Movieland Museum in Buena Park is Closing - Page 2

€uroMeinke · 10-20-2005, 08:04 PM

All I can remember is the white booted Nancy Sinatra on a Harley - she was hot, and I was 10.

Mousey Girl · 10-20-2005, 09:11 PM

After reading this thread I got to thinking. I have been wracking my brain for an idea for Nickolas's 9th b-day. Having another party here is out of the question, David has his Willie's parts alllllll over the patio-no way for kids to get back there. I was thinking of 2 different pizza places, but it isn't really my thing. I talked to David tonight after checking out the Knott's website...we are going to spend the weekend at Knott's. We can get a 2 night stay that includes 3 days admission to Knott's for under $400. His surprise will be going to Medival Times one night for dinner and the show. I can only remember going there twice, once for Haunt 13 years ago and the other was just for dinner 17 years ago. I know there really isn't 3 days worth of things to do there, but this just means we will have plenty of time to relax (and do some shopping).

Not Afraid · 10-20-2005, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mousey Girl

After reading this thread David has his Willie's parts alllllll over the patio-no way for kids to get back there.

Now, I know what you mean but, man does that sound wrong.

Boss Radio · 10-23-2005, 01:34 AM

On Halloween, do the wax figures wear real human lips?

DisneyDaniel · 10-25-2005, 04:33 PM

I finally made a trip to Movieland Wax Museum in Buena Park last Sunday, and it's actually pretty cool! I only wish I had visited the place prior to its impending closing after Oct. 31, 2005.

The visit inside the wax museum actually took several hours--for only $5 it's well worth it. The place is HUGE with hundreds of wax figures. There is a mini-set design with lights, costumes and props for each figure, and some of them are quite intricate and detailed, others with audio from the movie playing to enhance the setup.

Some of the better and larger TV/movie-scene recreations included:
--"The Wizard of Oz" complete with a yellow brick road
--"Bonanza"
--"The Poseidon Adventure"--a BIG walk-through with water, pipes, etc.
--Bruce Lee in "Enter The Dragon" with mirrors as you enter--similar to the movie
--"Spartacus"
--"Ben Hur" chariot scene
--"Doctor Zhivago" scene in the snow with horse-drawn carriage
--"Rear Window"--with actual movie props from the Jimmy Stewart film
--"Lou Grant"--a very detailed recreation of the newspaper office
--"Singing in the Rain" with actual water
--"Superman" inside a walk-through Fortress of Solitude, and the movie studio donated an actual Superman costume for the Christopher Reeve look-a-like to wear!
--Chamber of Horrors section with spooky lights, music and set design for many horror/thriller/action films, such as "Dracula," "The Mummy," "Frankenstein," "Creature from the Black Lagoon," "Alien," "Terminator," "Indiana Jones," "The Matrix," "The Exorcist"--Linda Blair's head is spinning-around, too!

There's even a DISNEY connection with a wax figure of WALT DISNEY and scenes from "Mary Poppins," "Snow White," and "The Absent Minded Professor"--with Fred MacMurray and Charlie the dog in a flying car.

My favorite recreation was the classic "Star Trek" display in its own section with all of the crew on a seemingly LIFE-SIZE Enterprise bridge!

Outside, there are handprints and footprints of celebrities in cement and dated to when they visited the place.

I took a lot of photos and will post them in the near future. In the meanwhile, what are you waiting for? This SoCal landmark is going away after Oct. 31. Yes, I really enjoyed the place that much and, no, I didn't get paid to write such a positive review of the place.

€uroMeinke · 10-25-2005, 07:44 PM

How long till the figure start appearing on Ebay do you suppose?

TigerLily · 10-25-2005, 09:19 PM

I think they are getting moved to san francisco.

Kevy Baby · 10-25-2005, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TigerLily

I think they are getting moved to san francisco.

From the original story:

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Many of the more than 300 wax figures, movie sets and costumes will be auctioned off or shipped to the museum's thriving location at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.

And nothing on eBay yet.

DisneyDaniel · 10-31-2005, 01:38 PM

Bump. Still looking for something to do for Halloween tonight? Today, Oct. 31 is the last day for Movieland Wax Museum in Buena Park, CA. Closes at 6 p.m., but you may have at least an hour more time inside to still look around after closing time.

http://www.movielandwaxmuseum.com/news.html

DisneyDaniel · 02-09-2006, 12:19 AM

Update: Here's your chance to own some of the wax figures, props and movie sets from the now closed Movieland Wax Museum in Buena Park, CA.

--Auction: Saturday, March 11, 2006, 9 a.m.
--Preview Days: March 4-10, 2006, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

For more info, go to:
www.movielandwaxmuseum.com

10-20-2005, 08:04 PM	#1
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Mousey Girl Just Me Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In The Flagon With The Dragon Posts: 2,437	After reading this thread I got to thinking. I have been wracking my brain for an idea for Nickolas's 9th b-day. Having another party here is out of the question, David has his Willie's parts alllllll over the patio-no way for kids to get back there. I was thinking of 2 different pizza places, but it isn't really my thing. I talked to David tonight after checking out the Knott's website...we are going to spend the weekend at Knott's. We can get a 2 night stay that includes 3 days admission to Knott's for under $400. His surprise will be going to Medival Times one night for dinner and the show. I can only remember going there twice, once for Haunt 13 years ago and the other was just for dinner 17 years ago. I know there really isn't 3 days worth of things to do there, but this just means we will have plenty of time to relax (and do some shopping).
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10-23-2005, 01:34 AM	#4
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10-25-2005, 04:33 PM	#5
DisneyDaniel California Adventurer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 537	I finally made a trip to Movieland Wax Museum in Buena Park last Sunday, and it's actually pretty cool! I only wish I had visited the place prior to its impending closing after Oct. 31, 2005. The visit inside the wax museum actually took several hours--for only $5 it's well worth it. The place is HUGE with hundreds of wax figures. There is a mini-set design with lights, costumes and props for each figure, and some of them are quite intricate and detailed, others with audio from the movie playing to enhance the setup. Some of the better and larger TV/movie-scene recreations included: --"The Wizard of Oz" complete with a yellow brick road --"Bonanza" --"The Poseidon Adventure"--a BIG walk-through with water, pipes, etc. --Bruce Lee in "Enter The Dragon" with mirrors as you enter--similar to the movie --"Spartacus" --"Ben Hur" chariot scene --"Doctor Zhivago" scene in the snow with horse-drawn carriage --"Rear Window"--with actual movie props from the Jimmy Stewart film --"Lou Grant"--a very detailed recreation of the newspaper office --"Singing in the Rain" with actual water --"Superman" inside a walk-through Fortress of Solitude, and the movie studio donated an actual Superman costume for the Christopher Reeve look-a-like to wear! --Chamber of Horrors section with spooky lights, music and set design for many horror/thriller/action films, such as "Dracula," "The Mummy," "Frankenstein," "Creature from the Black Lagoon," "Alien," "Terminator," "Indiana Jones," "The Matrix," "The Exorcist"--Linda Blair's head is spinning-around, too! There's even a DISNEY connection with a wax figure of WALT DISNEY and scenes from "Mary Poppins," "Snow White," and "The Absent Minded Professor"--with Fred MacMurray and Charlie the dog in a flying car. My favorite recreation was the classic "Star Trek" display in its own section with all of the crew on a seemingly LIFE-SIZE Enterprise bridge! Outside, there are handprints and footprints of celebrities in cement and dated to when they visited the place. I took a lot of photos and will post them in the near future. In the meanwhile, what are you waiting for? This SoCal landmark is going away after Oct. 31. Yes, I really enjoyed the place that much and, no, I didn't get paid to write such a positive review of the place. __________________ Yes, I do LOVE Disney California Adventure. Disneyland is not so bad either ;-) Last edited by DisneyDaniel : 10-25-2005 at 04:38 PM.
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	How long till the figure start appearing on Ebay do you suppose? __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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TigerLily Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 101	I think they are getting moved to san francisco. __________________ ]Sea World Pictures[/color] my yahoo blog
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10-31-2005, 01:38 PM	#9
DisneyDaniel California Adventurer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 537	Bump. Still looking for something to do for Halloween tonight? Today, Oct. 31 is the last day for Movieland Wax Museum in Buena Park, CA. Closes at 6 p.m., but you may have at least an hour more time inside to still look around after closing time. http://www.movielandwaxmuseum.com/news.html __________________ Yes, I do LOVE Disney California Adventure. Disneyland is not so bad either ;-)
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02-09-2006, 12:19 AM	#10
DisneyDaniel California Adventurer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 537	Update: Here's your chance to own some of the wax figures, props and movie sets from the now closed Movieland Wax Museum in Buena Park, CA. --Auction: Saturday, March 11, 2006, 9 a.m. --Preview Days: March 4-10, 2006, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more info, go to: www.movielandwaxmuseum.com __________________ Yes, I do LOVE Disney California Adventure. Disneyland is not so bad either ;-)
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