You may know this theme park as MGM Studios, in recent years the name has been changed. It opened as Disney’s MGM
Studios in 1989 and has gone from strength to strength ever since. Adding lots of rides along the way.The Water tower used to be the iconic landmark for this theme park but the Hollywood Tower Hotel seems almost as popular.
The building houses one of the parks thrill rides The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror , that offers amazing views right across the Disney property. Right next door you will find Aerosmith’s Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster another great thrill ride. Our top tip is to get into the park early and head straight for these 2 very popular rides.
One for the boys and the petrol head’s out there is the ‘Lights Motor’s Action Extreme Stunt Show! Some very clever stuff and 1 very famous little car gets a cameo. This show uses car’s, truck’s, motorbike’s and even jet ski’s. All the secret’s of the stun’t displayed are revealed.
The Indiana Jones Stunt Show is also well worth scheduling into your day, showing how some of the film’s most memorable scenes were achieved.
The Great Movie Ride, housed in a replica of Mann’s Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles lets you get to re-live some great moments in movie history. And is nicely airconditioned if you need a little time to cool off!
The Backlot tour is unmissable, the attention to detail is amazing on this tour. Including items from various movies you might see while you wait in line. You may even get to visit a ‘Hot Set’ where rehersal or even filming might even be taking place.
You will need to plan your day a little by taking time out to check show times for some attractions. the Stunt shows will have set times, other’s such as the Little Mermaid live action show you will need to check at the entrance, as well as the Beauty and the Beast live action show and the Bloc Party Bash a street party with a difference featuring 20 of your favourites from the Disney Pixar family.
For the children – if they have any energy left then a visit to the ‘Honey I Shrunk the Kids’ Movie Set Adventure. should make sure they sleep well. They can crawl climb and run through this adventure playground and see everything from a ‘Bug’s eye view’
For something a little more sedate but nonetheless interesting make sure you pay a visit to the ‘Walt Disney One Man’s Dream’ attraction where you will come across lots’ of one of a kind memorobilia and explote the Man, Myth and Magic behind the mouse that started it all!
As always let us know what your favourites are and any tips you want to share let us know about them. Oh and don’t forget to visit the American Idol Experience!