ParkSwiz

What to Do at Hollywood Studios When It Rains

Florida rain is fast and frequent: here's how to make the most of a wet park day.

Updated
Hollywood Studios has the highest percentage of indoor attractions of any Disney World park. Most guests barely notice light rain here: the park is well-designed for Florida weather.

Indoor rides: stay open in any weather

These attractions are fully enclosed and operate through rain and lightning. Queue times often get shorter as outdoor rides close.

Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway

Hollywood Boulevard

Lightning Lane

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

38"+Lightning Lane

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

Sunset Boulevard

48"+Lightning Lane

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

Echo Lake

40"+Lightning Lane

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

40"+Lightning Lane

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™

Sunset Boulevard

40"+Lightning Lane

Toy Story Mania!

Toy Story Land

Lightning Lane
Day plan

Tell Swiz your dates. Get a plan, not a brochure.

Party size, budget, must-do rides. Swiz builds your Hollywood Studios day around them.

Build my Hollywood Studios plan
A ParkSwiz day plan for Hollywood Studios, shown on a phone

Indoor shows & entertainment

Rain is the perfect time to catch a show you might otherwise skip.

  • Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!
  • For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
  • The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure
  • Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage (covered theater)

Covered dining spots

Extend a meal and wait out the storm with good food.

  • Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater (unique car-hop dining under a 'starry sky')
  • The Hollywood Brown Derby (upscale, fully indoors)
  • 50's Prime Time Café (fully indoors, Echo Lake)
  • Backlot Express

Rainy-day tips for Hollywood Studios

  1. 1

    Hollywood Studios is the most "indoor" park at Disney World: nearly all headliners are inside.

  2. 2

    Rise of the Resistance and Runaway Railway both have long indoor queues that are comfortable in rain.

  3. 3

    Slinky Dog Dash is outdoor. Check the My Disney Experience app for reopening after lightning clears.

  4. 4

    Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is outdoors but has extensive covered areas, fine for light rain.

  5. 5

    The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater is one of Disney's most unique dining experiences. Grab a reservation before your trip.

  6. 6

    Indoor attraction queues get longer on rainy days as guests pile in. Grab Lightning Lane for Rise of the Resistance.

Plan around the rainy season

June–September bring daily afternoon storms. Know what to expect:

Rainy day guides for other parks

Best rides for your group at Hollywood Studios

Caught in a storm at Hollywood Studios?

Ask Swiz which indoor rides and shows to head for.

Get my indoor plan

Related Guides

ParkSwiz LLC is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal, Merlin Entertainments, or SeaWorld Entertainment. All park names, attraction names, and related trademarks are property of their respective owners.