Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Reopening

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the next park in our series about The Walt Disney World Theme Parks after reopening.

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Just like the other 3, expect a completely different experience here from what you are used to, and Hollywood Studios is by far the most difficult and complicated to visit.

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In this post, we are going to explain everything new and changed in Disney’s Hollywood Studios since its reopening.

Vaccinated & Unvaccinated Guests Masks are required in indoor areas, on Disney transportation, and on all indoor attractions, including thrill rides like Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror.

Disney Virtual Queue is Paused! Speaking of Rise of the Resistance, it is now using a stand-by queue and you no longer need to use Disney’s Virtual Queue.

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Early Theme Park Entry Disney has eliminated Extra Magic Hours and its replacement is called “Early Theme Park Entry.”

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Disney Genie & Lightning Lane In the past, using FastPass+ in Hollywood Studios was an absolute MUST to get the most out of your day.

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That has changed, however, and right now FastPass+ has now been permanently discontinued.

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Instead, Disney has launched the new Disney Genie system which includes a pay to ride option, letting you skip the ride queue.

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