Bright suns, Jeanie! I see you're already visiting my pal, Mickey! I hope you're having a magical week, and you are able to take in all the
holiday splendor.
The Cast Member you spoke to is correct...the official
Park hours at
Disney's Hollywood Studios are 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM for much of this week. However, we all know that the early bird catches the worm (or in my case, the Mickey Bar)! With the opening of any headliner attraction, I always advise being at the Park gates extra early.
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance throws that rule into hyperspace. Star Wars fans and Disney fans alike have been anxiously awaiting this epic attraction that promises to be like none other.
My Disney Parks Moms Panel friend,
Jessica, got there at 5:30 AM this morning so that she could be amongst the first guests in line. Although the
complimentary theme park transportation was not running at that early hour, she was able to use a ridesharing service from her
Walt Disney World Resort Hotel to get to the Park. Being at the gates by 6:00 AM is recommended, especially during these first few weeks while Walt Disney World is implementing its virtual queue Boarding Group system (which works through the
My Disney Experience app).
I was lucky to be able to experience Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance last week during a media event, and I can attest that it is worth the wait! Where else can you escape the clutches of the First Order while being held hostage on a Star Destroyer? BB8, Rey, and Finn will need your assistance on their mission to defeat Supreme Leader Kylo Ren. Be ready to "Ignite the spark!"
Good luck with your Resistance mission, Jeanie!
Eean