Walt Disney Studios (Burbank) Area
Major film and television studio complex, Disney headquarters
Active Disney studio lot and corporate headquarters in Burbank. Film and animation enthusiasts visit the surrounding studio district, attend occasional public exhibitions or events, and explore nearby archives and museums.
Walt Disney Studios (Burbank) at a Glance#
Address: 500 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91521, United States
Website: https://www.waltdisney.org/
About Walt Disney Studios (Burbank)#
Walt Disney Studios in Burbank is the primary studio lot and corporate headquarters complex of the Walt Disney Company, located in Burbank, California. The complex houses production soundstages, administrative offices and long-standing studio facilities used for film, television and corporate operations.
The site functions as an active production campus and administrative centre rather than as a theme-park attraction; much of the lot is closed to casual visitors. Special events, invited tours and occasional public-facing exhibitions are held on the grounds but routine public access is limited.
Historically, the company moved major production and administrative operations to the Burbank lot when it outgrew earlier facilities; the lot has since been developed and reconfigured to accommodate soundstages, post-production and corporate needs.
The studio sits in the city of Burbank within Los Angeles County and is part of the region’s historic entertainment production district.
- Public access: The Burbank studio complex serves as the company’s active production site and corporate headquarters; general public access is restricted, with occasional guided tours and special events.
What to See#
- Administration / Team Disney building: The administration and corporate headquarters building on the studio lot, which houses executive offices and company functions.
- Soundstages and production facilities: A collection of soundstages and production facilities used for film and television recording and post-production work on the active studio lot.
- Animation and production buildings: The historic animation and production buildings that trace the company’s development from its early years to larger studio operations on the same lot.
How to Get to Walt Disney Studios (Burbank)#
The Walt Disney Studios campus is in Burbank, north of downtown Los Angeles, accessed from Hollywood Way and Buena Vista Street. The lot is private; visitors should arrange authorized tours or public museum events for access.
Tips for Visiting Walt Disney Studios (Burbank)#
- Studio lot is private; public access is limited-book a tour or event through official Disney channels if hoping for an inside experience.
- If you're hoping to spot celebrities, mornings and weekdays during production changeovers are when talent movement is most likely.
- Respect private property and security-this is an active studio lot with controlled access.
Best Time to Visit Walt Disney Studios (Burbank)#
The studio lot is a private working campus; visits are by invitation or booked studio events.
Weather & Climate near Walt Disney Studios (Burbank)#
Walt Disney Studios (Burbank)'s climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 7° - 19° | 13° | 86 mm | some cloud | 59% | 2.9 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.0h |
| February | Very Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 89 mm | some cloud | 63% | 3.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Very Good | 9° - 21° | 15° | 67 mm | some cloud | 64% | 3.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.8h |
| April | Ideal | 10° - 23° | 17° | 26 mm | mostly sunny | 63% | 3.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Ideal | 12° - 24° | 18° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 3.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.8h |
| June | Ideal | 14° - 27° | 21° | 2 mm | clear | 57% | 3.6 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.3h |
| July | Ideal | 16° - 30° | 23° | 1 mm | clear | 51% | 3.4 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.1h |
| August | Ideal | 17° - 30° | 23° | 3 mm | clear | 49% | 3.2 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.3h |
| September | Ideal | 16° - 29° | 23° | 6 mm | clear | 50% | 3.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Ideal | 13° - 27° | 20° | 9 mm | mostly sunny | 52% | 2.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.2h |
| November | Very Good | 9° - 23° | 16° | 47 mm | mostly sunny | 52% | 2.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Very Good | 7° - 20° | 13° | 54 mm | some cloud | 58% | 2.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.7h |