Min and Bill's Dockside Diner in Disney's Hollywood Studios offers quick-service dining in a nautical setting. Take a look at the details while enjoying an item from a menu that has drastically changed over the last few years.

Another example of Programmatic Architecture, also known as "California Crazy" architecture, found in Disney's Hollywood Studios, is the S.S. Down the Hatch. You may recall on March 15th we mentioned the 1930 film Min and Bill. The film has a dockside setting and the S.S. Down the Hatch is a further homage to the film; being a tramp steamer docked on Echo Lake.

This week's walk through the public realm of Disney's Hollywood Studios. Today featuring Echo Lake and Pixar Place.

Storefront signage on Hollywood Boulevard, Sunset Boulevard and Echo Lake in Hollywood Studios.

Sunset Boulevard is based on the same design principles as Hollywood Boulevard and Echo Lake. It has restricted itself (with one exception) to facades of historic buildings from Los Angeles built before 1945. The most notable building would be the Carthay Circle Theater (1926) where Snow White and Seven Dwarfs premiered in 1937.

Quick service dining in Hollywood Studios is sort of a mixed bag. You can find some really good food, but if you’re not careful, you’ll encounter some real duds. In fact, as far as quick service goes, I have to say that DHS is probably the weakest link of all the parks. I’ve found this is particularly...

Great Bay Lake Tower Video! You'll definitely want to stay here...

PixieStudios offers a quick and easy way to locate all of the great attractions in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort, located in Central Florida. With so many things to do at the Studios it is easy to get “turned-around”; let PixieStudios help you make the most of your day at the park.

We asked our Walt Disney World forGrownups Facebook fans, "What's your favorite ride or attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios?"
We got some great answers so a big thank you goes out to everyone who participated!