August 4, 2026
Echo Lake is a quieter section of Disney World’s Hollywood Studios! Here, you’ll find a lake (named after a man-made lake near downtown Los Angeles) surrounded by palm trees and benches. It’s a nice place to rest, especially when the area is decorated for the holiday season.
These ornaments are so fun!
Fashioned after Los Angeles’ Deco era, the surrounding buildings were constructed with this architectural style. We love the Art Deco facades, which include the Hollywood & Vine restaurant. Blending Old Hollywood with cinema adventures, this area of the park includes the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and Star Tours: The Adventures Continue.
Popular sit-down eateries include the above-mentioned Hollywood & Vine as well as 50’s Prime Time Cafe. Quick Service restaurants and snack kiosks, such as Backlot Express and Epic Eats, serve up memorable bites. In the Hyperion Theater, First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration is presented daily. While this section of the park can be less crowded, there are certainly popular attractions, shows, and restaurants that should not be missed!
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- Echo Lake Attractions
- Echo Lake Dining
- Echo Lake Characters
- Echo Lake Shows and Entertainment
- Echo Lake Shopping and Merchandise
Echo Lake Attractions
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
Travel through the Star Wars galaxy via the motion-simulator ride, Star Tours.
Star Tours in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
With hundreds of ride combinations, you never know where you’ll be traveling until your adventure begins! Will you journey to visit Tatooine, Crait, Exegol, Kashyyyk, Seatos, or Coruscant?!
Star Tours queue in Hollywood Studios
The new Ahsoka, Andor, and Mandalorian scenes launched April 5, 2026. This revamped version of the classic attraction features a cavalcade of classic Star Wars characters.
Height requirement: 40 inches
Ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Rider Access: Standby line, Early Theme Park Entry for eligible Disney World Resort hotel guests, and Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
Echo Lake Dining
50’s Prime Time Cafe
50’s Prime Time Cafe is adorned with wallpaper, TVs, retro couches, and shelves filled with knick-knacks.
We love the retro design!
There are multiple dining areas, and some even feature small TVs at the table, playing old cartoons. It’s a fun place, and if you’re looking for a themed dining experience at Disney, this is a great option.
The table setup
Nostalgic comfort foods are on the menu, and your meal is served by a “family member!”
A Sampling of Mom’s Favorite Recipes
Along with meatloaf and fried chicken, the hearty menu also includes delectable milkshakes!
Peanut Butter & Jelly Milkshake
No matter what you choose, don’t forget to clean your plate!
Backlot Express
Look for family-friendly favorites at Backlot Express.
Backlot Express
This Quick Service restaurant has a large indoor and outdoor seating area.
Backlot Express
It’s themed like a Hollywood film set, with props hanging around and signs that the cast and crew were working on new projects
Dinosaur Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction
Dinosaur Gertie’s is more than just a lovely photo op — she’s also a treasure trove of treats!
Dinosaur Gertie’s
Here you’ll find a few ice cream treat options like soft-serve in a waffle cone and those beloved Mickey ice cream bars.
Dockside Diner
When you’re breezing by Echo Lake and feel that rumbling, hungry feeling coming on, weigh anchor at the Dockside Diner.
Dirt Cup Shake
This Quick Service restaurant serves a small menu of eats and drinks. Be sure to check out the specialty beverages, including shakes!
Epic Eats
Stop by Epic Eats for a little pick-me-up in the form of a funnel cake!
Caramel-Apple Pie Funnel Cake
Yes, the menu is mostly funnel cakes and ice cream, with a few alcoholic beverages, fountain soda options, and water. And really, that’s all we need on our way to the Indiana Jones show.
Hollywood & Vine
Hollywood & Vine offers a full buffet with an extra helping of FUN thanks to Disney characters! The best part about this restaurant is that you can visit two or more times in the same year, with completely different themes.
Witch Minnie at Minnie’s Seasonal Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios (2022)
If you want to meet characters, this is the best place to do it. You get guaranteed meet-and-greets with Mickey, Minnie, and their friends.
Kid’s plate at Hollywood and Vine
This is one of the good buffets in Disney World with a variety of eats.
Oasis Canteen
Oasis Canteen is located near the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! show, and it features a full bar and a selection of drinks unique to the location.
Oasis Canteen Drinks
The three headlining drinks are The Lost Jewel, Snake Alley, and Long Lost Island.
Tune-In Lounge
The Tune-In Lounge is a unique spot that features specialty cocktails and provides a vintage feel as you watch 50’s TV. The lounge is connected to the 50’s Prime Time Cafe, so they have the same retro vibe.
Tune-In PB&J Cocktail and Grandma’s Picnic Punch
You can order from the full bar, or try one of the spot’s unique specialty drinks like The Tune-In PBJ Cocktail!
Echo Lake Characters
Daisy Duck
You’ll find Daisy near Dinosaur Gertie’s.
Daisy is a fashion ICON
Darth Vader
The menacing Darth Vader is appearing near Star Tours.
Darth Vader
Olaf
Meet Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight!
Olaf LOVES summer!
Be sure to bring autograph books and your camera to capture the moment! You can find appearance times on the My Disney Experience app.
Echo Lake Entertainment
For the First Time in Forever: A “Frozen” Sing-Along Celebration
Elsa makes icy magic for guests from all over the kingdom when Anna, Kristoff, and the Royal Historians of Arendelle (Erik and Aria) recount the story of Frozen.
First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-a-Long Celebration
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
The show brings to life some truly impressive behind-the-scenes feats such as those you’ll see in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Indiana Jones
Fight scenes, pyrotechnics, explosions, and leaps from buildings come together to showcase the amazing stunts and movie-making magic of classic action films. If you want to be part of the show, read our tips here!
Vacation Fun
Vacation Fun with Mickey and Minnie is an animated short.
Vacation Fun
Be sure to check the My Disney Experience app to find out what times you can enjoy the entertainment.
Echo Lake Shopping
Want to take something home to remember all the time you spent hanging out in Echo Lake? Check out the merchandise at these locations!
“Frozen” Fractal Gifts
Look for Frozen-themed gifts at “Frozen” Fractal Gifts
Tatooine Traders
Look for Star Wars merch at Tatooine Traders
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