The Theme Park History of ET Adventure (Universal Studios Florida/Hollywood/Japan)
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- The ET Adventure is a dark ride featured at Universal Studios Florida, and formerly, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Japan theme parks. The ride is based on the movie ET: the Extra-Terrestrial. As the only opening day attraction remaining at Universal Studios Florida, guests take a bike and help ET get home to save his dying planet. In this video, we take a look at the history of the attraction, Steven Spielberg’s relationship with Universal Theme Parks, the closure of the Hollywood and Japanese version, and the future of the Florida attraction.
Songs Used (In Order)
ET: The Extra-Terrestrial Official Soundtrack - The Magic Of Halloween by John Willams
• E.T. The Extra-Terrest...
Back to the Future Official Soundtrack - Back To The Future by The Outatime Orchestra
• Back to The Future - T...
ET: The Extra-Terrestrial 35th Anniversary Soundtrack - The ET Adventure by John Willams
• CD 2 09 The E T Ad...
ET: The Extra-Terrestrial Official Soundtrack - ET Is Dying by John Willams • E.T. The Extra-Terrest...
ET: The Extra-Terrestrial Official Soundtrack - ET Is Alive by John Willams • E.T. The Extra-Terrest...
ET: The Extra-Terrestrial 35th Anniversary Soundtrack - The Departure by John Willams (No version on UA-cam, here’s a cover of the song) • E.T. The Departure
Videos Used (In Order)
Universal Studios Hollywood: A Universe Of Cinemagic • Video
Universal Intro| Logo: New Version (2013) • Video
Jaws (1975) - You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat Scene | Movieclips • Jaws (1975) - You're G...
ET: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) - Across The Moon Scene | Movieclips • Across the Moon - E.T....
Back to the Future (1985) - Back to the Future Scene | Movieclips • Back to the Future (10...
Jurassic Park (1993) - Tyrannosaurs Rex Scene | Movieclips • Jurassic Park (1993) -...
Universal Studios Florida (1989) Promo • Universal Studios Flor...
Universal Studios Florida TV Ad
• Universal Studios Orla...
King Kong Universal Studios Hollywood 2008 by Christopher Lord • King Kong Universal St...
Star Tours (1987) Commercial - Disneyland • Star Tours Commercial ...
Universal Studios Florida: The Magic Of Movies (1994) • Video
ET Adventure On Ride POV by JohnYChen • E.T. Adventure On Ride...
Universal Studios Florida Electronic Press Kit (1990) • 1990 Universal Studios...
ET Adventure TV Commercial (1991) Universal Studios Hollywood • E.T. Adventure Ride - ...
Super Nintendo World Teaser Trailer • 【SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™...
ET: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) - I’ll Be Right Here Scene | Movieclips • I'll Be Right Here - E...
ET LJN Toy Commercial (1982) • E.T. Commercial LJN 1982
I take no credit for any of the footage used in this video. Use the above links to view the full footage and give those videos the views they deserve.
This ride definately needs to be kept. Redo the figures. Make them fresh and looking alive not like dummies. Love this ride.
I'm hoping for some type of refurbishment for the 30th anniversary of the attraction, not much has to been done to the ride it's (animatronic upgrades, new special effects) I just hope they don't add anything like screens, that would ruin the experience.
Julia Webb-Not all the animatronics look like dummies to be fair-Some do and some don't
Theme Park History
*YOU READ MY MIND . I HAVE NO IDEA WHY THEY'RE NOT RENOVATING AND UPGRADING THE E.T. RIDE . THEY'VE GOT PLENTY OF CASH TO DO SO IF THEY REALLY WANTED TO . THE E.T. RIDE SHOULD BE RENOVATED EVERY TWO YEARS JUST LIKE THE HAUNTED MANSION RIDE . THE HAUNTED MANSION RIDE LOOKS MAGNIFICENT AND IT'S ACTUALLY BEEN AROUND SINCE 1969 !!!*
I remember going on this ride when I was a little kid. The ride may be old, but it still holds a place in my heart.
I actually would rather see it stay as is, the crowds it get prob doesn't justify a revamp, but, for me that adds to the charm of it. We grew up with this movie, it's a classic 80s flick, so let it keep the charm of its age. I love the animotronica, especially the cop with the 80s style Ronnie who pops out with the police car 👮🚨😂
im with Speilberg. I would be pissed too if they took Florida's version out. And from what I've heard Nintendo World isn't replacing this one. It's thankfully getting spared. PLEASE STAY OPEN!!!
Whatever is going to come to the kidzone, whether it's going to be Super Nintendo Land or Pokemon, rumors state that ET isn't going to closed or replaced. Instead, a new entrance for the attraction will be created instead. I really don't how people would react to the news if they close ET, I imagine there would be a lot of angry hashtags and petitions going around to save it.
Theme Park History I would find that ironic. ET is the only ride in Universal that always has a 5 minute wait time. I never see anyone go to it. It’s always skipped. Which is why universal wanted to remove but Spielberg threatened them. Personally I think they either remove or at least update the poor ride. The animatronics barely function and it’s age is really obvious to new comers of the park.
Striljr im gonna agree with Speilberg i love this ride i was able to get in the row with E.T in the basket a experience i shall never forget, if they take this ride down then im gonna beg universal to NOT close it if they continue to ignore it then, i might have no choice but to beg my mom to buy me a E.T plush so i can remember the fun times i had with E.T heck sometimes i make up fake names for E.T to say at the end
Frankie2751 every time i go to universal i ALWAYS make sure to go on ET becoz its the ONLY attraction left from the 80s that some of the rides like BTTF, i never had a chance to experience it becoz i wasnt born at that time so ET is the only way to experience the 80s if they close ET then i, gonna be in tears like they did to the Terminator i never got any Terminator merch but if they close ET im gonna get all the merch i can
Frankie2751 I disagree i frequently see the ride posting 30-40 minute waits I just hope they don’t close it, it is my favorite ride at the park besides dragon challenge which is gone now. I just checked and the wait right now at 5:43 am is 40 minutes highest in the park lol
I adore this ride. Anything that makes me feel a PART of the film, is better than something that just assaults my senses into overload. The line-up area for this is almost as special as the ride. That pine smell, the sounds and just the overall feeling of being a part of the movie. I hope it survives long enough to get my kids into it.
In my opinion it's the best attraction Universal has ever built. You could tell Spielberg and the team really put a lot effort to making this a fully immersive experience. The forest queue is grained into my memories: the NASA scientists, the speak and spell, Botanicus arriving and like you mentioned that pine smell. I'm right there with you hoping the attraction sticks around but with Comcast I always feel it's days can be numbered.
It's a toss-up for me between Jaws, this and Kong. The lineup for Kong is just incredible for it's mood. I love them all.
Disney could have taken a lesson from these rides when they made "Dinosaur", which was one of the most needlessly violent (in movement) rides I've been on. My son melted down and I was just angry that they could have made something special with it...
I always have a hard time between Kong and Jaws: Kong was a great experience and the animatronics were the best at the time, while the atmosphere for Jaws was pretty terrifying (even though I knew the sharks were fake and the water wasn't deep, there was always this sense of dread if something went wrong.) You would have figured they would have been able to get the movement ride on the Dinosaur ride, it uses the same technology that Indiana Jones does. It's another of the those Disney rides that have a great concept but the execution is mediocre at best.
@John Lorton Last week we went to the Drive-In for an E.T. / Raiders double feature. I saw E.T. upon it's release in '82 at the very same Drive-In. Taking my kids and seeing it back at the same Drive-In put me on nostalgia overload!
That's the problem with modern Universal rides, not only are they all 3D screens, but they have so much going on they just assault your senses. Good ride design should be slower so you can take in the scenes and what is going on. That's why classic rides are so popular and cherished.
Maybe I’m crazy but this ride reminds me of my childhood ! The line has this certain smell and ONLY this ride makes me go “it’s that smell” and when ever I go back to it I remember being a kid
This attraction WAS my childhood. It would always been the first attraction I would go on whenever I visited the park. I need that smell for my house!
Jennifer Aguirre
*WHEN YOU TALK ABOUT THE SMELL ON THE E.T. RIDE , I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU MEAN BECAUSE THAT'S MY CHILDHOOD TOO . BUT IF UNIVERSAL STUDIOS EVER DECIDED TO RENOVATE THAT RIDE , I REALLY WOULDN'T MIND IF THEY CHANGED THAT SMELL TO TOM FORD COLOGNE OR SOMETHING BECAUSE TOO MANY FUNKY AZZ PEOPLE WALK THROUGH THAT RIDE . AND TOM FORD COLOGNE SMELLS REALLY GOOD .*
Jennifer Aguirre when me and my mom went there my moms sister's neighbor came to Florida and we went to E.T and i was in the front with the basket with E.T, i'll never forget that experience
OMG every time I smell that anywhere I instantly go in my mind “ET”
@@ThemeParkHistory There is a company called The Magic Candle company who makes candles that smell like rides and the have a scent called extraterrestrial forest smells just like the er adventure also comes a air freshener or oil for a diffuser
I will always remember ET saying my name. it's one of my favorite rides and I honestly hope it never leaves.
Still one of the best moments I had when I rode it as a child. As long as Spielberg is working with Universal I think ET should be safe.
I was lucky enough to get that honor if I am not mistaken I believe I was like 5 or 6 I went on the ride and at the end of the ride he said my name
As much as I love Universal they have forgotten the power of nostalgia. It forgets that people have been coming to these parks for years hoping to pass that tradition on to their families. Sad that Universal has killed off all of its original rides.
Nostalgia is very important for the success of a theme park but I understand why Universal made the decision to close the original attractions: it's a business for them and in order to keep bringing guests into the parks they need to keep building new and exciting attractions. My biggest gripe isn't the closings, it's what has replaced them. When Disney closes a attraction, whatever replaces it is usually just as good or better (except Journey Into Your Imagination). Universal though just uses the same ride layouts, focusing heavily on motion simulator, 3D and screens. I'm a huge fan of Universal, been going to the parks since 94 but these days I'm not as eager to visit them because of this. I'm much more interested to see what Disney has in store these days, as there's been more variety in the newer attractions they've opened.
Thanks for your response. I would rather ride King Kong than the Mummy. I would rather ride Jaws than Gringotts. And lets not even talk about the horrendous Fast/Furious disaster. I am just thankful that I was able to ride and be part of the early Universal years.
No problem, always a pleasure! I agree, I'll take Kong and Jaws any day. Someone asked if I can do a video on Supercharged already and honesty if I did it would be my most bias video so far, I would have nothing nice to say about it and Universal.
That Disney Guy except for E.T and J believe Jurassic Park
Theme Park History I hope you mean Journey into Your Imagination is bad and your not calling Journey Inti Imagination with Figment bad because it’s good when compared to Journey into Your Imagination
We used to give the operators fake names for E.T. to say at the end. Hugh Janus, Mike Hunt etc...
My favorite was Dylan Weed. Made sense why the cops were coming after ET.
Theme Park History dude, I'm liking your channel. Very well made videos. It's going to be bigger than mine in no time.
Thank you dude, we appreciate the kind words. I don't want to get ahead of myself with numbers, I just appreciate that people like yourself are enjoying what we work on. That's a real sense of accomplishment to me.
what about 'Mike Rotch'?
I did to
I hope this attraction NEVER goes away.
Right there with you, I think many fans of the park would be very angry if ET did go back to his home planet for good.
Agree ! The ride has this smell in the line que and it reminds me of my childhood
Jennifer Aguirre about ride smells Justice League in Six Flags has a smell that I’ve only smelled there
jediarco While Nintendo World will be near it and the que might need to be replaced Universal wouldn’t mess up thier relationship with Spielberg with Jurassic World 3 coming in 2021
I'm still mad Hollywood got rid of it
1 like=1 prayer for E.T adventure at universal studios hollywood.
🙏🙏🙏
The fact that this hasn’t gotten that many prayers is concerning
Why? Is it closed?
Laura Valeria 🦋 yes
It closed to make room for revenge of the mummy at Hollywood
Thank you Spielberg for raging and helping keep one of my favorite rides at Universal open. It was a shame when they closed down the little things like Twister and Disaster, that I always really enjoyed, so I'm glad that at least ET is sticking around for the haul.
I’m mad that they took away Back to the Future ride
I rode this back in 2016 for the first time, and I've got to say, the second half of the ride is an absolute bewildering trip. However, I can't deny its charm.
This is probably my favorite ride at the park. I consider it to be a hugely important part of my childhood, and holds a very special place in my heart. I love it, and I hope it never closes.
Thank you for this video! ET is my favorite movie of all time!!! I never knew why the closed the ride, I will never forget ET saying my name!
Just rode ET today. Every time I go to Universal I have to ride it. Brings me back to my childhood. I hope it never goes away!
this hit me right in the feels, still one of my all time favorites, my ex was terrified of ET, apparently there's an entire phobia group on people who are traumatized by ET and fear him and the movie...
in 1994 I was 4 years old and came all the way from switzerland to the Florida Theme Parks for an experience I never forget. A part of that experience was the ET Ride I still have some memories from it and when I went back exactly 20 years later in 2014 I was so happy to ride it again. Like you said in the video this ride will always have a special place in my heart and maybe I go this year again.
On another note: You got a great channel ! subscribed!
It really is something magically when you experience it for the first time, I couldn't believe ET said my name. That was mind blowing for me as a 5 year old at the time. I always get a bit anxious whenever the rumors pop up that the attraction might be closing down, as it's something that's part of my childhood. Thank you for the kind words and the sub Swiss_brodi! We appreciate the support!
My childhood omg I would be scared as a kid cause of heights my mom and dad would tell me open your eyes and one day I opened them and saw the damn view and I fell in love with it, this is a huge part of my childhood
I love how Speilberg fought for the Florida ride. 10/10, my dude. If i were him, though, I'd put up some money and get some sponsors to give the E.T. ride a technology update and some new paint. I have such fond memories of it but the ride hasn't aged to greatly if you look past the nostalgia of it.
Here's a suggestion:
The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera from Universal Studio Florida
The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Sir Isaac.
Defunctland did it 3 years ago as the Season 1 finale
Pro tip: watch movies on KaldroStream. I've been using them for watching a lot of movies recently.
@Drake Jaxon Definitely, I've been watching on Kaldrostream for since december myself :)
Questions for the ride:
•Why does E.T. need our help to get back home? Didn't he go home at the end of the movie?
•Why are the scientist's searching for E.T. wearing astronaut suits when they are on Earth?
•Why are they searching for E.T. using a metal detector?
-E.T. really liked Reese's Pieces so he came back to Earth, spent all his money on candy and couldn't afford an Uber back to the green planet.
-The scientists wanted to prove that anyone could pull off wearing a astronaut suit, even though it make their movements very limited and slow.
-They were using metal detectors because......ET likes heavy metal music? I got nothing the for third one.
Theme Park History they are using metal detectors cause in his way back ET broke his hip and had to get a metal plate installed
If anyone has to ask why the scientists are wearing astronaut suits, I have to ask... "Did you even watch the movie?". .-. FYI, they are wearing those suits as a way of avoiding contamination that's more spacey than a HAZMAT. You didn't see them invading Elliott's house in those in the film?!
About the other two, though... If you read the books, the metal detectors are being used in order to find any nearby metallic alien artifacts. In fact, I think one officer was using one in the hopes of finding the Great Ornament (E.T.'s ship).
As for the other questions, I think Theme Park History had a pretty good explanation. There'd be nowhere else in the galaxy that E.T. could find a manufacturer of his favorite sustenance. HOWEVER... His crew of herbologists travels to Earth each time there is a new evolution or mutation in the plant life, too. So even though the technology mainly looks the same as it was in the movie (the cop cars, the bikes, etc), it might have been just the slightest bit intended for us to understand that we have arrived to take E.T. home a few decades after his adventure on Earth because he has once again played the part of the mindless professor and forgot to get back to his crew in time.
@@ThemeParkHistory instead of Reece’s pieces, he blew it on alcohol. The continue yours, except the reason they have metal detectors so, bottle caps in his flesh pockets. He never showed all of his powers in the movie 🤷♂️
e.t. adventure is a weird ass ride but you gotta love it
Especially when you get to the Green Planet and meet all those aliens and baby ETs, feels like I'm having a fever dream.
This ride was absolutely magical when I rode it as a kid ❤️
E.T is my favorite film and I will hope nothing bad will ever happen to this ride.
As long as Spielberg and Universal have a working relationship, I think E.T. might be safe.
The ride is gone never to be seen or ridden again m
This ride is my obsession. It needs to stay retro as it is a retro movie!
PLEASE DO THE HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS AT ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE OR BILL AND TED PLEASE!!!!!!
Covering Halloween Horror Nights is on the list! Probably won't see something released though till October, to be in the mood!
@@ThemeParkHistory Please cover Bill and Ted as well, as the previous poster in this chain requested!!
When I was 9. I sobbed so much in joy when we flew across the moom and the films theme playing. I loved this ride so much it made me love film and theme parks.
Spielberg is an absolute legend. If it weren't for him, the ride would probably be gone by now. I'm glad he spoke up.
Needless to say, I can't believe you did E.T. (My favorite movie of all time) Keep up the great work! Can't wait for BTTF!
I had to, nobody had covered it yet and as one of my favorite rides as a kid I had to do it justice. Don't worry BTTF is coming soon, I promise!
I got the ET basket on my 7th birthday (I'm not 20 soon to be 21) and at the end hearing him say your name! made my entire trip! and it sticks with me to this day! defiantly a favorite of mine and I'm glad to hear Spielberg being so admit on keeping the ride in the park! it gives me hope....but I'm still scared it will go....always.
Thank you for reminding me about that smell! It was very woodsy and distinctive. It's weird you can have smell memory but I definitely remember it from almost 30 years ago.
An oldie but a goody as i have fond memories of this film as a child. The photo ops were so much fun.
As much as I love the nostalgia of this ride, my mom did say they could easily change this ride to become Stranger Things, which would also be cool. The bikes, forest setting, and overall 80s vibe would work perfectly for it.
That has been a rumor for a while now but I don't know if it's speculation or a fact. I can tell you this Natalie, if the Stranger Things house ends up being huge at Halloween Horror Nights (which it will 99.9% will), I won't be surprised if Universal starts to consider replacing ET with it.
Screw stranger things
Theme Park History Spielberg wouldn’t be pleased about this.
Natalie Brown-Bet your pumped for ST season 3, As you know they are filming at the mo and the teaser trailer was brilliant wasn't it
I'm from the UK in England :-)
I could see that yes but Stranger Things is pretty much based off 1980s nostalgia and science fiction movies, one of which being ET.
I just rode this ride for the first time. It's the closest thing to a time machine as anything I've ever experienced. The sounds, the smell, the materials used, the technology. It took me back 30 years. I loved it.
What's cool about this is that it's not the same story we know in the movie, it's actually one of the few sequels I really enjoy.
It's a cool concept to keep exploring the story of ET, not just a rehashing of the original movie. That's what I like about the Universal rides, they always come up with a story that stands out and isn't just a retelling of the movie.
I live in FL and grew up with this amazing experience. The smell of the inside que line is unforgettable. They better never get rid of it.
I just want them to bottle and sell that smell so I can use everywhere in my house. I would blast all my guests to my house with it the moment they entered.
They sell a candle online scented after the rides smell. I want one
God bless Steven Spielburg and his threat to Universal to keep E.T. open. God bless that beautiful man.
The man is a national treasure! He belongs in a museum!
this ride is my favorite place on earth. the pine smell, the bikes, the miniature city, that classic E.T. score... its all so sweet and charming and it warms my cold dead heart everytime. the day this ride closes and the fast and the furious ride stays open is the day art dies
This was my favorite ride as a kid. I absolutely loved it. I miss it.
Still a favorite of mine as well, can't imagine what will happen if it ever closes down for good.
What was ET’s reaction when he saw his ride got replaced with the Mummy?
“ET phone lawyers!!!” 😂🤣🤣🤣
We all know that E.T. wants to phone home, but how's he gonna do so without cell service?
Maybe ET&T
I remember being on this 1990/1991 and remember it so well with my parents and grandparents.
Thank you so much for sharing. I had forgotten riding ET as a child, and watching this video brought all the memories back. I really appreciate the time you put into this video. Thank you again for making my day. :)
It's such a lovely little ride
I have some great plans to update the ride. Better moving animatronics, make the bikes feel like more realistic bikes, keep the E.T says your name system and have the flying scenario last a little longer maybe 1:30 full minutes or less. But at the same time should they?? This ride is so full of memories and heart that it’s perfect just the way it is. I love E.T The Extra-Terrestrial❤️
After watching this, it reminded me I used to collect pencils. I dug out an old box, and found a bunch of holographic pencils from the back to the Future, E.T., Flinstones, and Nickleodeon areas of the early Universal. Thanks for the nostalgia!
The Ghost busters attraction would be a really cool one to see.
It's been added to our list, thank you for your suggestion!
I went on E.T three times during last years halloween horror nights season. I had tears of happiness running down my face when you flew over the city.The memories came back to going on the hollywood one as a kid.Keep your inner child alive and this ride does that in spades.
Love the way you bring up sentimental value and a attraction having a heart. Most of my earliest happiest memories are riding the first wave universal rides as a child. Great video
Thank you George, I felt it was appropriate to bring up for this attraction. Many grew up with it and seem to share the same feelings for it as I do. It will be a shame to see it go, whenever that will be.
Brings back so many memories visiting UStudios in early 1991 & 1993 from the UK with my grandparents. Nostalgia.
My fav attraction reminds me of my father who loved it too. Amazing video!
Thank you! It's definitely one of the best attractions Universal has ever created. I know a lot of people are nervous about what might happen to ET with all the recent changes but I feel if Spielberg is still working with Universal, the ride should be safe.
Theme Park History Thanks for this wonderful video and channel. I am a huge fan, yes let's pray Universal keep this lovely ride.
My friends and I just came back from Universal Studios Orlando last night, I personally hadn't been to the parks in about 20 years. Honestly the ET ride was one of the few things that I genuinely enjoyed, you could tell so much care and love and attention was put into the ride, both the queue and the ride itself. It's a shame that it's starting to show it's age (due to a lack of upkeep) and some of the Green Planet sections were quite the strange choice but it makes it MEMORABLE. No I do NOT know why there's a giant mushroom with a deep silly voice but I'll remember that moreso than the other 'screen ride that sprays water at you sometimes' rides.
Lol his name is Orbidon 🤣 "welcome hooooome, you've arrived"
History on black draft!! That ride was cool. Dude also this channel is awesome! Love the nostalgia and finding out about the rides I loved growing up. Keep doing what you do bro!
Thank you for the kind words Alberto, we appreciate it! Backdraft has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion.
I just want one more ride on this. It gives me the chills when I remember riding it for the first time in 92.
You might have a couple of years to do so, who knows what is going to happen with the attraction once Nintendo comes to the park.
I love this ride. I went on it 2 years ago and it's so true that it has a heart and soul that other rides are missing. I was sick and tired of all the damn 3d rides that Univeraal had. I'm 46 and yes even though I'm old thinking I miss the Jaws and original King Kong ride. I think that the new one sucked. I'm glad that my kids were able to experience it before they get rid of it.
I love this ride. I have a vivid memory of going as a kid, and my entire family would come up with ridiculous names to tell the crew so we could hear ET say them at the end
ET Adventure At Universal Studios Florida Is So Awesome. It Was A Bit Like Thunderbird 1 From Gerry Anderson's Thunderbirds The Original Series In 1965. Thunderbirds Are GO!!! F.A.B Virgil. Thanks Theme Park History Mate. X
I got trapped on the Orlando version! Right in the middle of the end scene on the ET planet with that terrible song repeating over and over again. We had to stay on extra long as a family because the emergency escape stairs (on your right in that scene) where made to blend in and so where not built to the standard need for, say, my grandmother to walk out. They don’t even have handrails!
King Kong would be interesting, since it went from being I New York themed in Orlando, to being tossed for a decade and a half. Then coming back with a forest theme. This E.T video is 10/10 excellent
Thanks for watching! Kongfrontation is added to the list, I appreciate Universal brought back the big man but nothing compares to the original.
There are so many Disney-Centric park history channels. I love this one for having big love for Universal.
Never been as poor & british. But i was obsessed with that 90s universal studio's vhs.
Thanks for the little clip at the start
I enjoy both parks but growing up my family would always go to Universal, so I have a soft spot for both USF/IOA. The VHS would be playing no stop the weeks before we would go on vacation, I wonder if my parents still have it.
This was my first favorite ride ever. I was 6 years old and “big enough” to ride. Good times.
It was the same way for me and my sister, this was the first ride we remember going on. Just thinking of it, I can smell the queue right now.
Hearing ET say Kiana at the end always has made me smile!! 80s baby!
Growing up in NYC we had 2 theme parks in nearby New Jersey, Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson NJ, and Action Park in Vernon NJ. Do something on any of their classic coasters like Rolling Thunder or Lightning loop or just about anything on the fun yet dangerous Action Park.
Rolling Thunder/Lighting Loop and Action Park have been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion M11sanman!
Its funny to hear the Back to the Future theme playing over the part where you talk about Lights, Camera, Action. I once was sitting four rows ahead of Michael J Fox at that show.
Please take on the Funtastic World of Hanna Barbera!
Thank you and keep up the amazing work!
Your friend
Vecronus the Gameroom Wizard
Funtastic World of Hanna Barbera has been added to the list!
Thank you for the suggestion and the support Gameroom Wizards!
Your friend
Jack from Theme Park History
Love this ride! That forest queue has a real stank to it
I freaking love this ride
One of the best still at the park, can't imagine what will happen if they ever announce it's closure.
this will always be one of my favorite rides. the queue scent still gives me nostalgia, and is one of my favorite memories. i hope it never leaves!
I still ride this every time I’m in Florida. Yes, I’m 31. I don’t care lol.
i cant believe ive been watching your videos for so long, and i'm barely subscribing. Great job overall!
Awesome Video Can y'all do a history of Jurassic Park attractions at Universal Studios Japan, Hollywood, and Orlando!!!!!! :) :)
Thank you so much! Jurassic Park has been added to the list! If the rumors of a Jurassic World refurb coming to the Universal Studios Hollywood attraction are true, we will cover it ASAP!
Theme Park History cool well let's hope have a Indominus Rex sculpture to get photos with like they do with Spinosaurus and T-Rex and the Jurassic Park stuff!! :)
This is my favorite Universal Ride. Every time me and my family go to Universal Studios Orlando we always ride this. I always get excited when the pre show begins.
Universal Better not ever close this ride. It's the Heart of Universal and in these days we need heart more than ever.
I'm really happy Steven Spielberg insisted on keeping this ride. Its one of my favs
I miss ET at universal Hollywood
And I'm sure ET misses Universal, the green planet looks like crap.
I really enjoy this channel because I get to see so many wondrous Disney attractions I wouldn't otherwise get to see. When a ride get removed it feels so sad. It's like the memories we have are being toyed with too. At the end of the day, it's a business which has to make a profit from the peoples memories. Keep up the excellent videos and information you share.
“Making it the only opening day attraction remaining”, you forgot about the Horror Makeup Show.
I'm very happy I found this channel!
And we're very happy we found you Austin! Thank you for all the support!
I went on this ride last month as an pass holder with universal, my younger brother yelled “where is E.T’s dad”while in the queue and a team member says “he is dead”. My younger brother was shocked and cried the whole ride. I was shocked that a team member would say that loudly to a child.
I remember going on that ride for the first time in 2021 and i adored it. Walking inside and seeing the beautiful queue really got me excited for the ride
E.T. Is my favorite
We just got back from Universal Florida. We had a great time. We rode E.T. probably 7 times in the 4 days we were there. Absolutely love the nostalgia of the ride.
Why should it close? Disneyland has open attractions that pre-date the 70's. But there's nothing wrong with the idea of the E.T. ride shutting down to get a technological upgrade.
I think most fans are just worried with the track record Universal has had recently where it's all about how they can bring in more guests and drive up attendance levels. Even if the ride were to get a tech upgrade, I can imagine the outrage there would be if they replaced all the animatronics with just 3D and screens.
Disney's old rides feature characters that have a lot more pop culture relevance than ET. Little kids know who Snow White is, but not ET. Doesn't hurt that the Disney rides mostly feature timeless fairytale characters who exist beyond their movies anyway. Not saying this ride should close or anything, but it's a pretty different situation than the dark rides at Disneyland.
I love this so much. This is my childhood relived through the video.
Next up... *Back to the Future:The Ride!*
It's coming, probably our most requested attraction for the channel so far.
I haven't ridden this, but they should save this attraction! It's like an old friend, and it seems so pleasant. A refurbishment that keeps all the classic bits would be perfect for this ride, not replacing it.
Does anyone remember when they offered a small spaceship you could ride in aswell as the bikes? The idea didn't last long.
Seemed like a silly idea to be floating around in a spaceship. The bikes were so much of a better idea.
I am loving this channel! Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much The KRKN, we appreciate the kind words.
How about doing Men in Black: Alien Attack? I just want you to do that because I LOVE LOVE LOVE that ride and with a new MIB sequel/spinoff coming next year I think you should do it!
Men In Black Alien Attack has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion! It's a favorite of mine as well, shame I never beat my sister when we go on it. I always tell her to NEVER PUSH THE RED BUTTON but does she listen? Nope!
@@ThemeParkHistory I've seen the video and it was a great honor to have my name in the requests because I am a MUCHO fan of MIB!
So much nostalgia, my favourite ride as a kid!
I feel like they'll close it after Steven dies.
40th birthday party anniversary celebration party years I'd love it so much it's looks like movie 30th birthday party years
Great video of a great ride. The funny thing is I used to be terrified of ET as a child and you wouldn't catch me on this. Flash forward to 2015 and me and my wife's honeymoon, it was one of my favorite rides. I rode it at least 4 times. I love E.T. keep up the awesome videos!
Thanks for the kind words Andrew! It is one of my favorites, it was the first attraction I went on when I visited the park as a 4 year old back in 1994. It will be a sad day if Universal ever decides to close it for good.
I agree with snarkus63 don’t shut ET down. Give the theming a refresh update the technology and let it stay. It’s a classic ride it doesn’t need to close.
I'm all for an update, as long as Universal doesn't think an update is for the attraction to become tons of screens and/or 3D.
Great videos thankyou! I was an intern at Disney world and also worked at Universal Orlando and you all do all these parks justice. Subbed!
This is an amazing ride, i hope it never goes.
It will be around as long as Steven Spielberg still has something to say about it.
Theme Park History thats what im hoping
I'm man enough to admit that the John Williams in the queue gets me choked up every time I hear it.
You should do one about Beetlejuice graveyard revue
Beetlejuice Graveyard Revue has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion John!
Yes. JC from *NSYNC was once the Wolfman in that show
I remember going on this in '92 in Hollywood. Will never forget the cityscape scene, and as a 5 year old, thought the name part with the card clever.
So sad this ride closed !
Come to Florida to get your kicks.
Theme Park History what
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The attraction is still open in Florida
Guys, just so you know, Super Nintendo World is NOT going in to replace ET and the Kid Zone section of the park like it was originally planned. It's been moved to the 3rd Universal Park that's still under construction. ET is still safe!
Great video, but spielberg only produced back to the future. Robert Zemeckis directed it. Just feel like he should be properly credited