Disney-MGM Studios Map and Brochure (2025 – 1990)
Built around its working backlot and that unmistakable Earffel Tower skyline, Disney-MGM Studios was the park that turned filmmaking into a walk-through adventure. Its layout—half studio street grid, half show maze—meant a Disney-MGM Studios map was essential for tracing routes between soundstage rides, backlot trams, and live productions without missing a beat.
- Location
- Bay Lake, Florida
- Years Active
- 1989 – Present
- Official Site
- Official Disney-MGM Studios Site
- Related Maps
- Walt Disney World Map and Brochure (1971 – 2024)
Guests used it to plan dining near Echo Lake, catch parades on Hollywood Boulevard, and slip through bottlenecks by the Chinese Theatre before the fireworks crowds rolled in. For ‘90s kids, it was Disney meets old Hollywood, camera cranes and all.
Disney-MGM Studios Map 2025
In 2025, Disney-MGM Studios introduced several major changes. A new live show, Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After, debuted in June featuring Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent. In July, Disney announced the return of the Magic of Disney Animation, reimagined as The Walt Disney Studios Lot in Animation Courtyard.
Meanwhile, Star Wars Launch Bay and Disney Jr. Play and Dance! were confirmed to permanently close in September, marking a significant shift in the park’s offerings.
Printable Disney-MGM Studios Map 2025 PDF
Disney-MGM Studios Map 2024
Printable Disney-MGM Studios Map PDF 2024
Disney-MGM Studios Map 2023
Disney-MGM Studios Map 1991
Disney-MGM Studios Map 1990
FAQ
What happened to MGM Studios at Disney?
MGM Studios at Disney was renamed Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2008. The rebranding ended Disney’s partnership with MGM and shifted the park’s focus to broader entertainment themes, adding new attractions and franchises.
Is MGM Studios part of Disney?
MGM Studios is not part of Disney; it is owned by Amazon through its MGM Studios subsidiary since 2022. Disney had a licensing agreement to use the MGM name and films for the Disney-MGM Studios theme park, but this was separate from ownership of MGM itself. The Disney theme park later changed its name to Disney’s Hollywood Studios after the licensing agreement ended.
Why did Disney change the name of MGM Studios?
Disney changed the name of MGM Studios to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2008 to reflect the park’s evolution from a classic movie theme to a broader celebration of modern entertainment, including music, television, and immersive attractions. The name change also marked the end of Disney’s licensing agreement with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and allowed Disney to develop the park without ties to the MGM brand.
What is Disney-MGM called now?
Disney-MGM Studios is now called Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The name officially changed in January 2008, reflecting the park’s shift from celebrating classic films to showcasing modern entertainment and immersive worlds.
