Popular Attractions At Disney’s Hollywood Studios That Are Worth The Wait



Guests who are visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios can expect a day full of magical interactions, attractions, and entertainment. With so many attractions at Hollywood Studios, guests will not find themselves without anything to do. Typically, there are some attractions with a longer wait time than others. These attractions are popular, but they are popular for a reason! Whether you are visiting with Lightning Lane Multi-Pass or are choosing to wait in the standby queue, you will find attractions with varying wait times throughout the day.  It’s always nice to have the option of hitting up a less busy attraction during the day, but there are some popular attractions at Hollywood Studios that are worth waiting for.

Slinky Dog Dash

For guests 38 inches or taller, Slinky Dog Dash is a family roller coaster experience they will never forget. This attraction is located in Toy Story Land and features a giant slinky dog ride vehicle. Guests are launched through a track that take them high above Andy’s backyard. An on-ride photo is captured for the memories to take home with you. Guests can either wait in the standby queue or use Lightning Lane for this experience.

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Slinky Dog Dashes Through Toy Story Land. Photo: Megan Woodard

Rise Of The Resistance

Located in Galaxy’s Edge, Rise of the Resistance is a unique attraction unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before. This attraction begins the moment you step into the queue with interactive experiences as you wait and intricate settings that mimic real environments. Guests can be delightfully intimidated by the First Order as they make their way through a room full of Storm Troopers. The ride itself is a hybrid of a thrill ride and a classic Disney dark ride. Audio-animatronics of Star Wars villains are featured as well as a life-sized model of an AT-AT fighter. This attraction is for guests 40 inches or taller.

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Rise of the Resistance. Photo: Disney

Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway

This attraction is one of Hollywood Studios’ newest additions. Located in the Chinese Theater, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is a family attraction that cannot be missed. Guests of all ages and heights can experience this wacky adventure as Mickey, Minnie, and their pals attempt a picnic in the park. Guests can experience some of the Disney Imagineers most creative work during this attraction destined to become a Disney classic.

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Minnie and Mickey’s Runaway Railway. Photo: Emily Murray.

The Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror

This thrilling attraction is located in Sunset Boulevard and provides a wonderfully frightening experience for guests 40 inches or taller. Enter your own episode of The Twilight Zone and experience the terror of being in an elevator dropping several stories! This ride experience is randomized, so guests never know how many times they will drop or how. Tower of Terror is more than just a drop-tower ride as this attraction truly tells a story and immerses its guests in the experience.

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Tower or Terror Lobby. Photo: Emily Murray

What is your favorite attraction at Hollywood Studios? What do you find worth the wait? Let us know in the comments below!

Featured photo: Emily Murray

Written by

Megan Woodard


Contributing Writer

Megan was born into a Disney family. Her first trip to Disney World was when she was only 18 months old. Now as an adult, Megan loves to share the magic of Disney with her family. Keeping up with Disney news and Disney World knowledge is a fun hobby for Megan. Disney World is her favorite place to be and continuously brings back her childhood joy.

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