I’ve been a fan of the Caped Crusader since I was a kid, and the chance to see props, costumes, and other memorabilia from the films and TV shows at the Warner Brothers Studio Tour was too good to pass up.
The tour started with a short film that provided an overview of Batman’s history, from the comic books to the big screen. Then you enter a dark room filled with props and costumes from the movies.
The first thing I saw was the Batmobile from Tim Burton’s 1989 film. It was sleek, black, and intimidating, just like the Dark Knight himself. I couldn’t resist shooting every angle of it with my GoPro camera.
Next, I saw the Batsuit that Michael Keaton wore in the same film. It was smaller than I expected, and I wondered how Keaton managed to move around in it. There were also costumes from other Batman films, including Val Kilmer’s suit from Batman Forever and Christian Bale’s suit from The Dark Knight.
But the real highlight of the exhibit was the Batcave. As I walked through the dark, cavernous room, I felt like I was stepping into Batman’s world. There were bat computers, bat gadgets, and even a life-sized statue of the Dark Knight himself. I felt like a really stepped into the world of a Super Hero!
One of the most impressive displays in the Batcave was the Batpod from The Dark Knight. This was the motorcycle that Batman rode in the movie, and it was unlike anything I had ever seen before. It was sleek, fast, and looked like it could take on any villain that Gotham City could throw at it.
As I continued through the exhibit, I saw more and more amazing items, including the Joker’s purple suit from The Dark Knight, the Penguin’s umbrella from Batman Returns, and even a replica of the Bat-Signal. (You can turn it on and watch the Batman insignia project across the room onto the ceiling!).
But the best was yet to come. As I reached the end of the exhibit, I saw a giant, life-sized replica of the Tumbler, Batman’s tank-like vehicle from the Christopher Nolan movies. I was amazed by its size and detail. It looked like it could crush anything in its path. Nothing is fake here. All of the Bat vehicles are road-ready.
As I left the exhibit, I felt like I had truly experienced Batman’s world. The props, costumes, and vehicles were all amazing. It was wonderful and exciting! For a few hours, I got to be a part of Batman’s universe, and it was an experience I will never forget.
The Warner Brothers Studio Tour is packed with other cool attractions, including the set from the popular sitcom Friends. Sit on the famous couch in the middle of Central Perk and imagine yourself sipping a brew and chatting away with your best friends.
If that doesn’t get you juiced, how about holding an authentic Oscar in your hands. I was surprised by the weight of the coveted gold statute–a hefty 8.5 pounds! Visit historic decades-old sound stages where famous movies, and televisions series and specials were produced.
You might even catch one of your favorite TV shows in production, either in a sound stage or outside on the massive cityscape sets that have you believing you’re in New York City, Chicago, or Gotham City, where I can imagine rolling through the streets in the Bat Mobile!
