Located at the end of Mickey Avenue and encompassing much of the New York section of the studios, the Backlot Tour is a perfect way to either start or end the day. The whole premise of this attraction is that you're touring a real movie set and learning a little about how the film industry is able to produce some of its special effects. The 35-minute tour consists of a tram ride and a bit of walking. The attraction closes at the early hour of dusk, so don't wait too long.
The first stop is an outdoor special effects area containing a big water tank used in Hollywood stunts. The audience gets involved in the action as one lucky visitor gets to play the role of a ship's captain, and another a submarine skipper. Both end up doused by gallons of water, which is great fun to watch.
Now that the stage is set, you hop aboard the tour tram and get set for action. Lines take you past intricate sets that were actually used in productions, so look around and see if you can identify the movie in which they appeared.
Next, the track rolls into Catastrophe Canyon. The story here is that this actually is a movie set, and production has been halted due to inclement conditions. It's not really important, because you know something startling is going to happen soon. Suddenly, the place goes bonkers: fake earthquakes rumble and things crash to the ground, seemingly inches from your vehicle. This part of the tour can frighten younger children, so you may want to exercise discretion if you're thinking about toting them along.
After the Canyon, you move serenely through the New York set again, perhaps marveling at how everything that looked so real to you is actually Styrofoam and two-dimensional. A quick stop in a memorabilia museum and you're off to Goosebumps Gifts and Photos, a place inhabited by ghosts. You might not be able to pick them out, though, as everyone under the age of five looks like a member of the undead by this point. And then, unfortunately, it's all over. This is a must-see attraction and a great way to start your MGM Studios exploration.
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