Draft:Stars Hall of Fame
| Stars Hall of Fame | |
|---|---|
| Orlando, FL | |
| Area | 6825 Starway Drive, Orlando, FL. 32809 |
| Opening date | May 10, 1975 |
| Ride statistics | |
| Attraction type | Wax Museum |
Stars Hall of Fame was a wax museum located in Orlando, Florida.
History[edit]
Background[edit]
In 1970, the Great Southwest Corporation who owned and operated the Six Flags theme parks, acquired the Movieland Wax Museum for $1,500,000.[1]
Announced in December 1973.[2]
Preview center opened October 29, 1974.[3]
Bally Manufacturing acquired Six Flags in 1982, and sold off the Stars Hall of Fame because it didn't fit into their master plans.[4]
Figures displayed[edit]
- Clark Gable in Gone with the Wind
- Marlon Brando in The Godfather
- The Cartwrights from Bonanza
- Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra
- Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn in The African Queen
Also see[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Smith, Don (May 18, 1970). "Coto De Caza A Start: Developers to Push Recreation Projects". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Myers, Tom (December 12, 1973). "Film Star Wax Museum Planned Near Disney". Florida Today. p. 16C.
- ^ "'Stars' Preview Center Opens". The Orlando Sentinel. October 30, 1974. p. 20.
- ^ Sleed, Joel (September 16, 1984). "Sea World Makes Splash In Ocean of Family Attractions". Austin-American Statesman. p. J3.