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Disney's Hollywood Studios reviews

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Posted: May 19, 2011

Disney's Hollywood Studios was the third theme park to open at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, debuting May 1, 1989 as the Disney-MGM Studios. The park once was a working film, TV and animation studio in addition to hosting rides and shows, but attractions have taken over almost all the old production space.

This year's top new attraction is the 3D revamp of the popular Star Wars ride, Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, joining Toy Story Midway Mania as the park's top destinations. Get to the park at opening, get a FastPass ride reservation for one ride, then go ride the other before the line gets too long.

Other popular attractions at Disney's Hollywood Studios include The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Starring Aerosmith. At the end of the day, the park presents the live action and fireworks spectacular, Fantasmic! Plan to arrive early to get a seat, or book a special dinner and a show seat package by calling 407-WDW-DINE.

Buy your tickets in advance on Disney's website, or as part of a Disney hotel stay. Check Disney's website for park operating hours, too. To get to the park, follow the signs from Interstate 4 for Disney's Hollywood Studios, or get driving directions from our Google Map of America's top theme parks.

Scroll down to links for Theme Park Insider readers' reviews of all the attractions and restaurants at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Or search our archives for more news about Disney's Hollywood Studios.

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Readers' Tips for Visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios

[1180 + / 154 -] Call 407-WDW-DINE or visit http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/restaurants/ up to 180 days before your visit to make your dining reservations.

[713 + / 139 -] If staying at a Disney-owned resort, take advantage of the Extra Magic hours, where lines are short and crowds are small! It's the best time to visit some of the more popular attractions while feeling like you're the only ones in the park!

[334 + / 26 -] If you're on hand for park opening and want to ride Rock 'n Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror, make sure to get a FastPass for one of these before getting in line for the other.

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Readers' reviews:

Attractions
Animation Courtyard(Rating)(Height)
Disney Junior: Live on Stage8
Voyage of the Little Mermaid8
The Magic of Disney Animation7
Echo Lake(Rating)(Height)
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue840
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular7
The American Idol Experience7
Hollywood Boulevard(Rating)(Height)
The Great Movie Ride7
Mickey Avenue(Rating)(Height)
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream9
The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow
Pixar Place(Rating)(Height)
Toy Story Midway Mania9
Streets of America(Rating)(Height)
Lights! Motors! Action!8
MuppetVision 3D8
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure7
Studio Backlot Tour6
Sunset Boulevard(Rating)(Height)
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror940
Rock n' Roller Coaster948
Fantasmic!8
Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage8

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Dining
Commissary Lane(Rating)
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant8
ABC Commissary5
Echo Lake(Rating)
50's Prime Time Cafe8
Backlot Express7
Min and Bill's Dockside Diner6
Hollywood and Vine5
Hollywood Boulevard(Rating)
The Hollywood Brown Derby9
Streets of America(Rating)
Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano8
Studio Catering Co7
Pizza Planet Arcade7
Sunset Boulevard(Rating)
Starring Rolls Cafe8
Catalina Eddie's7
Fairfax Fare7
Rosie's All American Cafe6
Toluca Legs Turkey Co5

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