Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World? Me too! And man, can it be daunting to decide which attractions, entertainment, dining, and special events are right for your perfect vacation. Walt Disney World does an amazing job at keeping their parks current, with new shows, parades, and attractions appearing on the regular. But it can be a lot to keep track of. Trust me, I know. My desk looks like a crime board right now, various touring itineraries connected by red string with post it notes adding additional information.
The story with Hollywood Studios is, of course, all the new attractions. This summer we’ll see Toy Story Land open, featuring the Slinky Dog Dash and the Alien Swirling Saucers and Woody’s Lunchbox, a brand new quick service eatery. Those are all set to open on June 30th, and the great news is that if you’ve got a vacation falling on or after opening, you can make FastPass reservations for those two hot new rides!
And of course, we can’t talk about Hollywood Studios without talking about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. That highly anticipated addition won’t open until 2019, but there are still some great Star Wars options to whet your appetite.
There are 12 attractions at Hollywood Studios, along with some top notch entertainment in the form of live musicals featuring some of your favorite Disney stories and Fantasmic! A nighttime entertainment spectacular. With the inclusion of toddler friendly fare like Disney Jr Live and teen friendly thrills rides like Tower of Terror and Rock ’n’ Rollercoaster, you’ve got a park that will appeal to the young and the young at heart!
Wouldn’t it be great if there was some kind of master list about all the various goings on in the different Disney Parks? It would, wouldn’t it? Call me Genie, because your wish is my command.
Here’s what you get: the name of the attraction, the location, times (for shows and parades), height requirements, and whether or not they’re FastPass or Rider Swap eligible.
A quick note about making FastPasses at Hollywood Studios. The attractions at HS are divided into tiers. When choosing your FastPasses, you get one pick from Tier 1 and two from Tier 2. Just like at the other parks, once you use all three, you can make your next FastPass, and it can be from either Tier.
Now, here’s the rub, just to make things a little more complicated. The rumor is that once the new Toy Story attractions open, the Tiers will be changing. This has not been confirmed by Disney, but people who have made FastPass for dates past June 30th has reported that Tier 1 consists of the Toy Story Attractions (Toy Story Mania, Slinky Dog Dash, and Alien Swirling Saucers) and everything else moves to Tier 2. I’ve noted the Tier changes in parenthesis for each attraction.
Please be aware, times will change based on season for most shows and parades, so I’ve listed here the general time you can expect to see them (AM or PM). Make sure you are checking the Disney site for exact times before you leave for your trip. I have not included seasonal events, since those events have their own special entertainments and character experiences. Finally, Disney releases refurbishment schedules a few months in advance, so be sure to check before you leave to see if any of your favorites will be down during your trip.
As of May 19th, 2018 here are the current attractions and entertainment available at Hollywood Studios.
Muppet Vision 3D
- Type: 3D Entertainment
- Height: Any
- FastPass: Yes, Tier 2
- Rider Switch: No
- Times: AM-PM
- Show Length: 30 minutes
- Location: Grand Avenue
Rock ’n’ Rollercoaster
- Type: Thrill Ride
- Height: 48 inches
- FastPass: Yes, Tier 1 (Tier 2 after June 30th)
- Rider Switch: Yes
- Location: Sunset Boulevard
Star Tours: The Adventure Continues
- Type: Ride
- Height: 40 inches
- FastPass: Yes, Tier 2
- Rider Switch: Yes
- Location: Echo Lake
Star Wars Launch Bay
- Type: Interactive Exhibit
- Height: Any
- FastPass: No
- Rider Switch: No
- Location: Animation Courtyard
Star Wars Launch Bay Theatre
- Type: Film
- Height: Any
- FastPass: No
- Rider Switch: No
- Times: AM-PM
- Show Length: 10 minutes
- Location: Animation Courtyard
Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Type: Ride
- Height: 38 in
- FastPass: Yes, Tier 1
- Rider Switch: Yes
- Times: AM-PM
- Location: Galaxy’s Edge
Rise of the Resistance
- Type: Ride
- Height: 4o in
- FastPass: No. Riders must join a Boarding Group through My Disney Experience to be assigned a time to ride.
- Rider Switch: Yes
- Location: Galaxy’s Edge
Toy Story Mania
- Type: Ride
- Height: Any
- FastPass: Yes, Tier 2
- Rider Switch: No
- Location: Toy Story Land
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Type: Ride
- Height: 40 inches
- FastPass: Yes, Tier 2
- Rider Switch: Yes
- Location: Sunset Boulevard
Walt Disney Presents
- Type: Interactive Exhibit
- Height: Any
- FastPass: No
- Rider Switch: No
- Location: Animation Courtyard
Alien Swirling Saucer
- Type: Ride
- Height: 32 inches
- FastPass: Yes, Tier 2
- Rider Switch: Yes
- Location: Toy Story Land
Slinky Dog Dash
- Type: Ride
- Height: 38 inches
- FastPass:Yes, Tier 1
- Rider Switch: Yes
- Location: Toy Story Land
BB-8 Astromech on Duty
- Type: Character Experience
- Height: Any
- FastPass: No
- Rider Switch: No
- Times: AM-PM
- Location: Animation Courtyard
Beauty and the Beast-Live on Stage
- Type: Live Musical
- Height: Any
- FastPass: Yes, Tier 1 (Tier 2 after June 30th)
- Rider Switch: No
- Times: 11 am, 1pm, 2pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm
- Show Length: 25 minutes
- Location: Sunset Boulevard
Celebrity Spotlight (ft Olaf)
- Type: Character Experience
- Height: Any
- FastPass: No
- Rider Switch: No
- Times: AM-PM
- Location: Echo Lake
Citizens of Hollywood
- Type: Streetmosphere
- Height: Any
- FastPass: No
- Rider Switch: No
- Times: AM – PM
- Location:Hollywood Boulevard
Disney Junior Dance Party!
- Type: Live Entertainment
- Height: Any
- FastPass: Yes, Tier 2
- Rider Switch: No
- Times: AM & PM, varies by season, AM-PM shows, usually every hour
- Length: 25 minutes
- Location: Animation Courtyard
Disney Movie Magic
- Type: Night time Entertainment
- Height: Any
- FastPass: No
- Rider Switch: No
- Times: PM, varies by season, check schedule
- Length: 10 minutes
- Location: Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
Encounter Kylo Ren at Star Wars Launch Bay
- Type: Character Experience
- Height: Any
- FastPass: No
- Rider Switch: No
- Times: AM-PM
- Location: Animation Courtyard
Fantasmic Show and Fireworks
- Type: Live Entertainment/Nighttime Spectacular
- Height: Any
- FastPass: Yes, Tier 1 (Tier 2 after June 30th)
- Rider Switch: No
- Times: PM, varies by season and closing time, check schedule
- Length: 30 minutes
- Location: Sunset Boulevard
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing Along Celebration
- Type: Live/Interactive Entertainment
- Height: Any
- FastPass: Yes, Tier 2
- Rider Switch: No
- Times: AM & PM, varies by season, AM-PM shows, usually every hour Length: 30 minutes
- Location: Echo Lake
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
- Type: Interactive Live Entertainment
- Height: Any
- FastPass: Yes, Tier 2
- Rider Switch: No
- Times: Varies by season, PM shows, usually every hour, after 1pm
- Length: 30 minutes
- Location: Echo Lake
Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple
- Type: Interactive Experience
- Height: Participants must be between 4 and 12 years old. Participants must register before the show.
- FastPass: No
- Rider Switch: No
- Times: AM & PM, varies by season, AM-PM shows, usually every hour
- Length: 20 minutes
- Location: Echo Lake
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Type: Ride
- Height: Any
- FastPass: Yes, Tier 1
- Rider Switch: No
- Times: AM & PM
- Location: Animation Courtyard
Meet Buzz Lightyear and Woody
- Type: Character Experience
- Height: Any
- FastPass: No
- Rider Switch: No
- Times: AM-PM, varies by season, check schedule
- Location: Toy Story Land
Meet Chewbacca at Star Wars Launch Bay
- Type: character Experience
- Height: Any
- FastPass: No
- Rider Switch: No
- Times:AM- PM, varies by season, check schedule
- Location: Animation Courtyard
Meet Disney Junior Pals at Animation Courtyard, featuring Doc McStuffins, Fancy Nancy, and Vampirina
- Type: Character Experience
- Height: Any
- FastPass: No
- Rider Switch: No
- Times: AM-PM, Vary by season, check schedule before you go
- Location: Animation Courtyard
Mickey and Minnie Starring in Red Carpet Dreams
- Type: Character Experience
- Height: Any
- FastPass: No
- Rider Switch: No
- Times: AM-PM
- Location: Commissary Lane
Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular
- Type: Nighttime Spectacular
- Height: Any
- FastPass: No
- Rider Switch: No
- Times: PM, Vary by closing time, check schedule before you go
- Length: 14 minutes
- Location: Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away
- Type: Live Entertainment
- Height: Any
- FastPass: No
- Rider Switch: No
- Times: AM-PM, Vary by season, check schedule before you go
- Location: Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
- Type: Live Entertainment
- Height: Any
- FastPass: Yes, Tier 2
- Rider Switch: No
- Times: Vary by season, check schedule before you go, AM-PM, shows every 40 minutes or so
- Length: 17 minutes
- Location: Animation Courtyard
What’s your favorite thing to do at Hollywood Studios? Tell me about it in the comments!
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