ABC Sound Studio (Closed)

By Lou Mongello
Thursday, October 4th, 2007 No Comments »

The ABC Sound Studio was the replacement show for the Monster Sound Show in 1997. Very similar to its predecessor, this 15-minute show involved Guests helping to add sound effects to films on screen, but now included characters from the "One Saturday Morning" cartoons. Guests could now create sound effects for show like "101 Dalmatians: [...]

Animation Tour (Closed 2004)

By Lou Mongello
Thursday, October 4th, 2007 No Comments »

The Animation Tour showed Guests how animated films were made, and allowed Guests to watch animators, artists, and ink-and-paint artists at work. The Tour closed in 2004

Animation Gallery Shop

By Lou Mongello
Thursday, October 4th, 2007 No Comments »

Animation Gallery Shop sells a variety of animation art and collectibles

Here Come the Muppets (Closed 1992)

By Lou Mongello
Thursday, October 4th, 2007 No Comments »

Here Come the Muppets closed in 1992 and was replaced by Voyage of the Little Mermaid  

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney-MGM Studios

By Lou Mongello
Monday, September 17th, 2007 No Comments »

Mickey Checks Into The Hollywood Hotel: There are several “Hidden Mickeys” tucked away in the deserted hotel. During the opening scene in the library, look for the little girl getting on the elevator — she’s holding a vintage Mickey Mouse doll. Also, quick-eyed thrill seekers will spot a Mickey Mouse head that is formed by [...]

Shows and attractions at Disney-MGM Studios

By Lou Mongello
Monday, September 17th, 2007 No Comments »

Shows Shows that once were seen at the Studios: – Ace Ventura Pet Detective: Live in Action – Bear in the Big Blue House – Dick Tracy Diamond Double-Cross – Doug Live! – Here Come the Muppets – Hollywood’s Pretty Woman: (September 24, 1991 to November 3, 1991) – Hunchback of Notre Dame: A Musical [...]

Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show

By Lou Mongello
Monday, September 17th, 2007 No Comments »

Lights, Motors, Action Extreme Stunt Show Trivia The interiors of the Opels used in a 40-vehicle stunt show at Disney MGM Studios were gutted to reduce the car weight to 1,300 pounds. Motorcycle engines were installed so the lightweight cars accelerate faster. One of the most difficult driver skills turned out to be learning how [...]

Star Tours

By Lou Mongello
Monday, September 17th, 2007 No Comments »

Star Tours is a simulator ride located in many of the Disney theme parks, including Disneyland in California, Disney-MGM Studios in Florida, Disneyland Paris in France, and Tokyo Disneyland in Japan. The ride is based on the successful “Star Wars” franchise of movies, created by George Lucas. This made it, notably, the first of the [...]