You could actually feel a LOT of heat during this exhibition ride. It reminded me of the West Edmonton Mall Dragon in regards to the amount of heat that the show would actually let the viewers experience. It was an awesome showcase into how "REAL" movie effects could make for an awesome movie in comparison to today's CGI.
12:17 As of right now, Backdraft in Universal Studios Japan is permanently closed because of budget cuts and the attendance was low after the reopening due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This attraction is what inspired me to become a firefighter when I was 5 back in 2002. Just noticed it closed after my birthday (4/10). Thanks for sharing :')
Thank you for posting this! I opened Backdraft as a USH Tour Guide. It ran continuously and I personally did up to 10 shows a day there. At that time there was no fire shield around the Ops panel in the main room and it got HOT over there! It took a long time to get the sensors adjusted properly in the early days of testing and soft openings so we were constantly getting faults and having to do a full building evacuation several times a day. Ultimately it was a huge favorite with the guests. SO many great memories to look back on!
It was probably really expensive to run this attraction, but it’d be amazing if they brought this back and I’m sure it would still hold up with all the other attractions and shows.
It's a shame that Universal Studios has gotten rid of nearly all their "special effects stage" attractions: Backdraft, Ghostbusters, Twister, that one in Singapore with the hurricane in NYC, Terminator, Alfred Hitchcock.... I really miss the old "go behind the scenes" feel of these parks, that really tried to hammer in the illusion that you were on a live set or in a production building in Hollywood, and the "Fake" part turns all too real. If I had a time machine, I'd go back to visit these parks as they were back in the early 1990s.
This...going to Universal Studio wasn't about rollercoaster and 3D rides, it was about getting to see how movies are filmed and how special effects works.
@@rich.infinite.soundsa lot of theme parks nowadays have gotten lazy with their attractions, they overuse 3D screens cause its so much cheaper than making practical sets
This show scared the hell out of me, I specifically remember leaving the building with my dad before anybody else left... the one at California was extremely realistic, it looked like the pit of hell opened up in front of the audience (then again it could be the exaggeration of my children experience)
Backdraft and Twister including Earthquake were great special effects attractions at Universal Studios, it looks so realistic just like how they did in the movies. Disaster movies always rely on special effects and the realism
Thank you for providing this awesome piece of history to be forever enjoyed as a memory of a unique attraction! Universal in florida had twister but was also removed, If only i had the oppertunity to see it in person before its closing.
I wish I would've gotten to go to this attraction. I love being a volunteer firefighter and I love this movie, so definitely sad that this isn't there anymore. They should bring it back
They've dumped a lot of stuff in the intervening years: the Back To The Future ride became the Simpsons, the Miami Vice stunt show is now Waterworld, and this was eliminated.
I remember being six years old, and when they did the fire demonstration The room heated up to what felt like 200° Crazy experience as a child that teaches you how intense Real fire is
Glad you guys have such a nice archive of this attraction. I archived it as well when the show was finally set to close, but I'm so happy other people have the same idea. You should upload a full show of the Special Effects Stages next if you have it. Or even Cinemagic, which would be incredibly awesome.
Did this during my first trip to Universal Hollywood. When I went back for my second trip I was wearing a Backdraft T-shirt that even I mistook for a real Chicago Fire Department duty T-shirt only to discover it was gone.
Went to this when I was 5 with my Dad, I remember being terrified. But it was extremely awesome and a great memory to have. Sad to see it is now closed, as it would of been nice to visit as an adult.
I miss this attraction so much. When I first visited universal it was all about fire effects… from the studio tour to the backdraft sound stage. Now everything is about 3D effects
I remember seeing this back in the day, sadly traumatized me as, the year before , parents left the stove on, luckily the house didn't burn down, nor did we lose anything
I have a cousin who's works as a CAL firefire and I think he would love this attraction God bless the first responders all over the world and the armed forces protecting the world from evil🙏❤
I wish I could have enjoyed this as a kid. I remember being 8 yrs old and walking into this attraction not having a clue but my parents guiding me and it started. I remember this ride like it was yesterday. I remember it was fkn hot and I didn't like it. For the first time, I was scared and my mom tried to calm me I remember my dad just talking it down, it's ok son this isn't real lol😅. Like ok it feels very feel and I was this far so just suck it up. Next time I was a lil older and my older cousins wanted to go in but unfortunately I bitched out and I was a target for rest of my life. I wish this was still around so that I could face it as a grown man but now this is all just memories. Like the old King Kong. Now 36 and I'm reminiscing to my 10 yr about how I bitched out at her age.
That’s on my bucket list I’m definitely going to Universal Studios Japan to see Jaws as well I hated they all the realistic practical effects type rides and replacing them with boring unrealistic screen rides at Universal Studios Florida 😔
I remember my mom taking me to Universal Hollywood when I was 6 years old. We saw this and I totally freaked out cause I thought the fire was going to consume the entire room. That's how you know the effects were good.
I remember this and I remember going to jurassic park ride getting wet then going threw back draft tour and it was hot enough to dry up to go on jurassic park ride again lol good old days
I remember seeing this as a little kid. I thought it was real and I was freaking out because I thought we were trapped. It would be so interesting to see this as an adult.
Oh man I miss this.. I got used to the attraction I just leaned at the front banister watching everyone get scared there was a weird airpocket that you would be in if you ever where in the front. Just look how far the people were fire is scary but it was fine.
It was a sad day when they removed the Tour Guides from hosting this attraction in favor of pre-recorded VoiceOver and cheaper ride operators. Who just have to press the start button.
You could actually feel a LOT of heat during this exhibition ride. It reminded me of the West Edmonton Mall Dragon in regards to the amount of heat that the show would actually let the viewers experience. It was an awesome showcase into how "REAL" movie effects could make for an awesome movie in comparison to today's CGI.
12:17 As of right now, Backdraft in Universal Studios Japan is permanently closed because of budget cuts and the attendance was low after the reopening due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This attraction is what inspired me to become a firefighter when I was 5 back in 2002. Just noticed it closed after my birthday (4/10). Thanks for sharing :')
I feel very old now, thank you
i think people wanted more rides
Thank you for posting this! I opened Backdraft as a USH Tour Guide. It ran continuously and I personally did up to 10 shows a day there. At that time there was no fire shield around the Ops panel in the main room and it got HOT over there! It took a long time to get the sensors adjusted properly in the early days of testing and soft openings so we were constantly getting faults and having to do a full building evacuation several times a day. Ultimately it was a huge favorite with the guests. SO many great memories to look back on!
It was probably really expensive to run this attraction, but it’d be amazing if they brought this back and I’m sure it would still hold up with all the other attractions and shows.
Not possible today. Way too many heat sensitive people
and to think Ron Howard went from being Andy's son to a teenager in Happy Days to a director. he is cool
I miss this attraction so much. I saw this back in 97 and i was blown away. This is a universal classic.
It's a shame that Universal Studios has gotten rid of nearly all their "special effects stage" attractions: Backdraft, Ghostbusters, Twister, that one in Singapore with the hurricane in NYC, Terminator, Alfred Hitchcock....
I really miss the old "go behind the scenes" feel of these parks, that really tried to hammer in the illusion that you were on a live set or in a production building in Hollywood, and the "Fake" part turns all too real. If I had a time machine, I'd go back to visit these parks as they were back in the early 1990s.
This...going to Universal Studio wasn't about rollercoaster and 3D rides, it was about getting to see how movies are filmed and how special effects works.
For real bro to many of their attractions are just you in front of a screen with some shaking now
@@rich.infinite.soundsa lot of theme parks nowadays have gotten lazy with their attractions, they overuse 3D screens cause its so much cheaper than making practical sets
Kinda like how movies are all cheapend out now with all the fake CGI crap
This show scared the hell out of me, I specifically remember leaving the building with my dad before anybody else left... the one at California was extremely realistic, it looked like the pit of hell opened up in front of the audience (then again it could be the exaggeration of my children experience)
chris arevalo what a bitch lol it wasn’t that scary
Its because it was based on a r rated movie.
I noticed that the props from Transformers the Ride 3-D reused alot of the prop in this attraction such as the catwalk, the fuel tanks, and Pipes
I was getting whipped around so much and trying not to puke on Transformers so I didn’t notice.
I miss this attraction so most, one of the reasons why I liked Universal Studios back then :(
No need to be sad, Backdraft is now available in Universal Japan, just waif because they are operating it.
@@emilianovilla1971the location in Japan closed down too
Saw this attraction as a kid and there was literally nobody in line and I emember leaving thinking what a waste of time
@@oneballwizard406 why would it be a waste of time?
This brought tears to my eyes. I miss these classic attractions.
I wish they would keep these type of rides and attractions
Backdraft and Twister including Earthquake were great special effects attractions at Universal Studios, it looks so realistic just like how they did in the movies. Disaster movies always rely on special effects and the realism
Thank you for providing this awesome piece of history to be forever enjoyed as a memory of a unique attraction! Universal in florida had twister but was also removed, If only i had the oppertunity to see it in person before its closing.
Backdraft, BTTF, and Original JP I will always remember fondly
I wish I would've gotten to go to this attraction. I love being a volunteer firefighter and I love this movie, so definitely sad that this isn't there anymore. They should bring it back
They've dumped a lot of stuff in the intervening years: the Back To The Future ride became the Simpsons, the Miami Vice stunt show is now Waterworld, and this was eliminated.
Don’t forget Jurassic Park became Jurassic World and ET Adventure turned into Revenge of the Mummy
RIP Backdraft.
I was going say the same thing.
I remember being six years old, and when they did the fire demonstration The room heated up to what felt like 200°
Crazy experience as a child that teaches you how intense Real fire is
Glad you guys have such a nice archive of this attraction. I archived it as well when the show was finally set to close, but I'm so happy other people have the same idea. You should upload a full show of the Special Effects Stages next if you have it. Or even Cinemagic, which would be incredibly awesome.
Did this during my first trip to Universal Hollywood. When I went back for my second trip I was wearing a Backdraft T-shirt that even I mistook for a real Chicago Fire Department duty T-shirt only to discover it was gone.
Backdraft at Universal Studios Hollywood (1992 - 2010) replased of Transformers: The Ride 3D on Stage 30 is open 2012 at Universal Studios Hollywood.
This was a great attraction! Sad it's not there anymore.
I like how you enter in and you hear Bruce Hornsby's "The Show Goes On".
I love how the queue music was Bruce Hornsby’s “The Show Goes On” from the soundtrack ❤️
My favorite part growing up as kid going on jurassic park with the family get wet and soak then walking across to backdraft to get dry
Bring it back
BRING IT BACK UV
One of my favorites.
Went to this when I was 5 with my Dad, I remember being terrified. But it was extremely awesome and a great memory to have.
Sad to see it is now closed, as it would of been nice to visit as an adult.
You might be terrified, Spoiler alert for the movie, bad guys caused the fire in the movie.
@@emilianovilla1971 these days it would be a scary white guy, and the feminists would kick their ass and save the day. Yay
The best show ever
Please bring this back. We need more exposure to firefighting in cinema and tv!!
I miss this attraction so much. When I first visited universal it was all about fire effects… from the studio tour to the backdraft sound stage. Now everything is about 3D effects
I remember seeing this back in the day, sadly traumatized me as, the year before , parents left the stove on, luckily the house didn't burn down, nor did we lose anything
I have a cousin who's works as a CAL firefire and I think he would love this attraction
God bless the first responders all over the world and the armed forces protecting the world from evil🙏❤
I wish I could have enjoyed this as a kid. I remember being 8 yrs old and walking into this attraction not having a clue but my parents guiding me and it started. I remember this ride like it was yesterday. I remember it was fkn hot and I didn't like it. For the first time, I was scared and my mom tried to calm me I remember my dad just talking it down, it's ok son this isn't real lol😅. Like ok it feels very feel and I was this far so just suck it up. Next time I was a lil older and my older cousins wanted to go in but unfortunately I bitched out and I was a target for rest of my life. I wish this was still around so that I could face it as a grown man but now this is all just memories. Like the old King Kong. Now 36 and I'm reminiscing to my 10 yr about how I bitched out at her age.
I still remember the smell in there. Luckily you can still get a similar one in Earthquake on the studio tour. Miss this and Twister every day.
We can still experience it over at Universal Studios Japan!
That’s on my bucket list I’m definitely going to Universal Studios Japan to see Jaws as well I hated they all the realistic practical effects type rides and replacing them with boring unrealistic screen rides at Universal Studios Florida 😔
OK!
The one in Japan is closed too
I remember my mom taking me to Universal Hollywood when I was 6 years old. We saw this and I totally freaked out cause I thought the fire was going to consume the entire room. That's how you know the effects were good.
I remember this and I remember going to jurassic park ride getting wet then going threw back draft tour and it was hot enough to dry up to go on jurassic park ride again lol good old days
Man i saw/went there as a kid! was prolly not long after the movie came out maybe? Also did the back to the future ride haha
My parents took me to this when I was 5 and it fucked me up dude
I remember seeing this as a little kid. I thought it was real and I was freaking out because I thought we were trapped. It would be so interesting to see this as an adult.
This was so scary when I was a kid. I would prefer that Universal bring this attraction back
Oh man I miss this.. I got used to the attraction I just leaned at the front banister watching everyone get scared there was a weird airpocket that you would be in if you ever where in the front. Just look how far the people were fire is scary but it was fine.
I remember we would always do this after the Jurassic Park ride and not only warmed us back up but we left full dry lol!
i remember seeing this attraction it was a hot one
It was a sad day when they removed the Tour Guides from hosting this attraction in favor of pre-recorded VoiceOver and cheaper ride operators. Who just have to press the start button.
The show starts at 9:33. You're welcome!
Thus scared the crap out of me when I was a kid. thought I was going to die.
Nicely done!
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Do ET Adventure Hollywood
I like the Han Zimmer soundtrack they put there.
I would happily take this back any day. That shitty Transformers ride they replaced it with is complete garbage.
Almost nine years to the day that this attraction closed.
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Now imagine going threw this as a child and your father is a firefighter. Cried the whole way back home .
9:58 BOOYA!!!!
I remember this attraction after I got wet Jurassic park the ride and dry my clothes
If this was in New York and it was a very cold day, it would be a perfect way to be warm!
Id love to be able to find a backdraft video where someone ISNT overly excited. Their audible excitement distracts from the show.
backdraft its not more in universal studios hollywood now its transformers the ride in place
yeah it's not there anymore, it used to be near the mummy, but it wasn't where transformers was. transformers used to be terminator
victoria sawyer Wrong ride Despicable Me use to be Terminator.
Universal Studio Japan has decided to close Backdraft permanently😢
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Is there still BACK DRAFT in Hollywood?
Oh the answer is written in the end of the movie
Music:Hans Zimmer(1991)
Directed by:Ron Howard
Of course, if they made Backdraft now it would be all CGI.
I see you've never watched Chicago Fire, which does this sort of thing on a weekly basis.
@@blackjac5000 nope, never seen it.
@@amydamjanovic9183 ua-cam.com/video/gZSn5LUUhfM/v-deo.html
9:59 - Boo-Yeah!
backdraft should have stayed
Hate that director voice at the end. The attraction didn't have that until years later into its life.
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Hey Backdraft live is gone now but they made it into Transformers the ride in 3D!
WAS THERE FOR LAST SHOWING OF BACKDRAFT WOW