"The (Disney) Studios Thing"

20 Years of Movie Magic 1989-2009

The Magical Mountain team is at it again...this time with the "Studios Things". Join Nathan Rose, the Magical Definition Podcast and the Magical Mountain team as they celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Disney's Hollywood Studios (aka Disney-MGM Studios) on May 1st, 2009.

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

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• 09:00 pm - "Scat Cats", Disney's Port Orleans, French Quarter - Magical Mountain Member Mixer - Meet old friends and make new ones at this Magical Mountain mixer to kick-off "The Studios Thing" celebration.

Friday, May 1st, 2009

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• 08:00 am - Park Opening and rope drop ceremony.
• 08:45 am - Relive classic movies with The Great Movie Ride.
• 09:30 am - A guided tour of Walt Disney: One Man's Dream. Limited to 20 people on a first come first serve basis. Email your reservation to info@magicalmountain.net
• 10:45 am - Special Session with Walt Disney Imagineering (Magical Mountain guests who have signed up for the One Man's Dream tour will have assigned seats pending final confirmation from Disney)
• 01:00 pm - Get a wake up call - with a drop on the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
• 02:30 pm - A Behind the Scenes tour of the Disney's Hollywood Studios Backlands including the Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage!™ and a private shuttle tour of the Studios Backlot area. Limited to 16 people on a first come first serve basis. Email your reservation to info@magicalmountain.net.
• 07:45 pm - Our original meet of Fantasmic! has been cancelled due to Walt Disney World not showing Fantamisc! on this night. Pending any changes by the Walt Disney World resort "The Studios Thing" group will meet at the Disney's Hollywood Studios boat dock at 7:45 to travel to Epcot for Illuminations.

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

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• 10:00 am - A walking history tour with John Corigliano. This informative tour will make its way around Disney's Hollywood Studios, stopping at various points of interest. Once everyone meets up at the entrance, the group will make their first stop between Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular and Star Tours. Then, from there, they will head over to Muppetvision 3D , followed by a trip to New York Avenue. After that, John will bring the group to Mickey Avenue, Animation Courtyard and to the Fantasmic! area. This will be a very informative and fun tour! Be sure to check it out! Limited to 30 people on a first come first serve basis. Email your reservation to info@magicalmountain.net.