. I am disabled and can't do that kind of walking. This way, I get to experience it with you. ❤️🤗☕️

[@lindajohnson4204]

Adam, if I was bored with Orlando, Id go to the beach, in either direction! There are bound to be lots of stories/content on the coasts!

[@dundonoz]

the friendship bracelet is so cute ❤

[@MarsSoCal]

lol so funny that guy so excited to do the wave 😂

[@belleladean6632]

Yep, Tim is correct, Indy was an "opening" day attraction. The guy with the white beard in the white shirt standing at the middle of the stage is Kevin Brassard, one of our original (and my favorite) Indys!!

[@geoschilling]

Dude Adam that poster you got from the 35th anniversary is sooo awesome I love it

[@HOUSTON123A]

Hey there Adam I kinda get a tear when I see you at universal studio because I know how much it means to you IAM so glad they let you back

[@makenamom]

I was there on opening day, and I remember seeing the Indiana Jones show on opening day. It wasn’t the complete show, but it was awesome.

[@greggregg4852]

you were right... shoulda stayed in DC.

[@missmarceline1955]

everyone eating the bread OMG 😅🤣"35 year old yeast" lol

[@BenLaurence]

A great way to celebrate would be to ride an opening day attraction… oh wait 😭 MGM will always be my favorite, RIP

[@TheDailyWoo]

Ha exactly

[@jeffhaddox2239]

I first went in June of 90 for our honeymoon it was so fun and different, and there was a Dick Tracy overlay in the Great Movie Ride.

[@cyndibanfi8514]

I always think about Michael Eisner when I stay at Saratoga springs. I had stayed one time at the Disney institute-it was a good stay. I was all in with Michael Eisner.

[@demonoid7469]

Eisner...even at his worst...is FAR better than the pos Iger. Eisner at least in the end, wasn't looking to destroy the entire company and Walt's legacy.

[@KG-oe8oo]

Wow, the park was soooo empty!!

[@TyrellDunn]

I love to see when Adam is with other known KZbin bloggers. This was cool

[@nrs318]

Why do you use such a negative title for this when you clearly enjoyed yourself and you stated you had a good time?

[@TheDailyWoo]

I had a good time because I was with fun people and I love the memories . What was presented was lackluster and boring

[@devinsuni]

Honestly Disney sucks! Universal is blowing them out the water completely! On both coasts too

[@TheDailyWoo]

They seem to put more effort into things that’s for sure

[@davie941]

thank you for a very fun Vlog Adam, well done and thank you 😊

[@insidebillyshead]

"35 year old yeast". Classic Micah!

[@spidersim]

Great vlog as always. Anyone else notice Tim Tracker has to act like he knows everything when he's on Adam's vlogs?

[@VADallasCowboysFan]

Gotta say I've been to both versions of Hollywood Studios. I was there in the 90's when they were animating the Lion King, i was there in 2015 before the Great Movie Ride left, and I've just been in 2023 with all the new additions ie. Star Wars, Toy Story, and Mickey Runaway Railway

[@DarkDioStudio]

Adam where do you get the itinerary for these special events? I had no idea about this or even dapper days 😕

[@oliver_schlienger]

I remember the hay day in the mid 90’s, despite being a young child, I will always cherish the true personality of the park. It’s still fun now! But man…

[@Travalingo]

Adrian from Theme Park Express! Awesome guy.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Really enjoyed hanging out with him

[@Travalingo]

@@TheDailyWoo A very cool and down to earth guy.

[@sarahhollister150]

Adam, all your hard work is paying off. I can see in your face you are healthier. Your fit by fifty plan is paying off.

[@tonyperez3920]

If it's boring you should have stayed in DC

[@jevs1964]

I was there at the park for the 30th. Best day ever. All of Toy Story land was a walk on. I guess everyone was at the ceremony? That’s what I remember

[@travissapp4961]

Great videos adam

[@markames3794]

Adam did you get the Rays City Connect hat?

[@dundonoz]

screaming at the screen 'HENRY JONES JNR' 😂😂😂

[@jenmilligan9740]

All your meals look delicious!!!!

[@cynthiaabbott1945]

I could skip Hollywood Studios at this point, save money, and enjoy the other 3 parks. Star Wars took over half of HS. 👎 If you're not a fan, it's even less exciting now. The only good rides left are Tower of Terror and Slinky Dog Dash. I haven't been on the fairly new Mickey and Minnie ride, but watched it on KZbin. That was enough. The Great Movie Ride was the BEST. I loved the Aerosmith Rock N Roller Coaster, but that's closed too. I don't know if they're updating it, or making a completely different ride. It was a GREAT park when it was MGM. I'm grateful to have experienced it several times back then. It's sad that today's kids will never experience it.

[@SamanthaFl]

I was there yesterday at the "kinda boring" 35th celebration. The very short ceremony felt like it was put together at last minute. I was hoping for a montage of DHS history. At least we sorta got a montage on here🤣

[@RicMorton]

I was one of the MuppetVision puppeteers.

[@Ed-R]

Hi Adam. Indiana was the name of the Dog. Indy's real name is Henry Jones Jr. Indy's middle name was never mentioned in the movies, and probably not mentioned in the books from the movies or the series of books back in the '90's.

[@MikesVegas]

Tim and Nick are there as well. 😎👍

[@LadyDragonsblood]

Awe....you missed the 35th Anniversary pressed pennies for your collection...saw them on another vlog, and I thought, Adam will jump on those for his collection book!

[@TheDailyWoo]

I’ll grab em next time I’m there

[@LadyDragonsblood]

@@TheDailyWoo The machine he found was kind of hidden... he said if he hadn't been walking by, he would have missed them (Retro Rest Stop) ... kind of like the ones you found that time that were behind something.

[@HOUSTON123A]

I bet that' was the happiest Day for you Adam when they said you're welcome back to universal studio s

[@MyBackyardScience]

Disney doesn't seem to put much effort into anniversaries. 😬

[@Keith-wd5ey]

Unless it's Disneyland Paris!

[@dennissmith5807]

I love the early DHS days.

[@retrodeedee4126]

Adam, I am so sorry but I won’t be able to go to the Rays Pirates game at PNC park in June. Late last night my surgeon wants to do surgery & keep me for 2 weeks. It’s on June 23rd. I work on June 21-22nd. Then I’m moving back home. That’s Staten Island NY. As you know i am a Rays fan.

[@MikeR65]

When you move to Staten Island it’s the law you must become a Yankee fan!

[@retrodeedee4126]

@@MikeR65 that’s what my family said for years. When I was a child j grew up there. My family knows to each their own. Most of my family are Steelers fans. My childhood best friend is & her husband too. I’ve been wanting to return since my late mom died which will be 5 years tomorrow.

[@magicsnakeball7958]

I saw a sweaty man in a tank top running back-and-forth while trying to get people to do the wave. I don't believe what I've just witnessed is what i remember to be Disney Magic.

[@annainaspen]

That is Pete Carney. He is a bit wild but fun. He has a KZbin channel it’s Adventures By Carney.

[@BudgetwithMeag]

Rizzo!!! One of my favorites! Pizzarizzo has his lil chef hat and utensils the pizza there is good and affordable too :) Happy to see u did muppets in 3d I was wondering if that was a store at the exit with the muppet statues last week. @thedailywoo U looked mighty smoothe putting on those 3d glasses at star tours ride and im here for it k byeee teheeeheee

[@angelasanders7717]

I remember when that park first opened up i went on a school field trip 1990 when it was mgm so much fun i loved ❤ it

[@user-fs5zx7wc6e]

Before the official Grand Opening of Disney's MGM Studio, it was open for previews to WDW hotel guests. We were there at that time and have a picture of my then 8y/o daughter with Michael Eisner. It was such a fun time though today it's my least favorite Theme Park At WDW. #1 - Epcot, #2 - MK, #3 - Animal Kingdom, #4 - DHS.

[@MrX965785055]

Personally, I would have taken a few days in DC. So you were getting finicky and stressed out about not being at a Disney park for an anniversary? The way you were talking in yesterday's video, you made it sound like it was very urgent that you got home.

[@jamesl1130]

The 25th shirt looks so much better than the 35th

[@mustangcindy1303]

Yes MGM Studios used to be my favorite too and then they changed so much of it and now my favorite is EPCOT. I really miss the Great Movie Ride and the Osborne Lights at Christmas.

[@cyndibanfi8514]

First time I saw the Indiana jones stunt show - wow- just wow-

[@Art_V101]

Hollywood Tower hotel works just fine for me as a park icon,the Chinese theater could also work but I prefer the tower,the sorcerer hat/pin shop was not and should never have been considered the park icon.I love the old Hollywood theme of Hollywood /MGM Studios but the park is just not the same as it used to be,Galaxys Edge and Toy Story land are worthwhile lands but they just don't fit into the original theme,I would love to see the park expand as it's too small and instead of just putting random IPs add on to it with more Old Hollywood/studio theme and a new version of the Great Movie Ride.

[@sharronunger7053]

Cool pins

[@kikimouse]

Never got to go to park in its early days. However we did get to enjoy streets of america, the stunt show, back lot tour, indie when they took volunteers, honey I shrunk the kids play area and the drawing classes.(my fav) After our recent trip love some of the changes but still feel somethings missing. 🤩😪

[@MISSLEONAJB]

I was hoping you’d go for the 35th! ♥️

[@TheDailyWoo]

I had to .

[@zoommikerobinson3315]

You should watch, "What's Under the ground? The Magic Kingdom Utilidors. Confessions of a Theme Park worker"....maybe get a tour. 🇺🇸🐱🤠🐂🐎

[@tinadavies7537]

Wow nice

[@jarofmillo]

Thank you for the vlogs, Adam. I enjoy hanging with you (a day late). I look forward to your daily videos.

[@danielvaladez197]

I was expecting Kermit to show his pickle...

[@mandy4887]

I was almost bold enough to talk to you yesterday. 🤞 next time.

[@kimlindfors6873]

Like Adrian’s Lightning ⚡️hat

[@joncarlos716]

Disney really pinching pennies more than ever 😂

[@MikesVegas]

There’s a reason the bread’s FREE 😳😬😂

[@dumbellcrunches9049]

Come to Nepal someday for a vlog 🇳🇵 🇳🇵 🇳🇵

[@MikesVegas]

MGM is owned by Amazon now 😎

[@mikey76710]

I thought they might have put more effort into the day with it being a big anniversary I mean if you build it they will come

[@westsurfer87]

I miss Roger Rabbits' peesence there, the Honey I Shrunk The Kids area, and the Goosebumps funhouse!

[@jellylegsbutch7482]

Puree…really?

[@wanupgirl]

I'm happy you got into that cermoney. Dave from Retro Rest Stop was there too but couldn't get in. Also it's crazy to think I'm a year older then the park. Adam, welcome to the no sleep club. I had the bad news of my dad's passing yesterday and I couldn't sleep.

[@m.hreels9822]

Out of all the Disney KZbin vloggers out there I wasn't expecting you to call that ceremony boring 😅 everyone else seems to enjoy it.

[@ShareaDreamComeTrue]

If I made the poster it would be old school 1989 images: Backlot Tour tram, Chinese Theater, Catastrophe Canyon, and an Indiana Jones plane.

[@MISSLEONAJB]

That stage show did look fun, it didn’t feel like a boring day but I don’t know the history like you do 😊 xx

[@johndreker1613]

Amazing how many workers are still there from the start. So cool that they recognized them too at the celebration

[@heatherlp4818]

I’m so sad they took out the Muppets in that store. I wanted to see it when I was there.