Hollywood Studios Attractions to Skip — 5 You Can Miss

Spending time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has become easier and easier!

On top of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land, there’s a ton of great experiences to enjoy on your vacation day, but there are a few attractions that stick out like a sore thumb in such an awesome park. This is why we have decided to share with you the 5 attractions to skip.

Does this mean that they are bad? Absolutely not! The list is filled with attractions that we would suggest that you do during very specific times, like rain storms or if there’s no line.

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ALIEN SWIRLING SAUCERS

Alien Swirling Saucers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Image: Dustin Fuhs)

WHEEEEEEEE!!!

This is such a fun attraction, unless of course you are deciding on whether or not to use a Lightning Lane on it or something else. Basically, you’ll want to do this ride after rope dropping a Toy Story Mania or Slinky Dog Dash. It’s also great if you’re waiting for Fantasmic in the early evening.

VACATION FUN – AN ORIGINAL ANIMATED SHORT WITH MICKEY & MINNIE

I know I know! Screen attractions have become the norm when you’re thinking about the next generation of experiences, but this is just a little too far.

Why would you go to a theme park to watch a movie? IF you want air conditioning, just head next door to the Frozen Sing-a-long and watch live performers. #LiveEntertainmentIsImportant


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Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy

Air conditioning aside, this experience had so much potential – and then it opened.

I’m going to save you 10 minutes right now….

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST LIVE ON STAGE

Oh, did you think that live entertainment wouldn’t show up on this list? You obviously haven’t spent time watching a highly outdated performance at Beauty & The Beast.

I love this movie, but the re-telling of the story in this format just feels so out of place. Outside of the fact that Disney has already staged a successful show on Broadway, but it’s just awkward because of the outdoor setting. Skip!


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STAR WARS LAUNCH BAY

With Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge just a few hundred yards away, it’s shocking that they’s kept Launch Bay (former home of the Magic of Disney Animation) in operation.

Story-wise, it makes sense…as Galaxy’s Edge is a different universe without Darth Vader, Chewy and an Art of Disney-style store. My prediction is that the next domino to fall at DHS is this plot of land.

DISNEY JUNIOR DANCE PARTY!

Disney Junior Dance Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Image: Dustin Fuhs)

Who wants to dance while on vacation? Outside of the obvious age group, this is by far and away an attraction that you should skip. If you want to dance, may I suggest a TikTok dance party with an awesome background…like the Tower of Terror!


Did we get it right? What attractions would you add to the list?

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I’m Dustin Fuhs, a theme park fanatic that has created this platform to showcase my passion, tools and opinions to create a fun and interactive experience for everyone who visits. My goal is to help you and your family have the most magical experience at Walt Disney World. In reading my articles and ideas, I hope that you can find some fantastic ways to bring your dreams into reality!

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