The new neon marquee evokes memories of the previous marquee inside the ride . PHOTO BY JUDD HELMS
Mickeys ( as well as other hidden Disney characters like Donald Duck , R2-D2 , and C-3PO ) and hidden references to other movies in the Tour Guide ’ s script .
ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END Sadly for fans of the Great Movie Ride , it shut its doors in August 2017 after 28 years in service . The Chinese Theatre building remained , but the ride inside it was something totally new : Mickey & Minnie ’ s Runaway Railway , which opened in March 2020 .
Although the Great Movie Ride has closed its doors , its legacy lives on . Just a quick online search will bring up hundreds of results of Cast Members , like Porten , and guests reminiscing about the fun they had on the ride . And for those of us who didn ’ t get to experience it in person , their memories help us feel like part of this legendary ride that is the entire reason Disney ’ s Hollywood Studios exists today .