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Disney Radio Studios - You can watch the
workings of a real live radio station at The Disney Radio studios. Like the
Animation Studios, this is 'fly-on-the-wall' attraction, where we get to be
voyeurs! The following networked shows are broadcast every week:
- The Just Plain Mark and Zippy Show - weekdays from
4pm to 9pm - broadcast on the Radio Disney Network.
- Super Gold with Mike Harvey - This is an oldies show
broadcast on Saturdays from 7pm to 12 midnight on the Westwood One Radio
Network.
- Remember to check the studios for visiting stations'
programmes - there's nearly always something going on.
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ABC Sound Studio featuring " One
Saturday Morning" - As the guide map says " A wild and wacky sound
effects show'. This is a very funny hands-on show where members of the audience
are responsible for producing the sound effects for a choice of films. At the
moment, guests are providing sound effects for " 101 Dalmations - The
Animated Series" and even for ABC's Saturday morning cartoon lineup. It's
fascinating fun!
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ATAS Hall of Fame - An outdoor gallery
featuring likenesses of the honorees of Academy of Television Arts and
Sciences. Be sure to take your camera for some superstar pictures.
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Star Tours - Board your runaway
Star-Speeder for George Lucas's popular Star Wars simulator ride through space.
Identical to all other Star Tours attraction in the other parks (except Paris -
where it's in French), and it's easy too see why it's so popular. You mustn't
miss this one.
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SuperStar Television - A brilliant
attraction where we get to see how sit-coms are made. Some lucky guests will
get the chance to appear in classic scenes from 'I Love Lucy', 'Cheers', 'The
Golden Girls', 'Home Improvement' and more! Another highly recommended
attraction, and another great air-conditioned sit-down!
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The Great Movie Ride - No trip to MGM is
complete without taking in this attraction. It's inside the Chinese Theatre and
guests are taken, via audio-animatronics, through classic scenes from
"
Casablanca"
, " Raiders of the Lost Ark" , " Alien" ,
"
Tarzan"
, " Singin' In The Rain" , and many others. Not to
mention the incredible visit to Oz to see the Munchkins and The Wicked Witch of
The West. There's a fabulous movie finale too. This attraction should be
compulsory!
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The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
- Take your seat in the theatre an watch an entire life-sized movie unfold
before you. In this adventure, airplanes explode and villains are shot. There's
some great stuff here, but I don't want to spoil it for you. If you're lucky,
you could even be an extra in the show!
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SHOPS
- Endor Vendors- Star Wars merchandise and lots
of other Sci-Fi goodies.
- Golden Age Souvenirs - TV related merchandise.
Here you can buy all kinds of souvenirs emblazoned with pictures and logos from
many different TV and radio shows - from Ellen to Home Improvement and lots
more.
- India Jones Adventure Outpost - Everything for
the Indy fan is here. Clothing, props pictures and memorabilia from the Indy
movies.
- Lakeside Newsstand - General Disney souvenirs,
sports items, film and sun-glasses.
- Crossroads Of The World - Right in the centre
of the Entrance Plaza, this little shop sells general Disney stuff, including
those lovely yellow rain ponchos.
- Keystone Clothiers - Designer Disney clothing
and jewelry.
- The Planet Hollywood Superstore - Planet
Hollywood merchandise.
- Disney Villains - One of the newest arrivals
at Disney MGM catering for us Disney villain fans. From Cruella de Vil to
Ursula, Jafar to the Wicked Queen in Snow White - they're all here.
- Mickey's of Hollywood - The main MGM
department store (equivalent to The Emporium in The Magic Kingdom). This store
can get incredibility busy at park closing time, so you'd be well advised to
visit before park closing!
- Movieland Memorabilia- Another small shop
selling Disney souvenirs.
- Sid Cahuenga's One-Of-A-Kind - One of my
favourite stores. Antiques and curios from some of the best known movies and
movie stars. Original autographed photos and memorabilia from the likes of
Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland and even Elvis. As you can imagine, these come in
at quite some hefty amount of dollars, but they're great just to look at too.
The store also sells very affordable movies posters and cards etc. with a
selection of stock extending well beyond Disney and MGM, this is a real gem of
a store.
- Oscar's Classic Car Souvenirs - Automotive
memorabilia. You can also hire strollers and wheelchairs here.
- The Darkroom - Kodak's camera and camera
consumables store at MGM.
- Cover Story - Here you can have your picture
splashed across the cover of a famous magazine. You can choose from many major
magazines, and make use of some great props and costumes. Clever
stuff.
- Celebrity 5 & 10 - A large store which
sells film industry memorabilia. Everything from a clapperboard to a plastic
Oscar.
- Sweet Success - A very addictive candy
store.
- L.A. Prop Cinema Storage - Children's Disney
fashions.
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RESTAURANTS AND REFRESHMENTS
- Hollywood and Vine " Cafeteria Of The
Stars"
- A 1950's diner style counter-service restaurant. Serving
roast chicken, ribs, pasta and salads for lunch. There's also a dinner and
breakfast menu. Not bad at all and there's plenty of seating.
- 50's Prime Time Café - Again, a 1950's
feel, but designed to be like a sit-com kitchen - very " I Love Lucy" .
The serving staff (it's a table-service restaurant) play great parts too, with
the waitresses playing 'Mom' and insisting that you " eat up, or no
dessert"
. Other servers play 'Brother' or 'Sis' and sit right beside you
telling tales to 'Mom' about your table manners - especially if you don't eat
everything. It really is a fun place to eat, the actor/servers sound more
annoying than they actually are.
- Dinosaur Gertie's Ice Cream Of Extinction- Ice
cream store at the life-sized dinosaur at the edge of Echo Lake.
- Echo Lake Produce - Healthy fresh fruit
and beverages.
- Echo Lake Café - Pasta, salads and huge
sandwiches, but only open during the busy season.
- Tune-In Lounge - Alcoholic and non-alcoholic
drinks in this bar/lounge. The Streetmosphere players also frequent the bar, so
watch out!
- Starring Rolls Bakery - Muffins, pastries,
croissants and other baked goodies. Tea, coffee and soft drinks too.
- Sunset Ranch Market - A collection of food
stalls including:
- Rosie's Red Hot Dogs - Chilli, fries and hot
dogs
- Catalina Eddie's - Soft-serve yogurt and
beverages
- Anaheim Produce - Fresh fruit and ice-cold
beverages
- Min and Bill's Dockside Diner - Tacos, snacks
and beverages
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