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EPISODE · Jul 11, 2025 · 14 MIN

Hooray for Hollywood (Part 2): Facades, Film Stars & Forgotten Storefronts

from Where In The Park Podcast - Discovering the Details of your Favorite Theme Parks · host WhereInThePark.com

What do Jason Bourne, Max Factor, Marilyn Monroe, and Pretty Woman have in common? They’re all part of the architectural story told along Hollywood Blvd at Universal Studios Florida.In Part 2 of our Hooray for Hollywood series, Amanda takes us through the next stretch of facades—from the Bourne Stuntacular and its futuristic roots to Max Factor’s glam legacy, a hotel fit for movie stars, and a towering tribute to golden-age of retail at the Kress 5&Dime. These aren’t just theme park buildings… they’re living nods to real Hollywood history.✨Articles referenced in this article✨Architects & Builders - Edward F. SibbertDisney Dave - Restored Home Movie: Visiting Universal Studios Florida in 1995 (Upscaled to HD)Orlando Informer - Terminator 2 3D at Universal Studios FloridaYesterland - Real Buildings that Inspired Universal Studios Florida👉Ready to discover your favorite theme park? Check out our games at WhereInThePark.com, and use code PODCAST10 at checkout to take 10% off your next adventure!👉Explore even more with a FREE Digital Game at Downtown Disney, Disney Springs, and more! Go to WhereInThePark.com, and use code WITPDIGITAL👉Become a WITP Explorer! Join the conversation on our Facebook Group here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/whereinthepark👉Prefer to read along & see pictures instead of listening? Check out our Blog Page here: WhereInThePark.com/Podcast👉Follow us @WhereInThePark on your favorite social media platforms:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whereintheparkFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/whereintheparkTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@whereintheparkYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@whereinthepark

What do Jason Bourne, Max Factor, Marilyn Monroe, and Pretty Woman have in common? They’re all part of the architectural story told along Hollywood Blvd at Universal Studios Florida. In Part 2 of our Hooray for Hollywood series, Amanda takes us through the next stretch of facades—from the Bourne Stuntacular and its futuristic roots to Max Factor’s glam legacy, a hotel fit for movie stars, and a towering tribute to golden-age of retail at the Kress 5&Dime. These aren’t just theme park buil...

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