All The Gilmore Girls Actors We Saw At Holidays Made Here

We just returned from the Holidays Made Here event at the Warner Brothers Studios and were lucky enough to see many actors from Gilmore Girls since it's the 25th anniversary. Scott Patterson, who played Luke Danes, was doing his podcast live aptly called I Am All In, and these were the people we spotted.

First up was Scott Patterson, of course, and he explained that he's not really like Luke in real life, but he is in a way because he believes in love. He's been married 25 years. 

Then he brought out his trusty cook, Caesar, played by Aris Alvarado. He seems like such a sweet guy, and answered some questions. He also brought out a Santa Burger, which you can buy at the event at Jojo's Burgers. 

We also got to meet Robert Lee, who was a background actor on the show. I thought he was the original Ceasar, as there was a scene where Luke asks him to watch everything, but it was announced that wasn't the case. You might spot Robert in different areas of Gilmore Girls. We need to do a re-watch and point him out. He is the sweetest man and will take a pic if asked. 

Mrs. Kim, aka Emily Kuroda was hilarious. She explained her audition process and if she's Team Dave or Team Zach. (Team Dave, obvi.)

Then Mr and Mrs Huntzberger, played by Gregg Henry and Leann Hunley, walked out. Gregg was asked if he thought Rory didn't have it, and he said he felt his character was just being a gruff grump since there were the family issues going on. Leann was asked if it was scary being told off by Emily Gilmore (Kelly Bishop) and she said she was in awe how fast Kelly was speaking to her. 

And guess who else was there? Matt Czuchry, who played Logan Huntzberger. He came out for the podcast, and then we got to see him even closer when he crashed the town meeting we attended. He just strolled in and took some questions. My daughter asked what his favorite book was (I shared a video of it here) and he replied The Catcher In The Rye. (It is a good one!) He truly is a beautiful human.

And we also got lucky and Scott also popped in and did a Luke rant. Scott will be at the Holidays Made Here event daily, so you might get to see him if you go!

It was surreal to see so many of the actors I have watched on my screen for years. Holidays Made Here is going on until January 4th, so there is still an opportunity to get tickets. As I mentioned, Scott will be there daily, and Mrs. Kim also will be present on select days. I imagine Robert Lee will also be wandering around sometimes. 

Hey, It's Okay

I got this idea from Glamour magazine. You can link up any day of the week. All you have to do is make a list of what you're okay about. Simple! Please do not link up a post that has nothing to do with Hey, It's Okay. It's rude and I'll delete the link.

HEY, IT'S OKAY....

.....to be heading to Burbank this week for the Gilmore Girls Holidays Made Here event. It's a quick trip, but I know it'll be a memorable one. 

.....to also be popping into Bob's Big Boy and the Smoke House (which has been around since the 1940s and has served many Old Hollywood actors!)

......to hope the flight goes smoothly We are flying Southwest, and it's normally fine, but I always get nervous in the air. I try to go to sleep or read to distract me.

....to currently be reading The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand. It's about the students and teachers in a prep school called Tiffin Academy. There is always drama going on--and especially now, ever since the Zip Zap app started circulating. Anonymous people can share secrets, which is the recipe for disaster in a fancy high school. No one is safe. The book is intriguing to me, because I never went to prep school, so it's been an eye-opening read. Plus my daughter's college has an app similar to Zip Zap called Fizz. 

......to think Natalie did a good job teasing her hair. She's into the 80s big hair look these days.

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Holidays Made Here Tips & Tricks

 Gilmore Girls is turning 25 years old. It's hard to believe that I started watching when it was first on the air. (I feel old.) The show has always felt like a warm hug to me--there are wonderful characters, a fabulous small town (Stars Hollow!), and the familiar lalalas in the background. (Confused? You can watch the series on Netflix.)

Most people know Gilmore Girls was actually filmed in California and not Connecticut. The town where it was shot at still exists and people can visit all year long. It's at Warner Brother Studios in Burbank, and there's something magical about being allowed to walk around the town that you've watched on TV for years. Every December they do a Holidays Made Here event where the town is dressed up to look like Stars Hollow. We went last year, and had a wonderful time. This year it's bigger and better than ever since it's the 25th anniversary. Scott Patterson, who played Luke, will be making an appearance daily! Tickets are still available! The event is from December 18th-January 4th. Book here!

If you ARE going and are curious on how it all works, I have tips!

Curious on what tour to even pick? If you go to the Warner Bros site, you'll notice different ones. You can book ANY and all include Holidays Made Here. And if you've done the tour and do not want to repeat it, there are just Holidays Made Here tickets and you'll immediately be brought to Stars Hollow. (It's the same price as as the studio tour. We've done the tour twice and continue to do it because the guide puts their own spin on it each time. So we feel like we learn something new.)

If you have no idea where to start when you arrive to the town, it's okay, there are maps! Grab one and all the events and locations will be mentioned. (And yes, I picked up that snow globe last year. They have even more merch this year!)

Stay at The Tangerine. It's affordable and walking distance to Warner Brothers Studios. It's about a 10 minute stroll. We enjoyed our stay--the beds were comfy, there was a military discount, and they do serve delicious pastries for breakfast. 

Realize that Lorelai's house and Luke's will be the most popular spots, so bring patience. This year I read that there might be "fast passes" available to purchase to bypass those lines, but I am unsure the cost. We waited in line last year, and Lorelai's house took about 20 minutes and Luke's took nearly an hour. There are people who will take photos with your cell phone! 

Understand that you can't linger in Luke's--the line is long, so yes, it's not the spot to spend ages. They will take your pic at one of the tables, and if you purchased food, it will be waiting. But it's not like the typical Luke's experience where you can sit and eat and chat. We spent about 15 minutes inside and marveled at the actual cash register that was used in the series.

This year you can buy a Food Passport, which allows you to try different foods and drinks. This year there are even more dining options--there's Weston's Bakery, Antonioli's Pizzeria, Al's Pancake World, traditional tea in the Dragonfly Inn, plus more--and guys, this year the SANTA BURGER will be available. We will be trying it. We did try the traditional tea at the Dragonfly last year, and everything was scrumptious! I also got the Founder's Day punch and yup, it's as potent as they say.

Play the Trivia Game! It's offered at the Black & White & Read Bookstore and last year it went on every half hour. And yes, they do change the questions, so if you attempt to go in multiple times to cheat, you cannot. My daughter actually won and got a free Gilmore Girls magnet! Some of those questions are tough. 

The tree lighting is at 530, and it's a beautiful experience, so make sure you're around. Fake snow even falls! Plus the tree is gorgeous. 

Scott Patterson (Luke) and Emily Kuroda (Mrs. Kim) will be popping up nearly every day of the event, which is different from last year. We cannot wait to meet them. We're lucky, because we'll be there on 18th when Scott is doing his podcast. Matt Czuchry (Logan), Leann Hunley, Gregg Henry (Mr and Mrs Huntzberger, and Adam Wylie (Brad) will also be in attendance. So be sure to follow along on Instagram to see them!

The event lasts until 8 PM, and yup, you can stay until then even if you have a morning ticket. Last year we stayed until they kicked us out. When everyone is clearing out, it's the best time for photos without a bunch of people around. If you find yourself still hungry, Bob's Big Boy is walking distance to the studio. We ate there several times, and it's delicious.

Burbank is the best town, and the Holidays Made Here event is sure to bring joy and wonderful memories to all who attend. My daughter even took her senior photos in Stars Hollow since the show also means a ton to her so if you have a graduating family member, it truly is a fabulous spot for pics.

We cannot wait to return this year.