‘Gilmore Girls’ 25th anniversary in Stars Hollow at Warner Bros. Studio Tour
“Gilmore Girls” fans can step into actual Stars Hollow shooting locations from the TV show as Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood brings you onto the studio backlot for winter wonders during its Holidays Made Here tour.
In the year 2000, “Gilmore Girls” began its run on The WB network. 25 years later, the show still has a rabid fanbase. In celebration of this milestone anniversary and the holiday season, the fictional town of Stars Hollow has been recreated on the Warner Bros. backlot in Burbank, Calif., covered in a layer of white “snow.”
This limited-time event is included with your regular Studio Tour ticket. No additional purchase is necessary to access Stars Hollow and all it has to offer — and those offerings are aplenty.
Guests can walk through Luke’s Diner and Lorelai’s house as well as enjoy themed beverages and meals at the Dragonfly Inn. This fully authentic set recreation features newly rebuilt locations using the original designs. This year the experience includes Miss Patty’s School of Ballet.
Once the sun sets, guests can enjoy nightly Light Show Spectaculars. These include a 5:30 p.m. Tree Lighting, 6:30 p.m. Romantic Dance, and a 7:30 p.m. finale celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Gilmore Girls.”
Guests can also enjoy interactive experiences, including holiday cookie decorating, a scavenger hunt with prizes, town carolers, and daily costume meetups. If you’re all about dining in Stars Hollow, the Food Passport add-on will give you an unforgettable Gilmore dining experience.
If it’s specialty merchandise you’re looking for, there is so much you can only find at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood. But you won’t just be shopping in a generic store. You’ll be shopping in favorite storefronts from the series, including the Stars Hollow Bookstore, Doose’s Market, and Kim’s Antiques.
As an added bonus, actor Scott Patterson, who portrayed Luke Danes in the series, makes daily appearances in Stars Hollow. There is no set schedule for these appearances, so keep your eyes peeled for this surprise moment at Holidays Made Here.
You won’t need to feel rushed during your visit to Stars Hollow. Once you’re dropped off by your tour guide, it’s up to you how long you want to stay, wander and experience until tours close for the day. This is not a timed experience, giving you plenty of time to take your photos, shop, and dine.
However, your visit to Stars Hollow is just one part of your Studio Tour. In addition to the regular Warner Bros. tour, you’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories from holiday classics including “Gremlins,” “Elf,” “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” and more.
Holidays Made Here with the visit to Stars Hollow is a limited-time event available now through Jan. 4, 2026. The Studio Tour starts at $76 for adults. Learn more at WBstudiotour.com.
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