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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

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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 g

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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 b

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10 Biggest Disney World Controversies Over the Years

10. Alligators Following the tragic alligator attack at the Grand Floridian last year, fences were put up near the shoreline. Some guests argued that the fences were visually offensive. However, in an effort to keep everyone safe, most guests appreciated the additional security measures.  Despite numerous controversies, Disney World remai

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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 bec

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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 di

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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 welco

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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

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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, F

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10 Biggest Disney World Controversies Over the Years

4. FastPass+ The paper FastPass system was considered cutting edge for years. A kiosk was installed near popular rides that spit out paper stubs for a specific return time. After you used your paper Fast Pass, you were eligible for another one. In 2014 FastPass+ rolled out, allowing guests the ability to reserve up to three Fast Pass time

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