Lights! Cameras! ACTION!! Here Are My Best Tips for Visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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So let’s get on with it…in this post I’m going to dish on what I think are the “must dos,” things you can skip, the best entertainment, character meet and greets, where to eat, etc. PLUS strategies for putting together an itinerary.

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Here’s my breakdown of what you can’t miss, what’s worth your time, extra things to do besides rides, etc.

Rise of the Resistance

This is Disney’s latest and greatest attraction and the one that pretty much everything else gets compared to. It’s a MUST DO for Star Wars fans and even if you’re not a major Star Wars fan, the scale of this ride is just unreal. Learn more

Slinky Dog Dash

Toy Story Land’s premier attraction really is a great coaster (big enough to be a thrill but tame enough for brave kids), but its highly visual nature (it’s not inside a building) keeps the line long all day. Learn more

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

I love this ride so much! It’s fun for the whole family, but it’s still really entertaining. It’s also the first (and only) attraction in Walt Disney World to FEATURE MICKEY MOUSE! Learn more

Tower of Terror

Tower of Terror was Hollywood Studios’ original big thrill ride and there’s still nothing like it. It’s partially the actual drops and partially the spooky setting, but it always scares my socks off! Learn more

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith is the only coaster at Walt Disney World that has inversions and it is WILD. Flying past the neon of LA while Aerosmith is blasting makes for a pretty perfect coaster and the preshow and queue really add a lot to the experience. Learn more