Narnia at MGM

**Newhomebuyer** · 07-11-2005, 00:24

I am a huge fan of the C S Lewis books and will be interested to see the film of The Lion ,The Witch and the Wardrobe.
Timed for its release is a new exhibit at Disneys MGM Studios. A press release was issued

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- In the great tradition of Disney attractions which put guests in the middle of movies and stories, Disney-MGM Studios will host an exciting walk-through experience based on the upcoming Disney Pictures and Walden Media motion picture release, 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.'

For fans of C.S. Lewis' timeless adventure, and for the worldwide audience who will be entranced by the new movie, Disney-MGM Studios transforms a soundstage into the frozen world of Narnia and takes guests behind the scenes of the movie-making magic of the epic film. The attraction, 'Journey Into Narnia: Creating The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe,' is scheduled to open Dec. 9, the same day the film premieres around the world.

Guests will enter the frozen world of Narnia through a giant wardrobe and be surrounded by a wintry landscape, enormous trees, and a replica of the lamppost as seen in the movie. In the distance, they will see the house of Mr. Tumnus, one of the central characters, beneath a rock bluff outcropping and the White Witch's Castle. All in all, Walt Disney World guests will feel as though they have really entered the magical world of C.S. Lewis' story.

Guests will exit through a gallery that showcases elaborate creatures, costumes, armor, maquettes, storyboards, props and set pieces used in the making of the film.

Something to watch out for if you are there at that time

Jo · 07-11-2005, 02:02

Any idea how long this is on for - or is it a 1 day speecial?

**dawn** · 07-11-2005, 02:46

Hi Jo,
I think it is going to be there for a while. My daughter read the book as part of her year 5 literacy, so is really looking forward to seeing it at MGM at Xmas

**Ana** · 07-11-2005, 14:34

The Orlando Sentinel says that it's "a new attraction opening on December 9th" - so not just a short term thing by the sounds of it [msnsmile2]

**rosie** · 07-11-2005, 14:43

Thanks Angela, its sound lovely. I can remember being transported to Narnia when they were read to me as a child [msnsmile] so will make sure we see this when we are there [msnsmile2]

**emm** · 07-11-2005, 15:52

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe was one of my favourite books as a child. I think it sounds like a great attraction - I hope it stays.

**djdigitald** · 07-11-2005, 18:41

Wasn't Aslan cool[msnsmile2]

**SunLover** · 07-11-2005, 19:29

These promo attractions are usually around for at least a couple of months.

I believe the last one we visited of this ilk was for The Haunted Mansion starring Eddie Murphy.