Disney's Hollywood Studios - Orlando, Florida
Armed with a multi-day, multi-park pass we headed for the place where we could find out how the magic is created. 
The designers did a great job of making the waiting areas fun, taking your mind off the time it takes to actually get to the ride... 
There was even an animated Mr. Potato Head that, through the magic of Disney, could see and interact with guests waiting in line. 
Everywhere you turned there was something whimsical to look at. 
An actual scale model used in the filming of a special about the bombing of Pearl Harbor. 
The streets are designed to be used as movie sets. It amazes me how they can take something new and make it so realistically look old and weathered. 
The streets of San Francisco. Building fronts line the street, complete with potholes, while a painting (at the end of the street) of the hills and Golden Gate Bridge finish the scene. When viewed through the two-dimensional camera lens, you can't distinguish where "reality" ends and the painted picture begins. 
Many of the attractions feature 3-D effects, taken to the limit. Also be prepared to get sprayed and wind-blown, even when sitting in a movie theatre. Consider yourself warned.
A great stunt show explained how Hollywood chase scenes are filmed and the effect used to make them look real. Lightning McQueen even joined in the fun. 
The cars are specially designed to allow them to accelerate to high speed and maneuver within the confines of the small movie lot. The interiors of the vehicles are gutted and equipped with roll bars and other safety devices for the protection of the stunt drivers. The engines are even moved from their stock location to mid-vehicle to allow better and safer handling. AKA, don't try this at home... 
Another parade highlighting the magic of Disney Studios. 
with monsters from Monsters, Inc., 
Russel and Doug, the dog, from Up 
as well as the 78-year-old Mr. Fredericksen, 
and the google-eyed Mr. Potato Head,
and from Toy Story 2, Jessie and Bullseye, the horse, 
and Woody, and many, many, more. 
But don't worry, there are also lots of places to buy souvenirs. 
The designers did a great job of making the waiting areas fun, taking your mind off the time it takes to actually get to the ride... 
There was even an animated Mr. Potato Head that, through the magic of Disney, could see and interact with guests waiting in line. 
Everywhere you turned there was something whimsical to look at. 
An actual scale model used in the filming of a special about the bombing of Pearl Harbor. 
The streets of San Francisco. Building fronts line the street, complete with potholes, while a painting (at the end of the street) of the hills and Golden Gate Bridge finish the scene. When viewed through the two-dimensional camera lens, you can't distinguish where "reality" ends and the painted picture begins. 
Many of the attractions feature 3-D effects, taken to the limit. Also be prepared to get sprayed and wind-blown, even when sitting in a movie theatre. Consider yourself warned.
A great stunt show explained how Hollywood chase scenes are filmed and the effect used to make them look real. Lightning McQueen even joined in the fun. 
The cars are specially designed to allow them to accelerate to high speed and maneuver within the confines of the small movie lot. The interiors of the vehicles are gutted and equipped with roll bars and other safety devices for the protection of the stunt drivers. The engines are even moved from their stock location to mid-vehicle to allow better and safer handling. AKA, don't try this at home... 
Another parade highlighting the magic of Disney Studios. 
with monsters from Monsters, Inc., 
Russel and Doug, the dog, from Up 
as well as the 78-year-old Mr. Fredericksen, 
and the google-eyed Mr. Potato Head,
and from Toy Story 2, Jessie and Bullseye, the horse, 
and Woody, and many, many, more. 
But don't worry, there are also lots of places to buy souvenirs. 
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