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When to Go Itineraries for the Rest of the Year Basic December Itinerary
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HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS ITINERARY s30
You will spend the day and evening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, known until 2008 as Disney’s MGM Studios, with an optional break at your hotel in the afternoon (if you do take the break, return on Thursday—your off day—by 2.30p).
Because you are a Disney resort guest, you can stay as late as 12 MN tonight.
FIRST THINGS
- Get up early and eat breakfast in your room
- Be at your hotel bus stop by 7:35 am, and take the bus labeled “Studios” or “Hollywood Studios”
AT THE PARK
- Arrive at the park by 8:15 am
- Get in line and await the opening
- After the 9:00 opening, pick up a “Times Guide”–a schedule–and park map, walk to Toy Story Mania on Pixar Boulevard, fastpass it, and come back later
- Head for Sunset Boulevard, and while walking double check this itinerary against the actual show and Fantasmic schedule and revise your plans if needed.
- Ride Rock N’ Roller Coaster
- Ride Tower of Terror
See the American Idol Experience- If you need a break, now is the right time to head back to your hotel. Be back at the Studios by 2.30p, and remember to come back Thursday–your off day–to see what you miss today
- Based on today’s show schedule, return for your fastpasses, and, if playing this morning and afternoon, see Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, the Backlot Tour, and Lights, Motors, Action Extreme Stunt Show. Work in lunch at the Backlot Express (counter credit) when you can
- Watch the 3p parade from the Sunset Boulevard side of Mickey’s hat
- See the 3:30 Beauty and the Beast, Live on Stage
- See any other shows you missed earlier
- See Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream, and The Magic of Disney Imagination
- If you have time, see Playhouse Disney Live on Stage and then Sounds Dangerous—unless you have kids younger than 6, don’t worry if you have to skip both; if you have younger kids, and have to skip one, skip Sounds Dangerous
- Make your way to the streets of New York and explore
- Make your 6.15 dinner at the 50’s Prime Time Café (table credit)
- See the Voyage of the Little Mermaid
- Be in line by 60-90 minutes before show time—90 minutes is better–for Fantasmic
- See the 9p Fantasmic
- See the Great Movie Ride
- At some point, grab another dessert in the Sci-Fi Diner (cash), which is unlike any other restaurant you have seen
- See Star Tours
- See the Muppet Movie
- Return to any other rides you missed or want to do again
- Return to your hotel when you choose
NOTE: Bring The Comprehensive Guide to Rides and Rides that Might be Skipped with you in case your day gets too intense.
LINKS FOR THIS ITINERARY
- Summary
- To-Do List
- First Saturday
- First Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Second Saturday
- Second Sunday
LINKS TO DAILY GUIDANCE BY ARRIVAL DATE
11/21/09: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
11/28, 12/5, 12/12/2009: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
12/19/09: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
12/26/09:Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
1/2 and 1/9/2010: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
1/16/10: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
1/23-3/20/2010: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
3/27 and 4/3/2010: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
4/10/2010: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
4/17 and 4/24/2010: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
5/1 and 5/8/2010: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
5/15/2010: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
5/22/2010: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
ITINERARY LINKS
- For itinerary design goals and the basic December Itinerary, see this
- For shorter and longer itineraries targeted at the same December weeks, see this
- For itineraries covering all the other parts of the year, see this
- To design your own itinerary, see this
- For rides that might be skipped, see this
- For a comprehensive guide to rides and attractions, see this
LINKS FOR WHEN TO GO
- For when to go, see this
- For next best dates, see this
- For best and worst times to visit, see this
- For 2009 weeks to visit, ranked in order, see this
- For 2010 weeks to visit, ranked in order, see this
- For the 2010 Week Picker App, see this
- For 2011 weeks to visit, ranked in order, see this
- For forecasting crowds at Walt Disney World, see this
- For seasonal pricing at Walt Disney World, see this
- For 2009 price seasons, see this
- For 2010 price seasons, see this
- For projected 2011 price seasons, see this
- For weather at Walt Disney World, see this