It was my parents' room, but I made them trade me BY: V.Rhodes Mean Girls (2004), motion picture, Paramount Pictures.   LOCATION 11 High Point Road, North York, Ontario M3B 2A3 Friendly reminder that this is a private residence, so please be respectful.  Did you know 2004 teen classic Mean Girl, was filmed in and around Toronto? Even though the movie is set in Evanston, Illinois a bunch of  buildings in the GTA are easily recognizable. Specifically the house of Queen Bee, Regina George (Rachel McAdams)!  We can all picture this scene. Regina drives up the driveway in her s ..read more

Here for the bathtub-couch and the cat named cat! BY: V. RHODES Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), motion picture, Paramount Pictures. LOCATION Tiffany & Co. 727 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States If Tiffany & Co. is going to get named-dropped in the title, it’s probably going to get a big feature. Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn) goes to Tiffany’s a few times throughout this movie, and mentions it even more. Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) was the first time Tiffany’s had ever been used as a filming location. The jewelry shop was apparently “grateful for the kind words and free pub ..read more

BY: Becca V. RHODES   Jurassic World the Exhibition HITS TORONTO Welcome to Jurassic Park! Jurassic World the Exhibition has just opened in Toronto. Let’s get into my thoughts! First of all, what is Jurassic World the Exhibition? Jurassic World the Exhibition is an immersive experience that allows guests jump into the Jurassic Park franchise. This is a theme park quality experience, tucked away in Mississauga. Between the Jurassic Park gate, Hammond’s InGen Lab, and the Raptor Paddock, you’re practically living the movie. Not to mention the life sized dinosaur animatronics! This experienc ..read more

BY: Becca V. RHODES   THE Stranger Things HITS TORONTO Welcome to Hawkins! The Stranger Things Experience has just opened in Toronto. Let’s get into my thoughts! First of all, what is The Stranger Things Experience? The Stranger Things Experience is an interactive escape room style experience, which immerses you in the world of the beloved show, Stranger Things (2016 - Current). Not only are there live actors and an effect heavy activation, but guests can also take photos on sets from the show, and eat at restaurants Scoops Ahoy and Surfer Boy Pizza. This experience is traveling around No ..read more

BY: Becca V. RHODES   THE OFFICE EXPERIENCE HITS TORONTO The day has finally come, The Office Experience has arrived in Toronto and I was lucky enough to visit this weekend. Let’s get into my thoughts! First of all, what is The Office Experience? The Office Experience is an exhibit showcasing set recreations, photo ops, costumes and props from the beloved show The Office (2005-2013). This experience is traveling around North America, and has just landed in Toronto. TICKETS MY THOUGHTS - VERY FUN So I chose to go in pretty blind, and  had no idea what to expect! I have previously done ..read more

could i BE any more excited! BY: Becca V. RHODES   THE FRIENDS EXPERIENCE: THE ONE IN TORONTO The day has finally come, The Friends Experience has arrived in Toronto and I was lucky enough to visit this weekend. Let’s get into my thoughts! First of all, what is The Friends Experience? The Friends Experience is an exhibit showcasing set recreations, photo ops, costumes and props from the beloved show Friends (1994-2004). This experience is traveling around North America, and has just landed in Toronto. TICKETS MY THOUGHTS - I LOVED IT So I chose to go in pretty blind, and  had no idea ..read more

Disney is famous for basing rides on blockbuster movies. Let's travel around the world and break them down! BY: V. RHODES TOP 5 epcot RIDES + Attractions BASED ON MOVIES At its opening in 1982, EPCOT was primarily an educational park. There were very few references to IP or other Disney movies. But as Walt said: “Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” As time went on, more rides and attractions were added to EPCOT featuring our favourite stories. More Ride Reviews #5 Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along BREAKDOWN OF OUR RANKI ..read more

Disney is famous for basing rides on blockbuster movies. Let's Break them down! BY: V. RHODES TOP 5 ANIMAL KINGDOM RIDES + Attractions BASED ON MOVIES Compared to other Disney Parks, Animal Kingdom has the most original attractions. Popular rides like Expedition Everest and Kilimanjaro Safari, are famous amongst Disney fans, but are based on original narratives developed for the park, not movies. Before ‘Pandora - World of Avatar’ opened in 2017, there was only one ride based on a movie (Dinosaur: Countdown to Extinction), and three shows (It’s Tough to be a Bug!, Finding Nemo: The Musical and ..read more

we rate rides base on their relationship to the source material. lets take a look! BY: V. RHODES Hogsmeade to LONDON HOGWARTS EXPRESS BREAKDOWN OF OUR RANKING AT THEFILMTRIPPER, WE FOCUS OUR RIDE RANKINGS ON HOW THE FILM OR source material HAS BEEN ADAPTED FOR A THEMED EXPERIENCE. Thats why ‘Overall interpretation’ is our most important category. FAST FACTS PARK: UNIVERSAL Studios / ISLAND’S OF ADVENTURE PLACE: ORLANDO, FL Coordinates: 28.4794°N 81.4703°W OTHER LOCATIONS: none OPENING DATE: July 8, 2014 Based on: The Harry Potter Books & Movies by JK Rowling RIDE TYPE: PEOPLE MOVER / funic ..read more

we rate rides base on their relationship to the source material. lets take a look! BY: V. RHODES Hogsmeade to LONDON HOGWARTS EXPRESS BREAKDOWN OF OUR RANKING AT THEFILMTRIPPER, WE FOCUS OUR RIDE RANKINGS ON HOW THE FILM OR source material HAS BEEN ADAPTED FOR A THEMED EXPERIENCE. Thats why ‘Overall interpretation’ is our most important category. FAST FACTS PARK: UNIVERSAL Studios / ISLAND’S OF ADVENTURE PLACE: ORLANDO, FL Coordinates: 28.4794°N 81.4703°W OTHER LOCATIONS: none OPENING DATE: July 8, 2014 Based on: The Harry Potter Books & Movies by JK Rowling RIDE TYPE: PEOPLE MOVER / funic ..read more