Celebrate Friendsgiving at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
It’s hard to believe it’s been 30 years since we met Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Monica, Joey, and Phoebe, and Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Friends” with the return of the Friendsgiving tour focused on the iconic sitcom.
The special 90-minute “Friends”-themed Studio Tour allows fans to see props, costumes, and filming locations from memorable “Friends” episodes, including Stage 24 – dubbed the Friends Stage – where the show filmed seasons 2-10 (season 1 was filmed on Stage 5).
“They couldn’t use Stage 24 [for season 1] because it was being used by ‘Full House,’” explained Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood guide Zack. “But they wanted some of that ‘good luck sitcom energy’ so they went in there at the beginning of their second season in 1995 and stayed all the way until 2004 for their season 10.”
Some of the “Friends” filming locations on the Warner Bros. backlot include:
Brownstone Street, where Ross and Rachel kicked the light post after losing Marcel the monkey (Season 1, Episode 19 – The One Where the Monkey Gets Away)
The grass field behind the fountain where the Friendsgiving meal takes place is the spot where “Red Ross” played rugby with Emily’s English mates (Season 4; Episode 15 – The One with All the Rugby)
The “park” where Phoebe and Rachel go jogging (Season 6; Episode 7 – The One Where Phoebe Runs)
The second story window from which college student Elizabeth drops a “post-breakup” water balloon on Ross (Season 6; Episode 24 – The One With the Proposal, Part 1)
“The great thing about ‘Friends’ is that they used so much of our property to make our show possible – in fact they never went to New York to film anything with the cast,” Zack notes. “All of it was here at the Burbank property.”
NOTE: Since Warner Bros. is a working studio, the “Friends” filming locations visited on the tour can vary due to production.
Friendsgiving Meal
“Friends” fans are also treated to the exclusive Friendsgiving tour-only experience of enjoying a catered buffet Friendsgiving holiday meal at the iconic “Friends Fountain” on the Warner Bros. backlot (weather permitting).
The Friendsgiving menu includes:
- Phoebe’s Tossed Garden Salad
- Rachel’s Buttery Biscuits
- Phoebe’s Sauteed Garlic and Toasted Almond Green Beans
- Ross’ Lumpy Mashed Potatoes
- Tribbiani “How You Doin” Mac & Cheese
- Grandma Geller’s Homemade Soyrizo Stuffing
- Joey’s Sweet Candy Yams
- “We Were on a Break” Cranberry Sauce
- Chandler’s Honey Dijon Glazed Country Ham
- Monica’s Slow-Cooked Turkey Basted with Bourbon Molasses Glaze
…and, of course, pumpkin pie.
There’s even an enhanced photo op with colorful umbrellas at the Friends couch in front of the fountain (the fountain and photo op are closed to regular tours).
“We’re thrilled to bring back Friendsgiving for fans to celebrate,” said Danny Kahn, Vice President & General Manager of Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood. “The show continues to touch the hearts of audiences worldwide, and we are excited to join in celebrating its 30th anniversary with this themed tour.”
Did you Know? “Friends is the most watched television show in history and is one of the only shows that has been dubbed and translated into every language in every country.
Stage 48: Script to Screen
Following the meal, a self-guided tour of Stage 48: Script to Screen includes a photo op in the original Central Perk set.
Also in Stage 48 is the Central Perk Café, which serves signature beverages inspired by each of the six characters, and the Friends Boutique, featuring recreated sets from the show, authentic costumes, and exclusive merchandise (Stage 48 is open to all Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood guests).
The Friends Boutique in Stage 48 also sells exclusive Friendsgiving merchandise, including cookware, tableware, and a Loungefly backpack (these items are only available here).
A “Friends” 30th-anniversary collection featuring shirts, hats, pins, drinkware, and more is also available.
Plus, Ross’ “Holiday Armadillo” costume has recently been added to the Friends Boutique.
A small selection of 30th-anniversary merch is also available at the store in the lobby (no tour ticket required).
A curated 30th-anniversary exhibit and photo op in the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood lobby (accessible without a tour ticket) showcases authentic costumes for each character (plus Joey’s Pat the Dog statue).
“Could we be any more excited about our special Friendsgiving celebration?” Kahn said. “For ten years thirty years ago, ‘Friends’ made their home at Warner Bros. and created this legendary iconic television series right on this lot – and I should know, I was the security guard on their stage the first year. Friendsgiving is all about togetherness and celebrating those moments of TV history that you love with your friends and family and that’s what this is all about.”
Warner Bros. Studios Tour Hollywood Friendsgiving tours are offered at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. on Nov. 16-17, 21-24, and 29-30, 2024. Tickets are $150 per person for guests age 5+ (Kids under 5 are not permitted on the tour; all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times).
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