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In 2002 and early 2003, Disney
MGM Studios has been transformed into the Gateway to the
100 Years of Magic Celebration, the centerpiece of which
is a huge 120-foot Sorcerer Mickey hat, built at the very
end of the entry plaza, outside the Great Movie Ride attraction.
Disney MGM Studios was built
in 1989, and with so many features and attractions added
over the years - it's a firm family favorite for visitors
to Orlando.
 Disney
MGM Studios offers lots to see and do. It's definitely a
full-day experience, so plan your visit accordingly!
Whatever else you do when visiting MGM Studios park - don't
miss out on the thrill rides. There are 4 to choose from
- including the fabulous Twilight Zone Tower of Terror II.
On this remarkable ride, you
are welcomed by 'bell-hops' dressed in their uniforms, and
taken through the past history of the Hollywood Tower Hotel,
now dilapidated and abandoned.
You enter the lift to take
a journey....but it doesn't just go up like a normal lift....it
takes a detour before going back on its journey to the top
of the hotel. Suddenly the 'doors' of the lift open, and
you gaze out over a stunning vista of Florida in front of
you....before plummeting 13 floors down!
Disney MGM Studios open daily from 9:00am. Closing times
vary dependant on season and special events - but expect
the park to stay open until at least 7:00pm each evening
(sometimes as late as 10:00pm).
Yet another 'giant' park from Disney - so be sure to wear
comfortable shoes and take some sun-block with you. We recommend
that you also use the lockers (located near the entrance/exit)
which will make it easier for you to enjoy the park.
Arrive as early as you can as many rides have BIG lines during
busy times. The one's that get really busy are Tower of Terror,
Muppet 3D, The Great Movie Ride and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.
We recommend that all guests use the FASTPASS machines to
plan their times on the 2 or 3 rides at Disney MGM. If you
want to avoid the majority of the crowds, without using the
FASTPASS machines, then get to the park early, work out which
rides you want to see most, and then plan a time to see them
when most guests are having their lunch at the park (between
12 noon and 2:00pm). Another tip worth trying is to travel
around the park anti-clockwise - you'll see what we mean
when you get there, and most guests travel in a clockwise
direction!
Travel on Highway 192 to the Disney World Drive exit, and
then follow signs on World Drive to Disney MGM Studios
Check out the tip board first
thing. There's one near to the entrance (ask where it is).
Here you can plan you day be finding the waiting times for
popular attractions/rides, the times for that day's parades
and shows, and which (if any) rides are closed.
Most attractions, restaurants, shops and shows are fully
accessible to guests using wheelchairs and walking assistance
devices. Additional services are available for guests with
visual or hearing disabilities.
For a detailed overview of the services offered, including
transportation, parking, attraction access, and more, collect
a copy of the Guidebook for Guests with Disabilities at Guest
Relations.
All-day parking for up to 6,000 vehicles at Disney's MGM
Studios costs $6 for day visitors. Transportation from the
parking lot to the theme park entrance is provided as with
the other Disney theme parks in the form of free trams, which
run every few minutes.
Tickets are available at discounted prices through Disney
Villa.
Disney's MGM Studios
PO Box 10000
Lake Buena Vista, FL. 32830
Tel: (407) 824-4321
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