Hello everyone! I'm Kimberly from Frontierland Station, and I'm so excited Donna Kay has graciously asked me to share a day in the parks with you! After winning a trip to Walt Disney World when I was 7 years old, my parents and I were hooked. We returned to the parks every 1 - 2 years until I graduated college and got married. Luckily for me, my husband also shares my love for Disney. We visited the parks on our honeymoon and have returned every 2 years since. For many years, Disney's Hollywood Studios has been one of my favorite parks; after all, it is home to my favorite attraction, Tower of Terror. So we'll be visiting Hollywood Studios today!



Next, it's off to Muppet*Vision 3D, another one of my favorites. Be sure to notice all of the little details here. There are jokes everywhere! My favorite detail is the tribute to Annette Funicello - a net full of jello hanging from the ceiling. After some cheap 3D tricks, we'll make our way to Star Tours. I recently learned that the Jedi Training Academy takes place year-round, not just during Star Wars Weekends like I thought. So we'll check the schedule to see when we can watch some jedi trainees take on Darth Vader. We'll also take a ride on Star Tours while we're there. I'll miss our old pilot, Rex, but I've heard he can still be found in the new version of the attraction if you know where to look.
By now, all of this Disney fun is probably making you a little hungry. We've got late lunch reservations at the 50's Prime Time Café. When I visit the Disney parks, I've found it best to grab a snack if we get hungry after breakfast. We usually have a late lunch so the restaurants are not as crowded. This also allows us to take advantage of slightly shorter wait times at attractions during the lunch and dinner rush. Because the food portions at Disney are so large, my family has found it better to have a late lunch and a snack later, rather than having a large lunch and a large dinner. If you're not using the dining plan, this is also a great way to save a little money.
After lunch, we'll take in a few of my favorite Disney shows - The Voyage of The Little Mermaid and Beauty & The Beast-Live On Stage. With its air-conditioned theater and the light mist over the audience, The Voyage of The Little Mermaid is a great way to cool off on a hot afternoon. We'll check the Times Guide and arrive early for the Beauty & The Beast show. I like to sit right behind the sound guys - partially because I used to do sound and lights in high school and also partially because this is where you'll have the best sound for the show. I also love these seats because your view is not blocked by guests sitting in front of you.
Later in the day, we'll take in a few more rides and shows. Using the My Disney Experience app, we can schedule new Fastpasses and also keep an eye on the wait times. Hopefully, the wait for some of our favorite attractions will be short at some point and we can get an extra ride in! We'll also take in a few more shows such as the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and Lights, Motors, Action. We'll sing along with Anna and Elsa at the Frozen Sing-Along Celebration.

About an hour prior to Fantasmic, we'll get a place in line for the theater. Yes, there are Fastpasses available for this, but to me, it's not worth it. There are so many great seats for Fantasmic. As long as you arrive early, you'll have no trouble finding a great spot. I recommend sitting about halfway up, as you might get a little wet if you sit too close to the water. The fire can also get quite hot for those sitting close. Be sure to have your camera out for the show! Fantasmic makes for great Disney photos!
After Fantasmic, it's time to head back to Pop Century. We'll catch a ride on a Disney bus and then make our way back to our room, taking photos of the resort lit up at night along the way. Then it's off to sleep to rest up for another fun Disney day tomorrow.
I hope you've enjoyed our day together at Disney's Hollywood Studios! Be sure to stop by my blog, Frontierland Station, for Disney history, trivia, tips, and more. You can also find me on twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Ingstagram, and Google+. Thanks to Donna Kay for hosting our day in the park together!
And what a fun day it was Kimberly!! I am so glad you chose Hollywood Studios, I think it's the park that people know the least about. I know there will be a lot of changes coming to the park, but your day in the park shows that there will be even more to love in an already amazing park. Be sure to visit Kimberly at Frontierland Station, I promise you will love her blog!! Don't forget to follow her on twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Ingstagram, and Google+ as well.
Have a Magical Day!!
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