ExploraStories | Walking The DISNEY-MGM STUDIOS Backlot Tour in Galaxy's Edge!

Do you remember the Disney-MGM Studios BACKLOT TOUR? The STREETS OF AMERICA?! WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE - PLAY IT!?!?!
Hollywood Studios looks a lot different these days! Not too long ago, Disney MGM Studios was the Hollywood of the East... or at least it was trying to be... kind of.
Today we're exploring the Hollywood Studios lands of today like Galaxy's Edge, Toy Story Land, and more, to see if we can't track down memories of the STREETS OF AMERICA and the many forms of the STUDIO BACKLOT TOUR. Come explore with us!
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[@Elmerstudd007]

This had to have been the hardest video to edit yet and I applaud you for the effort you put in. 👏 👏👏

[@HappyPlaceExplorers]

You know what? It was! I've ridden the tour about fifty different times over the last two weeks, going through different POVS taken over the years just hoping they'd get a good glimpse at something I was referencing. And... it was a blast! But nevertheless, I genuinely appreciate you appreciating it!

[@edvaira6891]

This gave me forty minutes of that lovely but also painful feeling when long-ago nostalgia overtakes you..I strangely got misty-eyed over the sight of the Honey I Shrunk the Kids playground, despite the fact it only existed at a time when I was either an adult who was WAY too old to actually be playing there (but still did!) or my kids were too young to play there (and really were annoyed when they found out they missed it)...Thanks so much for this...while some of the old stuff was underused or redundant.it was still fun and I still miss it!

[@jennyupdike]

I'm so glad I got to experience the original MGM park. My daughter also got to see a lot of the things too. It was so fun playing in the Honey I shrunk the kids play area.

[@HappyPlaceExplorers]

I love everything about Hollywood Studios today... But I miss so much of what used to be. Plenty of family memories that will have to stay that way... Luckily lots of places in the WDW to make more!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I never did the Backlot tour until around 2013 or 2014? Right before they were closing it down, so it was significantly different than it's full former glory. This was really interesting to watch, thank you!

[@HappyPlaceExplorers]

It's last decade was my only window too! Would have been amazing to see it in its prime.

[@gustavssilins1553]

I remember when I was at Disney mgm studios in 2004 and I still remember the sorser hat

[@ricknineg]

I really love this style of video and the tour that you gave us showing us what used to be. Very cool tidbits and facts that I had no idea about. Thank you so much for your videos as always! Congrats on 14,000 subscribers, well deserved!

[@HappyPlaceExplorers]

Thanks Rick! Very much appreciated!

[@edvaira6891]

I kinda miss the Earful Tower too...there was no real reason they needed to get rid of it because, I believe, it was in an area that’s STILL “backstage”

[@HappyPlaceExplorers]

There's coaster track storage back there... which is not good enough! Would they take down the castle to store extra Tomorrowland Speedway cars... Hard to say but I I'm leaning towards 'no.' We have to bring it back.

[@leeirby3857]

Set 3 where Toy Story Mania is at Hollywood studios used to be the Mickey Mouse Club building back in the 90's

[@amycarlson9018]

This was really good! I liked seeing the young explorers too - like kid Jordan sliding down a roll of film. Sooo cute! 😊 Also, congrats on 14K subs!!!

[@HappyPlaceExplorers]

I'd have to argue that we are pretty cute in our contemporary footage as well...

[@amycarlson9018]

@@HappyPlaceExplorers No doubt about that! 🥰

[@gtavstepfordcounty1733]

I been inside the giftshop at the end and found a exit that led backstage

[@ACfairgrounds]

Where did you find the video of the dip machine?

[@ajurassicfan9557]

I mis MGM

[@imaginationstationyt6948]

Was just recommended this video by a twitter mutual. Couldn't be more happy to find this. Love the history of these parks. :D

[@amycarcaterra8177]

Thanks for this video, brings back so many memories. I knew they had to make changes. This is so classic of Hollywood Studios, actually MGM forever.

[@WDI2008]

Should have mentioned that you can still see the Roy O Disney Production if you turn your back while going into Toy Story Land.

[@wendy-pd5rm]

Brilliant, brought back lots of memories 😊

[@MikeFarnhamGalaxysEdgeGroup]

WOW the memories. I worked at Disney in 1989 and used to go on the Tram tour all the time. As much as I loved GE, this video brings back great memories...

[@HappyPlaceExplorers]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@FIREBREATHINROB]

Loved this Video!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing Quality and Knowledge of Hollywood Studios!!!!! Would Love for you to talk about the Great Movie Ride, American Idol Experience, or even how Studios has changed over the years in general

[@DrTocan]

I used to, and still kind of have this thing where if I know the time something's going away, I don't wanna do it. That's how I was with the stunt show. I can't stop beating myself up over not getting it together and going to see the final show. But I did see it quite a few times when it wasn't on death's door. That really was Disney's greatest attraction.

[@TheOnlyJohnAbraham]

This is such a great video. Must have been a lot of work and research to line everything up! It's really interesting to think about attractions past and it's such a shame that Disney doesn't preserve this stuff in virtual reality. I could imagine an on site venue at Disney World with motion platforms to simulate the movement of rides and such and faithful recreations of said defunct attractions in VR.

[@HappyPlaceExplorers]

Would be a perfect addition to a well-established Disney Parks Museum in the heart of Disney Springs.

[@TheOnlyJohnAbraham]

@@HappyPlaceExplorers Absolutely! I would happily spend a whole day of my vacation visiting a place like that.

[@javiersalazar3074]

OMG! this video is amazing! Bravo Bravo! Jordan amazing work from script and editing! Disney should just hire you!

[@HappyPlaceExplorers]

I agree that they should. I would be Executive Curator of Former Experiences at the Museum of Disney Parks

[@javiersalazar3074]

@@HappyPlaceExplorers CEO has a better ring to it 😎

[@christopherthedisneydude6621]

This looks awesome!

[@HappyPlaceExplorers]

In a battle between a Studio Tram and the Falcon who wins?

[@yourmother897]

Lucky also I’m going to Disneyland may 11 I hope it’s gonna be cool

[@HappyPlaceExplorers]

It will be cool. No doubt.