what are the best rides at hollywood studios?
Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort offers a variety of rides and attractions that cater to fans of movies, television, and thrill-seeking adventures. Our Virtual Magic Makers, your private VIP Disney World Tour Guides list some of the best rides and experiences you might consider during your visit, appealing both to adults and families alike.
1. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Located in the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge section, this ride is a massive, immersive experience that puts you right in the middle of a battle between the Resistance and the First Order. It's known for its advanced technology, including trackless ride vehicles, animatronics, and multiple ride systems combined into one experience.
2. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
One of the newer additions to Hollywood Studios, this attraction replaced the Great Movie Ride at the Chinese Theatre. It's the first ride at Disney World dedicated to Mickey Mouse and features a charming storyline with innovative 2D animation style that makes you feel like you're inside a cartoon.
3. Tower of Terror
A classic and thrilling drop ride set in the eerie, abandoned Hollywood Tower Hotel. The ride’s atmosphere and theming are meticulously detailed, and the random drop sequence adds an element of surprise, making each ride experience unique.
4. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
This indoor roller coaster is beloved for its high-speed launches and rock music theme. You'll zoom through the darkened freeways of Los Angeles to the tunes of Aerosmith, experiencing inversions and high G-forces along the way.
5. Toy Story Mania!
A fun and interactive 3D shooting game that has you playing through a series of carnival-style games set in the Toy Story universe. It’s popular with all ages and features adorable characters and competitive gameplay.
6. Slinky Dog Dash
Located in Toy Story Land, this family-friendly roller coaster offers fun dips and turns across a colorful toy-filled landscape. It provides just enough thrill for all ages without being too intense.
7. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Also in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, this interactive attraction allows you to pilot the famous Millennium Falcon in a flight simulator experience where your performance as a pilot, gunner, or engineer can affect the outcome of the mission.
8. Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
An older but still thrilling 3D motion simulator ride that takes you on a turbulent journey through various locations in the Star Wars universe. The ride includes multiple story combinations, leading to a high re-ride value.
9. Alien Swirling Saucers
This ride, though more mild and kid-focused, is still fun for adults who enjoy lighter attractions. Themed around a play set Andy won at the Pizza Planet, it features spinning aliens taking guests on a ride in their flying saucers.
These attractions offer a good mix of adrenaline-pumping thrills and immersive storytelling, making Disney's Hollywood Studios a park that appeals to a wide range of tastes and ages. For the best experience, make sure to use the Disney Genie+ service or the individual Lightning Lane entrances to manage wait times effectively.