If you've got a visit to Disney's Hollywood Studios on the calendar, it's worth knowing the parking lot near the park entrance looks a little different than it did a few months ago. Crews have been repainting sections of the Minnie lot, adding more blue-and-white disabled parking spaces close to the entrance and, notably, a set of guest pick-up and drop-off only spaces that weren't there before.
The drop-off spaces are the bigger news. Hollywood Studios has long struggled with rideshare congestion — Uber and Lyft pickups at park close in particular can turn into a genuine tangle, with drivers circling and guests stranded on the wrong curb. Dedicated drop-off zones directly address that bottleneck, and the park's tight arrival area and heavy rope-drop crowds make it a logical place to try something new. Disney hasn't officially confirmed the change or explained how these spaces will be enforced, so consider the current setup a work in progress.
A few practical notes for your next visit: guests who rely on disabled parking should take a moment to check the current Minnie lot layout before arriving, since the configuration has shifted. Rideshare riders will want to coordinate closely with their driver until everyone gets used to where the new zones are. And if you're just parking your own car, be aware that some spaces near the entrance have been converted — the closest open spots may have moved.
No word yet on whether this is a permanent change or a trial run, or whether similar zones could appear at other Walt Disney World parks. For now, build in a few extra minutes on arrival while the new lines and signage become familiar to guests and cast members alike.
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Parking lot observations were first reported by WDW News Today, as noted by Disney Fanatic.
