A California Christmas: WB Studios, Disney Soda Fountain, Legoland, & More (COMPLETE) - The DIS Discussion Forums

Fairy_Tale_Bride · 02-02-2008, 01:13 AM

A California Christmas

This is a continuation of my Disneyland Trip Report!

We spent the first half of our vacation in Disneyland and we spent the second half all over California! This Trippie is the second half, but if you'd like to read the Disneyland Trip Report, you can click below.

Click Here: 'Tis the Season in Disneyland: A California Christmas

Enjoy the rest of my California Vacation!

Days at Disneyland
Disneyland Hotel
December 8-12

California
Universal City, Los Angeles, Burbank, Hollywood, Carlsbad, & Beverly Hills
December 12-17

- NBC Studios
- Warner Bros. Studio
- Disney's Soda Fountain and Studio Store
- El Capitan Theatre
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- The Walt Disney Studios
- "Scrubs" The Farewell Tour at the Paley Center
- Paramount Studios
- Hollywood Hills
- The Viper Room
- Pink's Hot Dogs
- Legoland California
- Grauman's Chinese Theatre
- Kodak Theatre
- "Wicked" at Pantages Theatre

I'm going to do a quick run through of the rest of our California Christmas! I want to make sure to include a lot, but I won't be going in as much detail as I did with my Disneyland Trip Report. This way I can post a lot of my pictures! We did A LOT and went to many places, so I definitely want to share it all with you!

You can Look forward to posts full of pictures! Now, come tour California with me!

Fairy_Tale_Bride · 02-02-2008, 01:15 AM

Welcome to Universal City

We left Disneyland and checked into our home for the next four nights. We were staying at the Hilton, which was right next to Universal Studios, the actual studios and the theme park in Universal City, CA. The Hilton was beautiful and we had a fantastic view and room.

Our View-
You can see the entrance to Universal Studios Theme Park to the left

We spent a relaxing evening in Universal City and did some of our own touring about Los Angeles. We spent the evening at City Walk, which was right across the street from us. It was walking distance and it had the best restuarants to choose from.

More below...

Fairy_Tale_Bride · 02-02-2008, 01:18 AM

WB Studios

We woke up early the next day because we were going on a black lot tour at Warner Brothers Studios and I couldn't wait. We got to WD Studios early and we were also able to get a discount because of the Writer's Strike, which sadly didn't end by the time we got to Los Angles. Even worse, it's still going on! Yes, picketers were a highlight of our trip, along with honking and people cursing at them from their cars. Oh, how I love LA!

Set at WB Studios

The Seavers' Home in "Growing Pains"

The Gellers' Home in "Friends"

We were able to go inside "The Tellers" home, which was fun because this is where they filmed some of my favorite "Friends" episodes. All of the flashback episodes pretty much had a scene in this house, including the Prom Video, which was the best! Everyone, including me, thinks DH looks like Ross aka David Schwimmer, so I had to have him sit on the staircase where he sat in that episode before Rachael and Monica went to the prom.

Then, we went to the working-set of "ER," where we got to see the "actual" hospital and ambulances. You'll recognize this from almost every opening scene in "ER" or any scenes right outside the hospital.

We visited a small museum area, where they hosed all of the famous vehicles used in many WB films. I'm sure you will recognize them all!

The Batmobile

Ron's flying car from "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"

The General Lee from "The Dukes of Hazzard"

Now, the most exciting part of the tour for me was going on the actual set of "Friends!" It's the actual set for Central Perk, they just moved it from the stage to a different location. I kept waiting for the gang to appear!

Here’s the famous WB water tower, which is now just for decoration. Anyone else an "Animaniacs" fan here? I just kept thinking of it as Yakko, Wakko, & Dot's home and thought they should pop put at any moment.

More Soon!

DisDancerina · 02-02-2008, 01:34 AM

Yay! I'm the first to post other than you!

That makes me feel special.

i3utterfli82 · 02-02-2008, 02:18 AM

I am so jealous of all your adventures. I would love to go to LA

Lifelong_Dreamer · 02-02-2008, 10:16 AM

Very cool, I would have loved to explore the Friends set.

tinkerbell87512 · 02-02-2008, 10:17 AM

Yay I'm here! I love how you got to see all those cool sets! Specially the Friends one. So awesome!! Too bad though you didn't get to go into the Seaver house. I just loved that show...actually still do!!

Looking forward to more!

Disneygrl36 · 02-02-2008, 11:20 AM

Warner Brothers looks awesome.
Can't wait to hear more.

jnjusoioa · 02-02-2008, 12:45 PM

I jumped on over here to hear more of your trip to CA. I love CA, I have been going to CA on a regular basis since 2000 so it will be neat to hear what you think of the places, many of the places you went to I have visited and will anxious to hear what you thought, I might actually have to dig up some of my pictures. I know for sure I have a picture my Joan Collins star, love her, and also John Ritter's, such a shame, RIP John, long time fan of Three's Company.

So far your off to a great start. WB looks awesome, I had a friend tell me I want to do that tour sometime because of all the Harry Potter stuff, she did it and said it is great. Looks awesome, can't wait to hear more.

tink,too · 02-02-2008, 03:34 PM

Great TR so far - can't wait to read more.

Spartangirl · 02-02-2008, 05:31 PM

Hi Lindsay.......I jumped over here from your DL TR!

That's so cool that you got to see the Friend's set.......I LOVE that show!!! Your DH really does resemble Ross.

That's great that you got to see the Seaver's home too........Growing Pains was one of my favorite shows growing up!

I have a friend that works at WB, under the direction of George Clooney, and she said that it's been crazy in CA with the Writer's Strike going on. I can only imagine what you saw with the picketers and all.

nts4wdw · 02-02-2008, 06:15 PM

You are just the luckiest girl ever!! The children are looking forward to hearing about Legoland!

mt mommy · 02-03-2008, 08:22 PM

FUN, FUN!! Waiting to hear more!

postalcop · 02-04-2008, 08:58 PM

ok, Lindsey i am here too! can't wait to read part 2 of your California vaction! WB studios looks like a great place to visit!!
~Sue

Disneygrl36 · 02-06-2008, 06:09 PM

Lindsey...........where are you????
I need a trippie fix

02-02-2008, 01:13 AM	#1
Fairy_Tale_Bride DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Where Dreams Come True Posts: 3,401	A California Christmas: WB Studios, Disney Soda Fountain, Legoland, & More (COMPLETE) A California Christmas This is a continuation of my Disneyland Trip Report! We spent the first half of our vacation in Disneyland and we spent the second half all over California! This Trippie is the second half, but if you'd like to read the Disneyland Trip Report, you can click below. Click Here: 'Tis the Season in Disneyland: A California Christmas Enjoy the rest of my California Vacation! Days at Disneyland *Disneyland Hotel* December 8-12 California *Universal City, Los Angeles, Burbank, Hollywood, Carlsbad, & Beverly Hills* December 12-17 - NBC Studios - Warner Bros. Studio - Disney's Soda Fountain and Studio Store - El Capitan Theatre - Hollywood Walk of Fame - The Walt Disney Studios - "Scrubs" The Farewell Tour at the Paley Center - Paramount Studios - Hollywood Hills - The Viper Room - Pink's Hot Dogs - Legoland California - Grauman's Chinese Theatre - Kodak Theatre - "Wicked" at Pantages Theatre I'm going to do a quick run through of the rest of our California Christmas! I want to make sure to include a lot, but I won't be going in as much detail as I did with my Disneyland Trip Report. This way I can post a lot of my pictures! We did A LOT and went to many places, so I definitely want to share it all with you! You can Look forward to posts full of pictures! Now, come tour California with me! __________________ I have a new User Name! *Dream_Maker* Make sure to find me!!! Last edited by Fairy_Tale_Bride; 04-25-2008 at 08:11 AM.

02-02-2008, 01:15 AM	#2
Fairy_Tale_Bride DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Where Dreams Come True Posts: 3,401	Welcome to Universal City We left Disneyland and checked into our home for the next four nights. We were staying at the Hilton, which was right next to Universal Studios, the actual studios and the theme park in Universal City, CA. The Hilton was beautiful and we had a fantastic view and room. Our View- You can see the entrance to Universal Studios Theme Park to the left We spent a relaxing evening in Universal City and did some of our own touring about Los Angeles. We spent the evening at City Walk, which was right across the street from us. It was walking distance and it had the best restuarants to choose from. More below... __________________ I have a new User Name! *Dream_Maker* Make sure to find me!!!

02-02-2008, 01:18 AM	#3
Fairy_Tale_Bride DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Where Dreams Come True Posts: 3,401	WB Studios We woke up early the next day because we were going on a black lot tour at Warner Brothers Studios and I couldn't wait. We got to WD Studios early and we were also able to get a discount because of the Writer's Strike, which sadly didn't end by the time we got to Los Angles. Even worse, it's still going on! Yes, picketers were a highlight of our trip, along with honking and people cursing at them from their cars. Oh, how I love LA! Set at WB Studios The Seavers' Home in "Growing Pains" The Gellers' Home in "Friends" We were able to go inside "The Tellers" home, which was fun because this is where they filmed some of my favorite "Friends" episodes. All of the flashback episodes pretty much had a scene in this house, including the Prom Video, which was the best! Everyone, including me, thinks DH looks like Ross aka David Schwimmer, so I had to have him sit on the staircase where he sat in that episode before Rachael and Monica went to the prom. Then, we went to the working-set of "ER," where we got to see the "actual" hospital and ambulances. You'll recognize this from almost every opening scene in "ER" or any scenes right outside the hospital. We visited a small museum area, where they hosed all of the famous vehicles used in many WB films. I'm sure you will recognize them all! The Batmobile Ron's flying car from "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" The General Lee from "The Dukes of Hazzard" Now, the most exciting part of the tour for me was going on the actual set of "Friends!" It's the actual set for Central Perk, they just moved it from the stage to a different location. I kept waiting for the gang to appear! Here’s the famous WB water tower, which is now just for decoration. Anyone else an "Animaniacs" fan here? I just kept thinking of it as Yakko, Wakko, & Dot's home and thought they should pop put at any moment. More Soon! __________________ I have a new User Name! *Dream_Maker* Make sure to find me!!!

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02-02-2008, 10:16 AM	#6
Lifelong_Dreamer DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 13,749	Very cool, I would have loved to explore the Friends set. __________________ Lessa ♥May 2011 - Feeling Hot Hot Hot! The Rain Curse is Broken! Two Weeks of Fun in the Sun!♥ ♥The Sea Witch Stole My Voice! Our Two Week Land and Sea Adventure! ♥ ♥The Silly and Mischievous Adventures of Four Crazy Canucks♥ ♥Our Funfilled Action-Packed Trip To Disney Over the Fourth of July♥

02-02-2008, 10:17 AM	#7
tinkerbell87512 I would love to hear all about these secrets! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 4,227	Yay I'm here! I love how you got to see all those cool sets! Specially the Friends one. So awesome!! Too bad though you didn't get to go into the Seaver house. I just loved that show...actually still do!! Looking forward to more! __________________ -Cheryl June 1992 August 2000 February 2002 July 2004 July 2005 June 2006-First SOLO July 2007 October 2007 May 2008 & DCL November 2008 May 2009 Sept/Oct 2010 & DCL November 2011

02-02-2008, 11:20 AM	#8
Disneygrl36 Happy DVC member!!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 4,344	Warner Brothers looks awesome. Can't wait to hear more. __________________

02-02-2008, 12:45 PM	#9
jnjusoioa I fell in love with DLR, whats not to love. Fantasyland, Toontown, Nemo and so much more. Both parks and DTD are full of little Disney touches that make it truly Walt's park. Mickey Pretzels, Mickey Gingerbreads, Mickey pancaks. Yummy. It is truly th Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Way too far from Disney, I need to change that!!! Posts: 2,405	I jumped on over here to hear more of your trip to CA. I love CA, I have been going to CA on a regular basis since 2000 so it will be neat to hear what you think of the places, many of the places you went to I have visited and will anxious to hear what you thought, I might actually have to dig up some of my pictures. I know for sure I have a picture my Joan Collins star, love her, and also John Ritter's, such a shame, RIP John, long time fan of Three's Company. So far your off to a great start. WB looks awesome, I had a friend tell me I want to do that tour sometime because of all the Harry Potter stuff, she did it and said it is great. Looks awesome, can't wait to hear more.

02-02-2008, 03:34 PM	#10
tink,too DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,625	Great TR so far - can't wait to read more.

02-02-2008, 05:31 PM	#11
Spartangirl DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: "The Mitten" Posts: 1,703	Hi Lindsay.......I jumped over here from your DL TR! That's so cool that you got to see the Friend's set.......I LOVE that show!!! Your DH really does resemble Ross. That's great that you got to see the Seaver's home too........Growing Pains was one of my favorite shows growing up! I have a friend that works at WB, under the direction of George Clooney, and she said that it's been crazy in CA with the Writer's Strike going on. I can only imagine what you saw with the picketers and all. __________________ CURRENT TR: Back to my Happy Place! DL '12 To Disney & Beyond ~ Road Trip '10 ~ Ringing in the New Year DISNEY STYLE! '07-'08 ~ CA COAST & DL! '07

02-02-2008, 06:15 PM	#12
nts4wdw DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,519	You are just the luckiest girl ever!! The children are looking forward to hearing about Legoland! __________________ Lynn Chuck & Lynn Jake Em

02-03-2008, 08:22 PM	#13
mt mommy Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 332	FUN, FUN!! Waiting to hear more!

02-04-2008, 08:58 PM	#14
postalcop Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 403	ok, Lindsey i am here too! can't wait to read part 2 of your California vaction! WB studios looks like a great place to visit!! ~Sue

02-06-2008, 06:09 PM	#15
Disneygrl36 Happy DVC member!!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 4,344	Lindsey...........where are you???? I need a trippie fix __________________

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