DHS Archive
Guests of on-site Walt Disney World resorts and other hotels have access to Early Entry. This strategy guide covers everything you need to know: eligibility, ride rosters, how the perk works, and tips for best using the extra morning time in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. (Updated June 1, 2023.) In terms
This links ranks quick service restaurants in Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World from worst to first, with a look at our favorite and least favorite places to eat. For a small park, DHS actually has a lot of counter service options–with a few of the best dining options in all of WDW. For much
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closed for a multi-month refurbishment beginning in Winter 2023 at Walt Disney World, but since had a surprisingly early soft reopening. This post covers dates & details about what to expect from the project, what will likely NOT change and why this probably isn’t a reimagining. (Updated May 29,
Ariel from the new live-action version of The Little Mermaid movie is now appearances at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Paris as a meet & greet character as of today (May 26, 2023). This post covers the photos, details, plus our commentary about this somewhat unprecedented occurrence. According to Disney, Ariel is trading her fins for
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will permanently close in Fall 2023, and with that, they will write off up to $300 million. This covers a new interview with Josh D’Amaro about the tax implications, plus more commentary about the decision, the timing of the closure, and more. In case you missed it, the final voyage for
This viewing guide features tips & tricks for watching Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This covers the best & worst views, seating locations to see the nighttime spectacular, whether dining packages are worth the money, and suggestions for taking better photos of Walt Disney World’s best nighttime spectacular. (Updated May 23, 2023.) For those unfamiliar
Walt Disney World has announced new food coming to the Brown Derby this month. This post dispenses with dish details, with photos of the attractive appetizers, enticing entress, and decadent desserts coming to the Signature Restaurant at Hollywood Studios. Plus, thoughts on our most recent meals at Brown Derby. According to Walt Disney World, the
Our 1-Day Hollywood Studios itinerary is an efficient step-by-step plan & strategy for minimizing time waiting in lines, maximizing rides, and avoiding crowds at Walt Disney World. It covers attractions, restaurants, shows, including Fantasmic, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Toy Story Land, and more. (Updated May 7, 2023.) This Disney’s Hollywood Studios (DHS) touring plan has
If you want to do an afternoon or evening at Hollywood Studios, this half-day itinerary offers a plan of attack for touring the park efficiently. DHS has some of the most popular rides at Walt Disney World, so you may need to strategize differently in order to get everything done. To that point, we do not recommend
With higher crowds & wait times, you need superior strategy for saving time waiting at Walt Disney World. That’s the purpose of this post, breaking down the best & worst options–Genie+, Lightning Lanes, extra hours & rope drop–to beat long lines at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and Animal Kingdom. (Updated April 29, 2023.) Our
Walt Disney World has announced more character meet & greets returning to Hollywood Studios with the reopening of the reimagined Pixar Place back by Toy Story Land and the old entrance to Toy Story Mania. This post shares timeframes, details, locations, and commentary. This follows a lot of character news in the last couple of
