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Post by ShyViolet » August 9th, 2007, 9:01 pm

The other name change that was discussed some time ago (but not lately) was announced officially today in a press release.


Personally, I think it's kinda lame. :? :roll: It sounds way too much like Hollywood Pictures, a branch of Disney I doubt few will want engraved in their memory. J/K :P

9 August 2007: Disney's Hollywood Studios official announcement press release

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 9, 2007) -- In the Walt Disney World theme park famous for all things Hollywood, it's curtain up on the launch of new attractions, new looks, new breakthrough experiences...

...and a brand-new name.

Disney-MGM Studios will be renamed Disney's Hollywood Studios, effective January 2008, announced Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney World Resort.

"The new name reflects how the park has grown from representing the golden age of movies to a celebration of the new entertainment that today's Hollywood has to offer -- in music, television, movies and theater," she said.

Framed by the park's supporting cast of classic Hollywood architecture are shows and attractions straight from contemporary Hollywood, such as Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, "Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show" and many more. Disney's Hollywood Studios is also the place to meet favorite character stars of today including Lightning McQueen and Mater from Disney-Pixar's "Cars," Power Rangers and Little Einsteins.

With exciting coming attractions and experiences, the best and brightest of Hollywood is about to emerge for park guests, Crofton said.

"As Disney continues to grow and invest in our family entertainment business, we constantly explore new ways to deliver high-quality, immersive experiences for our guests," she added. "As a park all about entertainment, Disney's Hollywood Studios will deliver like never before. Now we can say that Hollywood is literally our middle name."


http://www.wdwmagic.com/disney.htm
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Post by Ben » August 10th, 2007, 6:57 am

"contemporary Hollywood, such as Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith"


Aerosmith are still contemporary? ;)

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