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Hollywood Studios Itinerary for Preschoolers (3–5)

One-day plan: rope drop to close.

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Your day at a glance

Rope drop

Rope drop (park open)

Rope drop: Toy Story Mania!

Morning

Park open–noon

Toy Story Mania! (x2), Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway (no height req)

Lunch

12:00–1:00pm

Woody's Lunch Box

Afternoon

1:00–5:00pm

The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure (air-conditioned show), Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! (Animation Courtyard)

Dinner

6:00–7:00pm

50's Prime Time Café (retro diner atmosphere, fun for families)

Evening

7:00–close

Runaway Railway second ride

Rope drop: Toy Story Mania!

No height requirement and no waiting at rope drop. Head straight to Toy Story Land: kids will ride Toy Story Mania! twice before crowds build.

Morning plan

  1. 1Toy Story Mania! (x2)
  2. 2Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway (no height req)
  3. 3Slinky Dog Dash (38"+, first-timer coaster)
  4. 4Alien Swirling Saucers (32"+)

Lunch

Woody's Lunch Box

The perfect Toy Story Land lunch. Themed sandwiches, sides, and character-inspired drinks. Kids will love the big-toy theming.

Afternoon plan

  1. 1The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure (air-conditioned show)
  2. 2Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! (Animation Courtyard)
  3. 3Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Meet Chewbacca, Rey & Stormtroopers (free character encounters)
Pro tip: Star Wars shows and character meetups in Galaxy's Edge are free: Chewbacca, Rey, and Stormtroopers roam the area throughout the day.

Dinner

50's Prime Time Café (retro diner atmosphere, fun for families)

Evening plan

  1. 1Runaway Railway second ride
  2. 2Fantasmic (if running, the evening water, fire, and projection show)
Fantasmic is a 30-minute outdoor amphitheater show that runs at night. Preschoolers with a Fantasmic dining package get reserved seating: highly recommended.

Lightning Lane priorities

  • 1.Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
  • 2.Slinky Dog Dash
Pro tip
Toy Story Land is compact and walkable. Let preschoolers take their time exploring the big-toy environment between rides. The theming is extraordinarily immersive at toddler height.
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