Ranking the Rides in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios has undergone a complete facelift during the last few years. With the addition of both Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, this once half-day Park for many has turned into a must-do theme Park for Guests coming to Walt Disney World. If you haven’t been to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in a while, we have ranked all the Hollywood Studios rides from our least favorite to our number one to help you determine where to spend your time during your visit to the theme Park.

Alien Swirling Saucers

Located over in Toy Story Land, this family-friendly ride comes in as our least favorite ride in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With a 32″ height requirement, not all family members can ride swirling adventures. Guests are taken on saucers through a spin through space with the beloved aliens from Toy Story. Space cadets will find themselves laughing as they whirl around. This ride is fine but isn’t overly exciting and not worth a long wait, in our opinion.

Star Tours The Adventure Continues

The original Star Wars ride in Walt Disney World, and this action packed simulator takes Guests on a 3D space flight to many of the legendary destinations visited throughout the Star Wars saga. Star Tours has a 40″ height requirement and, as a flight simulator, can cause motion sickness for some. We like the concept of this ride and enjoy seeing the different scenes from the movies, but we feel like some parts could use some updating.

Millennium Falcon:  Smugglers Run

With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Disney took every kid from the last 1970s dreams and made it a reality. Guests can board the Millennium Falcon and work together to fly it into hyperspace towards extreme adventure. Although we love the concept of this ride, it is somewhat frustrating at times if the other riders don’t know what to do on the mission. Also, this ride experience can cause a lot of motion sickness for Guests, so be aware, and if that is an issue, Guests should avoid the pilot positions on board.

Toy Story Mania

A ride that the whole family can enjoy together, Toy Story Mania is a fantastic 4D shooting game that allows Guests to compete against one another. We love the queue of this ride, so Guests should take time to check out Mr. Potato Head and a variety of toys from Andy’s toy chest. Guests then board their ride vehicle before working through five different games. This is so much fun for the entire family as it is fun to see the outstanding design of the game and the fun completion it brings to the vacation as well.

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

Head down Sunset Boulevard and get ready to rock on this high speed roller coaster. Guests board a stretch limousine before getting launched into the streets of LA as they zip and zoom their way to the concert. With three thrilling inversions- 2 rollover loops and one corkscrew- this is one of the most thrilling rides in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We love the launch and the rocking music that blasts throughout the ride.

Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Next door to Rock n’ Roller Coaster on Sunset Boulevard is one of the unique thrill rides at all of Disney World. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror allows Guests to step into the abandoned Hollywood Tower Hotel, where they board a service elevator. Hang on tight as unexpected drops and rising are sure to get your screams going. The theming and details of this ride are fantastic. Take time to check out the hotel grounds and lobby as they help set the stage for the ride itself. We love that each trip into the twilight zone is different!

Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway

The first ride in Walt Disney World to feature Mickey Mouse, this new family-friendly attraction, takes Guests into the cartoon filled with surprises. With a trackless ride system, it is hard to tell where your train is going. Unexpected twists, slapstick gags, and amazing transformations keep Guests in awe the whole ride. We love the details and overall ride experience that Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway brings for the entire family. It is a ride that Guests will want to ride more than once to take in all the unique details and special effects they might not catch the first time around.

Slinky Dog Dash

Head to Andy’s backyard for a fun, family-friendly coaster.  Slinky Dog takes Guests on a thrilling ride around Andy’s backyard, allowing Guests to take in all the sights and sounds. We love how this ride has surprises around every corner and even a little thrill that we weren’t expecting. Be ready as Slinky Dog’s springs coil and stretch to make the hills, curves, and drops so much fun.

Rise of the Resistance

It probably isn’t a surprise to anyone that knows about Disney’s Hollywood Studios that we have placed Rise of the Resistance as the number one ride in the theme Park. In reality, this outstanding attraction is the best ride in all of Walt Disney World. This exceptional ride takes Guests into the story as we have never experienced before on an attraction. Help the Resistance to gather recruits for a secret mission, but watch out as the First Order is always watching. This is a thrilling, one of a kind adventure that all Guests should try to experience at least once during their Disney World vacation. From the outstanding storyline to the amazing details and animatronics, this ride has it all.

 

That’s our current ranking of the rides in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We hope that it will help you know what to expect when you visit the theme Park next.