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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 Twilig

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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

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10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Disney’s Hollywood Studios

4. Take lots of photos! Disney’s Hollywood Studios is filled with fun and unique photo ops. Whether you seek out PhotoPass photographers to help you get the most value for your Memory Maker purchase, or take some classic Hollywood photos around the park, Hollywood Studios has plenty of opportunity to take some “goofy” photos.

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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 f

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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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