On the edge of Echo Lake Park at Disney's Hollywood Studios is a small, tent-like structure known as the Dip Site. For Studios Guests, it's a great place to grab some popcorn, a soft pretzel, or a cold drink. For the story of the Studios, though, it plays another role.
A movie is shooting in the area... the latest installment in the adventures of Indiana Jones. This structure was built as one of the production's first sets, a work tent at an archaeological dig. Once filming moved over to the stunt stage nearby, this set was taken over by Craft Services as a place to prep food to satisfy a hungry cast and crew. They've just modified the sign with a little graffiti humor.
Film buffs will notice something else about that sign. It identifies Dig Site #1138. The "1138" is a reference to Indiana Jones Producer George Lucas's first feature film, THX-1138. The number 1138 makes cameo appearances in many of George Lucas's movies. The "THX" has even been reused. Today, THX is the name of the high-fidelity sound reproduction standard established by Lucasfilm, Ltd.
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