For your third day of your vacation, I am going to take you on a trip to the silver screen!!! Okay, well maybe not for real, but in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it sure feels real as you get to walk right into some of your favorite Disney movies (such as Star Wars and Toy Story), experience the thrills of Hollywood (like the Tower of Terror or the Rock n’ Roller Coaster), or get to see how the magic of the movies is made (like in the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular, or in the Star Wars Launch Bay).

Although it is not quite as big, nor does it have quite as many rides, as the Magic Kingdom, don’t overlook Hollywood Studios, as it has some great attractions to offer, as well as a more laid back, less crowded atmosphere.

 

Hollywood Studios, relative to some of the other parks, has more performance-based attractions than rides. For example, park guests are able to see how incredible movie stunts (such as people jumping out of burning buildings) are performed during the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular. In the performance, guests are able to help the performance and join in on the fun (don’t worry though, you won’t be jumping out windows!). You can also watch a live performance of a shortened theatrical version of Beauty and The Beast. I would highly recommend visiting the show sometime during the day, especially when you need a rest (or if you need to get out of the rain!).

 

Other performances you can watch throughout your day include: For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration, Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple, various character “Encounters,” and Voyage of The Little Mermaid, just to name a few.

 

However, if you want a real stunning performance, then look no further than the two nighttime shows at Hollywood Studios: Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular and Fantasmic.

The two shows typically take place at the same time (8:00 pm) so guests have to choose which show they wish to attend during the evening. Fantasmic is my favorite show in WDW as the performance has spectacular stunts, lasers, projections, water works, fire, and fireworks; so, if you are stuck between the two shows, and can’t decide, I would advise choosing Fantasmic!

Hollywood Studios also has wonderful dining options all with their own different experience and theme. Like Star Tours, I can guarantee that you won’t have the same experience twice at these places.

 

–      Hollywood & Vine is styled as a classic diner with American foods and character dining.  If you want a regular, low-key dining experience, this is the restaurant for you. For breakfast, this is a character breakfast which features a large assortment of breakfast foods. The characters that come around are more for younger children’s enjoyment as they are the characters from several of the Disney Junior shows. However, I would still recommend the breakfast even if you don’t have any young kids in your party as the delicious food and early Hollywood themed décor really gets you ready for your day! Later on in the day, the place becomes Minnie Mouse’s and is decorated with decorations to fit whatever season during the year it is (i.e. Halloween themed for the fall or “Summertime Dine” for the Summer).

·     50’s Prime Time Café (one of my all-time favorite Disney World meals) is unlike any other diner you’ve ever been to as upon walking through the front door, you will have been transported directly back to the 1950s. you will be eating in the kitchen with an old-school television playing some of the classic 50s TV shows. Your “cousin” will be serving you your meal which is American comfort food. But be sure not to put your elbows on the table, don’t take your phone out while eating, and EAT YOUR VEGTABLES!, or your cousin will come over to yell at you for your poor manners!

 

·     Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant is yet another restaurant that transports you back in time to the 1950s. You and your table will be having your meal in a classic-style car while watching clips of some of the most famous movies and shows of the 50s under the stars. Once again, this is American style cuisine.

·     Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano is –like the name implies– Italian themed cuisine. You will be having your deliciousmeal served to you in one of the various Italy-inspired rooms that you are seated in. The décor in the restaurant is spectacular and the food is absolutely delicious.

Now that I’ve given you an introduction to Hollywood Studios, here is how you will be spending your day in the park!

 

Your Day:

 

8:00 am: Arrive to the park at opening and ride Tower of Terror and Rock n’ Roll Roller Coaster before the lines get too long. Also, if Disney is still using the boarding pass system for the Rise of the Resistance attraction, get your boarding pass ASAP!

 

9:00 am: Breakfast reservations at Play ‘n Dine Diner at Hollywood & Vine

 

10:30 am: Toy Story Mania Fastpass

 

1:00 pm: Depending on how hungry you are either eat lunch at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Resturant if you really worked up an appetite (but do note that this dining location has a reputation for slow service, as well as having some entertainment so be prepared for a long meal); or grab a bite to eat at the BaseLine Tap House (I would definitely recommend their pretzels!)

 

3:30 pm: Star Tours Fastpass

 

6:00 pm: Reservations at 50’s Prime Time Café (with the Fantasmic Package –which means you will get ample seating for the show).

 

8:00 pm: Finish off your day with Fantasmic!

 

I hope you enjoy your day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! I’ll see ya real soon!