Character “Meets” are Returning at Walt Disney World 2021

Traditional character meet and greets have been unavailable at Walt Disney World since the parks reopened from the COVID closures back in July of 2020. Instead of meeting your favorite characters in their daily meeting spots indoors, Disney has been staging characters around the parks outdoors — both in cavalcades that quickly pass by and a waving from a distance fashion. Disney recently announced that character meets would be returning, not exactly as they were before but in a modified capacity. Let’s take a look at which character meets are returning and what we can expect from these experiences now. …

Fun things at Hollywood Studios for a Baby or Toddler

What can my family do at Hollywood Studios if my kids are under 38”?! I get this question A LOT! So, let’s chat about it! If your kiddos are too little for the majority (aka almost all) of the rides at Hollywood Studios, don’t cross the park off your list! There’s still so much that they CAN do (and will LOVE!). Rides without Height Requirements at Hollywood Studios With the addition of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway in 2020, there are now TWO rides at Hollywood Studios without a height requirement: Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railways Toy Story Mania The …

2021 Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group Tips

Updated September 2021 — RISE OF THE RESISTANCE IS NO LONGER USING A VIRTUAL QUEUE. Currently only the Stand By Queue is available. Beginning on October 19, 2021 you will have the option to use either the Standby Queue OR purchase an Individual Lightning Lane selection to ride Rise of the Resistance with less wait (this is the new FastPass option). The below walk-thru now applies to EPCOT’s newest ride, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure which is now using the Virtual Queue. Walt Disney World’s most impressive ride ever has opened and if you want to ride it (believe me, you do), …

Best Restaurants at Hollywood Studios | Quick Service

There are a lot of great & unique options when it comes to dining at Hollywood Studios. Right now; however, with the park operating at a limited capacity due to COVID, not everything is open. Here’s a list of what Quick Service restaurants are available at Hollywood Studios right now and our personal favorites! List of Quick Service Restaurants at Hollywood Studios Updated January 2021 based on what is open and available during COVID Breakfast Ronto Roasters (Galaxy’s Edge) Woody’s Lunchbox (Toy Story Land) Joffrey’s Coffee (near Tower of Terror or Pixar Place) Trolley Car Cafe (Hollywood Boulevard) Favorite Breakfast …

Visiting Hollywood Studios Right Now | Fall & Winter 2020

As the Walt Disney World parks have reopened with less vacation pre-planning required than ever before, theres one park that I believe you truly still need a game plan when visiting. You could totally wing it right now at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Animal Kingdom and still have an enjoyable day — even without FastPass+. That’s not the case at Hollywood Studios. And until FastPass+ is reinstated, you’ll need to be prepared for a long, hot day down Sunset Blvd. Luckily for you, I fought the crowds earlier this week and I’m spilling all the details for a successful visit …

Our Daughter’s Favorite Things at Hollywood Studios

I always get asked what Our Daughter (my 4-year old daughter) loves MOST at Walt Disney World. So I thought I’d ask her! These are the rides, shows, play spots, and characters she listed as her personal favorites at Hollywood Studios! Our Daughter’s Favorite Rides at Hollywood Studios Slinky Dog Dash Toy Story Mania Alien Swirling Saucers Star Tours Our Daughter’s Favorite Play Spots at Hollywood Studios Hollywood Studios doesn’t have any play areas but Our Daughter LOVES these and they’re both interactive, so that counts as “play” in my book! Jedi Training Incredible’s Dance Party Our Daughter’s Favorite Shows …

Jedi Training at Hollywood Studios

If you have an aspiring Jedi in the family, you most definitely have to make time for Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. My 4 year old daughter has done this twice now and its my absolute favorite thing to watch her experience at Disney World — and she LOVES it too! If you’re interested in signing your child up to take part in this super fun experience on your next Walt Disney World vacation, keep reading! What is Jedi Training? Jedi Training at Hollywood Studios is an interactive show that children can participate …

Should You Use Wifi or Data? – Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group Suggestions

Snagging a boarding group for Rise of the Resistance at Hollywood Studios is luck of the draw. BUT, there are a few things I can suggest to help you hopefully grab an earlier boarding group number! See my full Rise of the Resistance blog post here that talks through how to join the virtual queue, Hollywood Studios suggested arrival times, etc. Use Data if You Can My daughter and I arrived to Hollywood Studios bright and early this morning to snag a coveted boarding group for what is easily Disney’s most impressive attraction ever. Once we were inside the park, …

Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine Breakfast at Hollywood & Vine

My preschooler and I recently experienced the Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine character breakfast at Hollywood & Vine in Hollywood Studios! I had no idea just how much my daughter would LOVE this character meal! Keep reading to see all of our breakfast fun! Breakfast at Hollywood & Vine is different than lunch and dinner; it’s the only place at Walt Disney World that you can eat with Disney Junior favorites! Lunch and Dinner at Hollywood & Vine are Minnie’s Seasonal Dine — read about that here! Characters at the Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine breakfast all come right to …