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10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Disney’s Hollywood Studios
5. Meet the characters Speaking of photos, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to some characters that you will not find in the other parks. The Launch Bay allows guests to meet Kylo Ren and Chewbacca, while other characters like Olaf also only meet in this park. Check the My Disney Experience app or grab a Times Guide on your way into the park to ensure that you see all the characters you’re looki
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9 February
10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Disney’s Hollywood Studios
6. Arrive early Even though one day should in theory be plenty of time to do everything you want to at Hollywood Studios, arriving to the park when it opens can still help you save some time. The Fastpasses for this park use a tiered system, meaning you cannot get Fastpasses for say, Rock n’ Rollercoaster Starring Aerosmith and the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Arriving to the park before the res
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9 February
10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Disney’s Hollywood Studios
7. Stay late Fantasmic is my primary purpose for making sure I have a late evening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Whether it be Fantasmic, Star Wars fireworks, or seasonal fireworks, chances are something is going on later in the evening that you’ll want to be around for. Even evening Extra Magic Hours can be a great reason to hang out in the park a little bit later, as you’ll be able to spend mor
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9 February
10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Disney’s Hollywood Studios
8. Do some shopping Hollywood Studios is one of my favorite parks for shopping for a couple of reasons. I always find something for myself on Hollywood Boulevard or Sunset Boulevard, and with so many options for Star Wars items this is the perfect place to shop for that special Star Wars fan in your life. Even if you’re just window shopping, there is nothing wrong with making note of which Alex an
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9 February
10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Disney’s Hollywood Studios
9. Take your time at Launch Bay As Star Wars Land is not set to open until 2019, the latest permanent Star Wars attraction in the park is the Launch Bay. This building houses a film about the legacy of Star Wars, character meet and greets, exhibits, and a shop. Many guests rush through the building to simply go to the character meet and greets before moving on to the next attraction, however the e
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9 February
10 Biggest Disney World Controversies Over the Years
5. Maelstrom Closing The Norwegian boat ride Maelstrom used to be considered an irreplaceable classic by purist Disney fans. As you can imagine, when Disney announced that the ride would be given a Frozen-inspired facelift, those fans were immediately up in arms saying that movie themed rides had no place inside World Showcase. However, Frozen Ever After has proven to be one of the most popular at
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9 February
10 Biggest Disney World Controversies Over the Years
6. Magic Bands The convenience of Magic Bands eliminates the need to constantly keep track of tickets, keys, and even credit cards in some cases. Why would anyone oppose such progress? Well, while Magic Bands are amazing pieces of technology, some feared the “big brother” aspect of Disney being able to keep tabs on individual’s locations via radio frequency. That feature may be unsettling, but it
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9 February
10 Biggest Disney World Controversies Over the Years
7. Price Changes Recently Disney introduced a fluctuating price system where park tickets were considerably more money during peak seasons. Guests with school aged children grumbled over the change, since school breaks obviously coincided with the higher prices. However, those who had previously complained of overcrowding grudgingly welcomed the change, recognizing the effort to keep crowd numbers
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9 February
10 Biggest Disney World Controversies Over the Years
8. Disability Policy In 2013 Disney learned that some wealthy guests were hiring a disabled person to join their group for the sole purpose of gaining access to the disability pass, effectively allowing them a loophole to long lines. Changes were made to the policies regarding disabled people as a result. But families with legitimately disabled individuals, including those with unseen conditions s
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9 February
10 Biggest Disney World Controversies Over the Years
9. Alcohol Sales The sale of alcohol in Disney parks is always a point of debate. Some say that alcohol takes away from the family-friendly nature of the environment. For a long time a compromise was reached that allowed for alcohol sales in all parks except Magic Kingdom. But with the opening of Be Our Guest restaurant, that line has become gray. Both sides of the argument have valid points, and
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