Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to some of the most popular attractions in Disney World.

Whether you’re interested in riding thrill rides like Tower of Terror or Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, checking out Toy Story Land, or watching one of the live shows, Hollywood Studios went from a half-day park to one that could actually take you DAYS to do everything you want. But what should you be prioritizing for your budget? We’ve got all the answers!

Food

Milk Stand

At the Milk Stand in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, you can get Blue Milk popularized by Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope, and Green Milk you may remember from Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi. If this sounds like something you would never try, it’s still a fun rite of passage in visiting Galaxy’s Edge!

Blue and Green Milk are made with non-dairy rice and coconut milk, and they’re served frozen. If you’re over 21, you can also get rum or tequila added. Blue Milk is flavored with dragon fruit, pineapple, lime, and watermelon, while Green Milk has citrus flavors of mandarin orange, passion fruit, grapefruit, and orange blossom.

Regular milk costs $8.49 each and if you add booze you’ll be paying $15 each. It’s no secret that these aren’t our favorite drinks in Disney World but they are really fun and unique — and great for pics!

Read our review of the Milk Stand here!

Ronto Wrap

Also in Galaxy’s Edge is the Ronto Wrap, made with roasted pork, grilled pork sausage, peppercorn sauce, and slaw wrapped in pita bread for $12.99. You can get it from Ronto Roasters until 3PM or Docking Bay 7 after 3PM. This is one of our favorite snacks in Hollywood Studios — it’s both filling and delicious!

This isn’t exactly a snack you can get just anywhere and the peppercorn sauce is the heart of the wrap. You can order your wrap without slaw or even request extra sauce! For $12.99, it’s a good price for a hearty meal in Disney World.

Read our most recent review of the Ronto Wrap here!

Cookies

If you’re a fan of cookies, Hollywood Studios is definitely the theme park you want to visit. We’ll start out with Jack Jack’s Cookie Num Nums, which are enormous chocolate chip cookies you can find at The Market for $6.19. 

The Num Num Cookie is served warm and gooey — and trust us when we say that there’s PLENTY to share (but we won’t judge if you keep it to yourself).

Read our review of the Num Num Cookie here!

There’s also a Chewbacca cookie! The Wookiee Cookie from Backlot Express is themed to everyone’s favorite Wookiee, made with vanilla cream filling sandwiched between two oatmeal cookies. To complete the look, the cookie is garnished with a milk chocolate sash that looks just like Chewie’s bandolier.

Recently, the Wookiee Cookie changed a bit, with the oatmeal cookies a bit thicker than they used to be. Overall the cookie still tastes mostly the same though with the soft and chewy oatmeal cookies and the velvety sweet vanilla cream, so you can probably expect to enjoy it if you’re a fan of oatmeal creme pies! At $6.29, the Wookiee Cookie is a pretty good deal for the size, and it’s definitely shareable.

Check out our recent review of the Wookiee Cookie here!

The Carrot Cake Cookie from Trolley Car Cafe is one of our FAVORITE Disney sweets, and it’s not just because it’s delicious — it’s also only $4.99! This is another giant cookie, and this one has cream cheese frosting sandwiched between two cake-like carrot cake cookies. 

At under $5, you can really make use of this snack to feed multiple people — or snack on it all day.

Here’s a look at the Carrot Cookie!

Oga’s Cantina

Oga’s Cantina is one of those places you HAVE to stop by at least once. Located in Galaxy’s Edge, it’s known for unique drink concoctions (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and the decor was inspired by an artist’s interpretation of Jabba the Hut’s palace. There are places to stand and sit where you can enjoy themed cocktails like the Fuzzy Tauntaun as well as beer and wine.

It can be difficult to get a reservation here so this is one you want to prioritize, although they do sometimes accept walk-ins too. Remember that you can begin scheduling dining reservations six months prior to your stay in Disney World, so mark your calendar now!

Read our recent review of Oga’s Cantina here!

Woody’s Lunch Box

Woody’s Lunch Box is a fast casual restaurant with some truly tasty snacks in Toy Story Land. You can choose from classic menu options like a BBQ Brisket Melt or a Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich, along with one of our favorite Disney snacks…

…Totchos! These “tater tot nachos” come with a large portion of tots covered with beef and bean chili, shredded cheese, queso, tomatoes, and corn chips, topped with sour cream and green onions. This dish is not only tasty and filling, but it’s also majorly shareable — and only $9.99.

And if you’re in the mood for a sweet treat, grab a Lunch Box Tart! They come in several different flavors as well as special seasonal flavors, such as Banana Peanut-Butter Fudge, Chocolate-Hazelnut, Lemon-Blueberry, and more.

You can order at the counter or place a Mobile Order to get your order fast. Just be warned that while there is outdoor seating, it’s fairly limited, and there isn’t really a good place nearby either.

Check out our review of Woody’s Lunch Box here!

Hollywood & Vine

Hollywood & Vine features a typical buffet but with a twist! Diners are visited by Disney Junior characters for breakfast and with special seasonal characters for lunch and dinner. This won’t be the place necessarily to get incredible food, but you will get to see Minnie and her pals in special seasonal costumes!

There are five themes of Minnie’s Seasonal Dine every year, including the Silver Screen, Springtime Dine, Summertime Dine, Halloween Dine, and Holiday Dine. We recently stopped by to check out Minnie’s Halloween Dine and the return of buffet-style dining.

At $55 per adult and $36 per child Hollywood & Vine isn’t exactly cheap but it does include lots of food — so you CAN get your money’s worth! You can choose from dishes like Herb-crusted Tenderloin Steak with Horseradish Cream, a fruit salad bar, shrimp cocktail, and more.

Reservations are generally not super difficult to get but certain holidays may be more popular than others, so don’t wait too long to book your visit!

Read our review of Minnie’s Halloween Dine at Hollywood & Vine here!

50’s Prime Time Cafe

50’s Prime Time Cafe offers both fun and nostalgia, complete with Cast Members who may give you some trouble for putting your elbows on the table. Enjoy classic eats from mom’s kitchen in a retro setting and you may even get to watch TV!

We recommend asking for a TV table, which let you sit right by a TV that airs black-and-white clips from 1955 shows. Enjoy dishes like Grandpa Jean’s Chicken Pot Pie or Aunt Liz’s Golden Fried Chicken and remember not to take yourself too seriously — Cast Members have fun with diners! They might remind you to eat your veggies just like mom used to do.

50’s Prime Time has an a la carte menu with entrees ranging in price from $17 to $27, and it’s not necessarily easy to snag a reservation but you can get lucky from time to time. Just keep in mind that the food at 50’s Prime Time is heavy and filling, which might not be the best idea on a super hot Florida day.

Click here for our review of 50s Prime Time Diner!

Sci-Fi Dine-In

If there’s one restaurant you want to do at least once in Disney World, it’s Sci-Fi Dine-In. This restaurant is a truly unique experience where diners get to eat inside “cars” while watching a drive-in “movie.” 

The menu features classic American eats like burgers, wings, milkshakes, and more, along with a Feature Film Burger that changes from time to time. And while you eat, enjoy clips of old B-movies, ads, and cartoons!

Entrees range from $19 to $27 so it’s not the priciest meal but it’s also not the cheapest. It can be really difficult to get a reservation at Sci-Fi Dine-In but a Walk-Up Waitlist is available sometimes — make sure you check during your visit!

Here’s our most recent review of the Sci-Fi Dine-In!

BaseLine Taphouse

BaseLine Taphouse is a great spot if you want to chill and get a drink or a snack. It’s basically a bar with both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as some tasty snacks.

From craft beers to a giant pretzel to a charcuterie board, this is an ideal place for a filling snack and a rest. You might find it hard to grab a table at busy times but it’s generally easy to get a table either inside or out.

Learn more about BaseLine Taphouse here!

Entertainment

Savi’s Workshop

Building your own lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is both an experience and a souvenir to take home – if you have the money and particularly want a fancy lightsaber. At $219.99 for one lightsaber, it’s definitely a splurge! (If this is too pricey for you, you can build a cheaper lightsaber at Tatooine Traders.)

During this experience, paying guests are able to select from a variety of items needed to build a lightsaber and the builds are celebrated with an emotional ceremony. If you’re a fan of Star Wars and looking for a unique experience, this is it. But remember that you need to somehow bring that lightsaber home!

Click here for our experience at Savi’s Workshop.

Droid Depot

At Droid Depot in Galaxy’s Edge, you can build your own droid to take home with you! Basically, you get to choose from a variety of colors and droid parts for either BB or R unit styles of droids, and you bring life to whatever droid design you choose.

The BB unit droids look like BB-8, while the R unit droids are reminiscent of R2-D2. Keep in mind that you are subject to whatever colors and styles are available on the date of your visit, so you might not necessarily find the color you want.

Each droid costs $99.99, and keep in mind that you need to carry it with you all day — which can get a little annoying. But you can also purchase individual droid personality chips for a bit more fun with your droid!

Learn more about Droid Depot here!

Merchandise

Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities

At Dok-Ondar’s you’ll find a variety of unique Star Wars merchandise, including Legacy Lightsabers, kyber crystals, clothing, accessories, and more. Sometimes this store is so popular that it has a line just to enter!

Inside the store, you can select from available lightsabers designed to look just like their character’s weapon in the Star Wars universe. Availability can change from time to time and be warned — they can run you over $100 and up!

If you want a lightsaber but don’t have room in your budget, you can still visit Tatooine Traders for a less pricey build-your-own lightsaber experience!

Here’s our experience at Dok-Ondar’s!

Black Spire Outpost Marketplace

The Marketplace in Galaxy’s Edge is full of unique items canon to the Star Wars universe. You won’t find plastic souvenirs here — you’ll only see souvenirs that could be made with materials available on Batuu, the “planet” on which Galaxy’s Edge is located.

“Adopt” a creature from the Creature Stall, get a tiny stuffed Star Wars character at the Toydarian Toyshop, try on some Jedi robes, and more!

Check out what we’ve seen at the Marketplace here!

Tower Hotel Gifts

If you’ve ever ridden Tower of Terror you’ve passed through Tower Hotel Gifts, one of the spookiest stores in Disney World! Here you’ll find Tower of Terror and The Nightmare Before Christmas merch as well as other spooky souvenirs.

The inside of the store fits with the Tower of Terror theme as a hotel gift shop, and it’s easy to forget this store exists if you don’t ride Tower of Terror.

If you’re into Tower of Terror souvenirs, don’t forget to stop by Tower Hotel Gifts!

See more about Tower Hotel Gifts here!

Capture Your Moment

Capture Your Moment is a unique way to get a personalized professional photoshoot inside Disney World! In Hollywood Studios, you can purchase a 20-minute session for $79, and your photo could be taken at Hollywood Boulevard, Echo Lake, and Sunset Boulevard.

Note that photos are not included in the $79 price so you might want to purchase Memory Maker or just expect to pay for the photos you like!

Read more about Capture Your Moment here!

Lightning Lanes

Genie+

Hollywood Studios is a BUSY park and Genie+ can be very helpful with the long lines, especially on crowded days. You can purchase Genie+ beginning at 7AM on the date of your visit, but you can also purchase it at any point during the day. It costs $15 per person, per day.

Genie+ lets you skip the standby line and use Lightning Lanes instead, which can save you a lot of time in the park. And time is money in Disney World!

Read more about Genie+ here!

Lightning Lane

So let’s say you purchase Genie+ for the day but you really want to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, one of Disney World’s most popular rides — with a notorious long wait time. There IS an option to skip the line called Individual Lightning Lane, and it allows you to purchase a Lightning Lane for Rise of the Resistance for $15 per person.

If you’re staying in a Disney World hotel you can book your Lightning Lane as early as 7AM, and you can generally select the time slot that works with your schedule (unless it’s a busy day — those time slots sell out FAST!). If you’re not in a Disney World hotel, you have to wait until park opening time to book your Lightning Lane, so there’s a chance that it could sell out, in which case you’ll be waiting in the standby line.

Find out how to book a Rise of the Resistance Lightning Lane here!

So if you’re visiting Hollywood Studios, these are the things you might want to include in your budget! Our BEST tip for sticking with your budget at Disney World will forever be to plan ahead – especially for dining! When you buy our DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World, you’ll get immediate access to our downloadable worksheets for planning your trip, as well as sample one-day dining itineraries! And as a DFB reader, you’re entitled to a discount! Use code WDW2022 for 25% off your purchase.

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