Palm-lined street with Art Deco buildings facing Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  • On Sep 9, 2026
    Molly from VA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I'm thinking of riding Rock n Roller Coaster & Tower of Terror during my early entry, but I love the preshows for these rides and don't want to miss them. Are the preshows skipped during early entry, & what time do they start playing?

    How ya doin', Molly, and welcome to planDisney!

    Early Theme Park Entry is one perk of staying at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel that I nearly never let pass me by. Your Hollywood Studios strategy sounds fantastic. Hitting Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror before crowds get too thick is brilliant.

    In my personal experience, if you're going through the regular standby queue of an attraction, you still get the pre-show fun just as you would at any other time of day. Of course, that is subject to change, and I recommend keeping a listening ear out for any revisions in operations. With your trip not scheduled until 2028, anything is possible. 

    Pro-tip: If the pre-show is an important part of the experience for you. Feel free to ask the Cast Members at the attractions about it on the actual day. Since operations can change, they'll be the most informed in real time about whether or not you should switch gears and opt to come back later.  

    Molly, have a wonderful day and keep dreaming those Disney dreams about 2028. If you have any other questions, come back here. My friends and I have you covered. 

    Happy planning!
    Taylor 
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Meet the Panelist: Taylor, Louisiana

Hey y'all! I'm a Louisiana Royal like Princess Tiana. I'm a musical theatre actress with a love for all things Disney. My multigenerational family can be found in the Disney Parks with a party of 10 or more! Careful, we may run you over on our way to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! It's going to be a thrill making magic with you. Happy planning y'all! Learn More About Taylor

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