Hey there, hi there, ho there, Kelly.
You’re as welcome as can be here at planDisney! Thanks for stopping by with your question today. Let me start by wishing you a happy early birthday! I cannot think of a better place to celebrate another year of life than at The Most Magical Place on Earth. Be sure to stop by the Front Desk at your Disney Resorts Collection hotel when you arrive or at select
merchandise locations in the theme parks to pick up a complimentary birthday button. Wear it proudly throughout your trip, and you just might get a little extra pixie dust thrown your way.
You must be so excited to have your friend joining you on your special day. I wish I could wave a magic wand and open up Theme Park Reservations at
Disney’s Hollywood Studios for your birthday, but your friend won’t be able to join you if there is no availability for that day. There’s always a chance
availability could open up before your arrival though, so keep checking back a few times a day to see what pops up. Since that’s not a guarantee, make him a
Theme Park Reservation at a park with availability and consider adding the
Park Hopper Option onto his ticket. The Park Hopper Option would allow him to visit more than one park that day, meaning he could Park Hop over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to join you and your husband once Park Hopping hours begin at 2:00 p.m. I know that’s not the news you were hoping for, but it’s certainly an option if all else fails.
Kelly, I’m crossing my fingers your birthday wish comes true. Have a wonderful trip, and let us know if we can answer any other questions for you.
You are the magic,
Alyssa