Studios Weekly

Studios Weekly is Matt Hochberg's weekly look at Disney's Hollywood Studios, exploring it's history as well as what's currently happening there. Topics include trip planning tips, interviews with those that help make the magic, opinions on current events and more.

2008

Looking at 50's Prime Time Cafe
May 21, 2008
 When you make a recommendation to a friend about where to eat at Walt Disney World, you often base the recommendation off a good personal...
Looking at the Brown Derby
May 14, 2008
Last weekend I joined a large group of friends for dinner at the Hollywood Brown Derby in Disney's Hollywood Studios. I haven't eaten at the Brown...
Toy Story Midway Mania arrives
May 07, 2008
 This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend Cast Member previews of Toy Story Midaway Mania and over the course of the weekend...
More stories from the Studios
April 30, 2008
 Last year I shared some stories of my trips to Disney's Hollywood Studios and since I moved to the Orlando area this past January, I've...
Looking back on six years
April 23, 2008
 This past Monday marked the six year anniversary of Studios Central (formerly MGMStudios.org) and I can't help but take some time to look back...
Separating the hype
April 16, 2008
 One of the problems the internet creates (including this web site) is hype over attractions that are set to open quickly. Across many different...
Missing from Star Wars Weekend
April 09, 2008
 One of my favorite annual events at the Studios has to be Star Wars Weekends since it combines two of my passions, Disney and Star Wars. I love...
My favorite places
April 02, 2008
As a ridiculously big fan (read: nerd) of the Studios, I enjoy the Studios for more than just the attractions that are in the park. The attractions...
Looking at Hollywood & Vine
March 26, 2008
I get a lot of satisfaction out of finding something in Walt Disney World that's a good value and that I enjoy. There's lots of great activities in...
Where the attention is also needed
March 19, 2008
 I'm happy to say the Studios has been getting some much needed love and care recently in the form of new attractions, shows and theming. Since...