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Gilmore Girls Getaway: Visit the “Real” Stars Hollow, Connecticut

If you’re a fan of the television show, Gilmore Girls , you know that Rory and Lorelai Gilmore made their home in the fictional town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut .  Although the charmingly quaint New England town is not on the Connecticut state map, its inspiration can be found throughout the Litchfield Hills region. Towns like Washington, New Milford, Bantam and Litchfield inspired the creators of the show, and they continue to draw fans looking to capture a little of the Gilmore Girls magic.

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Where it all began. Start your weekend at the Mayflower Inn & Spa , the inspiration for Stars Hollow’s Independence Inn—and, many say, the Gilmore Girls television show itself. This romantic resort and spa offers luxurious rooms and romantic gardens. 

But first, coffee! Take Route 47 north for a late breakfast at Luke’s Diner, oops we mean Marty’s Café in Washington, before embarking on a rambling drive along Route 109 west, past a few of the places that inspired Stars Hollow locations, like  The Washington Food Market (Doose’s Market) and The Hickory Stick Bookshop (Stars Hollow Books). 

Town of New Milford, New Milford

Follow Route 202 South to pretty New Milford, Connecticut. On New Milford’s town green you’ll see a gazebo that many say inspired the one in Stars Hollow, where so many magical Gilmore Girls moments have taken place. After a farm-to-table lunch at the organic eatery, the Green Granary , head for Route 67 East back toward Washington. Along the way, take a short detour to the Bridgewater Village Store in downtown Bridgewater for some famous Bridgewater Chocolates , local honey and maple syrup, and of course, coffee!

Town of Litchfield, Litchfield

The next day, start with breakfast and coffee from The Smithy Market & Cafe in Washington. Continue north on Route 47 and merge onto Route 202 North. Along the way, shop for antiques at Housatonic Trading Company and the Old Carriage Shop Antique Center. And be sure to stop for ice cream at Arethusa Farm in Bantam, home of delicious ice cream that rivals Taylor’s Soda Shoppe. Then make your way to the quaint town of Litchfield for a little more shopping.

The energetic spirit and small town charm of Stars Hollow are alive and well in Connecticut. In fact, you’ll find  cities and towns  all across the state that give you that traditional New England feel, combined with a smart modern edge — in other words, everything we love about  Gilmore Girls . See you soon!

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Holidays Made Here at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood 22-23

From december 22 to january 1, warner bros. studio tour hollywood presents holidays made here, a winter holiday special feature included as part of the studio tour..

Holidays Made Here, a special feature included as part of all Studio Tours returns for a limited time from December 22, 2022, through January 1, 2023 (closed December 25). The special feature will be centered around our Midwest Street Backlot, known by Gilmore Girls fans as the set location for Stars Hollow from Warner Bros. Television’s beloved series. Guests will also enjoy holiday-themed trivia, guided tours of Stars Hollow, and behind-the-scenes stories from Gremlins, Elf, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and many other holiday fan favorites.

Starting December 22, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood invites fans back to the beloved town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, festively decorated for the holidays. Guests can sip on hot coffee while enjoying Pop-Tarts® and other delectable treats for purchase throughout Stars Hollow, all while walking in the familiar footsteps of Lorelai, Rory, Luke, and Sookie. Visitors are also invited to explore the original Gilmore Girls sets and get up close to authentic props and costumes. Many photo opportunities will be available, including in front of the iconic gazebo, the official Stars Hollow town sign, Luke’s Diner, Lorelai’s house, Mrs. Kim’s Antiques, the Bjork Snowman, and Doose’s Market.

Holidays Made Here will be available as part of all Studio Tour offerings and will run from December 22, 2022, to January 1, 2023, with tours departing from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM each day; we will be closed on December 25. Purchase your tickets here. Or make a vacation out of it with an attraction and hotel package.

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Saunter Through Stars Hollow on a Quaint Warner Bros. Studio Tour

The "holidays made here" happening will whisk fans to several backlot spots seen in the "gilmore girls.", by alysia gray painter • published december 19, 2022 • updated on december 19, 2022 at 5:21 pm, what to know.

• The Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood presents "Holidays Made Here"
• Dec. 22, 2022 through Jan. 1, 2023 in Burbank (closed Dec. 25)
• $69 and up; "Gilmore Girls" photo opps, costume displays, and merch for sale

Quaint fictional towns are as much a part of a fan's heart as the characters and the storylines, for the perfect setting also plays a major role.

And few television series have boasted a beautiful burg like Stars Hollow, the charming, gazebo'd hamlet at the sparkly center of "Gilmore Girls."

Stars Hollow was set in Connecticut, but Luke's Diner, Mrs. Kim's Antiques, and the other storied structures of the close-knit village were located on Midwest Street, found on the legendary Warner Bros. Studio backlot.

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It's a legendary location that can be admired while tramming around on the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood , an around-the-calendar must-do for movie mavens.

But come the holidays, at least over several recent Decembers? Midwest Street got a glow-up, all to summon the spirit of Stars Hollow.

That glow-up was held up in 2020 and 2021, but it will be back from Dec. 22, 2022 through Jan. 1, 2023.

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Midwest Street will be looking very merry, treats (mmm, Pop-Tarts) will be for sale, and tourgoers can visit costumes and props from the hit series, which ran from 2000 to 2007, first on The WB and finally on the CW (with a limited-time revival on Netflix in 2016).

The Stars Hollow sign will be erected for "Holidays Made Here," and a number of photo opps will pop up around the sweetly realized, oh-so-strollable area. And merchandise created for the cozy celebration?

That, too, will be for sale in pop-up shops dotting the backlot.

"After two years of missing out on celebrating the holidays with our Warner Bros. fans, we are thrilled to have guests back on the lot for Holidays Made Here," said Danny Kahn, VP & General Manager, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood.

"This event will be a must-see for fans, and we can't wait to share the magic of exploring Stars Hollow with everyone during the holiday season."

As has been a tradition with the popular tours in recent years, a peek around Stage 48 concludes the outing.

An array of iconic artifacts from both television and films on dazzling display, a gift shop brimming with tees, toys, and more, and the "Friends"-inspired Central Perk coffee bar are all found within the sizable structure.

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The Warner Bros. Studio Will Transform Into Stars Hollow From ‘Gilmore Girls’ This Holiday Season

T o Gilmore Girls fans, the town of Stars Hollow might feel like an out-of-reach utopia, but now they can actually visit it in real life. No, this doesn’t just mean you can visit a town that looks like Stars Hollow or is renovated to mimic it. The Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Hollywood will transform into Stars Hollow for the holiday season, with all the original sets and props. That means Luke’s Diner, Stars Hollow High School, Lorelai’s house, and the town gazebo will all be there. Props like Lorelai’s jeep, and Lorelai and Rory’s wardrobes, are also still intact.

The main town square, including the gazebo, has always been viewable by taking the studio tour, but the sets have been repurposed dozens of times, so it never fully felt like the real Stars Hollow. For this event, though, the sets will be decorated specifically to replicate Stars Hollow at Christmas — twinkle lights and all. Now, considering the studio tour is in Los Angeles instead of Connecticut, it probably won’t be covered in snow — but you never know what movie magic the studio will pull out.

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Fans of the show know that the only way to tour Stars Hollow right is while munching on junk food, so the tour will provide plenty of snacks (and, of course, coffee coffee coffee) along the way.

Garo Soloff, Director of Marketing at Warner Bros. Studio Tour, said in a press release , “Gilmore Girls touched the hearts of so many fans and spans generations. This holiday season, our guests will enjoy a one-of-a-kind fan experience as they tour the iconic Warner Bros. backlot that will be transformed into the majestic town of Stars Hollow.”

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Gilmore Girls Fans Can Visit the Real-Life Stars Hollow Set This Holiday Season

By Joyce Chen

'Tis almost the season to revisit Stars Hollow. Starting December 21 and running through January 5, Warner Bros. Studios is once again opening up its back lot for Gilmore Girls fans to relive the magic of the show’s iconic little town, all decked out for the holidays. The fictional Connecticut town was painstakingly imagined on the Burbank, California, lot for the show , and includes such nostalgic landmarks as Lorelai and Rory’s house, Luke's Diner, and the gazebo that sits at the center of it all.

Fans are encouraged to take photos all throughout the town square, check out some of the show’s real costumes and props, and even enjoy re-created scenes from some of the series’ most memorable episodes. New this year, fans can pose for a photo in front of Luke’s and order holiday-themed snacks, as well as some of Lorelai’s favorite comfort foods—hamburgers, chicken tenders, and hot dogs—on-site. Naturally, there will also be plenty of Luke’s coffee for purchase on the set.

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According to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour website , fans can get access to the limited-time set tour by purchasing a ticket to the regular Studio Tour, a Classics Made Here Tour, or a Deluxe Tour. Additional goodies exclusive to those who visit the set include T-shirts with the Dragonfly Inn logo, caps and mugs with the Luke’s Diner logo, and a miniature version of the Stars Hollow town sign.

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‘Gilmore Girls’ at Christmas — Warner Bros. Studio Tour to feature Stars Hollow set

Where warner bros. leads, fans will follow. ‘gilmore girls’ fans will be able to explore the fictional town of the show this december for the ‘holidays made here’ event.

By Addison Whitmer

Warner Bros.’ “Holidays Made Here” returns for the 2022 holiday season, bringing the world of “Gilmore Girls” to life in Burbank, California. After the event was canceled for two years for COVID-19 safety, fans of the show will be able to participate in the guided tour around Warner Bros. studio from Dec. 22 to Jan. 1.

According to an official release from Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, the Christmastime tour will whisk guests to the Midwest Street Backlot, where “Gilmore Girls” was filmed for seven seasons. Featuring a fully-decorated set, costumes and props, guests can ring in the holidays while exploring Stars Hollow, the fictional town where “Gilmore Girls” takes place.

Visitors will be able to visit major locations from the show, including Luke’s Diner, Lorelai’s house, the Stars Hollow town sign and much more. Guests may also find pop-up shops in the town, with festive “Gilmore Girls” merchandise exclusive to the “Holidays Made Here” event. Hot coffee and Poptarts will be available for Stars Hollow visitors, as well as photo opportunities around the town.

Stars Hollow, Connecticut, isn’t the only place guests will visit, Warner Bros. wrote. Fans of the hit TV sitcom “Friends” can travel to Stage 48, where the Friends Boutique and Central Perk Café will be decked out for the holiday season. The Holiday Armadillo costume — a gag from the show — will be on display for Central Perk patrons, the area features authentic costumes and props from the series.

“Holidays Made Here” will guide guests through the sets of other favorite Christmas films, such as “Elf” and “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” KTLA reported that the Warner Bros. crew is excited to have guests back at the studio this holiday season.

“After two years of missing out on celebrating the holidays with our Warner Bros. fans, we are thrilled to have guests back on the lot for “Holidays Made Here,” said Danny Kahn, vice president and general manager of Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood. “This event will be a must-see for fans, and we can’t wait to share the magic of exploring Stars Hollow with everyone during the holiday season.”

Tours will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 22 to Jan. 1., with the exception of Christmas Day. Tickets are available on the Warner Bros. website , with access to the “Holidays Made Here” event included in every ticket package.

Head to Stars Hollow This Holiday Season on a 'Gilmore Girls' Studio Tour

Oct. 23 2019, Updated 5:02 p.m. ET

Attention Gilmore Girls fans, you no longer have to imagine what it would be like to visit the fictional town of Stars Hollow. Warner Brothers is giving fans a chance to step into Amy Sherman-Palladino’s world in Connecticut and visit all of the show's most iconic spots. Yes, you can revisit the local places of Stars Hollow and follow in mother-daughter duo Rory and Lorelai Gilmore’s (Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham) footsteps for a day. 

For the second year, Warner Brothers Studio Tour is opening a Gilmore Girls holiday-themed event, which is running from Dec. 21 through Jan. 5 at the backlot in Los Angeles. So, if you’re a Gilmore Girls superfan, get your sassy one-liners ready. Here’s what you need to know about the holiday studio tour. 

View this post on Instagram Step into the streets of Stars Hollow at the Gilmore Girls event of the holiday season! Book your Tour from now until Jan. 6 and you'll be able to experience Lunch at Lorelai's and spend time on the original set of your favorite show. wbstudiotour.com A post shared by Warner Bros. Studio Tour (@wbtourhollywood) on Dec 30, 2018 at 11:44am PST

Visit Stars Hollow IRL for a holiday-themed Gilmore Girls studio tour.

The holidays in Stars Hollow always seemed magical on TV, and now you can visit the set in real-life. While we don’t expect the cold weather, snow, or cast of characters to make an appearance on the studio backlot, your imagination will run wild with the props and set pieces at fans’ disposal. 

Get your camera ready, and be prepared to relive some of your favorite scenes, because you and your friends will definitely be snapping a ton of pictures as you walk through the iconic set. Whether you’re looking to visit Sookie’s front porch, or grab a coffee at Luke’s Diner, this tour will surely impress any die-hard fan. 

View this post on Instagram The holiday season is the best time of year in Stars Hollow so we’re bringing @gilmoregirls holiday back! Visit the decorated sets of Luke’s Diner, Stars Hollow High School, Lorelai’s house and the iconic gazebo this holiday season. Link in bio . . . #WBTourHollywood #WarnerBrosStudios #HollywoodMadeHere #GilmoreGirlsHoliday #StarsHollow A post shared by Warner Bros. Studio Tour (@wbtourhollywood) on Oct 22, 2019 at 8:30am PDT

According to the website, you can also book a chance to eat lunch at Lorelai’s house. If you decide to opt out of the holiday-themed meal, you can still tour the house and see classic outfits from the show on display around the many rooms. Basically, this is an opportunity that fans will not want to miss.

Will there be a Season 2 of the Gilmore Girls revival?

After nearly a decade off the air, fans got to return to Stars Hollow in a four-episode Netflix special which wrapped up the beloved series on showrunner Amy's terms. Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life ultimately saw now-writer Rory's return to the small town, telling her mom that she is pregnant. While fans have constantly been yearning for a reboot or a second revival special, nothing has been greenlit at the moment. 

In a 2017 interview, Lauren spoke with TVLine about the possibility of a reboot. While she had no word on if she'd ever revive her role as Lorelai again, she did share her idea about which direction the show could go. "To me, what would be a great next step — whenever it is, five years, 10 years — would be a Christmas movie," she said. 

For now, we'll just have to continue to binge-watch past seasons with a big cup of coffee in hand.

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My Day in Stars Hollow – Gilmore Girls Set Tour

Calling all Gilmore Girls Fans! For those of you who don’t know, I am a huge Gilmore Girls fan. Not only did I watch the series when it originally aired many years ago, but I also watch the full series once a year (maybe not all of the episodes, but many of my favorites). 

If you are not familiar with Gilmore Girls, the fast-talking mother/daughter series is set in the fictional New England town of Stars Hollow, presumably near Hartford, CT. On more than one occasion, I’ve thought about what it would be like to actually visit the town that Stars Hollow was based on or maybe even visit some of the places featured in the show. After doing some research, I learned that, although Stars Hollow is loosely based on several small communities around Hartford, there really is no one single place that represents Stars Hollow. 

But little did I know that on my recent trip to Southern California , I was about to be transported right to the middle of that very quaint town, where Lorelei and Rory would walk arm in arm, chattering at light speed as they headed to Luke’s Diner for coffee.  

If you’ve read my previous posts, you know that I just recently returned from Southern California where I took the Warner Brothers Studio Tour for the first time. I can say, without question, that if you have an affinity for all things Gilmore Girls, taking the WB studio tour should be on your GG bucket list!

From the moment we entered the main studio street, I knew that I had arrived in Stars Hollow. The famous Stars Hollow town gazebo – which is vital to the town’s charm and a key identifier in the series – was impossible to miss as was the huge smile on my face! I just couldn’t resist snapping a picture of me on the famous steps, but what Gilmore Girls fan could? And, my dear friends, the gazebo was just the start. The tour took us to several places around the town where the guide would stop and talk about the various scenes that were filmed there and other interesting facts about the show and its sets. 

And, not only did we walk past many of the notable Stars Hollow locations, but we were also allowed to step inside a few – which made the experience much more fun and real! I mean, how many people can say they’ve actually been in Lorelei’s house or Luke’s Diner? 

But something you won’t find on the tour are the actual internal sets used in the series. Most, if not all, of the buildings we toured were empty inside, but it was still easy to imagine Lorelei standing on her front porch or customers walking in and out of the very familiar diner door to take a cell phone call (we all know, no cell phones allowed in Luke’s Diner!) 

Overall, the tour included 9 Gilmore Girls buildings or set pieces including :

• The Town Gazebo
• Luke’s Diner
• Lorelei’s and Rory’s House 
• Sookie’s house – Fun fact – Lorelei’s house and Sookie’s house are connected on the set so when you walk all the way through Lorelei’s house to the other side, you actually come out of Sookie’s house!
• Doose’s Market
• Kim’s Antique’s
• Christopher’s House
• Mitchum Huntzberger’s office building

My only disappointment was not seeing either of the famous Inns featured in the show – the Independence Inn or the Dragonfly. (I think they are featured on some tours, but not others). But, there’s always next time!

So if you’re looking to relive your Gilmore Girls years, the Warner Brothers Studio Tour is a must do!

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I had lunch at Al’s Pancake World and got coffee from Luke’s Diner.

Fans traveling to Connecticut to visit the home of Rory and Lorelai Gilmore aren’t able to shop at Doose’s Market or grab coffee at Luke’s Diner IRL. That’s because Stars Hollow is a fictional town created for Gilmore Girls. However, you can visit where Gilmore Girls was filmed at the Warner Bros. Studio in Burbank, California anytime. Right now may be the best time for fans, because for a limited time, Stars Hollow has been recreated on the backlot for fans to see. I visited the Gilmore Girls set for its holiday pop-up, and the immersive experience will make you feel like you’re actually spending the day in Stars Hollow.

Talk about a dream come true. Just for the holidays, the Warner Bros. Studios has incorporated a Holidays Made Here section of their tour that allows you to walk around Stars Hollow. It’s not just empty sets on a backlot that only eagle-eyed fans will be able to recognize, either. The entire Stars Hollow set has been made over so it looks just like it did in Gilmore Girls. That means you can grab Luke’s Diner coffee and browse antiques outside of Kim’s Antiques. You can also shop from Doose’s Market and pick up some essentials from Stars Hollow Books.

Diehard fans will be excited to see the Gilmore Girls Stars Hollow set even has Al’s Pancake World you can eat lunch at. Considering the restaurant known for its international cuisine is never seen on the show, this makes the Gilmore Girls tour at the Warner Bros. Studio a one-of-a-kind experience for fans. The Holidays Made Here experience is part of the regular studio tour that is happening now through Jan. 1, 2023, and tickets are just $69. Along with spotting Gilmore Girls easter eggs around every corner, here is everything you can do in Stars Hollow this season.

The first house you’ll see as you enter the Stars Hollow set is Lorelai’s house on your right. You can grab something to eat here or just snap pictures in front of the home. They even have the Gilmore’s mailbox out front so you can check inside for the big envelopes — aka your Harvard, Yale, and Princeton acceptance letters.

Across from the house is a barn with a sleigh for anyone hoping to snap some festive pics for the ‘Gram. You’ll also notice an Independence Inn sign on the barn, which is an easter egg to the first inn that Lorelai worked at in the series with Sookie and Michel.

Inside Lorelai’s house, they have her costume as well as Rory’s Chilton uniform on display. There’s also a shop in the house where you can buy a jacket that looks just like her sherpa-lined corduroy jacket.

At each one of the stores in Stars Hollow, you can pick up a free button to show whether you’re Team Jess, Team Dean, or Team Logan. I, of course, picked up a Team Jess button to wear proudly around. I also asked most of the staff which buttons were winning, and Jess seemed to be the most popular followed by Logan. Unfortunately, the Dean buttons were not very popular and were overwhelmingly chosen by some Supernatural fans who like Jared Padalecki.

You can really live like a Gilmore — aka eat all day — in Stars Hollow. They have tons of lunch options and snack carts throughout the Gilmore Girls set. I stopped to grab some Luke’s Diner coffee and Lorelai’s favorite Pop-Tarts. They also had Twinkies, apple fritters, and Emily Gilmore’s famous apple tart from her annual Christmas party.

While you won’t be able to enjoy Sookie’s zucchini soup, you can take a break and eat your snacks in front of the Dragonfly Inn. They have tables out front where you can relax, or you can pose for some Insta pics on the porch in front of the sign.

It wouldn’t be a visit to Stars Hollow without browsing Kim’s Antiques for a bit. You can’t go inside the shop, but there are items out on the lawn like in the show. There’s also the sign out front for you to snap a pic with.

For the first time ever, you can actually go inside Al’s Pancake World. This week, the menu features pizza, chicken tenders, cheeseburgers, and egg rolls. You know, everything you would expect from a restaurant that has different international cuisine on the menu.

For fans of the reboot, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, the Warner Bros. Studio backlot also has nods to that as well. You can find the secret bar that is featured in the Netflix series right next to the Stars Hollow Gazette, which Rory takes over in the reboot.

You can recreate scenes from Gilmore Girls by walking along the shops in Stars Hollow. You can also stop in either the Stars Hollow Boutique or Stars Hollow Books to buy things like a Chilton uniform or Luke’s Diner mug. They even had a recreation of Lorelai’s pink coat from the OG series and Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life that you could add to your closet.

While you’re shopping in Stars Hollow, you have to stop by the Doose’s Market setup. Outside you’ll find fake produce that you can pose with as if you’re actually shopping for groceries. They even have Doose’s Market tote bags you can use for an Insta photo in front of the store. Unfortunately, you can’t go in to see aisle three, where Rory and Dean share their first kiss.

If you’re someone like me who rewatches the entire series at least once a year, you’ll be able to spot all the easter eggs in Stars Hollow. The big store next to Luke’s Diner has a ton of posters on the walls that will make super fans LOL, like Rory’s Ice Cream Queen poster and a map of Stars Hollow divided by Luke and Lorelai’s sections.

Aside from the gazebo, the most iconic location in Stars Hollow is Luke’s Diner. It’s a must to take a picture with while you’re visiting the Gilmore Girls set. However, you might want to order a cup of coffee before with a Luke’s Diner sleeve so you can be holding Luke’s Diner coffee while standing under the Luke’s Diner sign. It just adds to the authenticity.

Fans didn’t get to see Rory attend Stars Hollow High School for very long on the show, but it’s where she met Dean and also where Lane Kim touched Rich Bloomenfeld's hair. Stop by the steps of Stars Hollow High during your visit to the Gilmore Girls set. You may also recognize the filming location as Rosewood High School from Pretty Little Liars as well.

At the center of Stars Hollow, you’ll find the iconic gazebo where Lorelai and Luke finally said “I do” and Rory revealed to her mom that she is pregnant. You can pose for pictures on the gazebo and right next to it is the snowman contest from Season 2 that features Rory and Lorelai’s Bjork snowman. You’ll definitely want to get a picture with the infamous snowman along with the Stars Hollow sign as well.

Since this is an extra experience added onto the regular Warner Bros. Studio Tour, you’ll get to see filming locations for other shows you know and love too. For the holidays, you can visit the Friends fountain and take a picture on the iconic orange couch. There’s also Phoebe Buffay’s taxi cab right outside Stars Hollow and inside the Friends Central Perk Café , you’ll get to see the Holiday Armadillo costume.

This article was originally published on 12.27.22

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood Recreates Stars Hollow On The Warner Bros. Backlot for the Return of “Gilmore Girls” Holiday

(Burbank, CA) – Today, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood (WBSTH) announced that this holiday season, Studio Tour guests will be transported back to the whimsical town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, with the return of the “Gilmore Girls” Holiday. From December 21, 2019 through January 5, 2020, fans of the beloved series can walk in the footsteps of Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham), Rory Gilmore (Alexis Bledel), Luke Danes (Scott Paterson), Sookie St. James (Melissa McCarthy) and the whole gang as the Warner Bros. backlot will be transformed into Stars Hollow. The enchanting version of the fictional town will feature original sets and authentic props with photo opportunities available in front of the iconic Gazebo and official Stars Hollow town sign, Luke’s Diner, Lorelai’s house, Stars Hollow High School and more.

As guests explore the town square, sipping on hot coffee while enjoying Pop-Tarts® and other fan-favorite treats, they can snap a picture in front of the iconic Gazebo to capture the perfect Gilmore moment. This year the exterior of Luke’s diner will be dressed as seen in the show, providing the ideal setting for fans to reminisce about the many “life changing” coffee chats that were shared inside. The exterior sets of Lorelai’s and Sookie’s homes will be also be festively decorated for the holidays. At the Gilmore residence, authentic props including Lorelai’s 1999 Jeep Wrangler and mailbox (one that Kirk did not sell via his many entrepreneurial affairs) will be on display, plus much more. As guests step inside the house, original costumes worn by Lorelai, Rory and Luke will be exhibited with an accompanying montage of behind-the-scenes imagery for guests to relive their favorite scenes.

“‘Gilmore Girls’ touched the hearts of so many fans and spans generations,” said Gary Soloff, Director, Marketing, WBSTH. “This holiday season, our guests will enjoy a one-of-a-kind fan experience as they tour the iconic Warner Bros. backlot that will be transformed into the majestic town of Stars Hallow.”

Following the success of last year’s “Holiday Lunch at Lorelai’s,” the Studio Tour is bringing back a holiday spread, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available for purchase. Even though Sookie won’t be preparing them herself, Emily Gilmore surely would approve of these culinary treats! Exclusive “Gilmore Girls” merchandise, such as spirit jerseys, mugs, keychains, notepads, hats and more, will also be available for purchase from the “Gilmore Girls” pop-up shop located in Lorelai’s house.

With the always-evolving exhibits and experiences, WBSTH continues to offer their guests from around the world an intimate look at how Hollywood magic is made. Through behind-the-scenes tours and exclusive looks at costumes and props used in production, fans can get closer to some of their favorite films and TV shows such as “Friends,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “Batman,” “Shameless,” “Casablanca,” “Aquaman,” “Wonder Woman,” “Gilmore Girls” and more.

“Gilmore Girls” Holiday is included as part of the Studio Tour, Classics Made Here Tour and Deluxe Tour. Tickets can be purchased at www.wbstudiotour.com .

About Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood brings you closer to the entertainment you love by taking you on the lot of a real working studio. As a recipient of Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards and recognized as one of the Top 25 Attractions in the United States, the Studio Tour gives guests a revealing look behind the camera at how Hollywood magic is made. From “Friends” and “The Big Bang Theory” to “Harry Potter” and “Wonder Woman,” fans get to explore the 96-year-old studio as they touch, tour and visit the real sets and soundstages on the iconic 110-acre backlot where the greatest names in entertainment have made history.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is open Monday through Sunday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with tours departing every 30 minutes and extended hours offered during the holiday seasons. Advanced bookings are strongly recommended, and all children eight years or older are welcome. The Studio Tour is offered in English, Spanish, French and Mandarin. For the best value, book your tickets online at www.wbstudiotour.com or by calling 818-977-TOUR (8687).

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Gilmore Girls Holiday Tour at Warner Bros. Studios

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If you were hoping to visit Stars Hollow for the Gilmore Girls holiday tour, we’re sad to report that Warner Bros. Studio will not be producing the Gilmore Girls holiday tour this winter season. This post has been updated for 2021-22 .

Hi Wendy! Unfortunately, Gilmore Girls Holiday will not be produced this year. We hope to bring it back in the future! However, the Gilmore Girls backlot sets are still part of the tour on our Midwest Backlot subject to availability due to possible production. — WB Tour Hollywood (@wbtourhollywood) November 4, 2021

WB Midwest Street Backlot Sets

As the tweet reads, the Gilmore Girls sets are located on the Midwest Street backlot and available to view as part of the Studio Tour which is open again. You’ll definitely be able to get your photo on the famous Stars Hallow gazebo. I’m not sure if you’ll have access to Lorelai’s house even though it was steps away from the “Anytown USA” lot.

Gilmore Girls Holiday Tour – 2018

In 2018 Wendy and I headed up to Burbank a few days after Christmas for lunch at Lorelai Gilmore’s house as part of the Warner Bros. Studio tour. Our love for Gilmore Girls has been well-documented here on the blog, and we knew we couldn’t miss this limited event opportunity.

The Gilmore Girls Holiday Tour was a limited engagement event and usually operated from late December to early January. *WB Studios will not product Holiday Lunch at Lorelai’s for 2021*

Can You Visit Stars Hallow?

Stars Hollow, Connecticut is a fictional town that only exists on the Warner Bros. backlot. When rewatching the series, I can’t believe that we stood in the Stars Hollow town square or that we sat on Lorelei’s front steps.

Is the WB Studio Tour Worth It?

There are several tour options, including the Studio Tour, the Classics Tour, the Deluxe Tour. The Gilmore Girls tour is considered an “event and special feature” and is included as part of the three tours. Unfortunately, you cannot purchase tickets just for the Gilmore Girls portion.

We chose the Studio Tour ($69/adult and $59/child) which is a 2-hour guided tour plus a one-hour self-guided tour. Stops include various backlots and sound stages, the DC Universe exhibit, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the Batman Batmobile Collection, Stage 48, the Friends Central Perk set, The Big Bang Theory sets and the studio store.

The Stars Hollow set is the very last stop on the tram tour. We first visited Desperate Housewives’ Wisteria Lane, tried on the sorting hat from Harry Potter, accepted an Oscar, grabbed a coffee at Central Perk and twiddled our thumbs during several DC Universe exhibits we weren’t particularly interested in.

There is a lot to see on the WB Studio tour. Sure, not everything is for everybody but it’s certainly worth the price of admission if you take advantage of all the offerings and any special events.

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What to Expect on the Gilmore Girls Tour

Most of the WB tour is guided and on an open-air tram. The Gilmore Girls backlot set is the very last stop on the tour and you’ll be allowed to roam around for however long you like and when finished you jump back on the tram for a ride back to the entrance.

When we visited in 2018, the tour lacked signage and without a guide in this portion of the tour, you weren’t really sure what was what. We thought maybe one of the houses looked like Dean’s house but who knew without a map or a sign that said so.

The gazebo in Stars Hollow is iconic. Think of all the scenes that had been filmed there! I’m rewatching the series right now and Luke’s sister, Liz, just had her Renaissance-themed wedding in the gazebo. And during the “Fall” episode in Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life , Rory tells Lorelei that she is pregnant while sitting on the steps of the gazebo.

Apparently the gazebo is one of the most filmed locations on the WB studio lot.

Unfortunately, you won’t see any of the Gilmore Girls actors. You will see a lot of dudes dressed in flannel shirts and backwards ball caps though. Seriously. You will also see lots of moms and daughters, some even dressing like Lorelei and Rory.

Stars Hollow Set

When we visited, we saw a stripped down Luke’s Diner on our 2018 tour. For 2019, they have added the Williams Hardware sign and the iconic yellow Luke’s coffee cup sign to the building. Also added is the “Food” decal on the window we’ve all become so accustomed to seeing. You can only take photos in front of Luke’s Diner, there is no interior to the building.

In 2019, the Gilmore Girls tour added a dressed up Doose’s Market, Stars Hollow High School, Mrs. Kim’s Antiques, and Sookie’s House as part of the experience. Plus, they added signage with descriptions of the exterior sets with some WB fun facts.

Lorelai’s house is sadly just an exterior set. Wouldn’t it be awesome to sit at the kitchen table or run down the stairs in cut off denim shorts and cowboy boots? The actual interior was filmed on a set that has long been turned over to another television show. You can enter the front door of the house but it leads to no where.

On the porch, you can purchase Gilmore Girls merchandise and Dragonfly Inn cookies.

While we were there we posed in front of Lorelai’s house, the iconic Stars Hollow sign, and of course, perched on the steps of the town gazebo. Lorelai’s Jeep was out front too, but I guess we didn’t snap a photo.

Lunch at Lorelei’s House in Stars Hollow

The Gilmore Girls Holiday Tour is touted as “Lunch at Lorelai’s House” and is the last stop on the self-guided part of the tour. Lunch isn’t included, but of course, we had to fuel up for the drive home.

While there were holiday offerings on the menu, we opted for burgers (sadly, no Santa burgers) and sodas.

Since our trip, it looks like this year they’re also serving Pop Tarts, so that’s something to look forward to!

Do you love Gilmore Girls? You definitely should check out our other Gilmore Girls posts – we’re big fans!

• Our guide to rewatching the Gilmore Girls series with links to our favorite Etsy Gilmore Girls merch.
• How to throw a Gilmore Girls watch party .
• Cute Gilmore Girls planner stickers for all you planner addicts. Here and Here .

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Moscow Metro 2019

Will it be easy to find my way in the Moscow Metro? It is a question many visitors ask themselves before hitting the streets of the Russian capital. As metro is the main means of transport in Moscow – fast, reliable and safe – having some skills in using it will help make your visit more successful and smooth. On top of this, it is the most beautiful metro in the world !

. There are over 220 stations and 15 lines in the Moscow Metro. It is open from 6 am to 1 am. Trains come very frequently: during the rush hour you won't wait for more than 90 seconds! Distances between stations are quite long – 1,5 to 2 or even 3 kilometers. Metro runs inside the city borders only. To get to the airport you will need to take an onground train - Aeroexpress.

RATES AND TICKETS

Paper ticket A fee is fixed and does not depend on how far you go. There are tickets for a number of trips: 1, 2 or 60 trips; or for a number of days: 1, 3 days or a month. Your trips are recorded on a paper ticket. Ifyou buy a ticket for several trips you can share it with your traveling partner passing it from one to the other at the turnstile.

On every station there is cashier and machines (you can switch it to English). Cards and cash are accepted. 1 trip - 55 RUB 2 trips - 110 RUB

Tickets for 60 trips and day passes are available only at the cashier's.

60 rides - 1900 RUB

1 day - 230 RUB 3 days - 438 RUB 30 days - 2170 RUB.

The cheapest way to travel is buying Troyka card . It is a plastic card you can top up for any amount at the machine or at the ticket office. With it every trip costs 38 RUB in the metro and 21 RUB in a bus. You can get the card in any ticket office. Be prepared to leave a deposit of 50 RUB. You can get it back returning the card to the cashier.

SamsungPay, ApplePay and PayPass cards.

One turnstile at every station accept PayPass and payments with phones. It has a sticker with the logos and located next to the security's cabin.

GETTING ORIENTED

At the platfrom you will see one of these signs.

It indicates the line you are at now (line 6), shows the direction train run and the final stations. Numbers below there are of those lines you can change from this line.

In trains, stations are announced in Russian and English. In newer trains there are also visual indication of there you are on the line.

To change lines look for these signs. This one shows the way to line 2.

There are also signs on the platfrom. They will help you to havigate yourself. (To the lines 3 and 5 in this case). 

Moscow Metro Tour

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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