Disney World is a great vacation destination for families with small children, but families with big kids will also love their time spent at this magical place! Big kids love the Disney parks, and parents love that they get to bond and spend special time with their big kids, and take time out of their busy schedules at home. All of the Disney parks are great for bigger kids, but Disney’s Hollywood Studios stands out as the ultimate must-do. If you are planning a vacation to Disney with your big kids then you can’t skip Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Continue reading to find out why!
Thrilling Attractions
If you are looking for attractions for you thrill ride fan then look no further than Hollywood Studios. This park has some excellent thrill rides that are perfect for your big kid. Tower of Terror is for guests 40 inches or taller and features a terrifying drop tower-style attraction. Guests enter their own episode of The Twilight Zone and experience the terror of a randomized drop sequence every time they ride! Near Tower of Terror is Rock n’ Roller Coaster, a high-speed ride through a neon city with rock music blaring. This attraction features a launch that takes guests 0-60 miles per hour.
Rise of the Resistance is another thrill ride that is also a dark ride experience. This highly immersive attraction takes guests through a realistic enemy ship in the Star Wars universe.
Star Tours is a thrill ride that big kids love. This motion-simulator attraction uses 3D effects to take you through randomized Star Wars scenarios. Each ride will be different because of the hundreds of combinations possible. Guests will experience quite the bumpy ride through space!
Galaxy’s Edge
If your big kid is a Star Wars fan then you absolutely can’t skip Galaxy’s Edge. This immersive Star Wars experience feels like you are walking through another planet. Guests can enjoy riding Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Book a reservation at Oga’s Cantina for the ultimate immersive all-ages cantina, and shop at one of the various shops selling unique merch you can’t find anywhere else. Guests can also book additional experiences like building a lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop, and building a droid at Droid Depot.
Great Dining
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to some great dining for big kids and grown ups. My favorite restaurant to recommend to families with older kids is Sci-Fi Dine-In. This restaurant features cars for tables, as you dine in perpetual twilight for a drive-in movie experience. Vintage science fiction film reels play on the big screen as you dine on nostalgic favorites. Burgers, fries, milkshakes, chicken tenders, and other classic favorites are served here. Your big kids will love this experience, and you will too!
What is your big kid’s favorite park to visit at Disney World? Do you like visiting Hollywood Studios? 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.
