
Mickey Avenue runs adjacent to the old Soundstages 1, 2 and 3. It connects the Streets of America to the Animation Courtyard. Currently, a large section of the avenue is closed for construction of the new Toy Story Mania attraction, which will re-open under the name "Pixar Place."
- Walt Disney: One Man's Dream, a museum-like walkthrough attraction that explores the life of Walt Disney and his legacy through photos, models, rare artifacts and a short biographical film narrated by Julie Andrews as well as archival audio of Walt himself.
- Journey Into Narnia, a walk-through interactive attraction featuring props from the movie series. The attraction is currently closed to add elements from the series' second film, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, and is expected to re-open soon after the film's release in May 2008.
- The American Film Institute Showcase, a rotating exhibit of movie props and memorabilia.
- Toy Story Mania!, an interactive attraction inspired by classic carnival midway games and featuring popular Pixar characters, will open in 2008.
Animation Courtyard
This section of the park originally was the starting point for the tours of the park's active production studios. Its entrance is marked by a square "studio arch," much like a real Hollywood studio lot entrance might be marked.
- Voyage of The Little Mermaid, a live performance using puppets, lasers, movies, human actors, and water (mist) to re-create the animated Little Mermaid movie, in a condensed form.
- The Magic of Disney Animation, a short presentation showing how animated films are made.
- Playhouse Disney Live on Stage!, a live performance featuring puppet characters from the Playhouse Disney block of programming on The Disney Channel.
Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard was the first expansion to Disney's Hollywood Studios, opening in July 1994.
- Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage, a stage show featuring highlights of the film.
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, an indoor roller coaster in the dark with three inversions and a high-speed launch.
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, a thrill ride that drops guests in an elevator in a randomized set of four sequences each involving multiple high-speed drops and ascents. In addition, special effects including scents, lighting and sound enhance the experience.
- Fantasmic!, a nighttime show with characters and fireworks held in the adjacent Hollywood Hills Amphitheatre
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