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Top 10 Must Do's at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Originally Disney MGM Studios, Disney's Hollywood Studios was the third of the Florida parks to open in 1989 and is inspired by Hollywood's Golden Age.  The park spans 135 acres and is home to 9 areas: Hollywood Boulevard, Sunset Boulevard, Animation Courtyard, Commissary Lane, Grand Avenue, Echo Lake, Pixar Plaza, Toy Story Land, and  Star Wars : Galaxy's Edge. Disney's Hollywood Studios has so many amazing attractions and entertainment that this Top 10 Must Do list was incredibly difficult to narrow down!  After much internal debate, here are my top 10 Must Do's at Disney's Hollywood Studios. (Plus an Honorable Mention because I just couldn't narrow the list down!) Honorable Mention: Dine in the 1950s We know Disney does a great job at theming and two great examples of that are the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater and the 50's Prime Time Café.  The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater restaurant transports you to a drive in movie theater complete with sci-fi clips fro...

A Guide to Disney Jollywood Nights

Jollywood Nights Lanyard and Map Christmastime at Walt Disney World is my favorite season to visit the theme parks! You'll find Christmas decorations throughout the parks and resorts, holiday snacks and music to really get you in the mood for the holidays. Last year, Disney announced a brand new, nighttime party at Disney's Hollywood Studios called Disney Jollywood Nights that added some Hollywood glamour and holiday cheer to the festive season.  This separately ticketed event features glitz and glitter, merry mashups, attractions, characters, event-exclusive shows and themed entertainment.  Know Before You Go Disney Jollywood Nights is back in 2024, on 13 select nights from November 9th through December 21st and ticket prices vary by date. Prices range from $159-$179 per ticket, plus tax. Note there is no separate pricing for children's tickets. If you're an Annual Passholder or Disney Vacation Club Member, you can save $10 per ticket, valid for all event nights. It...

A Guide to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

The holiday season is an extra magical time to visit the Walt Disney World Resort. One special event only available during the holiday season is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom. Celebrate the season with a special Christmastime fireworks show, parade, stage shows, dance parties, treats and more! This special event takes place on select nights from early November until a few days before Christmas.  Know Before You Go In 2024, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party took place on 25 select nights from November 8th through December 20, 2024, and ticket prices varied by date. Prices ranged from $169-$219 per guest ages 10 and up and $159-$209 for guests ages 3-9, excluding tax.  It's very important to know before arriving at the Magic Kingdom that this is a separately ticketed event which means that your general admission ticket does not include admission to this party. Each party night the Magic Kingdom will close at 6pm to day guests and the party officia...

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Celebrate the formal elegance of a New England style yacht club when you stay at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. This Deluxe Resort is located on Crescent Lake in the EPCOT Resort Area and features numerous dining opportunities and an amazing pool in a truly great location at the Walt Disney World Resort. The resort shares many amenities with its pastel-toned sister resort, Disney's Beach Club Resort.  Rooms Disney's Yacht Club Resort offers several room options including Water or Resort Views as well as Club Level options. Resort Views include views of the gardens, rooftop or parking area and Water Views include views of Crescent Lake or the Quiet Pool. Water View - Club Level rooms offer views of one of the Stormalong Bay Lagoons.  The Water and Resort View rooms sleep up to 5 adults, with 1 King Bed or 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed or 2 Queen Beds or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed, and can accommodate 1 additional guest if under the age of 3 in a Pack n' Play. Water View of Cresc...