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They all stood outside the replica of Grauman's Chinese Theatre that housed the Great Movie Ride. They took a few moments to look at the assortment of cement handprints, footprints, pawprints, and names of various Disney-related celebrities.

Amy called over to the Doctor as she looked at the pawprints of Pluto in one square, "Does the real theatre look anything like this? I mean, besides the very obviously Disney slant to all of the celebrity cement blocks here... Actually, I don't see at all what some of these people have to do with Disney..."

The Doctor stood up from comparing his hand size to that of Kermit the Frog. "Actually, it does, although if you really want to know, this is much nicer. It's actually a bit of a letdown when you see the real thing... And as for the "non-Disney" people, well, the Walt Disney company owns Touchstone pictures, so there are people who have been in those films here, and there are people who were in the non-Disney movies in the ride here."

They all spent a few more minutes looking around at the ground. Finally, they filed inside through a nearly empty queue, past cases with various movie props and costumes (including Mary Poppins' carousel horse from the "Jolly Holiday" scene and a costume for Queen Elizabeth I from "Shakespeare in Love"). After going through the museum-like section of the queue, they entered a room with a huge movie screen. It showed original trailers for all of the movies featured in the ride, but because there was no line, the Ponds and the Doctor walked right past it and went straight into the next room, where they loaded the cars.

Just as they were about to load into the car, River looked into her bag and exclaimed, "The diary fell out! I think it's in that room with the movie screen...I'll be right back!"

The Doctor moved to come with her, but River turned around and put her hand out to stop him. "It's alright, Sweetie, I can get it myself. Save me a seat in the row." And with that she ran back to the other room.

The Doctor and the two Ponds climbed into the ride vehicle, a set of two, long joined cars that were wide enough across to fit at least six across comfortably. The first row however, only had room for about four because there was a sectioned-off seat for your "guide to the movies". Of course the Doctor wanted to sit in the front row, so they filed into the first row with the Doctor first, then Amy and Rory.

Unfortunately, despite being in the front row, they were the last ones to board, and the guide hopped into his seat and began his narration.

"Welcome aboard. At this time, I'd like to ask everybody to please remain seated throughout the ride, and keep your hands and arms within the vehicle at all times. Also, for the safety of our cast, and the comfort of those around you, please no flash photography or use of external video lights. Alright, now that we've taken care of business, let's talk about me. My name is Chris, and I'll be your guide during this magical journey into the movies. It's the perfect job for me because I love the movies. So, is everyone ready?"

Everyone else in the cars yelled "YEAH!", but the Doctor and the Ponds shook their heads and said, "No..."

The narrator looked over at them, giving them a confused look.

The Doctor explained, "We're still waiting for someone... she dropped something in the queue..." The Doctor looked over at the doors they had come through and noticed that they were closed and locked. "Oh..."

The castmember looked over and said softly, "The doors are locked and the ride has started... I can't do anything to stop it now. I'm sorry..." Then louder he continued with his script. "Great, because it's show time. Ready when you are, C.B.!"

"Action!" And the ride lurched forward into the movies.

The Doctor turned around and watched behind them towards the doors.

Amy put a hand on his shoulder. "She'll be fine, Doctor. River's a big girl, and we all know she can take care of herself."

"That's actually what I'm worried about..." the Doctor said as their car turned around the bend, obscuring the doors from view.

Next chapter will hopefully be up soon, and don't worry, it will be a long one! :)

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