Complete Guide to Hollywood Studios at Disney World

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to some of the biggest names in movies and entertainment (like Star Wars, Pixar, and Indiana Jones), and it is just wrapping up a massive re-imagineering which includes the opening up of 2 new lands: Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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How many days should I visit Hollywood Studios?

For most trips there simply aren’t enough days to see and do everything at Disney World, so deciding how to divide your time is an important step in planning your stay.

The table below has suggestions for the number of days you should plan to spend at each park, but depending on your family’s tastes and interests you may want to adjust how you allocate your time.

Suggested number of days in each park

wdt_ID	TRIP LENGTH (DAYS)	MK	EP	HS	AK	WATER PARK	OTHER THINGS
1	3	1	1	1 HS or	1 AK	0
2	4	1	1	1	1	0
3	5	2	1	1	1	0
4	6	2	1	1	1	1
5	7	2	2	1	1	1
6	8	2	2	1	1	1	1
7	9	2	2	1	1	1	2
8	10	2	2	1	1	1	3

Hollywood Studios map

Hollywood Studios is currently home to 8 distinct areas or “lands,” as well as 1 new land currently under construction:

Hollywood Boulevard
Echo Lake
Grand Avenue (formerly known as Muppets Courtyard)
Commissary Lane
Pixar Place
Animation Courtyard
Sunset Boulevard
Toy Story Land
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Want a map you can download? Check out these Hollywood Studios maps.

Parking at Hollywood Studios

Thinking about driving at Disney World?

Parking is quick and painless and a good option if you’ll have your car on your vacation.

All parking lots are staffed with an abundance of Cast Members that will help direct you to your spot. If you park too far away from the front gate to walk, there will be handy trams to shuttle you back and forth from the end of your row to near the front gates.

How much does parking at Hollywood Studios cost?

Free for Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests
Offsite guests $25/day
Passholders – Free with Passholder card and photo ID
Preferred Parking – $45-50/day

Want more tips on driving? Check out our post on using a car at Disney World.

What should I bring with me to Hollywood Studios?

Since Disney allows you to keep your bag with you on every attraction, many people find it handy to carry a bag or backpack with them into the parks.

What you pack in your backpack will vary on your age and who you are traveling with but to help you decide what you might want to bring we have an entire post dedicated to Disney World park bags.

Here are some other common questions on what to bring with you:

Can I bring food with me?

Yes! You can bring your own food items with you. The only restrictions are no glass containers (baby food is an exception) and no alcohol. Also, for the safety of the animals, no straws are allowed at Animal Kingdom.

Can I bring a cooler?

Yes, small coolers are allowed; however, the total size can’t exceed 24″ by 15″ by 18″. We recommend bringing a cooler small enough to fit into a locker or in the bottom of a stroller (note: beginning 5/1/19, loose ice and dry ice are not allowed in the parks, so you will need to use an ice pack or something similar if you plan to bring cooled items).

Are wagons allowed?

Items that can be pulled behind you are not allowed at Disney World, and that includes wagons.

Can I bring my selfie stick?

Sorry, but no. Selfie sticks are banned at all Disney World parks, including Hollywood Studios.

Can I bring my tripod so I can take pictures?

Tripods (and monopods) that are small enough to fit in a backpack are allowed.

I heard the lines are long. Can I bring a folding chair with me to sit in while I wait?

Folding chairs are not allowed, and we’d never want you standing in a line long enough that you’d need one! Make sure you read the touring plan information below so that you avoid standing in long lines.