Beyond The Headliners: 5 Attractions You Don’t Want to Skip at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Many guests who visit Walt Disney World love to spend plenty of time exploring the four theme parks, which are filled with attractions, dining, entertainment, and shopping. Of the four theme parks, many guests love to spend a lot of time in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where the glamour of Hollywood is brought to life as guests can enjoy their very own movie magic and adventures. Those who spend time in the park can enjoy popular and thrilling attractions like The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, Slinky Dog Dash, and the Galaxy’s Edge attractions. Still, there are plenty of other attractions that can sometimes be overlooked. Guests who focus only on the most popular attractions in Disney’s Hollywood Studios can miss out on some underrated attractions, which are amazing in their own ways and must-dos on visits to the park. Let’s look beyond the headlines and check out five attractions guests don’t want to skip when spending a day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.

1 – For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration

Fans of the mega-hit Disney animated film Frozen will love heading over to the Echo Lake section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios to enjoy a showing of For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration. The show features favorite characters like Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and Kristoff as they recreate iconic moments from the film while belting out popular songs like “Let It Go” and “Love Is An Open Door.” The show is very entertaining and quite funny.

2 – Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!

The Echo Lake section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to a live-action show that features a beloved Hollywood character and larger-than-life stunts. The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! features huge scenes that aim to show guests how big Hollywood stunts are pulled off safely. Guests can enjoy a thrilling show that recreates famous moments from the Indiana Jones film series, including escaping the giant rolling boulder. With nail-biting moments and technical explanations of the stunts, this show is sure to captivate guests in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! runs several times each day in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, so guests should be sure to consult the My Disney Experience app for showtimes.

3 – Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage

Guests who wander down Sunset Boulevard towards The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith should be sure to stop and enjoy a live stage show that recreates one of the most beloved Disney animated films. Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage brings the animated classic to life with live acting, huge musical numbers, and special effects that are sure to leave the audience amazed. Guests who are fans of the story should definitely pay a visit to the show, which runs several times each day in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

4 – Muppet Vision 3D

Guests who are looking to enjoy a good laugh in Disney’s Hollywood Studios should be sure to stop by Muppet Vision 3D. Once inside the building, guests can first enjoy a preshow, which is filled with hilarious Muppet humor and shown in a prop room that is brimming with strange items and zany sight gags. The attraction then takes place inside a massive theater and invites guests into the Muppets’ laboratories, where they have discovered the spirit of 3D. With plenty of 3D tricks, chaos like only the Muppets know how to create, and gags that are sure to leave guests hysterical, Muppet Vision 3D is a must-do while spending time in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

5 – Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy

If you’ve got a Cars fan in your family, you don’t want to miss Lightning McQueens’s Racing Academy. The family-friendly show is located near Rock n Roller Coaster at the end of Sunset Boulevard. Because the show is tucked away at the back, many miss it entirely. The show experience invites guests into the world of Pixar Animation Studios’ Cars films as they become rookie racers and learn the rules of the road from Piston Cup Champion Lightning McQueen. When guests cruise inside, they will come face to face with Lightning, who appears live on stage. The animatronic is so realistic that you’ll feel you’ve stepped inside the movie. The show is short but fun and a nice way to get a break from the heat!