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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 8 areas: Hollywood Boulevard, Sunset Boulevard, Animation Courtyard, Commissary Lane, Grand Avenue, Echo Lake, and the two newest areas, Toy Story Land, 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 cl

Photo Tour: Kilimanjaro Safari

Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney's Animal Kingdom is a ride I simply never tire of. Why is that you ask?  Because it is a different experience every time you ride it! Depending on the day, time of day, and even the animal's moods, you will see, hear, and experience different things each time making every ride a unique and special experience. Let's take a photo tour of some of the animals you might get to see on your next safari ride.  Okapi - no relation to the zebra Hippos hanging out in the water Termite mounds, no animal is too small! The giraffes aren't shy Can you spot the hidden Mickey? The elusive cheetah The lions are my favorite! Goats hanging out at the Warden's post What is your favorite animal spotted on this trip around the savannah? Let us know in the comments below!

Ears the News: March 21, 2021

 Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Disneyland Resort will reopen both of its theme parks on April 30th using park reservation and restricted to California residents Walt Disney World CEO Bob Chapek announced that Disneyland Resort will reopen April 30, 2021.  Theme parks will be able to operate at 15% to 35% capacity depending on COVID-19 levels in the area.   Advance theme park reservations will be required to visit the parks to help control attendance.  TO enter a park,  both a park reservation and valid admission for the same park on the same date are required for all guests.  Theme park reservations will be limited to only California residents at this time. Prior to the full opening on April 30th, Disneyland Resort will invite cast members and members of the local community as part of a soft opening.  A Touch of Disney, the limited-time ticketed experience will on on from March 18 through April 19th. The hotels will reopen in phases.  Disney's Grand Ca

Photo Tour: Character Cavalcades

While traditional character meet and greets are not currently happening at Walt Disney World, I'm actually a huge fan of the Character Cavalcades that have popped up in the mean time.  These are randomly occurring events throughout the day in each park, so it is just a little extra burst of magic! Magic Kingdom In the Magic Kingdom you'll find a variety of characters ranging from Princess royalty to Fantasyland favorites.  The best place to catch these cavalcades is in Liberty Square, the Hub or Main Street. Epcot Epcot is another great place for Princess spotting and you can catch Mickey and Minnie in a fun World Showcase themed car.  These characters can be found around World Showcase.  Hollywood Studios If you're looking for Pixar pals, look no further than Disney's Hollywood Studios, the best place to catch these friends is along Hollywood Boulevard.  Animal Kingdom In Animal Kingdom, the characters float by around the Tree of Life.  You can catch favorites from The