Sunset Boulevard


Image Credit: Bert C.

If I were on a Disney vacation and, for some unknown reason, were only allowed to visit a handful of areas within the entire Walt Disney World resort, one of those areas would be Sunset Boulevard within Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Originally built in 1994 as support theming for the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, the Sunset Boulevard backdrop is a reflection of the glory days of tinsel town — the golden age of Hollywood. Part of what brings this facade to life is the area music played in the background of the strip. As you get closer to the Tower of Terror, the music changes tone to that of something more ominous, but until you reach that transition, the, very appropriate and mood setting, music is pulled right from classic songbooks of the 1930′s and 40′s.

A Slow Boat to China

A Slow Boat to China

Artist: Kay Kyser

Album: The Best Of


Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

Artist: The Andrews Sisters

Album: The Best Of


Ciribiribin

Ciribiribin

Artist: Harry James

Album: Ciribiribin (The Swingin' Harry James)


Don’t Get Around Much Anymore

Don’t Get Around Much Anymore

Artist: Duke Ellington

Album: Best of Duke Ellington


Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree

Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree

Artist: The Andrews Sisters

Album: Rum and Coca Cola


I’m Getting Sentimental Over You

I’m Getting Sentimental Over You

Artist: Tommy Dorsey Orchestra

Album: I'm Getting Sentimental Over You


In the Mood

In the Mood

Artist: Glenn Miller

Album: The Essential Glenn Miller


Jukebox Saturday Night

Jukebox Saturday Night

Artist: Glenn Miller

Album: The Essential Glenn Miller


Let’s Dance

Let’s Dance

Artist: Benny Goodman

Album: The Essential Benny Goodman


Moonlight Serenade

Moonlight Serenade

Artist: Glenn Miller

Album: The Essential Glenn Miller


Pennsylvania 6-5000

Pennsylvania 6-5000

Artist: Glenn Miller

Album: The Essential Glenn Miller


Sing Sing Sing

Sing Sing Sing

Artist: Benny Goodman

Album: The Essential Benny Goodman


Sleepy Lagoon

Sleepy Lagoon

Artist: Harry James

Album: Trumpet Blues: The Best Of Harry James

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