The smallest of the four Walt Disney World parks, Disney's Hollywood Studios is a bustling paean to the Hollywood of your dreams. Its streets are burnished, and its art deco motif sets the stage for some great movie-themed attractions. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, the park is now home to WDW's most thrill-packed rides.
Highlights
- Twilight Zone Tower of Terror freefall ride
- Fantasmic! Nighttime show
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster linear induction launched coaster
- Star Tours simulator
- Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show
- The American Idol Experience
- Jim Henson's MuppetVision 4-D film
- Backlot Studios Tour
- Voyage of the Little Mermaid show
- The Magic of Disney Animation tour and presentation
- The Great Movie Ride
Dining
- 50's Prime Time Cafe- The best themed and most fun restaurant at WDW.
- Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant- Guests eat in classic "cars" and watch cheesy old sci-fi films.
- The Hollywood Brown Derby- Channeling the spirit of the original LaLa landmark, this is the park's fine dining restaurant.
The Top 10 Best Walt Disney World Rides and Shows
Tips
- Fantasmic! is, in my opinion, Walt Disney World's crowning achievement. Get there at least an hour before the show begins and be prepared to be blown away.
- Check Disney's Hollywood Studios Fastpass attractions and learn how to make the most of the Fastpass program.
Guide to Walt Disney World Hotels
Are you planning a trip to Disney World? Great! Plenty of fun awaits you and your travel mates. Before you get there, however, you'll need to make plans, including hotel reservations. Check out About.com's Guide to Walt Disney World Hotels.
New for 2009:
The American Idol Experience
Two cultural juggernauts will join forces when Walt Disney World introduces a new attraction based on the hit show, "American Idol." To be housed in the now-vacant ABC Theater (which is ironic, considering Disney owns ABC, and "Idol" is on the rival FOX network) at Disney's Hollywood Studios, park guests will have the opportunity to audition for the chance to strut their stuff before a live audience on a mockup of the "Idol" set. Judges will winnow the contestants, and the park will stage a finale at the end of each day to crown a winner. The park's daily winners who want to pursue the real "American Idol" will receive a guaranteed reservation to bypass the lines at a regional competition.
Walt Disney World 2009 Ride Guide- Discover more of what's new at Disney World for the 2009 season.
New for 2010
Give a Day, Get a Disney Day- Free Disney Park Tickets in 2010
Learn how to get a free Walt Disney World park ticket by offering a day of volunteer service.
New for 2011
Star Tours II- The current Star Tours at both Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida and Disneyland in California will close in October 2010, and spiffed-up attractions will reopen in 2011. The rides will get a complete makeover, including 3-D imagery and all-new footage. At least part of Star Tours II will include a race aboard Starspeeders through the desert of Tatoonie.
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The Tower of Terror Rises Again
The Twilight Zone Tower of a Terror is a modern-day classic Disney theme park attraction. Combining a thrilling freefall ride, dazzling effects, and an inspired and fiendishly clever storyline based on the seminal "The Twilight Zone" television series, Disney Imagineers have created a ride that, like a select few E-ticket attractions, is so much greater than the sum of its parts. Read my review, check out the photo gallery, and discover how the California Tower compares to its Florida counterpart.
