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SlightlyGoofy · 05-03-2009, 04:02 PM

Yes, there ARE two versions of the Great Movie Ride, one with a gangster and one with a cowboy.

I have read, many times, that you can get the Grapefruit Cake at Starring Rolls if you ask them, even if it is not on display. Also the Cobb Salad. I love the flourless chocolate cake there, it is under $2.50 and sells for much more at the Brown Derby and Wolfgang Puck's. SR tends to close earlier than most of the other places.

If you sit at the bench down toward the front of the park you can get a better view of HSM than closer up unless you are willing or able to stand or sit on the ground.

SG

IMwink · 05-04-2009, 12:16 PM

Just Checking In.

I don't have time to do any updates but maybe tomorrow I will.

Enjoy and keep the info coming.

Thanks

BamaFan121s · 05-04-2009, 12:19 PM

Get FPs for Toy Story Mania early. The ride line tends to get long pretty quickly and the Fast Passes are generally out by mid day at the latest.

enchantingodin · 05-04-2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlightlyGoofy

Yes, there ARE two versions of the Great Movie Ride, one with a gangster and one with a cowboy.

I have read, many times, that you can get the Grapefruit Cake at Starring Rolls if you ask them, even if it is not on display. Also the Cobb Salad. I love the flourless chocolate cake there, it is under $2.50 and sells for much more at the Brown Derby and Wolfgang Puck's. SR tends to close earlier than most of the other places.

SG

YES indeed there are 2 different 'shows' in GMR. The western one is better (in my opinion) AND more expensive. Lots of pyro. So of course they usually only do the gangster one now. I think they only do western if the parks are super busy.

And WOW i didn't know about the grapefruit cake! I've heard so much about it but never wanted to drop the $ on going to BD. THANKS! I'll have to give it a try.

Sawx04 · 05-04-2009, 04:05 PM

Can't add much to all the great posts. You can look for the following:

budcollector · 05-04-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sawx04

i like this one, read it twice b 4 i got it.

i must be gettin slow

SlightlyGoofy · 05-04-2009, 07:13 PM

enchantingodin, I know that I saw both versions in September so it must be one of those cutbacks I have been reading about. I guess folks who do not know will not miss it and those who do know will just have to be glad they have seen it and might again soon, I hope.

Saw04, I love that collection of signs. May I please borrow a few for my collection?

BTW, I have found that you can get most things from the TS places if you ask nicely and they are able to fix it to go and a nice tip for the person who brings it to you is great also. There are many items from the TS places that can be bought for much less at their CS companion.

Slightly Goofy

Sawx04 · 05-04-2009, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlightlyGoofy

Saw04, I love that collection of signs. May I please borrow a few for my collection? Slightly Goofy

Help yourself!

webbmom · 05-04-2009, 08:08 PM

Does any one have tips for the Star Wars weekends.
*Character Meet and Greets (Not Celebs)
*Storm Trooper Parade
*Jedi Academy

Does SWW change TSM. First trip need all the help I can get. We only have one day in the park

Sawx04 · 05-05-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webbmom

Does any one have tips for the Star Wars weekends.
*Character Meet and Greets (Not Celebs)
*Storm Trooper Parade
*Jedi Academy

Does SWW change TSM. First trip need all the help I can get. We only have one day in the park

Get there EARLY.

IMwink · 05-07-2009, 09:07 AM

Did some updates on the Characters.

Looking for Memorable Photo Opportunities?

Smile4Me · 05-07-2009, 09:33 AM

Memorable photo ops- In front of the hat! Also on your way to the Tower of Terror, there is a great picture opportunity there too. Luigi's garage for photos with Towmater and Lightning McQueen. A lot of people stop in line at TSM and get a picture with Mr. Potato Head.

IMwink · 05-09-2009, 12:04 PM

Best Memorable Photo Opportunities

HELP. Still looking for some input.

- Mr. Potatoe Head at TSM (Is it a statue or a person?)
- Is Luigi's Garage still there? And what are the Character like?

DisGal520 · 05-09-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IMwink

Best Memorable Photo Opportunities

HELP. Still looking for some input.

- Mr. Potatoe Head at TSM (Is it a statue or a person?)
- Is Luigi's Garage still there? And what are the Character like?

Mr Potato Head is an animated display that tells jokes.

Luigi's Garage was there in Dec and the life size Tow Mater and Lightening McQueen cars are roped off and you follow the line to have the CMs take your pictures with the cars (using your camera).

Sci-Fi Dine In Theater is in my opinion not to be missed. Some of the CM car hops wear roller skates. It is a dimly lit "inside" drive-in theater where the guests dine in 1950 style convertibles. Actual old black & white movie science fiction movie trailers are shown on the drive-in screen (think Attack fo the 50 Foot Woman, They Came From Outer Space, etc). Really great milkshakes are served in tall glass with the accompanying aluminum mixer cylander holding the extra milkshake. Great hamburgers too.

lisaco · 05-09-2009, 06:44 PM

05-03-2009, 04:02 PM	#61
SlightlyGoofy I shall be forced to take you on an endless tour I know where some of your favorite spots are Join Date: May 2001 Location: Just became Florida residents, finally Posts: 8,332	More info Yes, there ARE two versions of the Great Movie Ride, one with a gangster and one with a cowboy. I have read, many times, that you can get the Grapefruit Cake at Starring Rolls if you ask them, even if it is not on display. Also the Cobb Salad. I love the flourless chocolate cake there, it is under $2.50 and sells for much more at the Brown Derby and Wolfgang Puck's. SR tends to close earlier than most of the other places. If you sit at the bench down toward the front of the park you can get a better view of HSM than closer up unless you are willing or able to stand or sit on the ground. SG __________________ Always smile. It makes your friends happy and worries your enemies. We just moved to our Happy Place All Star Sports is our second home!!

05-04-2009, 12:16 PM	#62
IMwink Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Baxley, Georgia & (Iraq) Posts: 165	Busy today... Actually have to do some serious work Just Checking In. I don't have time to do any updates but maybe tomorrow I will. Enjoy and keep the info coming. Thanks __________________ God Bless (If it ticks them off, then I'll keep saying it!) Me DW DD(5) DD(6)

05-04-2009, 12:19 PM	#63
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Sawx04 Yankee Fans Tell No Tales Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: City of Champions Posts: 472	Can't add much to all the great posts. You can look for the following: __________________ "No, no, no, we don't cry because it's over, we smile because it happened." - Pamelia Perkins on the Adventurers Club closing 9/27/08 Last edited by Sawx04; 05-04-2009 at 04:11 PM.

05-04-2009, 07:13 PM	#67
SlightlyGoofy I shall be forced to take you on an endless tour I know where some of your favorite spots are Join Date: May 2001 Location: Just became Florida residents, finally Posts: 8,332	Cutbacks enchantingodin, I know that I saw both versions in September so it must be one of those cutbacks I have been reading about. I guess folks who do not know will not miss it and those who do know will just have to be glad they have seen it and might again soon, I hope. Saw04, I love that collection of signs. May I please borrow a few for my collection? BTW, I have found that you can get most things from the TS places if you ask nicely and they are able to fix it to go and a nice tip for the person who brings it to you is great also. There are many items from the TS places that can be bought for much less at their CS companion. Slightly Goofy __________________ Always smile. It makes your friends happy and worries your enemies. We just moved to our Happy Place All Star Sports is our second home!!

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05-04-2009, 08:08 PM	#69
webbmom Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: so. FL Posts: 249	Star Wars Weekends Does any one have tips for the Star Wars weekends. Character Meet and Greets (Not Celebs) Storm Trooper Parade *Jedi Academy Does SWW change TSM. First trip need all the help I can get. We only have one day in the park __________________ Mom, Dad, DS12 and DS9

05-07-2009, 09:07 AM	#71
IMwink Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Baxley, Georgia & (Iraq) Posts: 165	Did some updates on the Characters. Looking for Memorable Photo Opportunities? __________________ God Bless (If it ticks them off, then I'll keep saying it!) Me DW DD(5) DD(6)

05-07-2009, 09:33 AM	#72
Smile4Me DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,410	Memorable photo ops- In front of the hat! Also on your way to the Tower of Terror, there is a great picture opportunity there too. Luigi's garage for photos with Towmater and Lightning McQueen. A lot of people stop in line at TSM and get a picture with Mr. Potato Head. __________________ me, DH, dog, Aug '07-POFQ, Aug/Sept '08-AKL, Aug '09- OKW w/nephew, 1st trip to WDW, Sept 2011- Port Orleans Riverside, Nov 2012-offsite

05-09-2009, 12:04 PM	#73
IMwink Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Baxley, Georgia & (Iraq) Posts: 165	Best Memorable Photo Opportunities HELP. Still looking for some input. - Mr. Potatoe Head at TSM (Is it a statue or a person?) - Is Luigi's Garage still there? And what are the Character like? __________________ God Bless (If it ticks them off, then I'll keep saying it!) Me DW DD(5) DD(6) Last edited by IMwink; 05-09-2009 at 12:11 PM.

05-09-2009, 06:44 PM	#75
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