Hollywood To Get Another Wacky And Original Wax Museum

June 2, 2009 at 3:38 PM | by Omri | 0 Comments

How many times have you walked down Hollywood Boulevard and thought to yourself "you know, this place is classy and all, but what it could really use is another shticky tourist attraction filled with zany wax figures." If you've mused thusly - and we've lost count of how many times we have - then Madame Tussauds Wax Museum is here to help. The international wax museum chain, which has locations sprinkled from Shanghai to London, is finally opening a Hollywood location. Doors are scheduled to open on August 1.

The new $55 million museum will sit next to the Grauman's Theatre, along the Walk of Fame and it should not be confused with the already established, Hollywood Wax Museum. Arriving guests walk in on a red carpet and will be greeted by a wax Joan Rivers rasping something about their clothes. Any guests who get past that part will eventually rewarded with a Jamie Foxx wax figure, one of many that are spread over 3 floors and 18 themed zones. Magic.

The press release that landed in our inbox promises that visitors will get a "unique, immersive and emotionally-charged journey interacting with their favorite celebrities." In unrelated news, it turns out that boilerplate press releases are a lot more fun if you add "... for Midwest bus tourists" to the end of every sentence. The full blurb:

Madame Tussauds Hollywood is poised to become the premier guest destination in Hollywood � the Entertainment epicenter � when it opens a new multi-million dollar attraction in August 2009 next to the world famous Grauman�s Chinese Theatre. The all-new $55 million dollar attraction, the first-ever to be built from the ground up, will take guests on a unique, immersive and emotionally-charged journey interacting with their favorite celebrities � without velvet ropes or barriers � stepping into elaborate sets that truly create a memorable guest experience.

At Madame Tussauds Hollywood, guests will experience the real glamour and elegance of Hollywood! Spread over three floors and 18 themed zones, there will be plenty of interaction, surprises and some truly breathtaking experiences. Who do you want to meet?

"Madame Tussauds Hollywood is poised to become the premier guest destination in Hollywood for Midwest bus tourists." See? General admission will be $25, with a $7 discount for children and seniors.

[Photo: Madame Tussauds]

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