Hollywood Studios at Disney World has seen significant changes over the last few years.
The park has two new lands, which have changed the landscape and overall feel. In 2018, Toy Story Land was added, and in 2019, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge joined the park line-up. In 2017, fan-favorite attraction The Great Movie Ride closed to make way for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railroad, which would open in the park in 2020. The park has seen so many changes, and more changes are on the way as a new Monsters Inc. Land that will feature the highly anticipated and rumored door coaster was announced. While some change is good, some Disney Adults feel that the park is no longer worth the visit.
While the park still has classic attractions like the Tower of Terror and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, the park has totally changed, and many Disney Adults wish it would go back to the way it was.
We reached out to our readers to see what they liked about Hollywood Studios, and we were shocked to see so many people share that they did not like anything about the park.
One reader said that Hollywood Studios “used to be the romanticized Golden Age of Hollywood vibe. It had the Backlot Tour and the Great Movie Ride. Nowadays, it’s down to Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land, along with select other things like Baseline Taphouse, Muppet*Vision 3D, and Brown Derby Lounge.”
Other readers shared that their favorite thing about the park is the exit or that there are three other parks to visit. Another reader told us that they “ have genuinely never had a good time” at Hollywood Studios.
As mentioned, attractions that once gave Hollywood Studios that Hollywood Vibe closed. One reader joked that their favorite things about the park are “The Great Movie Ride, the Backlot Tour, the Honey I Shrunk the Kids play area, and the Osborne Family Lights at Christmas time.… What? …you say they’re all gone?”
Not only do Disney Adults feel that this park is not what it once was, but it is not a good park for children as there is not much for kids to do. Parents on the AllEars team shared some of their frustrations with the park.
One of our team members said that there is almost nothing for kids to do. There is no splash pad, nowhere to run around, and no playground. Due to height requirements, her child could only ride Runaway Railway and Toy Story Mania. He still isn’t tall enough for Alien Swirling Saucers.
Although there is the Animation Courtyard where you can meet characters from Disney Jr., they are characters that today’s generation of children do not really care about.
In the mornings, Hollywood & Vine hosts Disney Junior Play n’ Dine Breakfast. One of our team members shared that as an aunt to a nephew on the autism spectrum, this character’s breakfast is loud and involves a lot of singing and dancing. It can be an overwhelming experience from a sensory perspective.
While this is a great character dining option for children who love Disney Jr. characters, it is something to keep in mind from a sensory perspective.
The park also no longer has a cavalcade, which made it fun for kiddos to see some of their favorite characters. One of the last more “kid-friendly” experiences just closed in the park to make way for a Disney Villains stage show. While we, as adults, are excited about this new show, some kids might feel frightened. The good news is Lightning McQueen and all his friends will have a new home in the Magic Kingdom when two new ‘Cars’ attractions open in Frontierland, but it will be years until that expansion is built.
Not only is Hollywood Studios not ideal for families with smaller children, but it can also be challenging for expecting mothers to find something to do. Expecting mothers can pretty much only ride Toy Story Mania and possibly Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, except it is jerky. Expecting mothers, along with families with little children, are mainly limited in entertainment offerings and atmosphere enjoyment.
While the new Monsters Inc. Land only has the door coaster confirmed for now, we have our fingers crossed that it could also feature a more kid-friendly ride. From the concept art, it seems like a playground may be included in this land, which would be great for younger kiddos.
Change is a good thing, and Walt Disney himself even felt this way about Disneyland, but we can’t help but miss the way Hollywood Studios used to be. For more Disney news, stories, and tips, continue to follow along with Disney Food Blog!
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