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Feb- 2017 -9 February
10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Disney’s Hollywood Studios
10. Visit more than once The problem with a “half day” park is that many guests do not want to feel stuck there when they’ve done everything they want to see for the day. This can sometimes happen for guests who want to stay for the fireworks show, but have done everything else on their list and now feel like they need to wait another couple of hours for the show. If you can purchase Park Hoppers,
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9 February
10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Is a trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in your future? If you’re planning on visiting the park before the latest Star Wars and Toy Story additions, you may be wondering how much there is to do and how you can make the most of your visit. The positive side about parts of the park being under construction is that you’re probably going to be left with some more time to relax and enjoy the park, with
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9 February
10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Disney’s Hollywood Studios
1. Use Fastpass+ (for rides) Disney’s Hollywood Studios is unique in comparison to the other theme parks in that many of the attraction offerings are shows rather than rides. Using Fastpass+ can help you save a lot of time over waiting in line for attractions, however it is worth noting that the benefit of using this service is usually greater when it is used for a ride rather than a show. Using
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9 February
10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Disney’s Hollywood Studios
2. Make advanced dining reservations If you plan on dining at any of the park’s table service restaurants, making reservations in advance is always a good idea, particularly for popular experiences like the 50’s Prime Time Cafe or Hollywood and Vine. Hollywood Studios is often overlooked in terms of dining compared to the other parks, but you really can’t go wrong with any of the table service res
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9 February
10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Disney’s Hollywood Studios
3. Don’t rush You may heard Hollywood Studios being referred to as a “half day” park, especially since the closing of Streets of America to prepare for the construction of Star Wars Land. Though you may not necessarily need an entire day to devote to this park, it’s actually kind of nice to have the luxury of time. If you use Fastpasses for some of the more popular attractions, and plan out when y
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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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