The Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is ramping up the festive cheer with their seasonal 2024 event: Holidays Made Here. Visit and see what fun unfurls in a festive winter wonderland inspired by the Gilmore Girls. With sights and sounds to make a scene merry, you’ll find a bunch of ways to make your holiday extraordinary.
Celebrating 25 years of the iconic series, this special limited-time offering brings the rustic small town vibes together with the holiday season for a charming enhancement to the studio’s robust array of existing offerings.
With hosted tickets into the event, we’re happy to share a look at everything you need to know about 2024 Holidays Made Here offerings at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood.
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Video Recap
Check out our video shared to social media offering a super quick look at the main highlights for what you can experience during the Holidays Made Here experience featuring the Gilmore Girls.
What to Expect
Holidays Made Here is the name of all the seasonal offerings to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood. It is not a separate event per se. Instead, this is included as part of all of the regular studio tour offerings. If you’ve been following MouseInfo this past year, we have explored a few tour different options that the WB offers. To enjoy all the holiday festivities, you simply need to book ANY tour — that can be the cheapest Standard Tour ($73 per person) up to the ritziest Deluxe Tour ($330 per person).
Your day will begin with the regular studio offerings that you’ve booked. Sometimes that will be a special sweet start in a green room if you’ve booked a VIP or TCM Classics Tour or heading straight to the screening room and onto a tour cart with a Standard Tour. Either way, you’ll embark on the guided portion of your tour which will then end at the Stage 48: Script to Screen experience which you can explore at your own pace. After that, you’ll be on your way out onto a walkway where you can access Midwest Street where all of the Gilmore Girls offerings have been setup.
More than a fair amount of the exteriors seen in the show’s fictional Stars Hollow, Connecticut were filmed right on the backlot and you’ll be able to explore those spaces however you wish. Along the way, you’ll find Warner Bros have taken a lot of care to recreate set dressings from iconic settings in the show as well as various photo-ops and activities plus shopping and dining opportunities in the town’s charming storefronts. You can explore these offerings at your own pace — depending on your interest level, you could quite literally start with the earliest tour at 9am and end when the gift shop closes its doors at 7pm. We’ve heard of some super fans spending upwards of 5 hours or more soaking in all of the details.
After you’ve had your fill of Stars Hollow, make sure to budget time into your day to check out the final leg of the tour, Action and Magic, where you’ll find a bit more movie-making magic and experiences. From there, you’ll exit out into the lobby Gift Shop, concluding your day!
Event Highlights
Throughout the Holidays Made Here event, you’ll find a bunch of unique walk-throughs, experiences, activities, shopping, dining and more. Here’s a few of the highlights that fans of the Gilmore Girls will not want to miss.
The Gazebo
Centrally pivotal to iconic moments from the show, the gazebo still exists in Warner Bros. Midwest Street backlot surrounded by a park which is an offshoot to several locations in Stars Hollow. You can snap photos at the gazebo which has been dressed up for the holidays including a dusting of screen-ready faux-snow and the Björk snow figure not too far away.
Lorelai’s House
While the interiors of Lorelai’s house were filmed on soundstages, the exterior is right here on Midwest Street and as a super fun fact, the opposite side of the House was actually Sookie’s House on the show. One building, two homes! From Lorelai’s side of the house, you can step foot inside to see a few set recreations of the home’s living room as well as Rory’s bedroom. Then, step onto the porch for some shopping or into the barn for some libations.
Shopping
Shop the halls of the Gilmore family home to find styles inspired by outfits worn by Rory and Lorelai. Check out a tree fully decked with snacks plus get some of the exclusive 25th Anniversary collection as well!
Dining
Coffee, Coffee, Coffee is located at the barn in Lorelai’s yard where you’ll find coffee, hot chocolate, and exclusive celebratory pastries. Don’t miss Emily’s holiday apple tart! You can check out the full menu with prices below.
Dragonfly Inn
Similar to Lorelai’s house, several of the settings within the iconic lodging were filmed on soundstages but Warner has re-created several memorable sets from the show including the lobby, stairwell and dining area for the Inn as well as the dining room from Emily and Richard’s home — complete with the iconic paintings of the Gilmore family.
Dining
Gather for a seating of high tea at the Dragonfly Inn, complete with finger sandwiches and decadent treats. Sweet, savory, and à la carte options available. You can check out the full menu with prices below.
Shopping
Take the spa experience home with an exclusive collection of robes and body care essentials. There’s also a range of merchandise sporting the Dragonfly Inn logo including a tea set.
Doose’s Market
Step into the shop, faithfully recreated to look as it did in the show. Walk the aisles which feature a recreation of a small-town grocery store but also find actual items available for purchase.
Dining
A convenient escape offering grab-and-go salads, sandwiches, and snacks. Bagged candy and other Doose’s-branded merchandise also available.
Shopping
Head on down to this idyllic corner store for Doose’s-themed apparel and accessories. You won’t want to miss the decorative branded cornstarch tins!
Kim’s Antiques
Walk-Through
Explore a maze of antiques (fresh from the Warner Bros property warehouse), and keep an ear out for Mrs. Kim! Remember: if you break it, you buy it!
Independence Inn
The actual exterior for the Independence Inn was filmed on location in Canada but a small sign and some clever cropping make for some charming photos that look screen-ready!
Things To Do
Several activities are available while you visit Stars Hollow. Sure there’s shopping and dining but there’s a bunch of things going on from scavenger hunts and trivia plus special entertainment including costume contests and tree lighting ceremonies.
Tours of Midwest Street
Join an official Warner Bros. tour guide for a walkthrough of the Midwest Street backlot, including behind-the-scenes stories from Gilmore Girls and other productions that have filmed here. Tours begin every hour on the half-hour.
Scavenger Hunt
Immerse yourself in Stars Hollow as you search for clues all over town! Participants who complete the scavenger hunt will earn an exclusive collectible magnet.
Trivia at the Black & White & Read Bookstore
Test your knowledge with a round of Gilmore Girls trivia in the cozy little book shop. Trivia contests begin every hour on the hour, starting at 11:00 AM.
Cookie Decorating at Sookie’s House
Connect with your inner baker at cookie decorating stations setup in Sookie’s front yard and take pictures next to her deep fried Korean Thanksgiving bird. Open from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM daily.
Costume Contest
Throw on your best Gilmore Girls-inspired outfit and head to front of Stars Hollow High School where contests begin at 3:00 PM daily. Winners will walk away with a special prize!
Christmas Tree Lighting at Stars Hollow High
Take pictures of the festive tree and join at dusk for a daily tree lighting ceremony! Do you smell snow?
More Dining
Fill your heart with holiday cheer and your tummy with the best Stars Hollow has to offer. Visit iconic filming locations from the show and fuel up with actual food and drink inspired by menu items seen on screen!
Luke’s Diner
Take a photo with the eatery’s iconic sign then step inside to the recreation of the diner just like it looked in the show. The location features exclusive blends from Scotty P’s Big Mug Coffee and breakfast pastries served all day. You can check out the full menu with prices below.
Al’s Pancake World
Having grown tired of serving pancakes every day, Al has turned his focus to a variety of foods from around the world. All meals are served in a branded to-go box. You can check out the full menu with prices below.
Hewes Bros. Garage
Fuel up for a day on the town with a menu full of American classics, including burgers, corn dogs, pizza, and tater tots. Be sure to try Gypsy’s secret sauce! You can check out the full menu with prices below.
Shhh – Speakeasy
Opens at 3 PM daily. Stop by for a mix of wines, spirits, as well as themed non-alcoholic beverages.
Smoothie Bar
Eat like a Gilmore with specialty drinks inspired by some of the most beloved residents of Stars Hollow. All smoothies are served in a commemorative mason jar. You can check out the full menu with prices below.
Popcorn Stand
Popcorn is one of Lorelai’s four major food groups. You can pick up a fresh bag or get a full serving in a commemorative souvenir bucket! You can check out the full menu with prices below.
More Shopping
Like any small town square, there’s plenty of shopping opportunities with a wealth of items to purchase that are all themed to the world of the Gilmore Girls.
Stars Hollow Mercantile
Celebrate small-town comforts with products featuring Stars Hollow and the many businesses that call it home. This location doubles as the headquarters for Luke’s Diner merchandise. There’s signage from other parts of town here including Miss Patty’s School of Ballet and Taylor’s Old Fashioned Soda Shoppe.
Beauty Sleep Shop
Get cozy with an exclusive range of sleepwear and underwear! You have to sleep — it’s what keeps you pretty. Now you can rest like the best in Stars Hollow.
Seasons of Stars Hollow
Gear up with clothes and accessories for every season! No matter what your favorite time of the year, there’s something here for you that will have you looking Stars Hollow-ready.
Stars Hollow Bookstore
Shop a veritable library of Gilmore Girls-themed books, as well as outfits inspired by Rory Gilmore and her many suitors. Each purchase comes with an exclusive button supporting the boyfriend of your choice. Are you Team Dean? Team Jess? Team Logan?
Le Chat Club
Share your fandom with your favorite fuzzy friends at this outdoor cart. Cat Kirk has been banned from these premises.
Camera Shop
Pick up your photos here! Warner’s got professional photographers stationed all around town to help capture the memory of your time in Stars Hollow.
More to Explore
The Holidays Made Here experience in Midwest Street where all the Girlmore Girls festivities take place but there’s more fun in store beyond the world of Stars Hollow, Connecticut. Here’s some more of the fun features you’ll get to experience on all tours at the Warner Bros. Studios.
Friends Fountain
Snap a photo at the iconic fountain from Friends! The storied fountain was relocated from a different Warner Bros. property but IS the actual fountain seen since 1994 when the iconic sitcom first aired.
Stage 48: Script to Screen
Stage 48: Script to Screen is an immersive experience with a mix of Hollywood movie-making magic plus costumes, props, and iconic sets from beloved films and TV shows like Friends and The Big Bang Theory. You can explore behind-the-scenes processes including casting, production, sound design, and more though interactive exhibits, as well as enjoy photo and video opportunities with green screen technology. This is also where you’ll find The Friends Boutique and The Central Perk Café, where you can savor a coffee or meal (if you’re still hungry!) surrounded by detailed recreations of memorable Friends locations.
Action and Magic
Action and Magic is the grand finale for the whole experience where you can explore a space with exhibits and props from Warner Bros. classics including the DC Universe with costumes and Batmobiles on display; the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (and Fantastic Beasts) with photo-ops and experiences; Game of Thrones and more! On your way out, pay homage to the classics with one final burst of props and costume pieces from prestige classics such as Casablanca, The Music Man, and My Fair Lady.
Event Map
If you need some help getting your bearing as you travel around Stars Hollow, you can grab a map from various locations around the event. The full front and back of the map give a peek at everything you can see, do, eat, and buy during the event.
See it for Yourself
Holidays Made Here at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is included on all tours from December 18, 2024 through January 5, 2025 — excluding December 25th.
- Find more details and tickets on the official site at wbstudiotour.com
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