Hello everyone, and thank you for stopping by today! Nearly four years ago, we ran a post about our favorite attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — and today, with all of the changes that are under way at the park, we decided it was time for an update! So, without further ado, here is our updated favorite Hollywood Studios attractions! Keep in mind, I don’t have Fantasmic listed because I think of that as a show, not as an attraction. Personally, while I haven’t seen Fantasmic at Walt Disney World, I have seen it at Disneyland, and it is at the top of all sorts of lists in my book!
Updated Top 5 Disney’s Hollywood Studios Attractions!
#1: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Coming in at number one on our list — the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith attraction. This is one of my favorite roller coasters in all of Disney, and at Hollywood Studios, it is a must ride attraction for me every time! About the only thing I wish was different about it is the length — at just 1:22 of actual roller coaster time, that’s not very long at all! The pre-show length is 3:12.
#2: Star Tours – The Adventure Continues
Before this attraction was redone, it wasn’t even a blip on my radar. But with the way that they redid the attraction and re-opened it on May 20, 2011, this attraction shot up my wow factor, landing here at number two on the list. What really did this for me I think is the fact that in each ride, one person from the group riding is chosen as the Rebel Spy — and on my very first ride, I was selected!
When you factor in the possibility of getting one of up to 54 different settings for the attraction, (although, to me, I think I’ve only seen maybe three or four different versions) and that just makes for a great adventure!
#3: Toy Story Midway Mania
Coming in at number three on our list is Toy Story Midway Mania, that crazy, wacky, carnival games ride where you are immersed into the carnival games of Andy’s world!
For me, it’s really a toss-up (pun somewhat intended) between this attraction and Star Tours as to which is number two, and which is number three on the list. About the only reason I put Toy Story at number three is because the attraction — even with a FastPass — is often quite slow to load. So, for that reason, and probably that reason alone, I have it listed at number three on our list. What are your thoughts regarding this attraction? Let us know in the comments!
#4: The Great Movie Ride
At number four in our countdown is The Great Movie Ride. While this attraction doesn’t have the glitz and the glamour of the high thrill ride attractions, it is truly a really neat attraction, and features distinct looks at some of the great classic movies from the 20th Century.
One of the things I’ve been reading about lately, though, is the rumor that the attraction will be closing in 2018. Will this be happening, and what does that mean to you? Will you miss it, be glad to see it go, or something in between? Let us know in the comments, and thanks!
#5: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Rounding out our top five is the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. In our previous ranking, it wasn’t in my top five, but did make the honorable mention list. This time, it’s number five. Why is that? Well, I will tell you right out that I do NOT like the drop sequences of the attraction. It is among the things I least like at Walt Disney World — and ranks up there with such horrible attractions as “It’s Tough to be a Bug” over at Animal Kingdom.
But, what I do really enjoy, though, is the backstory. I also really enjoy the theming. And, I really, really do enjoy the anticipation. So, because of all of that, I have decided to include the attraction on my list, and here it is at number five.
What are your thoughts on the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror? Do you like it or hate it? Let us know in the comments below!
Honorable Mention: Muppet*Vision 3D
Muppet*Vision 3D was originally on our list at number four, but I’ve dropped it down to our list of Honorable Mentions this go around. The primary reason for this is simply because it just isn’t as good for me as it used to be. In days gone by, the corniness of the humor, the dated fashion, all of that “charm” that made the attraction one of my favorites, that was awesome.
Now, though, I think that my brain has shifted a bit, and what I used to think of as neat and quaint and all that, well, now it just seems old and dated and run down. I’ll admit that this somewhat saddens me. Still, on any given day at Hollywood Studios, I think the attraction will be given a visit, even if it’s just to get some photos of the props and stuff at the attraction, and it’s less about the show. What are your thoughts on it? Let us know in the comments!
Honorable Mention: One Man’s Dream
As I mentioned in my previous version of this post, One Man’s Dream is more museum than attraction, but it still holds a place in my heart. The rumors are rampant that this attraction is getting ready to close. Word is that the Archivists for Disney are heading to Florida to pack up the exhibits and take them to San Francisco, to the Walt Disney Family Museum. I don’t know if this is true or not, but it wouldn’t surprise me. Sadly, attractions like this are just not as popular as they used to be, and if it does close, it’ll be one more thing that changes Hollywood Studios from being a Theme Park and just making it like any other run of the mill Amusement Park.
What are your thoughts on this? Let me know, and thanks!
So, how did we do in our updated list of our favorite attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Did we hit a home run, strike out, or somewhere in between? Let us know in the comments below, and thanks for stopping by!
Tower of Terror is my 6 year old daughter’s favorite ride, she loves the look of the “hotel” and notices all the tiny details. It was her #1 Fastpass pick this past April and we were set to do it our first day. However on our flight down to FL from CT she spiked a high fever and threw up on the Magic Express. Needless to say we didn’t make it onto the Tower that day but woke up early on the third day to get to the front of the line at Hollywood to fit in Tower of Terror before our Fastpass times at Epcot. The look of joy on my little one’s face was worth the extra hassle of fitting it in. On our last night my daughter was crying on the shuttle back to the hotel, when I asked her why she was crying she said she was said she couldn’t ride Tower of Terror until next year. A stop at the hotel gift shop and a Tower of Terror Trading Pin made my little one happy once more. Until next April Tower of Terror!!
Bless her heart, Denise! There is nothing worse than getting sick at Disney, I’m glad that she was better and able to ride her favorite ride! Thanks for sharing your great story with us!
Mike
DHS is the least favorite of the parks for me at WDW because of its lack of attractions overall. But I agree with your list. It should be a better park once the new expansions are done!
I know what you mean Lee, I can’t wait for the new stuff to be completed. Thanks for commenting!