What a wealth of information. I went to Universal and Islands Of Adventure today. It is interesting but it all is so small. I hope they can go forward with epic universe when the Plandemic is over.
I love Universal, I am an annual passholder. Can’t help to think it’s still missing “something”. It doesn’t have the same magic as it did back in the day with Jaws, King Kong, Back to the Future, the backlot tour (in my opinion). The Harry Potter attractions are brilliant but I will never get over losing Jaws.
It’s missing more than a little something without the classic attractions. I’ll always miss the Ghostbusters show, KongFrontation, Jaws, the Wild West Stunt Show, T2 3D, and so very many others.
I was lucky enough to have been on some of the retired rides. Earthquake, Twister, Jaws, Terminator 3D, Back to the Future and Kongfrontation. They were absolutely fantastic and it makes me sad they took them away. Jaws was absolutely terrifying for me, having sat on the left side of the boat right where most of the closest sharks popped up but I loved it.
@@kevindube7096 it's looks amazing going good I love it so much it's looks like movie house looking like being back story interview review biography documentary about biography history books years old app magic key
Please do Theme Park Destination: Disney California Adventure in honor of upcoming 20th anniversary. Edit:Also do the history of a day in the park with Barney.
Spielberg has made sure that as long as he’s alive ET in Orlando will never be dismantled. He threatened Universal that if it did, his partnership with them would be over
Watching this video makes me miss the Universal from my childhood. Kongfrontation, Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, and everything else no longer there made the park truly unique. Now it’s filled with multiple screen rides that all feel the same. I still love Universal, but man has it changed.
Plus as a unfortunate fan of theme parks i also have a fear of heights so the fact that universal is more interactive instead of relying on roller coasters always made me a fan
Please do these Theme Park Destination videos next! - Disney’s Hollywood Studios - Disney’s Animal Kingdom - Universal’s Islands of Adventure - Disney California Adventure - Epcot - Tokyo Disneyland - Hong Kong Disneyland - Shanghai Disneyland - Universal Studios Japan - Universal Studios Singapore - other theme park destinations
As a 90's kid, and parent today. I would love to see a re launch. The blue man group sound stage was not interesting to me. I would love to see a double dare , And other Nickelodeon attractions.
right Nickelodeon has little to no presence in Orlando these days or really no presence in theme parks at all. i mean they have Nickelodeon Universe at some malls which is nice but still, its unfortunate how Nickelodeon doesnt have much of a presence in theme parks anymore😭
Honestly it’s because like many TV stations these days, they mostly suck! Nickelodeon’s best days were from Ren and Stimpy (1991) all the way until Rocket Power (1999). After that wonderful decade, in my humble opinion, started the decline for Nickelodeon. A couple of good shows here and there, Spongebob being obvious, Jimmy Neutron too, but thats it! They have nothing now! Spongebob is NOT what it used to be. Everything is all about political correctness, not offending anybody, that it sucked the life out of the cartoons. Period. Thanks for reading if you read my rant ✌️
There was something so magical about walking through that arch past the Universal globe as a kid, knowing you’re about to spend a whole day & night experiencing everything possible. At the end of the day, when almost all the other people had left & most the rides shut down for the night, it felt so strangely peaceful just walking around the quieted near-empty City Walk surrounded by the hum of insects & fountains flowing 🌽
As someone who grew up in Orlando in the 90s going to this park I'm thankful for videos like this. Its bittersweet to see your memories a part of history now but I understand change is inevitable. Please Universal no more screen rides 🤦🏽♂️
We just took our son to Disney and Universal for his first time. Universal was his favorite, it’s always been mine as well. It has changed so much since I was there in the early 90’s. I told him I wish we could get in the Delorean and go back to early Universal days to show him when it was at its finest. Still great, just not the same at all. At least ET was still there.
Beowulf and Coffee ive semi drunkenly enforced it on many people in line every year... they always seem to appreciate it afterwards, or maybe never listened and are just trying to get me the fuck away from them... either way... cant help it though, feel like they are wasting their time otherwise! Its too damn good!
At Universal, we make movie, and then bring them to life. We created a T rex, and then we made him real. We invented a time machine, then we traveled back in time. The Grinch stole Christmas, then we brought it back. We discovered a mummy, then took you into his tomb. Visit Universal theme parks, around the world. And experience the thrill! Ride the movies! Live the adventure! There's no other place on Earth, that takes you into the movies, like Universal. If it happens on the big screen, it comes to life at Universal! Universal entertainment! Universal excitement!
@@FIREBRAND38 What's wrong with roller coasters? Roller coasters are the best part of an amusement park! Plus, that new Jurassic coaster just looks incredible!
Amusement part always gives me this giddy feeling and has for years. I feel like a little kid again. The only other thing that can do this for me is music. You know bands like Delta Parole, that music takes me back the most.
I’m so glad I have fond memories of visiting Universal Studios in the mid 90s. I feel like this was when the park was at its prime. 2012 - now should be referred to as the “Era of Screens”.
Watching this makes you realize how many changes the original Universal Studios Florida park has gone through in a relatively short amount of time. I like a lot of the newer stuff, but I hope ET remains.
The most nostalgic place in the world for me and my family. My wife and I have been passholders for nearly 8 years. I’ve been going to HHN as often as I can since 2001 and now it’s a family tradition with my cousins, brother and sister-in-law. It’s just a great place without all the cash grabbing nonsense of Disney. Not to mention, it just a more adult oriented park and we don’t have kids. thankfully, I was very fortunate that our parents were able to take us to UNIVERSAL many times when we were kids. Got to ride all the classics multiple times, and watch the Park change.
Thanks for making this. This park has been a part of my life for the past 28 years. I’m sure I been there about 15 times with 2018 being the last time. Love it everytime.
You’re living in the past my guy. Simulators have been a staple of the park since its opening in 1990. Also considering how they’re trying to move away from simulators makes your comment invalid.
"Our story begins in Universal City, California..." My reaction as a SoCal viewer that the Florida video came before the video on the FIRST & ORIGINAL Universal Studios: 😤😤😢😢
As a Florida resident I feel you. Universal Orlando is great and I love it, and I get that it's the company's flagship, but these days it's become such a giant money machine. Feels like a miniature Las Vegas. Always liked the smaller and more quaint Hollywood park more.
Loved working at USO for my 1st and 2nd jobs. Will never forget Dudley Do Rights Ripsaw Falls and Harry Potter and The Escape From Gringotts. Great video man.
Also, watching this reminds me of my childhood, visiting from the mid 90's through early 2000's, man jaws, twister, earthquake, King Kong, all were so good, recently went on ET, and it's sad because it's almost forgotten about. It's good for nostalgia but I think it's time to replace it too.
For your next theme park destination tried doing "Universal Studios Hollywood" (1912 as a movie studio, 1915 an L.A. studio lot, and 1964 as a theme park) (1912-2021).
Jaws, BTTF, T23D, Twister, Earthquake........THESE ARE RIDES!!!!!!! The trend of "Lets watch and maybe MAYBE participate a bit" ride bull needs to end! I will miss the previously mentioned rides....a lot! ;( Great production as always! :)
I missed ur Chanel man, I’m really bummed cuz I had an annual pass but we had to refund it because of current worldly problems. And HHN got canceled to it’s great to watch ur channel it’s the closest I can get to theme parks. Thanks man 🙏 Also can u do a Theme Park History on Pixar Pier THX
Done Well!! I had no idea I rode Jaws during tech rehearsals, I rode Jaws on Aug 16, 1993!!! Got to the USF around 1-2 pm and they parked us in the main road around the lot within feet of the Studio Arch and stayed til closing.
I've already known so much of Universal Studios Florida since it opened in 1990, but to have a full breakdown from then to now, was amazing to watch and pass along to others. Great job Theme Park History. Best video ever...until the Islands of Adventure comes out 😉
HUGE book recommendation: Jerry Green's "25 Years Inside Universal...". It completely changed my view on so-called "odd attractions" in USO early days. And, how the enjoyment of guests and team members is often the interaction, humor, and story.
The Blue Brother show? Bud I love your videos, but recently the editing has been lacking. Also Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin opened in 1998 almost 2 years before Men In Black: Alien Attack.
How Does this channel not have a million subs!? He works so hard on these video and U can really tell the amount of research he does on these videos. I love ur videos man and totally hope ur channel blows up 😃
The only reason the E.T adventure is still around is because of Steven Spielberg, he was extremely upset and angry that both the Japan and Hollywood versions were closed and threatened to leave Universal completely if they closed the Orlando version, since he is one of their biggest moneymakers as a director Universal are forced to keep it open and honestly I couldn’t be happier that he threatened to leave because it ensures that at least one opening day attraction will remain for the foreseeable future
Universal Studios Florida is special to me because it seems way more immersive in other places; Not just the rides. An example is the sheer fact I can walk down diagon alley and experience ollivanders, the. Leaky cauldron, and even the vaults of gringotts.
Ever since the situations that’s been going on I really miss my home that is the Jurassic Park River Adventure and many other attractions and universal in general
Thank you for another great video! Please consider doing a short video The Lost World: Behind the Scenes. It was a prop attraction in 97 in Universal Orlando. ☺️
I got a chance to work at Universal from late 2015 - 2019. I felt so lucky to be able to catch some of the last performances of Twister: Ride It Out and Beetlejuice's Graveyard Revue. I kinda think that Universal has taken the wrong approach by getting rid of its cornerstone attractions. They even closed Shrek 4D and the Universal Monster Cafe to make a "Minions Land" to go with the Despicable Me ride. Right now, it feels like Universal is riding on their Harry Potter rides and Halloween Horror Nights the most.
Not me who got bored, fell down a rabbit hole on the history of different theme parks, and has now decided to do the math on how much it'd take to bring *my whole main family* (so my dad, stepmom, stepsister, stepbrother, brother, and me) to universal despite us not planning to go there any time soon. Idk why tf I do this-
great to see you back during these tough times. I hope for Halloween month you do Alfred Hithcock's Art of Making Movies, Beetlejuice's Graveyard Revue, Walking Dead at Universal Hollywood, Haunted Mansion at the Disney Parks, and/or Mickey's Not Scary Halloween.
I also hope you're gonna do more Six Flags attractions like Kingda Ka, El Toro, Nitro. Or Busch Gardens' Attractions from both Florida and Virginia's parks.
You can never go wrong with a Theme Park History video
My panties are IMMEDIATELY soaked when he posts a new video!
👏🏻
My penis goes from flaccid to hard once I see a new theme park history video is out
I want to see Loch Ness Monster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and The Beast at Kings Island!
What a wealth of information. I went to Universal and Islands Of Adventure today. It is interesting but it all is so small. I hope they can go forward with epic universe when the Plandemic is over.
No joke, I’m standing in the Mummy queue as you uploaded this
A fine addition to my collection haha nice
Tell Imhotep I said hey
lucky you. Unfortunately for me Im stuck up north. Thank you Covid19 for making 2020 the worst year ever.
How are you even alive?
@@chriso0015 I didn't get infected. But it sucks I couldn't travel or do anything like any of us normally do.
Rip Nick Studios. I remember hearing "This program was filmed in front of a live audience in Orlando, Florida" after all my favorite shows
Happy 30th anniversary Universal Studios Florida
I love Universal, I am an annual passholder. Can’t help to think it’s still missing “something”. It doesn’t have the same magic as it did back in the day with Jaws, King Kong, Back to the Future, the backlot tour (in my opinion). The Harry Potter attractions are brilliant but I will never get over losing Jaws.
It bites huh
It’s missing more than a little something without the classic attractions. I’ll always miss the Ghostbusters show, KongFrontation, Jaws, the Wild West Stunt Show, T2 3D, and so very many others.
I was lucky enough to have been on some of the retired rides. Earthquake, Twister, Jaws, Terminator 3D, Back to the Future and Kongfrontation.
They were absolutely fantastic and it makes me sad they took them away.
Jaws was absolutely terrifying for me, having sat on the left side of the boat right where most of the closest sharks popped up but I loved it.
Don’t forget The Lucy Tribute!!! Wow what a ride! 🤯
@@kevindube7096 it's looks amazing going good I love it so much it's looks like movie house looking like being back story interview review biography documentary about biography history books years old app magic key
Nickelodeon Studios and the Hanna-Barbera ride (and the dope ass play area when you exit)
32:14 As yes, my favorite Harry Potter setting, *Kings Island*
I didn't notice that. Whoops.
LOL I'm from Cincinnati and noticed it too
I was scared when I looked at the comments and thought he was going to get away with that one lol
I had to rewind to make sure I heard correctly
Please do Theme Park Destination: Disney California Adventure in honor of upcoming 20th anniversary.
Edit:Also do the history of a day in the park with Barney.
Yes plz
CA Adventure had such a rocky beginning. So many questionable decisions.
Lets just cross our hearts and hope that ET never goes away.....
Spielberg has made sure that as long as he’s alive ET in Orlando will never be dismantled. He threatened Universal that if it did, his partnership with them would be over
ET's gotta phone home and go some day...
ET has a 99 year contract
the ride is super rough and outdated now....its only a matter of time unless Spielberg himself refurbishes it haha
I’m surprised that it’s still up at all
Watching this video makes me miss the Universal from my childhood. Kongfrontation, Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, and everything else no longer there made the park truly unique. Now it’s filled with multiple screen rides that all feel the same. I still love Universal, but man has it changed.
My wife and I were there on our honeymoon June 1990.... amazing. We miss the classics.
Plus as a unfortunate fan of theme parks i also have a fear of heights so the fact that universal is more interactive instead of relying on roller coasters always made me a fan
Man I miss the OG universal rides.Thank you so much for this video. I had forgotten about so many of these gems I was lucky enough to enjoy as a kid.
Oh, how I miss the original Universal Orlando. That was a very special place!
It Was now it sucks
Please do these Theme Park Destination videos next!
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Universal’s Islands of Adventure
- Disney California Adventure
- Epcot
- Tokyo Disneyland
- Hong Kong Disneyland
- Shanghai Disneyland
- Universal Studios Japan
- Universal Studios Singapore
- other theme park destinations
Tokyo DisneySea too!!
@@kittyfan91 That already happened! I should expect Tokyo Disneyland next!
Thay should have never got rid of the Back to the Future ride, T2-3D and Kong of course!
it makes sense though, its outdated. There travelling to the "future" of 2015 lol. But, it did seem like a cool attraction.
The newest rides are absolutely insane though
I love how he said “unfortunately” for supercharged lol
Yay after so long of "i would love to talk about the history of universal Florida but that is for another video" its finally here
Nickelodeon Studios was such a great part of the park, shame how much of presence Nickelodeon has in FL today
As a 90's kid, and parent today.
I would love to see a re launch.
The blue man group sound stage was not interesting to me.
I would love to see a double dare ,
And other Nickelodeon attractions.
right Nickelodeon has little to no presence in Orlando these days or really no presence in theme parks at all. i mean they have Nickelodeon Universe at some malls which is nice but still, its unfortunate how Nickelodeon doesnt have much of a presence in theme parks anymore😭
Honestly it’s because like many TV stations these days, they mostly suck! Nickelodeon’s best days were from Ren and Stimpy (1991) all the way until Rocket Power (1999). After that wonderful decade, in my humble opinion, started the decline for Nickelodeon. A couple of good shows here and there, Spongebob being obvious, Jimmy Neutron too, but thats it! They have nothing now! Spongebob is NOT what it used to be. Everything is all about political correctness, not offending anybody, that it sucked the life out of the cartoons. Period.
Thanks for reading if you read my rant ✌️
Nickelodeon studios is a very fun place in universal studios Florida
@@andrewbowser2794 I love how you forgot Avatar The Last Airbender, a show that literally blows every 90s cartoon out of the water.
There was something so magical about walking through that arch past the Universal globe as a kid, knowing you’re about to spend a whole day & night experiencing everything possible. At the end of the day, when almost all the other people had left & most the rides shut down for the night, it felt so strangely peaceful just walking around the quieted near-empty City Walk surrounded by the hum of insects & fountains flowing 🌽
As someone who grew up in Orlando in the 90s going to this park I'm thankful for videos like this. Its bittersweet to see your memories a part of history now but I understand change is inevitable. Please Universal no more screen rides 🤦🏽♂️
its basically just simulators and harry potter now
I agree. The new Voliecoaster is proof that they can do immersive theming. But they need to apply that to their flat rides as well.
Love these longer videos. Had no idea the Hogwart’s Express runs from King’s Island to Hogsmeade. That’s a really long trip. ;)
We just took our son to Disney and Universal for his first time. Universal was his favorite, it’s always been mine as well. It has changed so much since I was there in the early 90’s. I told him I wish we could get in the Delorean and go back to early Universal days to show him when it was at its finest. Still great, just not the same at all. At least ET was still there.
UO now is definitely way better now than on opening day. Still not a perfect park, but at least their rides function properly now.
"kickstart my heart" = mandatory rock-it soundtrack, no exceptions.
100%
Beowulf and Coffee ive semi drunkenly enforced it on many people in line every year... they always seem to appreciate it afterwards, or maybe never listened and are just trying to get me the fuck away from them... either way... cant help it though, feel like they are wasting their time otherwise! Its too damn good!
It was the only option that seemed any way appropriate. But im not a music guy.
Limp Bizkit is better for rip ride ROLLIN
Old Universal: Practical effects, animatronics, etc.
New Universal: Screens. Just screens.
biggey Dickeyy yes, I have. Have you ever been on the Fast and Furious ride?
And animatronics from rides like skull island, Dudley do right, Popeye, E.T., Men in Black, Jurassic park river adventure, Cat in the hat
One day I'll make it out to Florida so I can visit Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure and ride the rides that's on my bucket list
At Universal, we make movie, and then bring them to life. We created a T rex, and then we made him real. We invented a time machine, then we traveled back in time. The Grinch stole Christmas, then we brought it back. We discovered a mummy, then took you into his tomb.
Visit Universal theme parks, around the world. And experience the thrill!
Ride the movies!
Live the adventure!
There's no other place on Earth, that takes you into the movies, like Universal.
If it happens on the big screen, it comes to life at Universal!
Universal entertainment!
Universal excitement!
Unfortunately they got away from Ride the Movies to Ride the Rollercoasters.
@@FIREBRAND38 What's wrong with roller coasters? Roller coasters are the best part of an amusement park! Plus, that new Jurassic coaster just looks incredible!
@@jackportenier2441 Universal's killing it with their coasters rn, and the JW one will further cement that fact
@@FIREBRAND38 They don't have that many roller coaster. They have more simulators
I’ve been only once, 2006 I think it was a great year to go, so many loved attractions have now gone. - long live E.T.!
Remember Universal Studios Orlando was my first job. Great video TPH.
Amusement part always gives me this giddy feeling and has for years. I feel like a little kid again. The only other thing that can do this for me is music. You know bands like Delta Parole, that music takes me back the most.
I’m so glad I have fond memories of visiting Universal Studios in the mid 90s. I feel like this was when the park was at its prime. 2012 - now should be referred to as the “Era of Screens”.
Watching this makes you realize how many changes the original Universal Studios Florida park has gone through in a relatively short amount of time. I like a lot of the newer stuff, but I hope ET remains.
The most nostalgic place in the world for me and my family. My wife and I have been passholders for nearly 8 years. I’ve been going to HHN as often as I can since 2001 and now it’s a family tradition with my cousins, brother and sister-in-law. It’s just a great place without all the cash grabbing nonsense of Disney. Not to mention, it just a more adult oriented park and we don’t have kids. thankfully, I was very fortunate that our parents were able to take us to UNIVERSAL many times when we were kids. Got to ride all the classics multiple times, and watch the Park change.
My dad used to chauffeur Mr. Spielberg in the 90's during Steven's Trips to Washington D.C.
Can't wait to see an islands of adventure one. 😉😉
I miss those three dimensional billboards.
me too
Same , does the Disney tower of terror one still exist ?
@@Samlawson-lt5nw yeah, I pass it every time I go to Disney
You found the nicest way to say that Michael Eisner stole the idea LOL
Thanks for making this. This park has been a part of my life for the past 28 years. I’m sure I been there about 15 times with 2018 being the last time. Love it everytime.
I love how when talking about superchargers and jimmy fallon he says "socalled attractions"
I was starting to miss you....But then you came back to us 🤘
Oh yay new theme park history video! Great video!
"that way no two rides felt like the same experience"
and then they made everything a simulator
You’re living in the past my guy. Simulators have been a staple of the park since its opening in 1990. Also considering how they’re trying to move away from simulators makes your comment invalid.
@@Donyourmomsure- to all screens and Spider-Man ripoffs.
"Our story begins in Universal City, California..."
My reaction as a SoCal viewer that the Florida video came before the video on the FIRST & ORIGINAL Universal Studios: 😤😤😢😢
As a Florida resident I feel you. Universal Orlando is great and I love it, and I get that it's the company's flagship, but these days it's become such a giant money machine. Feels like a miniature Las Vegas. Always liked the smaller and more quaint Hollywood park more.
Yeah, I enjoyed the Universal Hollywood Park more. It felt like it had more movie magic.
Loved working at USO for my 1st and 2nd jobs. Will never forget Dudley Do Rights Ripsaw Falls and Harry Potter and The Escape From Gringotts. Great video man.
Also, watching this reminds me of my childhood, visiting from the mid 90's through early 2000's, man jaws, twister, earthquake, King Kong, all were so good, recently went on ET, and it's sad because it's almost forgotten about. It's good for nostalgia but I think it's time to replace it too.
For your next theme park destination tried doing "Universal Studios Hollywood" (1912 as a movie studio, 1915 an L.A. studio lot, and 1964 as a theme park)
(1912-2021).
Jaws, BTTF, T23D, Twister, Earthquake........THESE ARE RIDES!!!!!!! The trend of "Lets watch and maybe MAYBE participate a bit" ride bull needs to end! I will miss the previously mentioned rides....a lot! ;( Great production as always! :)
I miss the Hannah Barbera, jaws and Lucy attractions 😭 Whenever Epic Universe is finished it will be a great continuation for Universals history.
I missed ur Chanel man, I’m really bummed cuz I had an annual pass but we had to refund it because of current worldly problems. And HHN got canceled to it’s great to watch ur channel it’s the closest I can get to theme parks. Thanks man 🙏 Also can u do a Theme Park History on Pixar Pier THX
Done Well!! I had no idea I rode Jaws during tech rehearsals, I rode Jaws on Aug 16, 1993!!! Got to the USF around 1-2 pm and they parked us in the main road around the lot within feet of the Studio Arch and stayed til closing.
This vid brought back some GREAT 😊 MEMORIES thank you so much keep it up!
I've already known so much of Universal Studios Florida since it opened in 1990, but to have a full breakdown from then to now, was amazing to watch and pass along to others. Great job Theme Park History. Best video ever...until the Islands of Adventure comes out 😉
My all time favorite theme park.
This video is so good Universal should make this an official programme within the parks.
HUGE book recommendation: Jerry Green's "25 Years Inside Universal...". It completely changed my view on so-called "odd attractions" in USO early days. And, how the enjoyment of guests and team members is often the interaction, humor, and story.
33:12 "Unfortunately supercharged opened on April 23, 2018" lmao even Theme Park History knows it's trash.
Oh he has a whole video over it along with a rant
@@rhakha1786 possibly one of my favourite TPH videos 🤣
u should watch TPH's vid on Supercharge lmao
This was very comprehensive. Good job mate
This is awesome
Oh gosh I read the title wrong and thought it was saying the park was closing down for good this year!
The Blue Brother show? Bud I love your videos, but recently the editing has been lacking. Also Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin opened in 1998 almost 2 years before Men In Black: Alien Attack.
Another amazing video! I love these long format, deep dives! Keep it up bud!
Amazing recap of this park!! 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
How Does this channel not have a million subs!? He works so hard on these video and U can really tell the amount of research he does on these videos. I love ur videos man and totally hope ur channel blows up 😃
It'll get there, don't worry. In a couple of years he'll get there.
Man I loved this idea for a video. Please do more. Keep up the awesome work!
I love this! So informative! Thank u TPH! I can’t wait until you so a full video of the Universal Studio Tour!
Excellent video. I love your channel so much.
Secrets of the Cryptkeeper’s haunted house was taped there on Saturday mornings on cbs kids
How many of us had a good time watching that show?
Actionfan19 I say all of us I mean Secrets of the Cryptkeeper’s Haunted House was the most awesome the most horrifying game show ever
I’m so glad you posted again! I love your videos on all things theme parks! Could you do a video on the Haunted Mansion?? 👻
What a great video... Never can have enough universal studios videos 👍😊
The only reason the E.T adventure is still around is because of Steven Spielberg, he was extremely upset and angry that both the Japan and Hollywood versions were closed and threatened to leave Universal completely if they closed the Orlando version, since he is one of their biggest moneymakers as a director Universal are forced to keep it open and honestly I couldn’t be happier that he threatened to leave because it ensures that at least one opening day attraction will remain for the foreseeable future
Could you please do Theme Park Destination: Tokyo DisneySea (2001-2020) next?
He already did a video for Tokyo DisneySea
ua-cam.com/video/O-DuExilngU/v-deo.html
10:00 That billboard of E.T. is creepier than any those bootleg E.T. dolls. 😳
Yes! I’ve been waiting for another theme park destination
Hey, Theme Park History! Please do The Beast at Kings Island!
Hey, Theme Park History! Please do Flight Of Fear at Kings Island and Kings Dominion!
Universal Studios Florida is special to me because it seems way more immersive in other places; Not just the rides. An example is the sheer fact I can walk down diagon alley and experience ollivanders, the. Leaky cauldron, and even the vaults of gringotts.
A 25-minute 'Murder She Wrote' show?! I bet the kids LOVED that!
That’s what made Universal the best park in Orlando- it was for EVERYONE, not just kids.
Ever since the situations that’s been going on I really miss my home that is the Jurassic Park River Adventure and many other attractions and universal in general
just wanted to say I enjoy every video of yours and thank you for making them!
-a theme park junkie
Love the shade thrown to F&F.
Please do a version of this for IOA.... !!!
Hey Jack for your next theme park history think you can do Disneyland's world famous "Jungle Cruise".
The commercial with the kid reading the book, the girl is Lilly on Grounded For Life. Cool
Another great video my guy! Been subbed for like 2 years. Content has gone way up. Keep it going
Great video, thanks for making this. So glad got to experience it in 1994 and 1996/1997 as a kid, I think those were the best days
Hey, Theme Park History! Please do The Loch Ness Monster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg!
Escape From Gringotts is actually a motion-simulator that's similar to Transformers and The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman.
I can’t believe he’s back
Thank you for another great video!
Please consider doing a short video The Lost World: Behind the Scenes. It was a prop attraction in 97 in Universal Orlando. ☺️
Nice kickstart to a new series of vids. ;)
It kills me how badly universal turned over the years. In the 90’s it was 100000x more fun
I got a chance to work at Universal from late 2015 - 2019. I felt so lucky to be able to catch some of the last performances of Twister: Ride It Out and Beetlejuice's Graveyard Revue.
I kinda think that Universal has taken the wrong approach by getting rid of its cornerstone attractions. They even closed Shrek 4D and the Universal Monster Cafe to make a "Minions Land" to go with the Despicable Me ride. Right now, it feels like Universal is riding on their Harry Potter rides and Halloween Horror Nights the most.
This was brilliant, loved watching it 👍👍
Not me who got bored, fell down a rabbit hole on the history of different theme parks, and has now decided to do the math on how much it'd take to bring *my whole main family* (so my dad, stepmom, stepsister, stepbrother, brother, and me) to universal despite us not planning to go there any time soon. Idk why tf I do this-
*takes a breath of satisfaction*
This is a great overview history of the park! Awesome job!
Wow, I learned so much from this video. Thanks for putting it all together:
My first trip in 1994, will always be the best times of my life seein USF how it was. I recall it being much better than Disney MGM Studios.
great to see you back during these tough times. I hope for Halloween month you do Alfred Hithcock's Art of Making Movies, Beetlejuice's Graveyard Revue, Walking Dead at Universal Hollywood, Haunted Mansion at the Disney Parks, and/or Mickey's Not Scary Halloween.
Bro you didn’t mention Jurassic park once. I love your videos, just surprised me
I also hope you're gonna do more Six Flags attractions like Kingda Ka, El Toro, Nitro. Or Busch Gardens' Attractions from both Florida and Virginia's parks.