A Tried And True Trick To Riding Rise Of The Resistance At Disney’s Hollywood Studios

One of my biggest fears on our last visit to Walt Disney World was that we may not get to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I scoured the internet for the best advice because I could not let my biggest Star Wars fans down. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, the newest Star Wars attraction at Hollywood Studios, is a difficult ride to experience. Unlike other attractions, Rise of the Resistance riders must reserve a spot hours before the park even opens. Its unique “reservation” system can be tricky to navigate and there are Continue reading A Tried And True Trick To Riding Rise Of The Resistance At Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Twilight Zone Tower Of Terror: Do You Dare?

A fan of Disney? That’s me! A fan of heavy duty thrill rides? Not me. So when The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror first opened in 1994, I had no interest in riding. But my dear friend and fellow Disney nut encouraged me to join her. Her son, a Cast Member, had been one of the lucky ones to “try it out” during the final testing phases and he was going to join us. At the time, there was only one sequence. You entered the car, rode around for a bit then one short drop, one hefty drop and you Continue reading Twilight Zone Tower Of Terror: Do You Dare?

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster: A Backstage Thrill Ride

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in July 1999. It’s a fast-paced coaster that will take you upside down, twisting and turning through theĀ “streets” of Los Angeles, racing to get you to the concert on time. Guests enter the lobby of G-Force Records, decorated with various music industry memorabilia. It just so happens that Aerosmith is recording and guests are invited into the studio to take a listen. The band is just finishing up and their manager appears. Apparently, they are late for their next show. Steven Tyler feels bad that the visit has been Continue reading Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster: A Backstage Thrill Ride

Tips For The Must-See Osborne Family Spectacle Of Lights

Tips for the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights

When I first heard about The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios I thought, “Ehh, Christmas lights on the buildings. How spectacular is that?” Ignoring the advice of the experts, we arrived late, on an incredibly crowded night and attempted to experience the phenomenom. It was, in a word, SPECTACULAR! And we enjoyed it so much, we came back the next night and then the next, just to soak it all in. For our family, it’s a MUST-DO, every time we visit Walt Disney World during the holiday season. Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights arrived at Continue reading Tips For The Must-See Osborne Family Spectacle Of Lights