Because Disney's Hollywood Studios offers fewer attractions, touring isn't as complicated as at the Magic Kingdom or Epcot. Most Disney's Hollywood Studios rides and shows are oriented to the entire family, eliminating disagreements on how to spend the day. Whereas in the Magic Kingdom Mom and Dad want to see The Hall of Presidents, Big Sis is revved to ride Space Mountain, and the preschool twins are clamoring for Dumbo the Flying Elephant, at Disney's Hollywood Studios the whole family can pretty much tour together.
Since there are fewer attractions, crowds are more concentrated at Disney's Hollywood Studios. If a line seems unusually long, ask an attendant what the estimated wait is. If it exceeds your tolerance, retry the attraction while Indiana Jones is in progress or during a parade or special event. These draw people away from the lines.
Touring Plans for Parents and Families
We developed many of these plans when preparing to visit the Studios with our own children (ages 2 through 8). Most plans offer a mid-day break of at least three hours back at your hotel. It's debatable whether the kids will need the nap more than you, but you'll thank us later, we promise.
Touring Plans for Adults
We offer five different adult touring plans, including itineraries for holidays and other peak attendence times. The Late Arrival touring plan allows you to sleep in, arriving at the park just before lunchtime. It's perfect for mornings where you don't feel like getting out of bed at the crack of dawn.
Touring Plans for Seniors
We offer three different touring plans for seniors, including itineraries for holidays and other peak attendence times.
Miscellaneous Touring Plans
A collection of miscellaneous touring plans for the Studios, including special plans for Star Wars Weekends, Disney Cruise Line guests, as well as Morning and Afternoon touring plans.
Choosing The Right Touring Plan For You
If your party consists of teens or teens and adults, start with the adult touring plans. Teens and adults almost always rate an attraction within one-half a star on our five-star scale, and the touring plans for both groups would be essentially the same.
We also offer a plan for families with children of all different ages, from pre-school through teens. This "Happy Family" touring plan allow the older children to separate (briefly) from the parents to ride roller coasters, before meeting up with the rest of the family again. We've also got touring plans for Disney Cruise guests, designed to cover the highlights of the park in a one-day shore excursion. Finally, if you don't see a plan that covers your needs, drop us a line and make a suggestion.
