Definitely the best studio tour around, and it keeps getting better. My parents & I visited this past weekend and had a great time -- we saw the sets of Supergirl (the awesome cave), Pretty Little Liars, and Big Bang Theory (we were lucky to see three sets as most tours only see one or two). The museum with the Batman & Harry Potter memorabilia was cool, where you can get sorted by the Sorting Hat; the Batman vehicles exhibit would make movie and car buffs drool; the prop warehouse had all sorts of awesome trinkets, perfect for antiques lovers; and we had our photos taken on the set of "Friends" and also experienced the green screen effects firsthand at the "Stage 48" area. Two years ago I went on the Paramount Studios Tour and Warner Brothers was definitely better -- slicker production, more sets, more high tech, though Paramount has a lovely nostalgic feeling. I had also gone on the Warner Studios tour many years earlier and got my photo taken with Vince Vaughn while he was filming "Starsky and Hutch" there (he happened to be taking a break in shooting when our cart drove by, and was nice enough to pose for photos); although we didn't see any famous actors this time, the overall experience was so much improved. Must do for anyone visiting the LA area. Tip: If you can visit on a weekday, go to tvtickets.com and sign up for a TV taping (you should register at least 2-3 weeks prior to your visit if possible). We went on the Warner Studio Tour in the early afternoon and then watched the very funny "Mom" (starring Allison Janney and Anna Faris) TV taping that night also at Warner. What a wonderful day!! read more

If Yelp will take reviews from Warner Brother's employees, surely they will take reviews from dissatisfied customers. My experience with WB is that they have no respect for their customers once they have your money. They lie to their customers and are moor than willing to make an break promises and commitments to those customers if it saves them a buck. They will buy your game that they committed to a 50 year subscription for, close it down, and then give you radio silence even if your gaming community wants to pay for it, and is willing to outright purchase the IP or pay monthly subscriptions. In addition, WB apparently is OK paying for good reviews. Just google "WB paid reviews" and read about the lawsuit. They also are ok with capitalizing on the deaths of their employees... they will just turn the employee's image into downloadable content and then charge consumers for that content. So unethical. Here is the last post from the Asheron's Call forums by Severlin, a WB moderator, about the game. The post is from 2014. Let me reiterate that we have no plans to close Asheron's Call. We plan to keep the game open and the servers running. Although this change of focus is necessary for our company, we love the Asheron's Call games and we want them to live forever. We understand that players who have been enjoying our monthly updates will be disappointed at the change to Asheron's Call. Our long term plan is to make the game free to all active accounts. We are working on a date in the not-to-distant future where all active accounts will be able to play the game for free. Asheron's Call and Asheron's Call 2 will be a gift to our loyal players. In addition, we have been working within the company to start an initiative sometime near the end of the year to allow players to run their own Asheron's Call servers. We intend to put the call out to tech savvy enthusiasts that love Asheron's Call to create a community for players who want to run their own Asheron's Call servers. Unfortunately, setting up and running an AC server is not a user friendly experience. Enthusiasts would need some knowledge of running an SQL server, setting up the network, using our tools to configure the SQL server, installing the Asheron's Call server with our complicated tools, and distributing the client. Our intent is to help these players build a community so these processes can be created and distributed to people interested in running an Asheron's Call game. If that works out we can look into releasing tools and data files that would allow players to modify game data and create alternate content for their own Asheron's Call games. Thank you for being part of the Asheron's Call community. read more

We had a super visit to the studios. All the guides are really friendly and knowledgable. We were treated to the sets of Friends, Pretty Little Liars and a host of others. The Harry Potter props and costumes were great. A fun, three hour outing for any age... particularly if you love TV and movies. read more

Warner Bros Studios - On the tour of all the different sets. - Video/Film Production Near Me - Burbank, California

Great tour. So much fun for our out of town guests and a few new facts for us locals. Well Almost locals la is a brutal place to Live so I left years ago read more

Severlins post from ac forums in 2014 lies ALL lies. This company is dead to me !!!states: Let me reiterate that we have no plans to close Asheron's Call. We plan to keep the game open and the servers running. Although this change of focus is necessary for our company, we love the Asheron's Call games and we want them to live forever. We understand that players who have been enjoying our monthly updates will be disappointed at the change to Asheron's Call. Our long term plan is to make the game free to all active accounts. We are working on a date in the not-to-distant future where all active accounts will be able to play the game for free. Asheron's Call and Asheron's Call 2 will be a gift to our loyal players. In addition, we have been working within the company to start an initiative sometime near the end of the year to allow players to run their own Asheron's Call servers. We intend to put the call out to tech savvy enthusiasts that love Asheron's Call to create a community for players who want to run their own Asheron's Call servers. Unfortunately, setting up and running an AC server is not a user friendly experience. Enthusiasts would need some knowledge of running an SQL server, setting up the network, using our tools to configure the SQL server, installing the Asheron's Call server with our complicated tools, and distributing the client. Our intent is to help these players build a community so these processes can be created and distributed to people interested in running an Asheron's Call game. If that works out we can look into releasing tools and data files that would allow players to modify game data and create alternate content for their own Asheron's Call games. Thank you for being part of the Asheron's Call community. read more

Among the many places I've worked at, I rank the WB studio lot up there. There's something beautiful about looking to one side and seeing the mighty Griffith Park/Hollywood Hills just stand there, overshadowing you on a studio lot. Then whole lot is pretty wide apart. I typically had to park on the parking structure across the street for the studio, so the walk all the way across the whole lot does take some out of you. But on that same walk you're passing by a lot of sound stages. I also really like the commissary here. It's pretty laid back and it's right by a street side set. Really interesting to see them filming a christmas film while you're eating your summer food. Favorite part of this lot is the private screening theaters. They are pretty good. Well, one of them is, the other is pretty small. But even with the smaller size, you still get a better experience than you would at 90% of the movie theaters on the outside world. While there's always the chance you may see a film celebrity here, it's best not to get socially involved with them. It is a bit awkward if you really don't have anything to say to them other than you like their work. Yes, perhaps that's not a great plan in itself to carry out. Remember, they're just people like you and I. One reason why this place gets a huge number of stars from me is that they brought back to animation painting on the soundstage again. I was really worried they just got rid of it so they could put a giant poster for Harry Potter. But sure enough, the animation piece came back better than ever. I suppose as a nerd, it would be silly to say that I didn't really enjoy being around the studio that owns most of my favorite super heroes. Then again, I work at Fox, a company that destroys just about any Marvel franchise they touch. So it was a nice change..even for a short while. WB studios, really a great time to be had even if you're working. May I suggest those of you who are not industry and have no chance of getting on the studio lot, perhaps the VIP studio tour will be more up your agenda. One thing though, WB, what the hell is wrong with you? I keep looking at that water tower and I hope and pray that three monkey children come out. Maybe next time.. maybe next time... read more

If you're a huge movie/TV show fan you have to check this tour out. They give you a totally in depth tour of past and present movie and TV sets. For example: the Friends Set (including houses used for filming, the "Central Park" the show films in, etc.), Gilmore Girls Set, Big Bang Theory Set. Also they will take you to a Harry Potter exhibit that features the costumes worn by the actors during their days of filming. They also will give you a tour of studios and live sets where filming is actually taking place and explain the process that goes into filming their movies and TV shows, including some CW TV shows. Finally, they'll take you to a Prop room and explain the process for show runners to reserve props used on Tv shows and movies. Some of the props we saw were featured on TV shows like Scandal, west wing, Brooklyn 99, and some movie props including Casablanca, and the upcoming space jam 2 movie staring LeBron James. The tour lasts about 2-3 hours and they only hold the tour during selected hours in order to accommodate filming. Call in advance to make a reservation. But if you're in LA for a while and plan on doing multiple tours, buy an LA Go Pass. It's totally worth it and includes a lot of different tours, including this one. read more

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For almost 100 years this studio has been responsible for some pretty incredible productions, so I was anxious to see what this tour had to offer. Unfortunately, my friends and I were very disappointed. Parking in their open lot was only $7.00. If you're going on a hot day, be sure to bring a sunshade for your car. You're directed between statutes of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck to enter. Don't get excited about seeing them. The tour doesn't cover the immense animation legacy of Warner Brothers. You then get to a security checkpoint that includes a metal detector. It's a little disturbing how much the Security Guard manhandles and searches peoples' bags (they really shouldn't be touching them, but instead should be asking you to move things around). The tour costs $54 per person, so I expected something pretty great. We bought our tickets online and chose a time slot of 2:30 PM. When we got there (with plenty of time to spare), we were told that 2:30 was full and we would have to go at 2:45. Not a huge deal, but still annoying and kind of defeated the purpose of having reservations at a specific time. The woman that told us that said "I have to apologize because the website...", and she turned away and never finished her sentence. Gee, thanks for the explanation. Perhaps it's a ploy to give you time to spend more money on a limited selection of touristy souvenirs, over-priced coffee and gelato while you wait. We were directed into a small theater where we saw a brief film reminding you of the history of the studio (including animation), but don't get excited here either because you're not likely to experience much more of that storied history on the tour. After the film, the different Tour Guides gathered their separate groups of up to 12 people, and we all walked out right past the security checkpoint (rendering it totally pointless) and got into golf carts. The Guides will ask what WB productions the group is interested in. Unfortunately, this doesn't seem to matter much. Everyone on our tour was interested in seeing the Central Perk set from "Friends"...everyone. As we drove through the lot, we were repeatedly told that "...everything on the lot can be filmed...". Thank you...got it the first time. We briefly drove through the workshop where sets are built, but not much going on there. Then we went to the Picture Car Vault that has a lot of vehicles and a few props from the different Batman movies over the years. This was pretty cool if you like those movies. Then was the stage where "The Big Bang Theory" is taped. About half the group was very interested, and rightfully so because it's a very popular show. We were told that all cameras and phones had to be put away, though one guest clearly thought this didn't apply to him. The show is on hiatus, so most of the sets are covered by tarps and there really isn't much to see anyway. When our group entered we respected the fact that another group was already in there and were quiet while we waited our turn. Once we got in, subsequent groups were hardly so kind and were actually quite rude and annoying. As we left, our Guide pointed-out the former "Friends" stage across the road (currently home to "Mike & Molly"). Members of the group asked about seeing the Central Perk set and were ultimately told "...we can't see that today because they're doing some refurbishment, but come back mid-July and it should be open again. I'm sorry that the website isn't clear on that...". Again with the website!!! I think they need to fire someone. The mood of our tour went downhill from there. Everyone was immediately disappointed and I could hear talk of wanting refunds. The tour includes the Warner Brothers Museum that had more Batman movie memorabilia downstairs and Harry Potter things upstairs (mostly costumes, but some props). Again, pretty cool stuff if you're into those movie franchises, but rather disappointing that that's all there was. Seriously...wouldn't you expect more after almost 100 years of productions? Then we drove around the different streets with building and home facades. Apparently, our tour guide primarily knew about "Pretty Little Liars" and "Gilmore Girls", as that was what she kept pointing-out. Keep in mind, the group made it clear at the start that no one was interested in those shows. The only things identified that were pre-1980s that even hinted at the studio's legacy was the church from the original "Ocean's 11" with the Rat Pack, and the cafe from "Casablanca". Oddly, it seemed like the studio tours were the only thing going on. No tapings, no commercials, no movies being filmed...nothing. For the most part, all the staff was very friendly. They just didn't seem that informed. It's an unscripted tour so each one is going to be different, but I feel there should at least be some degree of consistency. I just think this studio has so much more to offer that wasn't even remotely showcased. read more

This review will be based solely on the Horror Made Here event at Warner Brother's Studio 2017, which I attended on Friday 10/20. First off, WOW! I was thoroughly impressed with the organization of the event, the friendly/helpful employees, and most of all the detail they put into the mazes! From the IT house to The Conjuring, to A Nightmare on Elm Street, each maze had amazing detail and it was obvious a lot of thought went into their design. The lines were no longer than 15 minutes, maybe shorter. The studio tour was very entertaining as well as the studio walkthrough. We were able to take pics on set of FRIENDS, which my boyfriend and I were so excited about. There are so many interesting things to see, so I won't give too much away. The ONLY negative thing I have to mention about this event is the food. I'm warning the reader of this review to PLEASE eat before you attend. We were so disappointed with the food trucks at this event, so sad it was honestly a waste of money. With that being said, I'm so grateful for what Warner Bros has put into the Horror Made Here event, I highly recommend it to anyone who loves Halloween and loves! I will definitely be back next year! read more

Okay. Here we are. This is my 300th review on Yelp!!!! In my four years as a Yelp Elite, it has been my privilege and an honor to continue to provide my thoughts and opinions on not just restaurants, but theme parks, stores, events, parks, and so on for other people to have as many quality points of view as possible when deciding what they want to eat/buy/do/etc. But every time I hit a century mark in my reviews, I have to review a place that is a definite 5 star, and very near and dear to my heart. For this review, that place is Warner Brothers Studios. As a child, I cared about very few things...God, my family, friends, and school. I cared about those things because I was taught to. We all develop habits through the love and care of our parents and the people around us. Caring about those things, it's something that habitually and naturally develops. There was another thing though, not on that list, that I believe I was born caring about. Art. From as early as I can remember, all I've ever done and wanted to do was create. Tell stories. Make believe. And the older I got, the more intense that became. True enough, it could be hereditary since both of my parents are artists as well, but you couldn't pull me off the stage, or from in front of the camera, or from my guitar or piano, or from behind my camera for that matter, or away from my scripts. Fast forward to adulthood, and I am lucky enough to be on a show that allows me the honor of filming at Warner Brothers every day for months at a time. This is my second home, and someday, maybe I will be a series regular at another one of the big studios. And I love them too, but I relationship with WB. I grew up promising myself that one day I would visit the water tower from ANIMANIACS. Now I work there. The layout of the studio is easy and logical, and the people on the other shows and sets are all extremely friendly. It's a true community and we all work and play and share the same basketball courts, lunch rooms, and parks. Everything is well kept and clean, and no matter how many times I drive on the lot, the magic never fades away. If you're not in the business, I recommend taking a tour behind the scenes at Warner Brothers. It's a fantastic studio, and I'm sure something that you will never forget. Come experience movie magic, and enjoy the ride. After all, life without escapism, is reality without dreams. I give Warner Brothers Studios a very honorable 5 out of 5 stars. read more

Friends Set, Big Bang Theory set, Batpods, Batman sets, Wonder Woman Sets, This Place is AWESOME!!! Glad I came all the way from Australia to See this, even bought stuff for myself, Friends & Family from the souvenir store, its GREAT!!!! read more

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I've toured here, worked here, watched tapings here, eaten here. There's always something interesting happening on the lot and they shoot some good stuff here. Definitely expect to spend several hours hanging around for a taping. I've sat in the studio audience for The Ellen Show and Three and a Half Men (during the Charlie Sheen years). They are very strict about not allowing cameras. If you do manage to sneak one in and take a photo, they will catch you, make you delete it and scare the heck out of you. Yup, I got straight busted. Not doing THAT again! Their commissary is known to be one of the best among all the studios. I'm a big fan of their made-to-order pasta station - it's fresh, tasty, and the chefs are super nice. There's often music playing in the outside dining area, and occasionally you'll see actors hanging around. The museum surprised me - it's pretty impressive. And of course, seeing all the TV and movie sets is a neat experience. read more

BAD WARNER BROTHERS!!!! I went to a movie preview and got turned away because you were a dumbass and gave out too many tickets. You told me to be at the theaters at 10:30am, and I got there at 10:10am with my friend, and all the tickets were given out. You are a horrible company for lying to all the people who showed up to the movie screening. I hate you and your studios.....you suck balls. read more

Recently came here for a taping. I ended up at the wrong gate and was pointed in the right direction by a very friendly helpful guard. Which totally caught me off guard because I'm not use to people from LA being so polite lol. I found where I needed to go and everything I went smoothly from there. Parking was quick, easy and involved another very helpful guard. read more

Christopher D Owens is the worst producer to ever work with. He is so petty and chooses to hurt others by using his short temper to create lies. Chris goes out of his was to make false accusations based on no information at all. Who cares what he has accomplished, be a better person and don't go out of your way to hurt others because you think your something special. Hopefully you read this MR. Owens and learn to act your age! Grow up and stop creating lies because your so unhappy. read more

Best day of my life!!! As a HUGE Friends fan I knew I would enjoy the WB tour since the tour ends with the opportunity to sit on the actual Central Perk couch! Even without this experience this tour was awesome! Our guide Michael was great, had great energy, and was very knowledgeable. We first drove down the set street of NY city. I couldn't believe how many different movies, tv shows, and musicals have been filmed there. Next we went to the WB museum to see the actual costumes in the Batman and Harry Potter movies. We also got to see the Batmobiles and the Batmobile that is going to be in the new movie. We got to see the set of Big Bang Theory and Pretty Little Liars which was awesome! Of course the highlight was ending at stage 48 where we got to sit on the Friends couch and take pictures. Since I am such a huge fan they let me and my boyfriend reenact a scene from the show as if we were the actual characters. By far the coolest experience of my life! We hit the replica Central Perk coffee shop for a quick drink before heading home. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who likes movies or tv. It was incredible!!! read more

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I really enjoyed my time working at Warner Bros. This is a really great studio. If you are a film or TV buff, then you will recognize many parts of the studio from your fave shows. When you get hired, they put you on an "HR tour" which shows you a lot of the main points, and also introduces you to employee exclusive info (such as the gym, credit union, etc). A cool thing about WB is that you can walk around, and this lot is really comfortable. It feels like "home." And you can never go hungry because there are many choices for coffee, snacks, and meals. There are a few Starbucks options, Coffee Bean, the commissary serves Peet's coffee, and I think the cafe has Intelligentsia. There are also random vending machines here and there, and there are cafes... The Grill at Avon was my favourite because they have a veggie burger, and I never had to wait too long to get my food. Employee perks are cool. There are advanced screenings of WB films, and organizations that you can join. My co-workers were awesome, too, and I think that is the number one reason that WB is so great! read more

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Such an amazing experience. Seeing where shows were filmed and being able to check out the sets. It was a nice time.

This was a fun 2-3 hour tour. It isn't commercialized very much and it gives you a look behind the scenes of movies and tv. Out of town guests who are into the entertainment industry will be awed. Very well done. read more

I probably am super biased since I used to work on the lot, but I have also been on the studio tour several times, so I do feel totally eligible to write a fair review. And dang, is the studio tour awesome. Here's the deal. Every day, thousands of out-of-town and even local tourists roam the streets of Los Angeles in hopes of getting a glimpse behind the scenes of all that is Hollywood. Most people go to Hollywood Blvd, others try their luck at Universal Studios. But those who are in the know, or those who don't mind spending $45 per person, go to the best insider tour in LA - The WB VIP tour! The tour usually sells out quickly, so reserve your spot online at http://www2.warnerbros.com/vipstudiotour/ ... arrive a bit early to check out the VIP store or get some gelato or Starbucks in the VIP tour section of the Sony Plaza building. Parking is off of Olive/Alameda... follow signs for VIP Studio Tour parking and into the Sony Plaza building (enter on the left near the Bugs Bunny statue). Bring your camera and some walking shoes, and a coat for those randomly chilly or rainy LA days (which DO happen every now and then)! You will be required to lock up some of your goods when you enter the sound studios and the museum, but other than that photos are fair game :) On the tour you will see the following: inside of current television sets (Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men, etc), the largest outdoor backlots in the country (home of Gilmore Girls, Spiderman, Friends, Dukes of Hazzard, Annie, ER, The Mentalist, Chuck, the oldschool Batman TV show, etc), and some sound stages that have been used for retired TV shows and movies (ER, Friends, Titanic, The Music Man, Ocean's Eleven). You will also see, if not visit, the Ellen Degeneres and Lopez Tonight studios, the WB commissary and staff stores, the wardrobe department, the retired car lot (which includes Batmobiles!) and the prop studio. My personal favorite is the WB museum, which includes props and costumes from movies including The Dark Knight, Casablanca, Million Dollar Baby, The Maltese Falcon, Mars Attacks, Willy Wonka, The Corpse Bride, Bonnie and Clyde, Troy, etc. AND the whole second floor is all Harry Potter! Overall, I can't say enough about how amazing the studio tour is for tourists and even locals. A MUST SEE in LA. read more

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No photos please! Bad paparazzi puns aside, I absolutely loved the Warner Brothers Studios. We went for a company outing and had an absolute blast on the VIP Tour. If I could give our guide a rating, it would barely break a 1 unfortunately but others from our company clearly had some amazing guides. From the props museum to the Friends set, this is a Hollywood amusement park. Scenes where Spiderman was shot, Sex and the City. The car from The Great Gatsby. An assortment of Batmobiles. The costume museum is fantastic too. Everyone really loved the Harry Potter part upstairs. We even had a Rebel Wilson sighting which considering we were there on a Friday when hardly any shows tape, was pretty cool. We got to sit on the Ellen set too which was just beyond cool. Anyone with an appreciation for movies and TV will really enjoy this whole experience and with a great guide I imagine it would get 6 stars! read more

While staying Hollywood, this was one of the most memorable tours. It certainly felt VIP as you were privately escorted on a little tour bus. We were driven to see all sorts of buildings with which each side had a different purpose, learned how buildings were decorated entirely and used for many different scenes and purposes, viewed several popular television sets such as Ellen, Friends and the Mentalist and visited a car museum featuring the Batmobiles and many other famous cars from film and television. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and I think he even went over the allotted time. We were also privately escorted back to the Costume and prop museum at the end, for free, just to have a little extra time to look around. Though there were no special effects or demonstrations of green screens (other than the fact they take your photo in front of one), as you might see at Universal, I thought this was a very cool experience being amongst a real working studio. We did see a few famous people walking and buzzing around in their golf carts! Highly recommended! read more

YAYAY!! I went to a couple of taping here and love the people that work here and the atmosphere! I especially loved that I got called to be on Ellen and won a free Lapy top!!!! Its great if you're going to go into a taping you get to go to the WB store for employees, you get a mini tour of the facility. I hope i get to come back soon!!!! read more

I would have loved to love the VIP tour, but I didn't or say couldn't. I took my family from another country here to give them a taste of "Hollywood" last summer. I was pretty excited because the ratings and comments were good ( And to maybe get a glance of Ellen! I know she brings some people into the show as a surprise ;) ). However, I must say the tour guide was not really attentive to my family and I. I would say things outloud and he would completely bypass what I would say. It got so bad that I saw that my Aunt and Uncle dozing off sometimes (they are very capable of speaking english by the way). There was just no great interaction between the tour guide and us. He was chatting frequently with one fellow the whole time. You would think that paying for six tickets, we would get some attention. This is why the rating is an "A-OK". The stuff was great to see and get tidbits here and there. The people inside the costumes area were really friendly and I got to even try the sorting hat (Gryffindor FTW!) The main tour guide was just a major debbie downer for us to enjoy the tour. Sorry WB, I love your shows though! ): read more

This review is really for the commissary although the lot is pretty awesome too. This is the first studio that I have worked on that has a commissary for the employees and their guests. I actually used to come here when I was a kid and my uncle worked in marketing. Now I'm all grown up and work here too. I was sad to see that they started weighing their salads, but I totally get it, I mean even I was guilty of hiding all the good stuff (bacon, beets and hummus) under a thin layer of lettuce and even with the new method the cost is still really reasonable. I'm anxious for the weather to start being consistently beautiful so that I can resume my daily pilgrimage to the main lot. It has everything. I usually go to the employee gym for Yoga or cardio and then end my visit with a trip to the commissary for lunch. They also have a great little shop which has come in handy on several occasions when I'm in a pinch for a birthday gift. It's super fun to sit outside and watch the actors and extras. Keeping my fingers crossed for a second season!!! read more

I came here today to see the Television show The Real, well let me say the experience was a real mess. First off you have to arrive 2-3 hours early because they seriously overbook (which they tell you) and it's first come, first serve (they tell you that as well) but what they do not tell you is that people unable to get into the first show are told to come back for the second or third taping. I came for the 5:30 taping and almost everyone confirmed for that show was turned away because they had to let all the 8:30 and 1:30 overflow in and they only have a capacity of a little over 130 but they book like 300 people a show. That's insanity! The show isn't that good. Anyway, I got in, #95 had been there since 2:30...we didn't leave until 9:30 pm and with no giveaway on a Christmas show and we were exhausted all the standing and walking basically from gate 8 on forest lawn all the way near gate 2 on pass. Just ridiculous! Never ever again. The show was ghetto and stupid conversation. They also seperate you into groups according to your look and age, horrible. So you can wear bright upscale clothes if you want to but if you are overweight and unattractive expect to have bad seats and not be in camera lol. I was on the second row closest to the stage but I. I wish I was at home that night lol - don't do it! read more

I finally got my hands on a Big Bang Theory ticket-- STANDBY! (Such a bittersweet victory.) But I took the day off work to try anyway. My boyfriend and I arrived around the area at 12pm. We got lost several times, but the security guards were trying hard to help us, despite the fact that they didn't work in that department. We weren't allowed to park in garage until 2:30pm so we parked somewhere around the residential area and my boyfriend would move the car later. We finally reached the correct parking garage when the guy told us that the line was actually on the other side of the lot. Off we went around the building and into an open parking lot, anticipating being at least within 15 people in line, instead we stumbled upon a pretty long line already-- roughly 30 not counting the other people who left. (Pfffbt and that one guard actually told us to return after 3pm because "no one would be here so early.") So here comes the endurance race for the next 5 hours, it was sunny, it was hot, and some people could really use deodorant. Anyway, take the time to get to know your neighbors! Maybe you'll realize that they came here from Scotland or England. I'm serious! If you're from LA and you're griping about a little wait, just wait until you meet these people who came so far for something not even guaranteed. Around 3:30pm we were finally lead into the parking garage and that was when everyone was warned to put their electronics away or it would be confiscated for the rest of the evening. (Hopefully you have your partner to hold the seat for you while you head back to your car.) Shortly afterward, they checked our tickets and IDs then gave us our numbers, which were respectively #40 & #41. Half an hour goes by and the staff assured us that #1-15 had a very good chance of getting in; however, we would have to hang around to see if others could also get in. At this point I was fidgeting in my seat, wondering if we would actually make it in. Hope dimmed as we waited for another half an hour and more VIP guests and guaranteed guests arrived. Finally at 5:30, they began to release another 15 inside and then.... another 15! WHOO HOO WE MADE IT IN! I would say that about another 10 made it in after us too, but that is seriously cutting it close. And the rest of the night was history. You really just have to experience this yourself. I am taking the time to put up my experience here because first timers (like me) could really benefit from reading this. *Major Tips* (for the people who are too lazy to read lengthy posts): 1) Come at 3 if you want to be #60+ 2) Bring snacks, water, sunscreen, hat, maybe a chair or a blanket, etc. Get comfortable! 3) They start letting you in the parking garage around 3:30pm 4) Don't move from your seat until you get your numbers! 5) #1-15 has a good chance of getting in 6) Don't come unless you can stay there until 10:30pm 7) Please don't identify your laugh 8) Don't laugh obnoxiously at every single damn dialogue because viewers around you won't be able to hear what the actors said, and if you are distracting enough, you will get silenced by the sound crew 9) If your single slice pizza doesn't fill you up, eat the napkin too. I'm just kidding. But there will be opportunities for you to grab candies! 10) Restroom opportunities: once before entering the studio and another after pizza break. *Bonus tip: Don't get to know the neighbors behind you in line because it'll hurt more when you realize that they won't make it in with you... unless you hate them then gloat all you want. read more

Make sure that when you are going to a live taking that you are prepared to wait some time. Came out to a live taping of "The Voice" and was a great experience. Check in time starts at 1pm foe priority tickets, but keep in mind general tickets doesn't guarantee you seating. We didn't get into the recording set until about 4pm and pre recording began at about 4:30 for the mid show performance. Great energy and awesome show. Only tip i can give you, be patient, it's not like you had to pay to get in the show anyways. read more

It was very well timed as we rarely ran into the other tours and when we got to the Friends sofa for photos it was empty and ready for us. I'd say due to the pandemic the numbers could be down but actually it was a good thing. Biggest line up was waiting to see your photos/video and the Friends cafe was spacious. I expected it to be packed. Overall a nice half day for anyone with an interest in TV/movies read more

This tour is FILLED TO THE BRIM with awesome fun facts and trivia about classic movies and television shows. There are also two awesome museums-esque things, one for Batman, and one for Harry Potter. The exhibits feature set-used costumes and props and if you're a fan of either of those (which I am), you'll absolutely geek out. If you're interested in the Big Bang Theory (which I am absolutely NOT) and Pretty Little Liars, this tour is for you. Aside from seeing some awesome, famous sets, most of the tour consisted of seeing Pretty Little Liars sets and seeing where the Big Bang Theory is filmed. I'm not even the slightest bit interested in either of those shows, but it was still really cool to see real TV and film sets. The tour really gives you an insider's look into how a show or film is made. It was really fun, and our tour guide was totally awesome. read more

ESTABLISHING SHOTS The Warner Bros. Tour teaches you that entertainment is all about your establishing shots. If you can establish to the audience a birds eye view of a location... you can keep them there in scenes to follow... One example that blew my mind was seeing the famous 'Phoebe Running' location from friends. It looked like Central Park, it felt like Central Park, but we were in Burbank... How did they do that?! They did this with an establishing shot of New York City. Magic I tell you! We also got to see locations of... - The Cuban Pete scene from Jim Carrey's "The Mask" - A Chicago Bridge set widely known for the hit show "ER" - The alley way where Spider-Man and Mary Jane had their upside down suck face session in the film Spider Man from 2002 One of the newest additions to WB is the stage 48 script to screen hands on museum. This in itself will make this yelp review ten times longer... So I will write about this later when I have more time. read more

If you are into Batman and Harry Potter, you will love this tour! Unfortunately, I am not a fan, so there were parts that were wasted on me. We got to see the bat mobiles and costumes. There is a museum on the tour that we stopped at for about 20 min. I was bored :( When we were not talking about wizards and flying men, I did enjoy myself. I like that were able to walk around some of the sets and even act out scenes. Good afternoon overall, I just wish it was a bit more lively. read more

I went here for a special screening and was given access to the upstairs of the Museum. I love museums usually but, to my great and fortunate surprise, I was given access to the upstairs collection where the AMAZING COLLECTION OF HARRY POTTER props are held. I had no idea this was here and being one of those kids that finished reading each book within 24 hours of each of their releases.... OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG I tend to write a lot in my reviews but in this case I think brevity will emphasize how amazing this experience was. Unreal. My boyfriend told me I was beaming walking through the amazing selection of props including a Quidditch set and having the sorting hat itself place me in the Gryffindor. I would recommend any tourist or anyone interested in checking out the Studio to go for a tour for the full experience, pricey but includes the museum! If you are wanting to save money, try scoring a ticket to one of the free tapings, you might even get paid. Queues are well organized and most of the waiting is done in shelter (at least in my experience). Warners Brothers, because of my surprise Harry Potter experience, you will always have a place in my heart. read more

Wow! Spent my first week ever in California and this was a definite stop. Luckily, we were able to score tickets to Ashton Kutcher's new show, The Ranch. (Netflix 2016) First amazing part, tickets are free and these were relatively easy to get online. YOU MUST ARRIVE EARLY! They oversell so don't be disappointed. The taping said it would last 3+ hours. It went for a total of 5, so prepare yourself Crew was kind enough to buy us all pizza dinner since it was so late on a Friday evening. The comedian they hired to keep us entertained was AWESOME and incredibly interactive. One of the coolest things, instead of stamping your hand with ink, they stamp it with some transparent thing that is only visible by black light. So cool. This is going to be on my to do list once I head back to California! This is a MUST do! Oh P.S. I would have posted pictures but they don't allow cell phones in studio :( read more

Went on the tour that shows you the sets and omg they really need to update that tour. Nobody cares about movies from 1920 they should show the more current stuff. Very boring the tour guide was ok I personally think it would be much better if the TVs did the talking as your driving around. Not worth $75 read more

This review is for the studio, not the tour. I did a private walking tour of the studio grounds because a friend of mine used to work for WB and he got us on the lot. This is probably the largest studio in Los Angeles, if you don't count Universal Studios (but that has a theme park in it, so of course it's bigger!). There's so much history here, and Warner Brothers puts out many of the movies I love, so it was awesome to walk around the grounds and check out the sound stages and the other buildings and sets. One of the highlights is the museum, with many costumes and props from both old and new Warner Brothers movies including "Bonnie and Clyde", "Harry Potter", "Gossip Girl", "Sweeny Todd", etc. The whole upstairs is "Harry Potter" props and costumes! It's a must-see for any fans of the movies. You can even try on the Sorting Hat and be sorted! I am a Gryffindor, obviously... read more

I am a bit biased as I was at the Warner Brother Studios in Hollywood this past week for client meetings, and what better way to top that with a private studio tour? From the moment you get to the location where Warner Brothers is located, you can see the backdrop of the Hills (that apparently served as the opening scene for MASH). Yes, star struck we were. Walking down the avenues between sound stages. Reading the plaques noting the shows that were produced on location. Seeing where Spiderman's kiss was filmed. And the Rocky Horror Dance off from the Drew Carey Show. And the Dukes of Hazard sets. And the Grown Pains house. The list just goes on and on. So when in So Cal next time. Check this place out. They even sell souvenirs you can't find anywhere else within their Central Perk store! read more

I went to see The Ellen Show here. Definitely the most organized show taping I have ever been to! Free parking in their garage across the street from the studios (if you're there for a show). Very clean parking lots and studio. Friendly staff. I'd like to go back for a tour. read more

One of the best studios that I have had the pleasure to work on. We filmed the live shows of The Voice Season 1 here and I can say that the security staff was on top of their game. As long as you had a pass or were in the system you were good. They definitely made my day with their smiles and quick chit chats and the beginning and end of my days. But be prepared to pop your trunk so they can take a quick look inside. The only thing I would want to take from the WB lot would be the water tower which couldn't fit in or on my car anyways or the "Shameles" parking block which is just too absurd to take anyhow! LoL! The lot was always clean and it's definitely a fun place to go speeding through on a golf cart.... just be careful of the people riding through the stops signs on bicycles and in golf carts as well. Just make sure to obey all speed limits, signs and security rules while doing so...you can be banned from driving or riding in a golf cart or kicked of the lot indefinitely. The Central Perk area and commissary have plenty of options for lunch, caffeine and energy pick me ups... Jamba Juice, Starbucks, Cafe, Pizzeria, Deli, etc just to name a few. Being able to park on the lot was definitely a perk. However, walking to the office is still far. This lot is HUGE!!!!! Stage 16 where we shot the first season of THE VOICE is the largest sound stage in America and the 3rd largest sound stage in the world! Suck on that... hahahaha! Nice! read more

Went to Warner Brothers Studio for a taping of the Conan show and had a blast! WB is really organized and we got to walk through the studio a little bit before the show which was awesome. A longer wait process before the show which was a little frustrating, but I understand that its not a fast process. (Arrived at 1:30pm for check-in, made it inside the Conan set around 3:45pm, and was back at my car around 5:45pm). Conan's stage was small and fun; I was sitting in the second row from the back but felt as though I was right up front. I love Conan, I love his show, and he was GREAT =) Can't wait to see another taping. read more