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Monthly Archives: March 2015
Disney Buttons of Yesteryear – Throwback Thursday
Posted on March 26, 2015
If you walk onto any Disney property anywhere in the world, what’s one of the biggest-selling souvenirs? Pins. Cloisonne pins by the truckload, commemorating anything and everything Disney can think up; holidays, characters, special events, attractions – you name it, there’s probably a pin for it. And it’s all supplying the demand; Disney pin collectors are ravenous for those things – and unlike in the ’80s and ’90s before pins were really a thing, you could walk in to the Emporium on Main Street and pick up a cool land pin or whatever for maybe a buck or so; probably less. Today, collectors burn entire credit cards on these things – literally – as they go for well over $10 or $15 much of the time; and that’s off the shelf – in the secondary market among these collectors… sky’s the limit. Take out a loan, kids! It’s crazy!
On this Throwback Thursday, we’re going back to the thing that was a thing before these things were things. I’m talking buttons. Disney very early on began seeing the promotional – as well as souvenir – value in buttons that folks would buy, pin onto their clothes or hats, and wear around the parks and beyond. Free advertising, absolutely; but also, it was a cost-effective way of promoting events, seasons, and even attraction openings in the days long before Twitter and other social media platforms. Hell, we’re talking pre-internet in many cases. Buttons, buttons, buttons – by the handful – next to the registers in the Emporium, Star Trader, or any of the larger shops on Disney property. If memory serves, these little gems usually sold for between $.75 and a buck; in later years, we’d see the price jump to something obscene like $1.50. Now, if any exist, I don’t know what they are – maybe $3 or more.
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Warner Bros. VIP Studio Tour is a Must-Do Experience
Posted on March 26, 2015
I’m going to begin this story by stating the obvious, so we address the elephant in the room right off the bat. When you think of Southern California and its movie studios, and the subject of tours comes up, where does your mind instantly land? Universal Studios would be the majority response, without a doubt. Universal has been welcoming guests to its property for nearly 100 years to peer behind the silver screen at movie-making magic. Universal Studios Hollywood has become a world-class theme park destination that successfully combines themed entertainment and a working production facility that is open to the public year-round.
The fact of the matter is, the Greater Los Angeles area is home to many very busy studios, including Disney, Paramount, Sony, and Twentieth Century Fox. Just off the 134 Freeway in Burbank, you can see a water tower denoting another incredibly important studio – Warner Bros. Growing up as a Southern California kid, I was always keenly aware that Tinseltown was right in my back yard. And, over the years as an adult, I’ve known that many of the studios do offer behind-the-scenes tours. And, like most Southern Californians, I never checked them out except for Universal’s. Recently, that changed, and Theme Park Adventure paid a visit to the Warner Bros. VIP Studio Tour to see what it’s all about.
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Kathy Griffin Returns to The Mirage July 3, 2015
Posted on March 25, 2015
The witty Kathy Griffin will return to the Aces of Comedy lineup at The Mirage Friday, July 3. The two-time Emmy winner, New York Times best-selling author and three-time GRAMMY nominee has made audiences laugh for years discussing Hollywood gossip and celebrity blunders. Griffin starred in her own reality show My Life on the D-List, which aired for six seasons on Bravo. She also is the newest commentator on Fashion Police.
• Friday, July 3 at 10 p.m.
Tickets prices start at $59.99 plus tax and service fees, are now on sale. Visit mirage.com to purchase tickets or for more information.
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Universal CityWalk Hollywood Gets Fast & Furious
Posted on March 25, 2015
Universal CityWalk revs up for a turbo-charged takeover with Universal Pictures’ Furious 7, featuring a flurry of activity in support of the film’s April 3 release, including a Fast & Furious movie marathon at the AMC Theatres, an exclusive first-look at Furious 7’s 1967 Camaro and an original costume display, including attire worn by Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson in the new action thriller.
As the choice L.A. destination to see the latest installment in the Fast & Furious film series, Universal CityWalk’s AMC Theatres will jump-start the excitement with advance screenings of Furious 7 starting at select times every seven minutes after the hour beginning on Thursday, April 2. The AMC Theatres will also bridge the gap to this latest film with an exciting two-day movie marathon at CityWalk, featuring all previous six Fast & Furious films on Tuesday, March 31 and Thursday, April 2.
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April 2015 Events at Fairytale Town
Posted on March 25, 2015
Spring Eggstravaganza
Saturday & Sunday, Apr. 4 & 5
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
This fun-filled family weekend features egg hunts, prizes, spring-themed hands-on activities and visits with Peter Cottontail. Daily egg hunts are held promptly at 12, 1 and 2 p.m. Hunt areas are separated by age group: 0 – 3 years, 4 – 6 years, and 7 – 12 years. Magical Moonshine Theatre will perform “Tales of Br’er Rabbit” in the Children’s Theater at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Theater tickets are $2 for nonmembers and $1 for members. Spring Eggstravaganza is free with paid park admission. Weekend admission is $5.50 for adults and children ages 2 and older. Children ages 1 and under are free. For more information, visit fairytaletown.org or call (916) 808-7462. Sponsored by Extra Self Storage.
Theater Performance: “Tales of Br’er Rabbit”
Saturday & Sunday, Apr. 4 & 5
12:30, 1:30 & 2:30 p.m.
Magical Moonshine Theatre brings the traditional African American tales of Br’er Rabbit to life with humor, large table-top puppets, a live banjo and singing! Br’er Rabbit may be small, but he has his wits. That doesn’t keep him out of trouble, but does tend to get him out of it, once he gets into it. When he comes up against the likes of Br’er Fox and Br’er Bear, it turns out they are no match for the clever rabbit. Tickets are $2 for nonmembers in addition to park admission, and $1 for members. For more information, visit fairytaletown.org or call (916) 808-7462. Sponsored by ScholarShare College Savings Plan.
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