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I’m sure this isn’t the first time you’re reading about the new Star Wars land at Hollywood Studios. I’m sure you’ve heard all the hype. People have been raving about it. Well, rightfully so! In my opinion, it is awesome!
If you haven’t been to Hollywood Studios in a while, it’s time to go back. Many things have changed such as the Fantasmic hat is not there anymore, the Great Movie Ride is making way for a new Mickey & Minnie Runaway Railway adventure ride, Toy Land, and of course, there is Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge.
Even if you’re not a huge fan of Star Wars, and I don’t know why not, you will be impressed on the massive displays and how realistic everything is. You really feel like you’re a character in the movie.
The ships are so detailed and you’re going to wish you could just walk in and fly in one. However, they are strategically placed so you don’t touch them.
Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge is a place where I strongly recommend that you get to early in the day. The crowds will gather more as the day goes on. This is the line we were in at 7am!
I can’t stress it enough — get there early! Our experience was that we got boarding #42 for the Rise of the Resistance ride. That means we were the 42nd group to board. Unfortunately, the ride broke down closed twice and we were finally able to board about 4pm. If we would have gotten there later in the day, past 7am, we probably would have never been able to go on the ride that day. Boarding groups fill up VERY fast!
Now, let’s talk about the actual ride & I’m also including the Millenium Falcon ride. They were both AMAZING!
I was going to include a gallery of photos, in other words, a group of very small photos, but these are worth displaying entirely on their own and they really speak for themselves.
Star Wars doesn’t stop with just those two rides. The Cantina serves two breakfast items and is a place that you have to make reservations far in advance. It is more of a bar, but we had to experience it at least once. The vibe is just like the movie and it was a cool experience!
Grab a cool souvenir with a refreshing drink! This is a Sprite.
Character sightings are everywhere so have your camera ready at every moment! Sometimes I wonder what cast members go through on a typical day. They seem to always have so much fun!
Make sure you stay for the night time Star Wars show. It is spectacular! It is the perfect way to end a fun-filled day at Hollywood Studios!
Here are other things we did at Hollywood Studios:
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Universal Studios Florida™ and Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ is not just for children, it is a grown-ups playground. With so many things to see and do, you will not be bored for a minute. This theme park brings the movies and TV to life!
There are many more rides & attractions than what I write about here. These are some of our favorites that we personally experienced.
I will start here because this is the ride I was most looking forward to. It is one of the newest rides at Universal Studios Florida™. In order to ride this, you need to log in to the app and choose a time. Make sure you don’t forget to do this. It is a ride that takes you throughout the streets of New York City and it is exhilarating!
This place is an entirely new world. Even if you’ve never seen the movies, you will still thoroughly enjoy this. It is kind of creepy but very amusing. This is where Diagon Alley is located. As you enter the alley, you can’t miss the dragon that comes to life from time to time by spewing fire from its mouth.
There are many things you can do here like taste butterbeer, purchase your own wand and make it move things!
The ride is very cool. Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ has another ride so don’t get confused. There are two rides, one in each park. The other one at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is called Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™.
E.T. Adventure™
E.T. is a classic. This ride never gets old because if you’re like me, you grew up with Drew Barrymore as a child star. You get on a bike and you ride through the town with E.T. It is not a fast ride and is very child-friendly.
Back to the Future is no longer a ride here, but the DeLorean car is still here! I must say, I remember this ride and I loved it. I was very sad to see it go.
Honestly, we don’t watch the Simpsons. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how funny this ride is. You really get to know the characters by just cruising through this ride.
This is one of my favorite rides! I love how the roller coaster takes you through a dark and mysterious journey. If you like fast, but are scared of the upside down and feet hanging kind of rides, this one is for! It has the thrill, but won’t make you pee in your pants!
If you’re a fan of the movie, you’re sure to be a fan of this ride. You get to step into Agent J or Agent K’s shoes while you capture aliens in this world. It really makes you feel like you’re IN The movie!
Give your feet a break from walking the park by watching a street performer. These two were some of our favorites. Marilyn Monroe struts her stuff as she sings some of her iconic songs.
These are not your typical construction workers. These “banging” performers are talented musicians who can play on virtually anything. Dance to the rhythm on the streets as you watch and hear them.
This theme park, for me, I like to refer to as comic land. All kinds of comic book heroes and villains come to life here as some of them walk the streets and greet the people.
This is the easiest and most entertaining to get from Universal Studios Florida™ to the other side of the park, Universal’s Islands of Adventure™. Just as a reminder, these are two separate parks so you will need to either buy a separate ticket for each park or buy the 2 park ticket option, which will probably be your best option economically if you plan to do both parks. Make sure to check for the Florida resident offers if you live in Florida.
This train literally gives you a story while you’re traveling. The screens on the train show you an interactive display of some of the famous characters you love from this movie. So hop on and enjoy the ride!
If you want to make sure you ride this, you need to go to this first thing in the morning. Generally, we like to be at theme parks before they open so we can take full advantage of everything the parks have to offer. This is a very popular ride that is well worth it! Make sure you stay for the Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts™ Castle! It is spectacular!
With the new movie “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” this ride has increasingly become more popular. And, with popularity comes bigger crowds. Therefore, make sure you get to this one early, too. Not many people know about this, but you and your family can get your photo taken with a flesh-eating dinosaur…so beware!
From dinosaurs to giant gorillas, prepare to have your heart jump out of your skin with King Kong. He may look cute, but don’t let looks fool you!
Who doesn’t love Spidey? He’s an iconic superhero that has been played by many actors in Hollywood. It is a Marvel-inspired exciting action-packed 3-D virtual reality ride! Kids, not just the big kind, will absolutely love this.
And, talking about kids, plan on spending some time here at Seuss Landing. Remember all those Dr. Seuss storybooks when you were a kid or, if you have children, those storybooks you read to your children now that never get old? Well, they are all here!
If you’ve been to Universal Studios Florida™ or Universal’s Islands of Adventure™, what was your favorite ride/attraction?
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