DHS "must-do's"

[abeachchick]

I am headed back to DHS in September after about 7 years away.
What are your favorite things in DHS and what should I make sure I don't miss?
What should I get Fast passes for?

Oh yeah, I will have no kids with me so no kiddie stuff.

Thanks in advance!
I love this board....I have learned so much and you are all so helpful!!!

 

[Vader2112]

Must Do's:
One Man's Dream! If you are a fan of Walt Disney you will enjoy this if not tear up a bit.
Tower of Terror
Star Tours 2.0 Since it has been updated since your last visit
Rock'n Roller Coaster
Toy Story Midway Mania. Must go at least once. I feel it is overrated but if you have not done it try it.
The Jack Sparrow thing..Have not gone but at least it is something New.
I have never gone to Fantasmic so I can not say either way. Just never stay at the park that long/late


I always have to do the kiddie things

 

[WDW 3]

We love HS.
No kids either.
Must do's:
Treat at the Writers Stop
Treat at Starring Rolls
Coffee by the ToT exit
Attractions: everything except
American Idol, Sounds Dangerous (usually not open anyway) and the kiddie stuff.

 

[cynic710]

in addition to the answers above, sit back and enjoy the classic indiana jones stunt show, hasnt changed much since your last visit, but always a nice way to be in some shade for a few minutes and enjoy the day. (tug on the rope hanging down a shaft outside the attraction as well!)

dont miss muppet vision 3d, another fun show.

 

[topher]

3 words: CARROT CAKE COOKIE!!!

Explore the Streets of America too! Too many people take this for granted. Look up, look down, listen and touch stuff. Be curious and explore. It's really a cool part of the park.

 

[draybook]

After our trip last September, I have a new favorite at DHS. That would be volunteering for the special effects pre-show for the Backlot Tour.

 

[Figgy1]

In addition to all of the above Beauty and the Beast and the Little Mermaid Shows and YES Fantasmic is a must!

 

[NeedMoreMickey]

Did you ever try the Animation Academy where they teach you how to draw a character? My nephew loves it and if it isn't a busy day you can get to draw a couple different ones. I won't be getting a job with Disney, when I was done my Buzz looked more like a beaver than a space guy but it was fun.

 

[Raven66]

Great Movie Ride. One of my personal favorites.

 

[Figgy1]

Great Movie Ride. One of my personal favorites.

YES and try and sit in the first car!

 

[tissandtully]

I say you do everything except American Idol, unless you like that sort of thing.

Tower of Terror is probably the best themed ride in all of WDW.

Star Tours 2.0 is a blast and you should ride it multiple times as it's different every time you ride!

I second that Carrot Cake cookie at the Writer's Stop

 

[kfergdisney]

Glad someone asked this because DHS is not my go to park and I so want it to be more exciting than it is, so hearing what people do there is nice. I love ToT, RnR, Toy Story Mania...and I actually was one of the people who liked Star Tours before it was revamped (haven't been since it has been updated). It is hard for me to be unhappy when I am at the World!
Would like to have a light saber keychain that is in the gift shop after the Star Tours ride. I am a child at heart.

 

[Disvillain63]

After 7 years away, you need to consider doing it ALL, except American Idol. Also, there are many foods/beverages to try...the carrot cake cookie (Writer's Stop), truffle macaroni & cheese hot dog (Fairfax Fare), Stoplight Margarita (High Octane Refreshment), Grandma's Picnic Punch (Tune-In Lounge)...

 

[jrab0616]

Fantasmic is my FAVORITE night time show! The soundtrack is my ringtone! Anyway, DHS is actually my second favorite park behind MK. While there are many things that could be improved upon, I still love it.

I would try to do everything since it's been so long since you've been. There aren't really any kids attractions here, so you don't have to worry about that. My favorites are Beauty and the Beast, Rock n Roller Coaster, Toy Story Maina and Fantasmic. I also really enjoy The Great Moive ride and MuppetVision3D.

 

[Meredith]

Well I AM A KID but I think you need to do:
Rock n roller coaster
Tower of terror
toy story midway mania
star wars 2.0
5 snack credits at starring rolls
FANTASMIC
Oh, yeah and the Animation Academy is a blast.

 

[Zman-ks]

FANTASMIC

 

[Jenna]

Toy Story Midway Mania (my fave ride out of all 4 parks), Tower of Terror, The Great Movie Ride, Beauty and the Beast, the Backlot tour and obviously Fantasmic.

 

[Stellajack]

We LOVE Studios!

Toy Story Midway Mania, RnRC, ToT, Indiana Jones, Star Tours (loved the old and LOVE the new), Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Great Movie Ride, Backlot Tour, Muppet Vision 3D,

Also you should see:
Beauty and the Beast before it closes (not sure of the date or is it still only a rumor?)
FANTASMIC! This is a must as far as I'm concerned.

We no longer do 'Lights, Motors, Action' because once is enough.

 

[hokie075]

Glad someone asked this because DHS is not my go to park and I so want it to be more exciting than it is, so hearing what people do there is nice. I love ToT, RnR, Toy Story Mania...and I actually was one of the people who liked Star Tours before it was revamped (haven't been since it has been updated). It is hard for me to be unhappy when I am at the World!
Would like to have a light saber keychain that is in the gift shop after the Star Tours ride. I am a child at heart.

You can get the lightsaber keychain at World of Disney I have a Yoda one and a Luke Skywalker one. I love them.

 

[kfergdisney]

You can get the lightsaber keychain at World of Disney I have a Yoda one and a Luke Skywalker one. I love them.

Good to know! Thanks! I know I kept turning mine on and off too much that by the time I got back home to midAmerica, it had broke. I loved that thing....