The first time we visited Disney's MGM Studios (back in April 1990), our family was in some type of production where we were on a set dressed up in costumes and a "director" gave us lines to practice then had us act out a scene (which of course was videotaped so we could purchase it).
Our scene took place in a spaceship and we were dressed up as coneheads. The director was fantastic - he played the part of a stereotypical fast-talking hollywood professional from the 40's - full of quips and one-liners. Come to think of it, his persona was more hollywood agent than director, but either way, I remember he had us in stitches the entire time. There was also a really funny lady who played the director's bumbling assistant - she held a clap-board and yelled out "scene 1, take 2.....and......ACTION!". The two of them had great chemistry.
Does anyone remember what this "attraction" was? How long was it offered? How many different "scenes" did they offer? I don't remember being able to pick our scene - was that an option? Also, I can't remember how much my parents paid for the videotape (I was 12 at the time), but considering we had 2 talented CM's devoted to us for at least 15 minutes, I have to assume the finished videotapes weren't cheap. It was a really cool experience - I haven't seen that tape in almost 20 years - I'll have to see if my parents can find it..
Every time I go on the Buzz Lightyear ride and go through 'the tube' I think of "If You Had Wings".
I will keep that in mind.... My parents went to Disneyland for their honeymoon in 1974. My mom still has the admission tickets, it only cost $5 back then to get in...imagine that
