Narnia walk-through at MGM

coasterman2002 · 06-22-2005

From www.screamscape.com

Park News - (6/22/05) Screamscape has learned that Disney is planning on using all three sound stages (or whatever isn’t being used) to put on a big walkthrough attraction about the filming of the Chronicles of Narnia films. This will likely open for the holiday season in time for the opening of the film.

Sounds great! I hope that Disney will eventually turn these soundstages into drak rides (like Monsters Inc.), but for now that will do. What do you think?

**ddoll** · 06-22-2005

Sounds like lots of fun! Can't wait to see it myself. (Although, I must admit, that Haunted Mansion set in MGM was really lame.)

Erin · 06-22-2005

Was it? I thought it would be kinda cool, since it was a movie based on a ride.

I actually didn't care for the movie. It wasn't as good as I wanted it to be.

lovemysons · 07-22-2005

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Originally Posted by coasterman2002

From www.screamscape.com

Park News - (6/22/05) Screamscape has learned that Disney is planning on using all three sound stages (or whatever isn’t being used) to put on a big walkthrough attraction about the filming of the Chronicles of Narnia films. This will likely open for the holiday season in time for the opening of the film.

Sounds great! I hope that Disney will eventually turn these soundstages into drak rides (like Monsters Inc.), but for now that will do. What do you think?

WOW, I would love to see that. I hope it is open when we are there this December. My son and I just loved the entire collection. We are anxiously awaiting the movie. I know Disney will do it well.

Stitch · 07-22-2005

Currently the only Soundstage available is #4. This is the Soundstage that the Haunted Mansion Movie Set was built on.
Plans have the new set opening for the holiday season, construction has yet to be started as a production has just ended and the stage area needs to be cleared.

Erin · 07-22-2005

I really hope I get to see the Narnia walkthrough - they are such great books.

Why don't they film actual shows/movies on these sound stages? Were they ever meant to be used for that purpose?

STitch - I love the avatar, very cool! WElcome to DC!

Stitch · 07-22-2005

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Originally Posted by Erin

I really hope I get to see the Narnia walkthrough - they are such great books.

Why don't they film actual shows/movies on these sound stages? Were they ever meant to be used for that purpose?

Disney MGM Studios has always been labelled a "working" studio and has all the capibilities of shooting,editing, and producing a live stage show/movie in any form of media that is available.

They film quite a bit on the Soundstages, alot of it isn't public knowledge. Trying to control the general public while they are trying to film on a tight schedule is tough. Sounstage 1 was famouse for Shena Warrior Princess and the newer version of the Mickey Mouse Club.

With "Who Wants to be a Millionaire- Play It" occupying Soundstages 2 and 3 there hasn't been any large scale productions scheduled, mostly commercials and special events.

chris5568 · 07-22-2005

I'm all for something new. The haunted mansion set was pretty cool.

wdwspider · 07-22-2005

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Originally Posted by Erin

Why don't they film actual shows/movies on these sound stages? Were they ever meant to be used for that purpose?

They use to.. I saw a few shows being taped on the tour back in the older days.

MGM is no longer an active film park like it use to be. They may tape a special, like in any of the parks, but there are no longer major movies or tv series taped there. That time has come and passed, and it seems Universal is heading that way now too.

Erin · 07-22-2005

Why has the time passed?

The newer Mickey Mouse Club was filmed there? The one with Britany and Justin? I so watched that when I was a teenager!

I remember going to MGM once, and Tom Hanks was doing some HBO special, and they were working on the set...maybe for some Apollo stuff? But not for the movie, but like, for the making of the movie on HBO?

PrincessJill · 07-23-2005

Yes!! I loved the Narnia books! I didn't even know they had a HM movie set... maybe this one will be better. Hopefully I can get to Disney to see it over the holidays.

royorb1 · 07-23-2005

It would be cool to walk through the wardrobe into a snowy forest!

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coasterman2002 Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 607	Narnia walk-through at MGM From www.screamscape.com Park News - (6/22/05) Screamscape has learned that Disney is planning on using all three sound stages (or whatever isn’t being used) to put on a big walkthrough attraction about the filming of the Chronicles of Narnia films. This will likely open for the holiday season in time for the opening of the film. Sounds great! I hope that Disney will eventually turn these soundstages into drak rides (like Monsters Inc.), but for now that will do. What do you think? __________________ It all started with a mouse

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Narnia walk-through at MGM Sounds like lots of fun! Can't wait to see it myself. (Although, I must admit, that Haunted Mansion set in MGM was really lame.) __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 18 days 14 hours 9 minutes

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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Narnia walk-through at MGM Was it? I thought it would be kinda cool, since it was a movie based on a ride. I actually didn't care for the movie. It wasn't as good as I wanted it to be. __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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Stitch Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 21	Re: Narnia walk-through at MGM Currently the only Soundstage available is #4. This is the Soundstage that the Haunted Mansion Movie Set was built on. Plans have the new set opening for the holiday season, construction has yet to be started as a production has just ended and the stage area needs to be cleared.

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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Narnia walk-through at MGM I really hope I get to see the Narnia walkthrough - they are such great books. Why don't they film actual shows/movies on these sound stages? Were they ever meant to be used for that purpose? STitch - I love the avatar, very cool! WElcome to DC! __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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chris5568 Big Cheese Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Va. Posts: 832	Re: Narnia walk-through at MGM I'm all for something new. The haunted mansion set was pretty cool. __________________ Chrissy http://www.myspace.com/chrissy505 http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZchris5568_2007

07-22-2005	#10 (permalink)
Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Narnia walk-through at MGM Why has the time passed? The newer Mickey Mouse Club was filmed there? The one with Britany and Justin? I so watched that when I was a teenager! I remember going to MGM once, and Tom Hanks was doing some HBO special, and they were working on the set...maybe for some Apollo stuff? But not for the movie, but like, for the making of the movie on HBO? __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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PrincessJill Snails??!? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: FL Posts: 2,394	Re: Narnia walk-through at MGM Yes!! I loved the Narnia books! I didn't even know they had a HM movie set... maybe this one will be better. Hopefully I can get to Disney to see it over the holidays. __________________ Avatar: Escargots Persillade en Brioche Fall 2010 WDWCP Hopeful!

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