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Fit for Royalty
Tips
Over at soundstage 4, on Mickey Avenue (a small section remains after the addi-
tion of Pixar Place),
Journey into Narnia
was transformed in order to keep pace
with the release of the
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
Rather than venturing
through a gigantic wardrobe into the wintry white world, guests explore Aslan's
Stone Chamber, recreated from the mold used to create the original—and even
meet Prince Caspian himself (an option that requires you to stand in a separate and
often far longer line). Filling the gallery just beyond the set are elaborate creatures,
along with actual costumes, armory, and props used in the making of the film.
elaborate Mayan temple backdrop. Indy crashes onto the set via a rope, and, as he
searches with a torch for the golden idol, he encounters booby traps, fire, and steam.
Then a boulder straight out of
Raiders of the Lost Ark
chases him! The set is dismantled
to reveal a colorful Cairo marketplace where a sword fight ensues, and the action includes
virtuoso bullwhip maneuvers, gunfire, and a truck bursting into flames. An explosive
finale takes place in a desert scenario. Theme music and an entertaining narrative
enhance the action. Throughout this, guests get to see how elaborate stunts are pulled
off. Arrive early and sit near the stage if you want a shot at being picked as an audience
participant. Alas, it's a job for adults only. Younger kids may prefer a seat a bit farther
away from all the action, and I've found that the mid- to upper rows offer the best views.
It's one of the most popular shows in the park, so try and arrive a bit before show time
in order to get a better choice of seating.
Jim Henson's Muppet*Vision 3-D
Frommer's Rating:
A+
Recommended Ages:
All ages
This must-see film stars Kermit and Miss Piggy in a delightful marriage of Jim Henson's
puppets and Disney audio-animatronics, special-effects wizardry, 70mm film, and cut-
ting-edge 3-D technology. The coming-right-at-you action includes flying Muppets,
cream pies, and cannonballs, plus high winds, fiber-optic fireworks, bubble showers, even
an actual spray of water. Kermit is the host; Miss Piggy sings “Dream a Little Dream of
Me”; Statler and Waldorf critique the action (which includes numerous mishaps and
disasters) from a balcony; and Nicki Napoleon and his Emperor Penguins (a full Muppet
orchestra) provide music from the pit. In the preshow area, guests view an entertaining
Muppet video on overhead monitors. Note the cute Muppet fountain out front and the
Muppet version of a Rousseau painting inside. The 25-minute show (including the
12-min. video preshow) runs continuously.
Tip:
Sweetums, the giant but friendly Muppet monster, usually interacts with a few
kids sitting in the front rows during the show. If you want to sit up front, move to the
leftmost theater door in the preshow area.
Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show
Frommer's Rating:
B+
Recommended Ages:
5-adult
The Studio's latest action-packed addition debuted in mid-2005—and it's a biggie. Tak-
ing its cue from the original show at Disneyland Resort Paris, this stunt show features
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