Disney Parks Blog hosted a walking tour of The Great Movie Ride at their After-Hours Meet-Up

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Fans gather under the night sky in front of the glowing façade of The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, surrounded by palm trees and iconic architecture, celebrating a special After-Hours Meet-Up featured on the Disney Parks Blog.

If you were following coverage of D23 Expo 2017, you are probably aware that The Great Movie Ride attraction at Hollywood Studios is going to be replaced by a new attraction featuring Mickey Mouse, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway.

To commemorate the classic attraction, the Disney Parks Blog decided to host a special finale of the beloved ride inside the Chinese theatre at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And you might ask, what might happen at a “special finale?” Well, at this special finale guests were taken on a walking tour along the track of the historical Disney ride.

WATCH – WALKING TOUR OF THE GREAT MOVIE RIDE:

Upon entering into the park, guests were told to meet outside The Great Movie Ride at 10pm sharp. This is where a night of movie magic began.

Fans gather under the night sky in front of the glowing façade of The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, surrounded by palm trees and iconic architecture, celebrating a special After-Hours Meet-Up featured on the Disney Parks Blog.

An ornate lantern suspended from a red-lit ceiling illuminates vibrant murals in an Asian-inspired interior, instantly evoking the nostalgic ambiance of The Great Movie Ride once featured at Disney’s Hollywood Studios—a favorite memory highlighted on the Disney Parks Blog.

After entering the attraction, guests were led through the queue into the theater. This is where the news of the walking tour was announced, which was met with screams of excitement. While guests waited to be led inside, they were entertained with movie trivia from their “Director.” Guests who answered questions correctly were rewarded with free merchandise.

Fans come together inside for an energetic After-Hours Meet-Up, where a guest in a hat and glasses stands center stage looking at the camera—echoing the classic atmosphere and nostalgia of The Great Movie Ride.

And when the movie trivia ended, everyone was led inside the ride.

The glowing marquee of a retro movie theater lights up the night with the words “The Ultimate Celebration of Classic Movies,” bringing to mind the golden era highlighted by The Great Movie Ride. This nostalgic scene, recently featured on the Disney Parks Blog during an exclusive After-Hours Meet-Up, captures all the magic and excitement that Disney fans love about special park events.

This is where guests were treated to drinks to sip on as they walked through the beloved attraction.

Plastic cups filled with colorful drinks and topped with stirrers sit on a dark table, illuminated by vibrant pink and yellow lights—evoking the lively atmosphere of an After-Hours Meet-Up reminiscent of The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Then guests were enchanted with scenes from timeless classic movies.

Dancers take the stage behind a glowing translucent screen, enhanced by geometric lighting and dreamy cloud effects, capturing the nostalgic magic found in Disney Parks entertainment or scenes from beloved attractions like The Great Movie Ride.

Mary Poppins in her iconic red outfit floats gracefully with her umbrella above the rooftops, while Bert, chimney brush in hand, sits nearby—bringing to life a beloved scene that delighted guests on The Great Movie Ride and is fondly remembered by Disney Parks fans.

Classic Hollywood energy fills the scene as a glamorous guest in a teal dress and a sharp character in a pinstripe suit parade past fellow visitors among the vintage cityscape, bringing The Great Movie Ride’s cinematic magic to life just like fans remember from Disney Parks Blog highlights.

Guests explore a dimly lit, western-themed section filled with rustic wooden buildings, evoking classic scenes from The Great Movie Ride, as fans snap photos and enjoy the exclusive After-Hours Meet-Up experience.

A cowboy on horseback pauses beside a cozy log cabin at sunset, with majestic mountains rising behind—capturing the cinematic adventure and Western nostalgia reminiscent of scenes featured in The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Upon entering into the “The Wizard of Oz” scene, guests were met with more drinks and deserts.

And Glinda the Good Witch.

Then guests were guided into the last room of the attraction, where one could dance to live music by a DJ or take pictures with different displays.

Make sure to enjoy this classic Hollywood Studios attraction before time runs out. August 13 is set to be the ride’s final day of operation.

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