Universal Studios Orlando

Imagine plummeting down a virtual 1,000-foot waterfall in Shrek 4-D or speeding through darkness in the world’s first psychological thrill ride in Revenge of The Mummy—The Ride or performing pulse-pounding stunts in the Fear Factor Live attraction.

The place is Universal Studios theme park at Universal Orlando Resort, home to some of the most revolutionary rides and shows ever created.

Universal Studios, which opened in 1990, has evolved into an innovative entertainment experience with a personality all its own. Its cutting-edge attractions--based on pop-culture icons, Hollywood blockbuster films and hit television shows--transport visitors into a highly imaginative world where they can become heroes of their own adventures.

Universal Orlando’s creative consultant, Academy Award-winning producer/director Steven Spielberg, along with Universal’s creative team, have collaborated with makers of Hollywood’s hottest movies and T.V. shows to create attractions with powerful storylines and amazing special effects.

Universal Studios features an array of exhilarating, state-of-the-art rides, attractions and shows.

ATTRACTIONS

Revenge Of The Mummy – The Ride Based on the popular “Mummy” films, the world’s first “psychological thrill ride” places riders in seeming jeopardy, bringing them face-to-face with both physical and psychological fears – fear of the dark, fear of bugs, fear of fire, fear of falling, fear of being out of control and more.

Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast - Jimmy Neutron enlists guests to help him save the planet and his friends. Using sophisticated computer graphics, state-of-the-art ride technology and programmable motion-based seats, travelers are on a literal crash-course with their fate as they roar, spin, crash and careen into the action and through the universe.

Men In Black Alien Attack - Riding in high-tech “MIB training vehicles” through a huge New York Street set, guests try to zap more than 120 animatronic aliens in the world’s first life-sized, ride-through interactive video game. This interactive experience is the first attraction where guests determine the ride’s outcome by their individual and collective abilities.

Terminator 2: 3-D - Based on the blockbuster motion picture, Terminator 2: 3-D is a 12-minute, 3-D film shot especially for Universal Studios that features the cast and creative team from the Terminator films. Guests are enveloped in the action through 3-D filmmaking, live action stunt work and innovative special effects.

Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride...Starring YOU. Learn the secrets of disaster films, experience special effects demonstrations, then board a moving subway train set into the explosive finale scene of a disaster film: a spectacular 8.0 earthquake. Be sure to watch the exciting movie trailer at the end of the scene, as you may just be making your big screen debut!

Twister…Ride It Out - Based on the hit film, Twister…Ride It Out places guests within feet of a twister more than five-stories tall and 12-feet wide that “dances” as much as 30-feet in any direction from its origin point. It is the largest indoor twister ever created, using 150,000 gallons of recycled water daily, hundreds of strobe lights, and a sound system as loud as a rock concert.

Jaws - The incredibly realistic, multi-sensory ride adventure JAWS reawakens guests' most primal fears by recreating the spine-tingling thrills of Steven Spielberg's blockbuster movie.

Shrek 4-D - The screen and theater come alive with the adventures of Shrek, Princess Fiona and Donkey in Shrek 4-D. As guests don green OgreVision glasses and sit in specially designed seats, they come face-to-face with ghostly foes, a steep 1,000-foot waterfall, and fire-breathing dragons. The attraction features 12 minutes of imaginative 3-D animation, which bridges the narrative between the first Shrek film and its sequel, “Shrek 2.”

Woody Woodpecker’s Kidzone - A highly-themed area dedicated to kids, Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone features 12,500 foam balls, 15,000 gallons of water, gizmos, gadgets, squirters, shooters and a kid-friendly roller coaster.

E.T. Adventure - E.T. Adventure continues the saga of one of the world’s most beloved screen characters. Visitors are lifted to the stars as they climb aboard bicycles and venture across the endless universe with E.T. in an effort to save his dying home – the mysterious, mist-shrouded “Green Planet.”

A Day In The Park With Barney - A whimsical, sing-along, clap-along, imaginatively interactive show at A Day in the Park with Barney. The show features the lovable purple dinosaur and his friends, B.J, Baby Bop, and more. The attraction is the only place in the world where children can see Barney live every day.

LIVE SHOWS:

Universal 360 - A Cinesphere Spectacular This high-tech lagoon show is a sweeping celebration of blockbuster films unlike anything ever attempted in the United States. Spread across the entire Universal Studios lagoon, the show relies on four-story-tall, 360-degree projection “cinespheres,” an original music score, 300 outdoor speakers, lasers and pyro-technic effects to place guests in the midst of their favorite films. Universal 360 made its debut in the summer of 2006 and is featured seasonally throughout the year.

Fear Factor Live - Guests at Universal Studios test their courage and strength as they perform exhilarating stunts in the Fear Factor Live attraction, based on the hit reality television show. Audience members experience the thrill of the blockbuster series in a way they could not before: live. In each show, park guests compete against each other in a progression of extreme stunts. The stunts have been developed with help from Fear Factor’s creators and were designed to test the physical and emotional limits of each contestant.

Beetlejuice’s Graveyard Revue - The show features new music, including “Dancin’ in The Dark” and “Jump!,” new costumes and a surprise ending. Guests can sing along with Universal’s classic monsters as they unleash their hot sound in a rock ‘n roll revue with a modern twist.

The Lucy and Ricky Show - Supported by a seven-piece band, Lucy and Ricky will have guests dancing in the street to traditional Cuban rhythms reminiscent of their 1950’s sitcom, “I Love Lucy.”

The Blues Brothers - Guests can party on Delancey Street with famed Blues Brothers, Jake and Elwood.

Animal Actors on Location! - Animal stars—including many animal shelter adoptees—take center stage in the exciting, interactive attraction, highlighting behind-the-scenes movie magic for guests.

For more on Universal Studios visit www.universalorlando.com