UPDATED AUGUST 2024. Disney Parks are the perfect destinations for families of all ages. One of our Get Away Today favorites is the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Not only do you get a touch of the original magic that inspired it all with Magic Kingdom, but your family can experience even more magic at Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT.
Today we are taking a closer look at Hollywood Studios where you'll jump straight into the action of some of your favorite movies. Everything from thrilling adventure rides to action packed entertainment to delicious and one-of-a-kind eateries.
With so much to see and do this guide will highlight just some of the fun you can discover during your Walt Disney World vacation.
Hollywood Studios Highlights
Hollywood Studios immerses you in the magic that makes movies so extraordinary. Here is a quick look at some of the best of the best at Hollywood Studios.
- Many popular attractions including several Lightning Lane options with Genie+.
- Annual After Dark Events like Disney Jollywood Nights
- Tons of delicious dining options with Hollywood flair.
- And Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS 2025
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS 2025 - It’s laughter they’re after when Sulley, Mike, and the rest of the crew from Pixar Animation Studios’ “Monsters, Inc.” move into Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and let humans inside the factory for the first time.
Be sure to keep an eye out as 2026 approaches too, when Mandalorian and Grogu join us for brand-new adventures aboard the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run! Their appearances come in celebration of the new Star Wars film “The Mandalorian and Grogu” coming to theaters in 2026.
Hollywood Studios’s Best Attractions
ARRIVING ON MAIN STREET, U.S.A. IN 2025 — When the sun sets in the Magic Kingdom, a new parade will waltz down Main Street! Get ready to witness “Disney Starlight.” Disney parks around the world also have new spectaculars on the horizon.
1. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance allows guests to team up with the Resistance as they attempt a secret mission against the First Order. This attraction is the most immersive and technologically advanced attraction to ever land in a Disney park!
2.The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
"We invite you, if you dare, to step aboard because in tonight's episode, you are the star. And this elevator travels directly to... the Twilight Zone." These are the illustrious last words spoken from the host Rod Sterling as you begin your journey to the elevator ride of a lifetime. Drop in to the famous Hollywood Tower Hotel to enter the 5th dimension as you fly up and down this haunted elevator ride. Before your big descent, you actually travel through the hotel to discover even more mysteries of this abandoned hotel.Once you reach the 13th floor, be prepared to see the outside world for the last time as you travel to... the Twilight Zone.
3. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Get a backstage pass to the concert of the year from the stars of Aerosmith! The only problem is there might not be enough time to get there. Blast off at 60 miles per hour in a race through the streets of Los Angeles in a super stretch limousine! You fly through the darkened freeways while jamming out to many of the famous hits from Aerosmith. But every time you ride, you might get a different selection of songs! With 3 inversions, 2 rollover loops and one corkscrew, you are ready to ride like a rock star.
4. Toy Story Midway Mania!
Swerve and twist through this 4-D adventure inside Andy's room! As you make your way through the incredibly immersive and mesmerizing line, you will like a toy with all of the oversized decor and theming. You will even run into the always funny and entertaining Mr. Potato Head, Boardwalk Barker!
Now you are ready to put on your 3-D glasses and grab your spring action shooter to compete in carnival style games. With 5 unique and thrilling games, you and all of your favorite pals from the Toy Story franchise, will test your skills try to beat your high scores. There are plenty of secrets hidden in each game to ramp up your points! And throughout the ride you might be surprised with special 4-D effects like a blast of air from popping a balloon!
Please note that FastPass+ has been changed to Genie+ and Lightning Lane
5. Fantasmic!
Fast asleep, Mickey Mouse dreams that he is a mighty sorcerer’s apprentice with the power to control water, color and magic.
The Disney Villains—including Maleficent in the form of a towering, 40-foot-tall dragon—turn Mickey’s dream into a nightmare, but don’t underestimate the power of Mickey’s imagination! The fantastic fantasy includes Disney Characters from some of your favorite animated films.
Book Your Walt Disney World Vacation
This is just a small look into what you can experience at Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. There is so much more to see and do with the whole family, and even more depending on the time of year you travel.
If you’d like to stay as close as possible to Hollywood Studios during your vacation we recommend these Walt Disney World Resort hotels:
- Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort (closest via Skyliner)
- Disney's Art of Animation Resort
- Disney's POP Century Resort
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