food IS a theme park
When you go to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, getting a boarding pass for Rise of the Resistance can be a bit of a challenge. But when you DO get one, all that panic refreshing at 10AM or 2PM feels soooo worth it.
Rise of the Resistance
This massive Star Wars ride, however, is quite technologically advanced, which means that it breaks down and experiences little glitches from time to time.
An intergalactic trip to Batuu, otherwise known as Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, can be filled with twists and turns. Whether we’re navigating the updated (and then updated once more!) Boarding Group distribution system for Rise of the Resistance or we’re experiencing an eerily empty Oga’s Cantina, Galaxy’s Edge sure knows how to keep us on our toes!
Stormtroopers
One of the ways Disney provides the fully immersive experience in Galaxy’s Edge is through their merchandise. So you could imagine our surprise when we noticed merchandise in a new spot!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is not only a Star Wars fan’s dream, but the lands in Disney World and Disneyland have so many gorgeous details.
Rise of the Resistance
While we’ve been back to piloting the Millennium Falcon on Smugglers Run and joining the Resistance on Rise of the Resistance, there is so much more to explore in Galaxy’s Edge.
If there’s one thing in the universe we’re totally and completely OBSESSED with, it has to be Baby Yoda, a.k.a., The Child!
Baby Yoda Plush
This little guy is EVERYWHERE. He’s on our shoulders, on our leggings, on our bedsheets, and in our toybox.
If there’s one ride we want to get on when we’re in Hollywood Studios, it’s Rise of the Resistance.
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Rise of the Resistance has been crazy popular since it first opened, and that hasn’t changed in the reopened Disney parks. If you’re hoping for a trip to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to take a spin on this immersive ride, you’ll need to nab a spot in the virtual queue. Now, Disney is CHANGING the times that boarding groups are released! Learn when you can get them!
If you happen to be one of the Walt Disney World Annual Passholders who currently has a Disney Park Pass Reservation to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the next few weeks, then you will have the chance to take advantage of a pretty great discount!
Passholder Entrance sign
And guess what? This particular discount is offered for a unique experience in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge… [Read more…]
Yes, you absolutely read that title right! We’re talking about bathrooms. Restrooms. Loos. Potties.
Restrooms in Animal Kingdom
Although you might encounter some lines every so often (it is Disney, after all), there are still spots around the parks that are both quiet AND wonderfully Imagineered! We feel it’s our duty to get down and dirty and share the secrets of the BEST bathrooms in Disney World.
Alright, we have OFFICIALLY been to all four Disney World parks BUT…one of these things is not like the others. While other Disney World parks seem to have smooth sailing with their reopenings, Hollywood Studios is struggling with crowds, pinch points, wait times, and ride breakdowns.
Hollywood Studios
Disney Park Pass reservations are slim when it comes to getting into Disney’s Hollywood Studios — which means it, and its headliner attractions like Rise of the Resistance, the brand new Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and Slinky Dog Dash, have been a serious draw for guests since the park reopened on Wednesday. It’s absolutely Disney World’s hottest ticket right now, and that means — despite Disney lowering capacity in the parks — it’s BUSY.
We compared Disney World’s glitziest park’s opening day with all three of the other parks and crowds were definitely heavier. We even went back the next day to see if crowds and pinch points lightened up. Spoiler alert: They didn’t.
With a smaller footprint, fewer open rides, and Disney World’s most popular attraction by far, Hollywood Studios has struggled to reach the same equilibrium the other parks achieved relatively quickly.
We’re back at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge during the grand reopening of Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Line
We’ve been checking out what’s new and different since Disney World reopened. We kicked back with a Carbon Freeze at Oga’s Cantina and battled the First Order on Rise of the Resistance. Now, we’re ready to pilot the fastest hunk o’ junk in the galaxy and tell you all about it. [Read more…]
We’re live from the grand re-opening of Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World!
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Queue
Shopping is a little different since Disney World re-opened. Some virtual queues have been implemented and social distancing markers are placed everywhere to create distance between guests. Earlier, we saw that The Marketplace Outpost in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge was roped off and only allowing one guest per shop. We headed to The Droid Depot and Savi’s Workshop to see if the hands-on experiences were any different than before. [Read more…]
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