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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 28 MIN

Hooray for Hollywood (Part 6): Hats, Tributes, and Movie-Making Magic

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

In the final part of our Hooray for Hollywood series, we’re wrapping up our building-by-building tour of Hollywood Boulevard at Universal Studios Florida with one last stretch of stories.In this episode, Amanda explores:🎩 The Brown Derby Hat Shop and how it connects back to the real Brown Derby restaurants in Los Angeles🚏 A surprisingly rich story behind the Ivar, Selma, Rodeo, and Hollywood street signs—and how they quietly nod to early Hollywood families💚 The ever-changing corner now known as Wicked: The Experience, from film memorabilia and Lucy: A Tribute to Hello Kitty, UNIVRS, and beyond🎨 The Universal Studios Store mural, packed with visual references to filmmaking history, plus a bronze plaque honoring Chuck Lindberg, a behind-the-scenes merchandise legendIf you’ve loved this deep dive into the real-world inspirations behind Universal’s Hollywood Boulevard, this finale ties it all together.👉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

In the final part of our Hooray for Hollywood series, we’re wrapping up our building-by-building tour of Hollywood Boulevard at Universal Studios Florida with one last stretch of stories. In this episode, Amanda explores: 🎩 The Brown Derby Hat Shop and how it connects back to the real Brown Derby restaurants in Los Angeles🚏 A surprisingly rich story behind the Ivar, Selma, Rodeo, and Hollywood street signs—and how they quietly nod to early Hollywood families💚 The ever-changing corner now know...

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In the final part of our Hooray for Hollywood series, we’re wrapping up our building-by-building tour of Hollywood Boulevard at Universal Studios Florida with one last stretch of stories.In this episode, Amanda explores:🎩 The Brown Derby Hat Shop...

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