Universal Studios Manhattan

Universal Studios Manhattan is a theme park that's located in Universal Manhattan Resort at Lower Manhattan,New York. It's owned and operated by NBCUniversal a Comcast company and formerly by MCA. It features lands, rides and themed attractions, based on both Universal-owned library and third-parties And It first opened on June 17, 1997. 
The park is opened All year, except with some rides and attractions which are seasonally opened from Late March to Late November/ Eally December due to the cold weather This Theme Park Is 20 miles away from Disney New York Resort
LocationLower Manhattan, New York.OwnerNBCUniversalPark mascotsWoody WoodpeckerThe Minions (secondary)Operating seasonAll year, except with some rides and attractions which are opened from March to December due to cold weather.Operated byUniversal Parks & ResortsSloganThe Hollywood Of New YorkOpening dateJune 17, 1997.
Development Of The Park In 1993 Universal Studios got the attention by the Disneyland New York A Theme Park from their rival of theme parks, Disney, Opened In 1991 Universal desired to compete against the park and had A Idea To Billd A Theme Park In New York with a theme park plan that was scheduled to be completed By Summer 1997 The Plans For The Park features a CityWalk Area And Hotels,Construction Began Working On Universal Studios Manhattan On January 1994 A teaser for the Theme Park aired during the Nickelodeon's Ultimate Slime Time. In May 17, 1996, On March 4 1997, it was announced by Universal Parks & Resorts that the Theme Park would open on June 17, 1997 Universal Studios Manhattan begins soft openings on May 27,1997. Universal Studios Manhattan is officially opened on June 17,1997 with a grand opening ceremony such as TBA. And with Area's such as Hollywood/Production Central, New York City, Broadway San Francisco, Amity, The Happy Land Of Hanna-Barbara, Jurassic Park, Western Town, Universal KidZone Wonderland,Snoopy Studios and 123 Sesame Street opened With Universal Studios Manhattan. The park is also similar to Universal Studios Japan.   (ST) means Studio Tour Tram are from the Attractions   (!) means Parental Discretion is Advised   Themed Zones The park consists of Nine themed zones which surround a lagoon. Each zone is based on a blockbuster movie or a television show, featuring their own unique attractions, character appearances, dining and shopping areas Upcoming: Super Nintendo World - Themed to Nintendo Video Games such as Super Mario, Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Kirby and more  Opening Date: June 4th, 2019. Pokeopolis - A sub-area themed to the Pokemon Franchise Opening Date: June 4th, 2019. TBA. Current: Hollywood/Production Central - The main section of the park that features famous movies and TV shows and based on Hollywood street. Opening Date:June 17, 1997. New York City  - a section Themed after post-modern New York City that features sidewalks and classic landmarks that mimic its cityscape. The area is enhanced by neon lights and flanked by street facades that set the scenes for big city fun and also real-time movie production for most Hollywood blockbuster films with a Broadway sub-area Opening Date:June 17, 1997. Broadway - A sub-area Themed to Broadway musicals such as Once Upon a Mattress, South Pacific, Little Shop of Horrors, Avenue Q, etc. Opening Date:June 17, 1997. San Francisco/Hill Valley - an area themed to San Francisco. Opening Date:June 17, 1997. The Wacky World of SuperMarioLogan - a sub-area in San Francisco themed around the Youtube channel SuperMarioLogan Opening Date:July 6, 2018 Amity  - An area inspired by Jaws films. Opening Date:June 17, 1997. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - An area Based on the Harry Potter franchise. Opening Date: June 21, 2015. Replaced: The Happy Land of Hanna-Barbara Jurassic Park - An area themed to the Jurassic Park franchise.Opening Date:June 17, 1997. Springfield USA  - An area themed to The Simpsons.Opening Date: March 27, 2009. Replaced: Western Town. Goiky - A themed area based on the web series Battle for Dream Island Hershey's Chocolate World - An area themed to Hershey chocolate. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Universal‘s Cartoon Wonderland - A kids area Themed to Woody Woodpecker Other Universal Kids Rides with two sub-areas that are a peanuts themed sub-area and a Sesame Street themed sub-area Opening Date:June 17, 1997. Snoopy Studios - A sub-area themed to Schulz Peanuts Opening Date:June 17, 1997. 123 Sesame Street - A sub-area to the educational series Sesame Street.Opening Date:June 17, 1997. Bear Country Laemmle Lake - a lake surrounds the park and it is named after Carl Laemmle, the founder of Universal Pictures.Opening Date:June 17, 1997. Former:The Happy Land of Hanna-Barbara - An area themed to Hanna Barbera Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closed: September 7, 2013.Replaced By:The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Western Town - themed to the town of American west. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closed: December 30, 2005. Replaced By: Springfield USA Canceled Area's: South Park, Colorado - In 2011, Universal Parks & Resorts had originally planned to license the television animated comedy series South Park from Comedy Central (owned by Viacom) to build section based on a series It would be a Sub-Area In Tooniversal It would of include an unnamed South Park-themed interactive shooter dark ride, where riders could shoot aliens with laser zappers by stopping them from destroying the fictional town of South Park, a series of walk-through attractions of characters' houses, and a kids' play area themed around the South Park Elementary School playground. But unfortunately, the reason it was then canceled, is due the fact the show's creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, rejected Universal about the idea, as they said that making a themed land and attractions based on South Park (a TV-MA rating cartoon series) for the theme park would not work and it would be too offensive. Refurbisment Schedule Back to the Future: The Ride - July 2, 2015 to October 21, 2015 Reason: to update the ride's mechanics and to replace the film projectors with Infitec digital projectors and make it in 3D,TBA TBA Overview Universal Studio Manhattan features a vast selection of attractions: some familiar, some brand new.These attractions allow the visitor to "ride the movies", through immersive technologies to designs that immerses guests into fictional worlds seen only on the big screen. Now, the movies are real, it's happening right in front of you! Attractions, Shops, Resturants and more Hollywood/Production Central The first section of the park, themed to A Movie Lot And The Hollywood Streets. Theme: Hollywood Current Attractions Universal Manhattan Theatre - a an outdoor arena theater which shows music concerts and daily shows. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 . Despicable Me: Minions Mayhem - a 3D simulator ride based on the Despicable Me franchise. Map info: TBA. Theme: Despicable Me. Sponsored by: General Mills & Nestle.Opening Date: March 23, 2013 Replaced: An American Tail: Fievel's Adventure Silly Fun Land - a play area themed after the fictional park of the same name. Map info: TBA Opening Date: March 27, 2014 Replaced: An American Tail Live Super Silly Fun Coaster ! - A Vekoma junior roller coaster. A similar ride, The Barnstormer at Magic Kingdom. Map info: TBA. Sponsored by: Sparkle. Opening Date: March 27, 2014 Operates from: Late March to Late December Replaced: An American Tail Live Club Minions - an interactive dance party hosted by the yellow minions. Map info: You're invited for a party with the yellow minions! Opening Date: March 23, 2013 Replaced: An American Tail Live Shrek 4-D - A 4D show based on DreamWorks Animation's Shrek franchise. Map Info: Shrek and Donkey are back! Join our heroes on an all new adventure that puts you in the story between the Oscar-winning film "Shrek" and "Shrek 2". Sponsored by: Nestle Theme: Shrek.Opening Date: June 7, 2004 Replaced: Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies. Enchanted Airways - a Vekoma Family Inverted rollercoaster themed after the Dragon from Shrek. Theme: Shrek. Map Info: Take on a flight with Dragon. Opening Date: June 7, 2007  Height restriction: 42" Operates from: Late March to Late December Puss in Boots' Giant Journey - A Zamperla Famly inverted roller coasterits similar to the one in Universal Studios Singapore.Map Info: TBA Opening Date: April 29, 2015 Operates from: Late March to Late December Donkey Live - an interactive show. Map info: TBA Opening Date: June 7, 2007 All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Heavenly Journey - An ATS Systems dark ride based off the 1989 film, All Dogs Go to Heaven. Map Info: TBA. Opening Date: June 17th, 1997. Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket - A B&M Hyper-coaster based on Hollywood. Map Info: Rocket your way up to 204ft though Hollywood in this roller coaster experience as you're the star and can make your own movie. Theme: Hollywood Sponsored by: Coca Cola. Height restriction: 52” Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes. Opening date: May 22, 2010. Operates from: Late March to Late November Studio Tour Tram New York - A Tram ride Inspired by Universal Studios Hollywood's Studio Tour, Map info: Aboard on a studio tram to tour through the studio to take on the behind-the-sense look of your favorite films and television shows, but watch out for earthquakes, sharks, floods, dragons and more! Sponsored by: Kodak (1997- 2009) Opening Date:June 17, 1997. The Great Animated Movie Ride (!) - A dark ride that takes guest throughout the greatest animated films (Before 1997). Due to some scary scenes, Parental Discretion is Advised. Map Info: TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Attraction Type: Dark Ride. Universal Express Pass Available? Yes. Sponsored by: Coca Cola.   Special Effects Stage - A sound effects attraction Map Info: Get an exclusive behind-the scenes look into your favorite blockbuster movies in our Special Effects Show as stunts, practical effects and cutting-edge technology come to life. Opening Date: March 22, 1998.   The Walking Dead Terror Maze (!)  - a horror-themed walkthrough maze based on AMC's The Walking Dead. The attraction is unsuitable for children under 13 years. Theme: The Walking Dead. Map Info: Face your fears as you'll survive through the scariest maze to escape from the flash-eating zombies. Children under 13 are not allowed and Teens under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes.Opening date: June 13, 2017. Replaced: The Universal Movie Experience.  Lights! Camera! Action! Hosted by Steven Spielberg (!) -A special effects simulation attraction that uses screens of Steven and goes through how they made props and other things for some of his big movies. its similar to the one in Universal Studios Singapore. Map Info: Witness a special behind-the-scenes look at movie magic with Steven Spielberg in Lights, Camera, Action! Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 The Game of Thrones Special Effects Show (!) – a special effects show based on the HBO series, Game of Thrones. Parental Discretion is advised due to the intense nature of this attraction. Map info: Witness a village being attacked by a herd of dragons using state-of-the-art pyrotechnics and special effects! Opening Date: April 17, 2014 Replaced: TBA. Note: this is similar to Twister. Universal Studios Animal Actors - An animal show. Map info: Hollywood's favorite feature creatures are ready for their close-ups in a show that's paws-itively wild. Here's your chance to see some of the most talented animal actors perform in a hilarious mix of video segments, live skits and audience interactions. Theme: Animal stars.Opening Date: June 17, 1997 Universal Studios: The History of Entertainment (!)- a 25 minute film tells the history of Universal Studios. Map Info: Learn about the history of one of the most famous movie studios, and find out facts about the massively popular company. Theme:history of Universal Studios. Opening date: July 14, 2014. Drop Zone Stunt Tower! - A intamin drop tower Map info: TBA Opening date: July 18, 2000. Height restriction: 48” Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes. Operates from: Late March to Late November Cartoon Network Studios New York - A  A studio/headquarters of the Cartoon network, owned by TimeWaner/Tunner.Map Info: Take on a behind the sense tour of your shows on Cartoon Network. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Universal Music Plaza Stage is an outdoor amphitheater located at Universal Studios. The venue based within the Universal Studios Manhattan in the Hollywood/Production Central section of the park Opening Date:June 17, 1997  E.T Adventure - A dark ride based on E.T. Map Info: Help America’s favorite extraterrestrial save his dying planet as you hop aboard your star-bound bicycle and soar across the moonlit sky! Theme: E.T. Height restriction: 34” Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Sponsored by: AT&T.   Hollywood Walk of Fame - a replica of the pathway with stars showing the names of famous celebrities. Map Info: See TBA. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 The NBCUniversal Experience - (formerly Universal Studio's Sneak Peeks ) an interactive attraction which focused on projects from Universal Pictures and NBC. Map info: Experience your first look of NBCUniversal's upcoming projects. Theme: NBCUniversal's upcoming projects Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Stage 12 - an interactive walkthrough attraction which shows concept arts, props, ride vehicles, and displays of Universal Parks' upcoming attractions, as well as the displays and props of Universal Pictures' upcoming films. Theme: future attractions and Universal Pictures' films Opening Date: June 17, 1997 Universal's Gory and Hilarious Horror Make-Up Show (!) - TBA Map Info:Take a comedic close-up look at what goes into—and oozes out of—some of Hollywood’s strangest creatures, laughs and scares guaranteed! Opening Date: June 17, 1997 Woody Woodpecker's Nightastic! (!)- A night time Fantasmic-like show themed to Woody Woodpecker Theme: Woody Woodpecker Map Info: See the forces of good and evil battling it out in Woody's dream during this nighttime, outdoor extravagant musical. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Sponsored by: TBA Terminator 2 3D (!) - Battle Across Time - a 3D show based on Terminator.  Map info: TBA. Theme:Terminator. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Sponsored by: TBA.Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes. Twister...Ride It Out (!) - A special effect attraction themed to Twister Theme: Twister Map Info: Experience what it’s like to be caught in the middle of a raging tornado by riding the storm out! Just make sure you hang on tight to the railing. Opening Date:June 17, 1999 Sponsored by: TBA Character All-Star Meet'n'Greet Party - A character meet'n'greet where you can meet characters from The Simpsons, Nickelodeon, Roblox, Plants vs Zombies, Nintendo, PBS, Popeye, Betty Boop, CBS,DHX Media and New Line Cinema Opening date: June 5, 2014. Former Attractions An American Tail: Fievel's Adventure - A motion simulator ride based on An American Tail Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Map info: TBA Closing Date: September 5, 2011 Replaced by: Despicable Me: Minions Mayhem The Universal Movie Experience - An interactive exhibit walkthrough TBA Theme: Universal Movies Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closing Date: August 3, 2016 Replaced by: The Walking Dead: Terror Maze  An American Tail Live - A live show based on An American Tail Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Map info: TBA Closing Date: September 5, 2011 Replaced by: Silly Fun Land,Super Silly Fun Coaster ! and Club Minions. Alfred Hitchcock: The World of Movie Making - a part-3-D film, part-live action show Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Map info: TBA Closing Date: September 4, 2003 Replaced by: Shrek 4-D Sponsored by: Kodak Current Stores That's a Wrap - a gift store located near the exit of the park. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Universal Studios Store - A themed store with an aray of stuff from the lands and the park and stuff that is exclusive to the resort Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Nightastic! Emporium - A store near Universal Mountain Theater/Woody Woodpecker's Nightastic!. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Universal/Nikon Photo Stop - a photo store. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Studio Sweet's - TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Minion Studio Store - a small store which sells merchindise of the yellow minions from Dispicable Me franchise dressing up as Characters From The Theme Park Universal Studios Manhattan Opened: July 15, 2014 Replaced: TBA Afftermath - A Twister themed store Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Super Silly Stuff - a store which sells merchandise of Despicable Me series. Opening Date: March 23, 2013 Replaced:Fivel's Gear Hollywood Pit-Stop-The area that you exit from Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket, you will be able to pick up merchandise based on the ride. Opened: May 22, 2010  Shrek's Ye Olde Souvenir Shoppe -  a store with Shrek merchindise. Theme: Shrek.Opening Date: June 7, 2004 Pin Traders USA: The number one stop for your pin goods, this kiosk shop will delight anyone whose looking for a little souvenir from their trip. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Hello Kitty Store- a store with merchandise based on Sanrio characters, particularly Hello Kitty. Theme: Sanrio. Opening date: June 15, 2015. Replaced: Kitchen Kettle Former Stores Fivel's Gear - An American Tail themed store Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closing Date: September 5, 2011 Replaced by: Super Silly Stuff Kitchen Kettle - a almish-themed store. Theme: Almish Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closing date: May 10, 2014. Replaced by: Hello Kitty Store TBA - A TBA Themed Store  Theme: TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closing date: May 10, 2014. Replaced by: Minion Studio Store Restaurants Mel's Drive-In - A quick service restaurant that serves hamburgers, chicken strips, milkshakes etc. Opening Date:June 17, 1997  Arby's - A quick service that sells Arby's Roast Beef Opening Date:June 17, 1997  Movie Studio Diner - a restaurant which serves American cuisine, like hamburgers, French fries, steaks, salads, etc. Opening Date:June 17, 1997  Hollywood Dine-In - a large restaurant which sells mostly Italian and American cuisine.Opening Date:June 17, 1997  Nightastic! Food Zone Cafe - A restaurant that is near the show area seating Opening Date:June 17, 1997  The Soundstage Restaurant - TBA.  All-Star Café - a small café where the Meet-n-Greets mostly occur. Opening Date:June 17, 1997   Celebrity Cuisine - a serve restaurant. Opening Date:June 17, 1997  Donkey's Waffles - TBA Opening Date: June 7, 2004.  Burger King at Universal - A burger restraunt Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Fairy Godmother's Juice Bar - Choose from a unique concoction of colorful elixirs at the juice bar. Opening Date: June 7, 2004. Universal Monsters Cafe - a food court themed around Universal Monsters. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Gru's Lab Cafe - a Despicable Me.Themed Cafe With Minon's Meet & Greet a Despicable Me.Themed Cafe With Minon's Meet & Greet Opening Date: March 27, 2014 Snacks And Drinks Dylan's Macaroni & Cheese Shop - a store which contains macaroni and cheese, 4-cheese corkscrew pastas, shells in white cheddar pastas, as well as non-pasta foods such as french fries, baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, ostrich nuggets (a large fried meat that resembles a giant chicken nugget, but is made out of ostriches), and many others. Opening Date:June 17, 1997  Starbucks/Ben & Jerry's - A combined Starbucks and Ben & Jerry's stand where you can combined ice cream and coffee.  Opening Date:June 17, 1997  Auntie Anne's Pretzels - A Pretze Shop Opening Date:June 17, 1997  Despicable Ice Cream - an ice cream bar.Opening Date: March 27, 2014 Cinnabon - TBA. Opening Date:June 17, 1997  Meet and Greet characters Gru, Dru, Minions, Margo, Edith, Agnes Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss in Boots, Kitty Softpaws, Gingy Woody Woodpecker and Winnie Woodpecker Character All-Star Meet'n'Greet:  ​From 9:00 AM-10:30 AM ​Minion Beetlejuice Krusty the Clown and Sideshow Bob NBC Peacock From 12:30 PM-2:30 PM ​Princess Winnifred and Prince Dauntless Thomas the Tank Engine Spongebob SquarePants and Patrick Star Gumball and Darwin Watterson Buddy and Jovie Mario and Luigi From 3:00-5:30 PM ​Emily and Walter The Jester and The Minstral Squidward Tentacles Homer Simpson Hello Kitty Robloxian Woody Woodpecker  Winnie Woodpecker  New York The second area of the park themed to New York based on the original New York City, during the era of post-modernisation. This zone features various icons commonly portrayed in movies including the city skyline, neon lights, facades, and sidewalks. This zone also has a replica of the famous New York Public Library with two lion statues at its entrance with a sub-area themed to Broadway Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Current Attractions Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon - A 3D simulation attraction featurng Jimmy Fallon, a talk show host for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Map Info: Board the unique of the Theater and it’s you versus Jimmy as you find yourself speeding down the show’s hallways and through the busy streets of midtown Manhattan, rumbling down into the city’s subways, soaring over skyscrapers and diving into the East River as you hurtle neck and neck towards the finish line. Will you take down "The Tonight Show" host in a blaze of glory, or will Jimmy’s taunts leave you in the dust? Theme: Jimmy Fallon. Height restriction:42”. Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes. Attraction type: The Flyer Opening Date: June 5th, 2017 Replaced: Futurama: Worlds of Adventure A Wild Ride Through New York - an ATS Systems dual-track dark ride themed to We're Back: A Dinosaur Story. Map Info: Take a wild, wild drive thru New York and Nowhere in Particular! This wild ride also has two different tracks, making for a different experience! Opening Date: June 17th, 1997. Note: This is a clone of the Universal Studios Florida version, which is very different from the Williamsburg version. Alien: Nostromo of Terror  (!) - A an accelerated drop tower dark ride Map Info: TBA Openeing Date: May 6, 2000.  Universal Express Available?: Yes Height restriction: 42" The Subway Coaster - An indoor Premier Rides launch coaster. TBA. Woody Woodpecker's 4D Magic - TBA. NBC Center - an indoor interactive attraction aimed to allow guest to take on their experience by becoming a star for NBC television programs in many genres, such as news, sitcoms, etc., while standing on the green screen. Map info: Become a television personality for NBC's television programs, in the interactive experience. Universal Express Available?: No. Opening Date: June 5th, 2017. Transformers: The Ride 3D - A 3D shooting dark ride/Motion Simulator. based on Transformers film series. Theme: Transformers. Map info: Help the Autobots reclaim the Allspark from the Decepticons.. Height restriction:40”. Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes. Attraction Type: 3D simulator/dark ride.Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes. Opening date: April 7, 2015 Replaced: The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Sponsored by: Pizza-Hut NYC Spin - A Huss Top Spin trill ride Map info: TBA Opening date: April 8, 1999 Height restriction: 52". Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes.Operates from: Late March to Late December The Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride - A Premier Rides dark ride/indoor Roller coaster in which guests visit an ancient temple ,only to be chased by the undead spirit of the pharaoh. Map Info: Digging your nails into the safety rail, you'll hold on tight as you thrash forwards and back on the track, fleeing from the evil Mummy Imhotep. He'll throw everything he's got at you: swarms of insects, warrior mummies and fire so intense you'll definitely feel the heat.Opening date: August 17, 2005 Triva: This Is a Mix To The Orlando/ The Hollywood Version Sponsored by:TBA. Men in Black: Alien Attack - an interactive shoot-em-up gallery where visitors must catch the aliens appearing in the Men in Black movies. Map info: Ride your way to zap aliens who are on the loose in the city. Theme: Men in Black. Height restriction: 42". Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes. Attraction type: shooting gallery dark ride. Opening Date: March 25, 2002 Lucy - A Tribute, was a walk-through museum featuring the best of "America's favorite redhead", Lucille Ball. Macy's Balloon World - A interactive fun center focused on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Theme: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Times Square Mini - A walkthrough attraction based on Times Square Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory - A dark ride based on the 1971 film Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Map info: TBA Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes. The New York Flyer - A B&M inverted coaster simaler to Montu at At Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Map info: TBA Height restriction: 54” Opening Date: March 21,1999 Operates from: Late March to Late December The Blacklist: Crime Roller (!)- a motion based dark ride ride loosely based on The Blacklist. Map Info: A new terror is Underway as you Join Elizabeth Keen to Stop Red In a Justice of glory. Theme: The Blacklist. Height restriction: 42”. Universal Express available?: Yes. Attraction type: motion based dark ride. Opening date: July 2, 2015.  Radio City Music Hall Theater, A 1,500-seat indoor Broadway-style theatre that is fully equipped to host plays, cirque shows, musicals and performances. Opening Date:June 17, 1997   The Secret Life of Pets: Lost in New York - A 3D trackless dark ride through the city of New York from the perspective of pet animals. this ride Is similar to Ratatouille: The Ride at Disneyland Paris Height restriction: 42” Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Opening date: May 15, 2018 Sponsored by: General Mills Replaced: Ghostbusters: Dance Party  DinoSquad: Mutant Attack! - an interactive shooting gallery dark ride based off the 2007 Cartoon Network show of the same name. Map Info: TBA. Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes. Opening date: November 3, 2007 Replaced: TBA.   Blues Brothers Live -A live show attraction that features The Blues Brothers performing classic Rock & Soul songs from the film. Universal Express Pass Available?: No.Opening Date:June 17, 1997    Former Attractions Futurama: Worlds of Adventure (ST) - A motion simulator ride based on Futurama. Opening Date: March 27,1999 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Closing Date: September 5, 2016 Replaced by: Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon. Note: This still operates at the Studio Tram Tour attraction. The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man - a 3D motion based dark ride based on Marvel's Spiderman.  Map info: Strap on your 3-D glasses and join the world's most famous web slinger in a high-flying virtual reality ride. The villains of the Sinister Syndicate have stolen the Statue of Liberty and it's up to Spidey to save the day. Theme: Spiderman. Sponsored by: Burger King.Opening Date: March 25, 2000.Closing Date: September 9, 2014 Height restriction: 40” Replaced by: Transformers: The Ride 3D TBA - TBA. Opening Date: June 17, 1997. Closing Date: December 9th, 2006. Replaced by: DinoSquad Mutant Attack! Ghostbusters: Dance Party - An indoor dance party featuring the Ghostbusters  Map info: TBA. Theme: Ghostbusters franchise Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closing date: March 10, 2016. Replaced by: The Secret Life of Pets: Lost in New York Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Current Stores MIB Gear: - A Men In Black Themed store Opening Date: March 25, 2002 Macy's BalloonStuff  - A Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Themed store. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Sahara Traders - A Revenge Of The Mummy themed store At The Exit Of Revenge Of The Mummy The Ride. Opening date: August 17, 2005  Nostromo Gear - TBA Openeing Date: May 6, 2000.   NBC Retail - the gift store which sells NBC-themed merchandise, like t-shirts.Triva: This Is At The Exit Of Race Thought New York Starting Jimmy Fallon. Opening Date: June 5th, 2017 Replaced: Futurama Gear  Transformers: Shop in Disguise - a gift shop which sells Transformers-themed merchandise, like action figures, shirts, etc. Opening date: April 7, 2015 Replaced: The Amazing Spider-Man Store  I Heart NY Store - A New York themed store Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Wonka - A Nestlè themed store  Opening Date:June 17, 1997 The Secret World of Pets - A store themed to Universal Pictures/Illumination Entertainment’s animated film The Secret Life of Pets. Theme: The Secret Life Of Pets.  Opening date: May 15, 2018  Replaced: Ghostbusters Equipment Shop Transformers: Shop in Disguise - A Transformers themed store Opening date: April 7, 2015 Replaced: The Amazing Spider-Man Store Former Stores Futurama Gear - A Futurama themed store at the exit of Futurama: Worlds of Adventure. Theme: Futurama. Opening date: March 27, 1999 Closing date: September 5, 2016 Replaced by: NBC Retail Ghostbusters Equipment Shop - A store themed to Ghostbusters. Theme: Ghostbusters. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closing date: March 10, 2016. Replaced by: The Secret World of Pets The Amazing Spider-Man Store - A Spiderman Themed store Opening Date: March 25, 2000. Closing Date: September 9, 2014 Replaced by: Transformers: Shop in Disguise Restaurants The Macy's Parade Observatory - A Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade restaurant Opening Date:June 17, 1997. Replaced: TBA Johnny Rockets  - A franchise of the Johnny Rockets restaurants Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Finnegan's Bar and Grill - Irish food.-TBA. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Louie's Italian Restaurant - An Italian restaurant.Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Blues Brothers' Diner: Restaurant with New York Style food that is quick service and has callbacks to Blues Brothers Opening Date:June 17, 1997 NBC Café - A sports bar Opening Date: June 5th, 2017 Michael Bay's Explosive Diner - a restaurant which specializes in spicy dishes.Opening date: April 7, 2015 Snacks and Drinks Starbucks/Ben & Jerry's - A combined Starbucks and Ben & Jerry's stand where you can combined ice cream and coffee. Opening Date:June 17, 1997.   Doc's Candy - a candy shop.Opening Date:June 17, 1997   Wetzel's Pretzels -a Pasadena, California-based franchise of fast-food restaurants.Opening Date:June 17, 1997   Meet and Greet Characters Jimmy Fallon NBC Peacock Egyptian Pharaohs Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron Lucille Ball Broadway A Sub-area in New York themed to Broadway shows Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Current Attractions Once Upon a Mattress: The Ride 4D - A 4D Motion Simulator dark ride based on the Broadway musical Once Upon a Mattress Map Info: TBA Sponsored By: Oreo O's (2017-present) Opening Date: January 6th, 2015 Height Restriction: 40 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes  South Pacific: Escape from Valley High - A MACK Rides log flume Similar to Dudley-Doo Right's Ripsaw Falls at Universal Orlando Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Height Restriction: 44 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Sponsored By: KFC Little Shop of Horrors Coaster (!)- A MACK Rides indoor wild mouse coaster Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Height Restriction: 44 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Phantom of the Opera Theater (!) -TBA Map info: The Phantom invites you to a terrific night at the opera, hosted by the Phantom himself and his very own ghostly performers. This is an animatronic show with effects you will not believe! 22 minutes.Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Stores Once On This Island Treasures - TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Phantom of the Store - TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Winnifred's BedChamber - The gift storstore which sells Once Upon a Mattress-themed merchandise Trivia: This serves as an exit to Once Upon a Mattress: The Ride 4D Opening Date: January 6th, 2015  Little Shop of Horrors Store - TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Restaurants Shake Shack - TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Queen Aggravain's Feast - TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Meet and Greet Characters Princess Winnifred, Prince Dauntless, Lady Larken, Sir Harry, The Jester, The Mistral Nellie Forbush, Emile, Joseph Cable, Bloody Mary, Billis Audrey II Phantom of the Opera San Francisco/Hill Valley The third area Themed to San Francisco with a SuperMarioLogan sub-area Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Current Attractions Disaster!: A Major Motion Picture Ride...Starring You! (ST/!) - a dark subway ride attraction Opened: June 9,2010. Map Info: TBA Replaced: Earthqake The Big One. Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes WWE Raw at Universal (!)- A live show featuring WWE wrestlers. Due to the violent nature of this show, Parental Discretion is Advised. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 San Francisco Bay Surfing - a boat ride that goes through a part of the Universal Lagoon. Map info: TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN VS CLYLON - A B&M Dueling Launched Inverted and Sitting Roller Coaster based on a franchise of the same name. Sponsored By: Burger King. Map Info: Choose either Human or Cylon for the dueling rollercaoster action. Height restriction: 48" (Human) 52” (Cyclone) Opening Date: July 8, 2006.Operates from: Late March to Late December Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Universal's MusicRoadTrip RollerCartoonster - a Vekoma indoor enclosed launched steel looping roller coaster Sponsored By: Burger King 1998-2008,Jack In The Box 2009 - 2007 and Coca-Cola 2018-prresnt Map Info: Launch on the high speed inddor looping coaster as you try to make it to the movie premere with Woody Opening Date: July 17, 1997. Height restriction: 48 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Fear Factor Live - a stunt show based NBC reailty TV series of the same name.  Map info: Don't try this at home! Put yourself to the test at the most extreme audience participation show ever. Theme: Fear Factor. Opening date: March 11, 2006. Replaced: The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show Surfer- a B&M floorless coaster that is similar to Kraken from Sea World Orlando Theme: Surfing Height restriction: 54” Opening Date: July 21, 2001.Operates from: Late March to Late December Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Backdraft  (!)- a special effect attraction based on Universal's 1991 film of the same name.  Map info: TBA. Theme: Backdraft Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Fast & Furious: Supercharged (ST) - a dark ride themed after the Fast & Furious movies. It is similar to Skull Island: Reign of Kong .Map info: TBA. Sponsored by: Toyota. Theme: Fast & Furious. Opening date: April 7, 2018. Height restriction: 40". Replaced: All Dogs go to Heaven: The Heavenly Adventure.Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular - A water stunt show based On The 1995 Movie Waterworld Theme: Water World Map Info: Witness death-defying stunts, awesome explosions and thrills at this sensational 'live' water show.Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Operates from: Late March to Early November Hershey's Chocolate World- A interactive center that is focused on Hershey products Opened: September 7th, 2002 24: Underground Escape (!)- A High Speed dark ride loosely based on the Fox action thriller TV series "24". In this ride, new recruits are put to the test by Jack Bauer and Chloe O'Brian to escape Nina Meyers's underground trap lair Opened: June 22 2017 Back to the Future: The Ride 3D - A Motion Simulator based on Back to the Future trilogy Map info: Save the Delorean time machine from Biff Tannen! A revamped version of the classic ride: this version has new,more scenes that change every time you experience it! Also in 4kHD 3Dm now the time travelling journey has never felt so real! You might even see Marty McFly appear! Sponsored by: Samsung. Universal Express available?: Yes. Height restriction: 44" Opening date: October 21, 2015 Hill Valley High School - Map info: Part of the facade surrounding Back to the Future: The Ride. Opening Date:June 17, 1997. Lyon Estates - Map info: Check out Marty McFly's house! Opening Date:June 17, 1997. Roy's Record Store - Map info: Part of the facade of BTTF The Ride Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Former Attractions Back to the Future: The Ride (Original) - A motion simulator based on Back to the Future trilogy. Map info: Save the Delorean time machine from Biff Tannen! As You Trave Back In Time. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Height restriction: 42". Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes.Sponsored by: Samsung. Closing Date: July 2, 2015 (It got shut down due to a refurbishment) All Dogs go to Heaven: The Heavenly Adventure - A dark ride based on two of All Dogs go to Heavenfilms. Theme: All Dogs go to Heaven. Map Info: Join Charlie and Itchy for a amazing heavenly adventure through the events of All Dogs Go to Heaven movies. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closing date: May 10, 2016. Replaced by: Fast & Furious: Supercharged  Earthquake: The Big One (ST/!) -TBA  Attrnaction type: special effects ride Map Info:TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closed:November 6, 2009. Replaced By: Disaster!: A Major Motion Picture Ride...Starring You! The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show - a live stage show featuring Rocky and Bullwinkle. Theme: Rocky and Bullwinkle. Map Info: Join Rocky and Bullwinkle for this wackiest show. Opening date: June 17, 1997. Closing date: August 15, 2005. Replaced by: Fear Factor Live Stores Back To The Future Shop - A Store located at the exit of Back To The Future The Ride ride which sell official Back To The Future Themed Merchandise.Opening Date:June 17, 1997   Amazing Picture's.-TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997  Beach House - a beach gift shop Opening Date: July 21, 2001  Dom's Garage: This warehouse looking store acts at the exit for Fast & Furious: Supercharged and also has a variety of merchandise from all 8 films and more Opening Date:June 17, 1997.  Hershey's Chocolate Shop - TBA Opened: September 7th, 2002 Restaurants Lou's Cafe: A replica of the diner from the Back to the Future franchise, this sit down resturant serves 80's cuisine like milkshakes, hamburgers and all your other favorites but you have to try one of their Pop Floats Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Hill Valley Banquet Hall: This quick service location near the Back to the Future ride is a place to rest and recharge. Here, they serve quick service type food like pizza, hamburgers and much more. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Suffingbroding Pizza - TBA Opening Date: July 21, 2001 Burger King Retro Restaurant- A Retro Restaurant Themed To Burger King.Opening Date:June 17, 1997 WWE SlamCafè - a restaurant Themed To WWE Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Torreto's Mexican Cafe: This resturant based on the one from Fast and the Furious, serves a wide variety of Mexican cuisine as a quick service resturant. Opening date: April 7, 2018. Richtar's Burger Co. - a restruant themed to the former attraction, Earthquake! Opening date: March 25, 2003 Hershey's Ice Cream and Milkshakes - TBA Opened: September 7th, 2002 Meet-n-Greet Characters Doc Brown and Marty Mcfly. The Wacky World of SuperMarioLogan  A sub-area themed to the youtube channel SuperMarioLogan Opening Date:July 6, 2018 Attractions TheSuperMarioLogan Ride - A 3D IMAX Dome Motion Simulator Ride based on The Youtube Series Of The Same Name. Map info: Ride along with The Super Mario Logan Cast as they visit Doffy The Dragon Land, However, Jeffy's Mom,The Ghost Of SML Sonic And The SML Villans From The Past Have Kidnaped Jeffy For Revenge, So SML Mario And The Other SML Hereos and the guests to take on a wild chase through the park to stop Jeffy's Mom,The Ghost Of SML Sonic And The SML Villans From The Past And Save Jeffy. Opening Date:July 6, 2018  Sponsored by: Samsung. Height restriction: 42" Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes. Mariowinder - A Vekoma Boomerang roller coaster that was relocated from Knott’s Berry Farm in California. Map info: TBA Opening Date:July 6, 2018 Height restriction: 48" Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes. Operates from: Late March to Late December Jeffy's Philharmagic- A 4D show based on SuperMarioLogan's Jeffy and other Licensed IPs Map info: TBA Opening Date:July 6, 2018 Sponsored by: AMC Theaters. Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes. Jeffy's Dream Shootdown - A a interactive dark ride that is based on the Youtube series Super Mario Logan and the episode Jeffy's Nightmare and is similar to Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Map info: TBA Opening Date:July 6, 2018 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes. Bowser Jr's Crasy Coaster - A Vekoma Family Coaster Opening Date:July 6, 2018 Height restriction: 44" Map info: TBA  Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes.Operates from: Late March to Late December Stores Brooklyn T. Guy Hardware - TBA Opening Date:July 6, 2018 Jeffy's Toys - TBA Opening Date:July 6, 2018 Junior's Toy Shop - TBA Opening Date:July 6, 2018 SuperMarioLogan Store - TBA Opening Date:July 6, 2018 Doofy's shop - TBA Opening Date:July 6, 2018 Restaurants Shrek's Chezze Cake Cafe: A Restaurant Themed To Shrek From Super Mario Logan Here, they serve quick service type food like pizza, hamburgers and much more.Opening Date:July 6, 2018 Mario's Long John's Pizza: A Restaurant Themed To Super Mario Logan Here, they serve quick service type italian food like pizza, pasta and much more.Opening Date:July 6, 2018 Chef Pee Pee's Kitchen - TBA Opening Date:July 6, 2018 Doofy's Place - TBA Opening Date:July 6, 2018 SuperMarioLogan Diner - TBA Opening Date:July 6, 2018 Meet and Greet Characters Mario,Rosalina,Jeffy,SMLShrek Junior, Joseph and Cody The Wizarding World of Harry Potter  the forth section of the Park based on J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter book series and Warner Bros.' Harry Potter film franchise. Theme: Harry Potter book and film series Map info: TBA Opening Date: June 21, 2015. Replaced:The Happy Land of Hanna-Barbara Current Attractions Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey - a dark ride. Map info: TBA. Theme: Harry Potter. Height restriction: 48”. Map info: Soar high above the skies of Hogwarts Castle as you join wizards and attempt to escape fire breathing dragons and adversaries. Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Opening Date: June 21, 2015. Replaced: The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbara Snape's School of Potions - a small interactive attraction in which visitors create a potion from a variety of ingredients. Universal Express Pass Available?: No Opening Date: June 21, 2015. Flight of the Hippogriff - a Vekoma family roller coaster based on a hippogriff. Theme: Harry Potter's hippogriff Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Opening Date:June 17, 1997. Triva: This Ride Was Formley At The The Happy Land of Hanna-Barbara Where It Was Known As The Jetsons Space Coaster (Formerly know as: The Jetsons Space Coaster from 1997 - 2013) Operates from: Late March to Late December Height restriction: 44" Owls' Cave - an indoor animal exhibit and walkthrough with various owls in worldwide. Map info: Enter inside the cave where all kinds of owls that you'll encounter. Theme: owls Opening Date: June 21, 2015. Replaced: The Flintstones' Bedrock PlayWorld Mythicarousel - a carousel ride themed to mythical creatures. Theme: mythical creatures Opening Date:June 17, 1997. Triva: This Ride Was Formley At The The Happy Land of Hanna-Barbara Where It Was Known As Pussycat Carasoul (Formerly know as: The Pussycat Carasoul  from 1997 - 2013) Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Dragon Challenge - A RMC dueling wood/steel "Iron Horse" hybrid coaster roller coaster remolded from the original Scooby and Shaggy Racer. Map info: Experience the dueling and thrilling rollercoaster flight as you choose either the Chinese Fireball or the Hungarian Horntail. Theme: Harry Potter dragons Opening Date: June 21, 2015. Height restriction: 48" Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Replaced: Scooby and Shaggy Racer Operates from: Late March to Late December Triva: This Ride is similar to Twisted Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California,USA Harry Potter And The Forbidden Forest - A upcoming intamin multi-launching steel roller coaster that is siamler to Verbolten at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom.Map info: TBA Opening Date: May 24, 2019. Height restriction: 48" Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Operates from: Late March to Late December Current Stores Owl Post - a store which sells owl-themed merchandise. Theme:  owls Opening Date: June 21, 2015. Replaced: Bedrock Mall Ollivanders - a store which sells the replicas of wands from the Harry Potter  films. Opening Date: June 21, 2015. Opening Date: June 21, 2015. Replaced: Scooby Store Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods – a gift store which sells toys, Harry Potter books, apparel, movie prop replicas, chess sets, and other treasures. Theme: Harry Potter Opening Date: June 21, 2015. Replaced: Hanna-Barbara Stores Zonko's - a store which sells joke articles, like whoopie cushions etc. Opening Date: June 21, 2015.  Madam Malkin's Robes for all Occasions - a store which sells clothing apparel based on the Harry Potter franchise. Opening Date: June 21, 2015.  Current Restaurants Three Broomsticks – a restaurant which serves salads, fish & chips, shepherd's pie, soup, salads, Butterbeer, etc. Theme:  Harry Potter Opening Date: June 21, 2015. Replaced: Jellystone Park Diner Dragon Grill – an outdoor restaurant near Dragon Challenge which serves burgers, hot dogs, steaks, pizzas, pastas, and fried shrimps.Theme:  dragons Opening Date: June 21, 2015. Replaced: Hanna-Barbara Cafe The Leaky Cauldron - a restaurant which serves British delicacies, like fish 'n' chips. Opening Date: June 21, 2015. Replaced: Scobby Doo's Kitchen Snacks and Drinks Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream Parlour - a small ice-cream stand. Opening Date: June 21, 2015. Replaced: Hanna-Barbara ICE TOON'S Meet and Greet Characters Harry Potter Ron Weasley Hermione Granger Albus Dumbledore Amity The fifth section inspired from Universal Pictures’ Jaws franchise. Theme: Jaws trilogy. Opening Date:June 17, 1997. Map Info: TBA Attractions JAWS: The Ride (ST) - A boat ride based on JAWS. Map info: Board on the Amity Tour Boat and survive from the attack of a great white shark known as Jaws. Theme: Jaws. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Operates from: Late March to Late November Amity Midway Games – an outdoor interactive arcade featuring various midway-style games. Map info: Enjoy by playing with those midway-style games. Theme: midway games. Universal Express available?: No. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Jaws Alive – an aquarium Omnimover/walkthrough located at next-door to the Jaws ride which consists the exhibits of sharks. Map info: Dive into the shark-infested waters of Amity Village and come face-to-face with the most savage fish of the sea. Sponsored By: Sea Life. Theme: sharks. Universal Express available?: No. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Stores Amity Gift Shop - a store located at the exit of Jaws The Ride. Theme: Jaws, sharks Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Restaurants Amity Landing Restaurant – a restaurant that serves seafood and fried chickens. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Bubba Gump Shrimp Shrimp Co.- A shrimp store Theme: Forrest Gump. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Snacks & drinks Boardwalk Snacks – a snack stand. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Amity Ice Cream - an ice cream stand.Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Jurassic Park The sixth section in the park inspired by Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster film franchise of the same name. Theme: Jurassic Park franchise and dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.Opening Date:June 17, 1997. Map info:Step through Step through gate to discover the world inspired by the hit film trilogy of Jurassic Park. Current Attractions Jurassic Park: River Adventure - a flume water ride. Map info: Hop on a boat for a thrilling water plunging ending after you encounter dinosaurs and face with the hungry T-rex. Theme: Jurassic Park. Height restriction: 42” Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Operates from: Late March to Early December T-Rex Rampage! – a GCI wooden rollercoaster themed to T-rex. Map info: Feel the fury of the king of the dinos! Theme: Tyrannosaurus Rex. Height restriction: 43". Opeining date: July 18, 2006. Operates from: Late March to Late December Dinosaur Chaos - A B&M sit-down coaster simalr to Kumba At Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Map info: TBA Theme: Jurassic Park. Height restriction: 48” Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Operates from: Late March to Late December De-Extinction: True Story - an interactive and educational show which talks about how and why is De-Extinction (bringing back extinct species) good for both environment and people, and it also explains what is De-Extinction and how it works.Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Jurassic Park: The Flying Dinosaur - A B&M Flying Coaster Like The One At Universal Studios Japan And Themed To Jurassic Park Height restriction: 54’’ Map info: In This Endless Fun Longest Flying Coaster by B&M. You Hop on to your "Pterosaur" For One Dinoride through Jurassic Park Opeining date: May 20th 2016 Operates from: Late March to Late December Mr. DNA's Midway - an outdoor interactive midway game attraction area themed to Jurassic Park. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Triceratops Hollercoaster - a triceratops-themed B&M Wing roller coaster Opening Date: October 30, 2013. Theme: Triceratops. Height restriction: 52" Operates from: Late March to Late December Jurassic Park Discovery Centrer – an indoor interactive attraction. Map info: Learn more about those amazing prehistoric creatures in the interactive centre. Theme: Jurassic Park and dinosaurs and prehistoric life Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Pteranodon Flight – a kid-sized flying rollercoaster. Map info: Fly with the pteranodons around Jurassic Park. Theme: Pteranodon. Height restriction:  36’’-56’’ Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Operates from: Late March to Late December Jurassic World Rapids Adventure - A Intamin  river rapids ride Map Info: TBA Opened: April 10, 2020  Height restriction: 42" Universal Express available?: Yes Operates from: Late March to Early November Dino Bumpers – a Dinosaur Themed bumper car attraction themed to Jurassic Park.Theme: Height restriction: 45." Universal Express available?: Yes Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Raptor Encounter - a small area where visitors can take photos with an animatronic Velociraptor. Map info: Come face to face with one of the most fascinating and dangerous predators of the past. Universal Express available?: No. Opening Date: March 25, 2011 Dino-Soarin - A Dumbo like ride located at the Jurassic Park area of the park allows guests to pilot their Pteranodons, either soaring up into the sky or plunging down into the shadows. Map info: TBA Universal Express available?: Yes Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Operates from: Late March to Late December Megalodon - A Premier Rides Sky Rocket II coaster Model Map info: TBA Universal Express available?: Yes Opening Date: April 17, 2013 Height restriction: 54."" Operates from: Late March to Late December Camp Jurassic - A children's play area centered around an imported 50-foot (15 m) tall Banyan tree. Universal Express available?: No. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Dinosaurs Encounter (ST) – a meet-n-greet with costumed and animatronic Jurassic Park  dinosaurs. Map info: Want to get a close up with dinosaurs?. Theme: Jurassic Park Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Raptor - A Vekoma Boomerang roller coaster  Map info: TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Universal Express available?: Yes Height restriction: 48." Operates from: Late March to Late December Stores Dinostore – a gift shop located at Jurassic Park Discovery Centre which sells dinosaur-themed merchandise such as toys, books, apparel, fossil replicas, clothing, etc. Theme:  dinosaurs Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Jurassic Souvenirs - a store located at the exit of Jurassic Park ride which sell official Jurassic Park-related merchandise such as toys, hats, apparel, adventure gear, beach towels, clothing, etc. Theme: Jurassic Park Opening Date:June 17, 1997. Restaurants Pizzasaurus - an outdoor pizzeria restaurant. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 The Burger Digs – a restaurant located at Jurassic Park Discovery Center which serves hamburgers, chicken, sandwiches, etc. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Thunder Falls Terrace – a restaurant which serves rotisserie chicken, BBQ ribs, turkey legs, salads, etc. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Snacks & drinks Jurassic Treats – a snack stand. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Characters JP dinosaurs: Raptor, T-Rex, Triceratops, Brontosaurus, Stegosaurus, Spinosaurus and Indominus rex (at Dinosaurs Encounter)              Springfield USAThe sevthen area in the park themed to American animated series The Simpsons.Theme: The Simpsons.Opening Date: March 27, 2009 Replaced: Western Town Map Info: TBA. Current Attractions The Simpsons Ride - A 3D IMAX Dome simulator ride based on Fox's 1989 primetime cartoon series of the same name . Map Info: Ride along with The Simpsons as they visit Krustyland, the theme park created by famed TV personality Krusty the Clown. Is somebody out to sabotage the park? You'll find out as you join Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie and enter through the carnival-like midway. Height restriction: 40” Opening Date: March 27, 2009. Replaced: The Wild, Wild, West Stunt Show Universal Express available?: Yes Kang and Kodos' Twirl and Whirl - A flying saucer themed ride Map info: TBA. Theme: Kang and Kodos from The Simpsons Opening date: July 15, 2015  Replaced: Maggie's Peek-a-Poo Pigs.Height restriction: 45." Universal Express available?: Yes Operates from: Late March to Late December Universal Express available?: Yes  Itchy's Ball Spinner - A ferris wheel based on the Itchy and Scratchy segments of the Krusty the Clown show portions of Simpsons episodes. Theme: The Itchy and Scratchy Show Map Info: Take a ride on Itchy and Scratchy's ferris wheel in Krustyland. Opening Date: March 12, 2012 Operates from: Late March to Late December Universal Express available?: Yes Krusty's Magical Journey Through His Mouth - An indoor maze that you go through his mouth. Map info: Enter the hilarious and whimsical world of Krusty the Clown. Opening Date: March 27, 2009. Universal Express available?: Yes Bart Simpson's Skatepark Spin - A Gerstlauer spinning roller coaster That Has The Same Layout To Pandemonium At Six Flags Parks. Height restriction: 42” Map Info: TBA Opening Date: March 27, 2009. Universal Express available?: Yes Operates from: Late March to Late December Krusty's Mine Train Coaster - A Arrow Dynamics mine train coaster Map info: TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997.  Triva: This Ride Was Formley At Western Town Where It Was Known As Runaway Mine Train (Formerly know as: Runaway Mine Train from 1997 - 2007) Universal Express available?: Yes Height restriction: 48." Operates from: Late March to Late December Itchy and Scratchy The Ride ! - A MACK Rides Wild Mouse Coaster Height restriction: 42” Map Info:TBA Opening Date: March 27, 2009. Universal Express available?: Yes Operates from: Late March to Late December The Twisted Treehouse Of Horror - A Skyline Attractions Skywarp. Opening Date: Fall 2018, the same time of the 30th annual Treehouse of Horror Stu's Disco Coaster ! - A MACK Rides Launched Indoor/Outdoor Roller Coaster the same at Universal Studios Roblox Map info: TBA. .Height Restriction: 47” (HHN VERSION: The Simpsons Treehouse Of Horror Coaster) Opening Date: January 14, 2015. Former Attractions Maggie's Peek-a-Poo Pigs- A short-lived Dumbo-like ride featuring Maggie Simpson Map info: TBA. Theme: Maggie Simpson from The Simpsons Opening Date: March 27, 2009. Closed: August 22, 2014. Replaced by: Kang and Kados' Twirl and Whirl Shops Kwik-E-Mart - a shop which sells all kind of Simpsons merchandise, like toys, shirts, posters etc 'Opening Date: March 27, 2009.   The Android's Dungeon & Baseball Card Shop - The Simpsons goods. Books and video games. 'Opening Date: March 27, 2009.   Towne Center at Springfield Glenn Opening Date: March 27, 2009.   Current Resturants Moe's Tavern - a small cafe which sells beverage. Opening Date: March 27, 2009.   Krusty Burger - a burger restaurant. Opening Date: March 27, 2009.   Lard Lad Donuts - a donut takeaway.Opening Date: 'March 27, 2009.   Bumblebee Man's Tacos - Tacos and mexican food. Opening Date: March 27, 2009.   Duff Brewery - Beer and bar food. Opening Date: March 27, 2009.   Lisa's Teehouse OF HORROR - Tea and sandwiches Opening Date: March 27, 2009.   Luigi's - Italian food. Counter service Opening Date: March 27, 2009.   The Frying Dutchman - Sea food. Opening Date: March 27, 2009.  Cletus' Chicken Shack - Fried Chicken Opening Date: March 27, 2009. Meet and Greet Characters Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa Krusty the Clown Sideshow Bob Hershey's Chocolate World  the etheth area of the park wich is an indoor/outdoor Area Themed to The Hershey Product Characters Theme: The Hershey Product Characters.Opening Date:June 17, 1997. Map info: TBA. Sponsored by: General Mills and Hershey's Current Attractions Hershey's Chocolate Tours- A ominover ride that takes your through the Hershey Factory. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Map info: TBA Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Hershey Trolley Works- A trolley ride that takes you through the town of Hershey. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Map info: TBA Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Hershey and Friends Shoot-the-Hoop %- A ride similar to Toy Story: Midway Mania! But it's about The Hershey Product Characters. Opeining date: March 25, 2011 Map info: TBA Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Kit-Kat Give Me a Break! %- A midway attraction that themed to Kit-Kat. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Map info: Enjoy by playing with those midway-style games. Theme: Kit-Kat midway games. Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Create-Your-Own Chocolate Bar- A interactive experience where you create your own chocolate bar. Opening Date:June 17, 1997  Map info: TBA Universal Express Pass Available?: No. Candy Bar Carasoul - TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Map info: TBA Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Reese's Double Wooden Coasters – a GCI dueling wooden rollercoaster themed to Reese's Candy's Opeining date: March 27, 2000 Map info: TBA Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Height restriction: 45” Operates from: Late March to Late December Twizzlers Swings - TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Map info: TBA Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Operates from: Late March to Late December Hershey's Great Chocolate Factory in 4D- A 4D show Opeining date: May 15, 2015 Map info: TBA Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Replaced: Hershey's Really Big 3D Show Reese's Xtreme Cup Challenge - A shooting dark ride themed to Reese's Candy's and same ride at Hersheypark Pennsylvania Opeining date: June 22, 2007 Map info: TBA Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Jolly Rancher Playground - TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Map info: TBA Universal Express Pass Available?: No. The Hershey Product Character Dance Party - TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Map info: TBA Universal Express Pass Available?: No. Laff Trakk - A indoor spinning coaster Opening Date:June 10, 2016 Map info: TBA Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Height restriction: 45”  York Peppermint Patty Bumper Cars - A Bumper cars attraction Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Map info: TBA  Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Height restriction: 45”  Former Attractions Hershey's Really Big 3D Show - a 4-D show Opeining date: May 17, 2003 Map info: TBA Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Closed: August 22, 2014 Replaced By: Hershey's Great Chocolate Factory in 4D Stores Hershey's Chocolate Bar & Store -TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 TBA Restaurants Hershey's Food Courtyard- A food court that has restaurants like Hershey Dessert Studios, Hershey's Ice Cream Shop and a candystore. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 The Hersheytown Restaurant - TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 The Panda Express - TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Reese's Fried Chicken Place - TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997. Snacks & Drinks Hershey's Ice Cream and Milkshakes - A milkshake stand Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Characters TBA Universal KidZone Wonderland The ninth and final area of the park Themed To The Woody Woodpecker Other Universal Kids Rides At the area of the park with two sub-areas that are a outdoor Sesame Street sub-area and a indoor Peanuts/Snoopy themed sub-area called Snoopy Studios. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Map info: TBA. Sponsored by: General Mills Current Attractions Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster - a Vekoma junior-sized roller coaster hosted by Woody Woodpecker. Theme: Woody Woodpecker Map Info: It’s the nuttiest ride you’ve ever seen! Woody definitely proved he’s got a few screws loose when he designed Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster, a kid-sized roller coaster that’s still fun for all ages! Height restriction: 36" Opening date: July 12, 1998 Operates from: Late March to Late December Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes NOVA Experience (!)- A indoor interactive attraction based on the PBS series NOVA. Due to some sensitive topics, Parental Discretion is advised. Theme: NOVA Map info: TBA. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Peg+Cat's Great Learning Adventure - An 4D show based on the 2013 PBS Kids show. Opening Date:January 26, 2014. The Wiggles Playworld - Map Info: Enjoy the fun-filled playground hosted by The Wiggles. Opening Date: June 17, 1997 PBS Kids: The Big Race - A 4D motion simulator based on PBS Kids that is similar to The Funtastic World of Hanna Barbara and Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast. Map Info: TBA. Opening Date: September 14, 2018. Attraction Type: 4D motion simulator Themed: PBS Kids. Height Restriction: 40" Sponsored by: Chuck E Cheese. Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Jim Henson's Pajanimals Bedroom Adventure - an indoor play area based on Jim Henson's Pajanimals Map Info: Come and play around the Pajanimals' bedroom. Opening date: November 2, 2008 Liberty's Kids Live - an animatronic/film show based on the 2002 show Liberty's Kids. Opening date: September 12, 2003 Map Info: Learn about the history of America with animatronics and a motion picture! Cyberchase 4D - A 4D show based on the 2002 show Cyberchase Opening date: July 12, 2008 Fetch! With RuffRuff Man Mobile Adventure - A interactive attraction based on Fetch! With RuffRuff Man Theme: Fetch! With RuffRuff Man. Opening Date: May 29, 2006 Thomas and Friends The Ride - A train ride based on Thomas and Friends. Theme: Thomas and Friends Opening Date: June 17, 1997   Sodor's Steamworks Water Blast - A river rapids ride set in the Sodor Steam-works. Theme: Thomas and Friends Opening Date:  April 17, 2014. Height restriction: 38" Operates from: Late March to Early November    Ryan's Big Coaster - A family launched coaster starring Ryan from Sodor's Legend of The Lost Treasure. Theme: Thomas and Friends Opening Date:  November 24, 2015. Height restriction: 46" Operates from: Late March to Late December PBS Center - an indoor interactive attraction dedicated to PBS television programs such as Nature, Hometime, MotorWeek, POV, etc. Theme: PBS TV shows Opening Date: June 17, 1997 The Chica Show - Map Info: Learn along and sing along with your favorite bird Chica. Opening date: November 24, 2012 Hello Kitty and Friends Ferris Wheel -A fairs wehlel ride Map Info: Hop on Hello Kitty's ferris wheel for a musical, magical ride. Opening date: March 6, 2010. The Adventures of Curious George - A water area based on Curious George. Theme: Curious George. Map Info: Follow the footsteps of your favorite mischievous monkey to take a fun splash. Opening date: March 6, 2007. Operates from: Late March to Early November  A Day in the Park with Barney - TBA Theme: Barney the Dinosaur. Map Info: Join Barney and his friends on this sing-along and clap-along show. Opening Date:June 17, 1997. Purple Streak - A Zamperla kiddie coaster. Theme: Barney & Friends. Height restriction: 36-60". Opening Date:June 17, 1997. Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Baby Bop's Tea Party - A indoor spinning teacup ride. Theme: Barney Opening Date:June 17, 1997. Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes BJ's Awesome Coaster - A wooden coaster Theme: Barney and Friends Opening Date:June 17, 1997.Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Adventures from the Book of Virtues - a half-hour storytelling live stage show based on PBS 1996 animated television series of the same name which contains three old stories. It is sponsored by Chick-Fil-A. Map Info: TBA Opening date: June 10, 1998. Current Stores Universal KidZone Store - TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 The Barney Shop - TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Cyberchase Shop - TBA Opening date: July 12, 2008 Nature Cat Shop - A store sells Nature Cat -exclusive merchandise."' Theme: Nature Cat Opening date: May 2, 2018. Thomas' Railway - TBA Opening Date: June 17, 1997 Arthur's Book Store- A book store themed to Arthur. Opening Date: June 17, 1997 Bob the Builder's Construction Zone - TBA Opening Date: June 17, 1997 PBS Kids Store - A store themed around PBS Kids shows Opening Date: June 17, 1997 Current Restaurants Universal Studios KidZone Wonderland Pizza Company  - A casual outdoor pizza restaurant themed to Woody Woodpecker Opening Date: June 17, 1997 PBS Kids Cafe - A Cafe like restaurant that features character PBS dining.Opening Date: June 17, 1997 Meet and Greet Characters Woody Woodpecker Winnie Woodpecker Curious George The Man With the Yellow Hat Barney, BJ, Baby Bop, Riff Arthur, Dw, Buster, Francine, Muffy Motherboard, Dr. Marbles, Digit, Matt, Jackie, Inez, Buzz, Delete and the Hacker Thomas the Tank Engine, Percy Caillou, Rosie Bob the Builder (1998 and 2015) Sarah, James and Henri Peg, Cat Nature Cat, Squeeks, Daisy and Hal Splash, Bubbles Jet Ruff Ruffman Snoopy Studios A a indoor Peanuts/Snoopy themed sub-area Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Map info: TBA. Sponsored by: General Mills Current Attractions Snoopy's Great Race - A Vekoma Family Coaster similar to the one in Japan Map info: TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Height restriction: 36" Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Charlie Brown's Sluggers - A kids themed swing themed to Charlie Brown Theme: Charlie Brown from Peanuts Map info: TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997  Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes The Flying Snoopy - A Dumbo-like ride themed to Snoopy Map info: TBA Theme: Snoopy from Peanuts Opening Date:June 17, 1997  Height restriction: 43" Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Lucy's Swan Boats - A swan boat ride Map info: TBA Theme: Lucy from Peanuts Opening Date: June 17, 1997 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Sally's Ballpit - A ballpit Theme: Sally from Peanuts Opening Date: July 5th, 2017 Universal Express Pass Available?: No The Woodstock Express - A family wooden coaster Map info: TBA Opening Date: June 17, 1997 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Snoopy's Moon Bounce - a mini dumbo style attraction Map info: TBA Opening Date: June 17, 1997 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes The Kite Eating Tree - a child-sized drop tower attraction Map info: TBA Height restriction: 36”-52". Universal Express available?: Yes. Shops Snoopy Emporium - A Peanuts themed store Opening Date:June 17, 1997 TBA Resturants Joe Cool Café - A quick service restaurant Opening Date: June 17, 1997 Blacklot Café - TBA Opening Date: June 17, 1997 Snacks & Drinks TCBY Yogurt - A yogurt stand Opening Date: June 17, 1997  Meet and Greet Characters Charlie Brown Snoopy Lucy Van Pelt Linus 123 Sesame Street The second and final sub-area Universal KidZone Wonderland area themed affter Sesame Street Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Current Attractions Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic - A 4-D show themed to Sesame Street Map Info: TBA Opening Date: May 18, 2004 Sponsored by: Burger King Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Sesame Street: The Great Spaghetti Space Chase ! - A dark ride based on Sesame Street Map Info: When the very presence of Spaghetti is threatened by Macaroni the Merciless, you and your Sesame Street friends go on a space expedition to stop Macaroni's plans. 4 minutes. Opening date: October 5, 2014 Sponsored by: Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes  Super Grover's Vapor Trail - A Vekoma Inverted Family Coaster. Map Info: Well, find a way quick because you're stepping onto an action-packed steel roller coaster! Looking for the perfect first coaster experience for your child? This adventure takes riders on a one-of-a-kind twisting, turning mission to the outer limits of the solar system. Or at least, it sure seems that way. Height Restriction: 44 - 73 Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Operates from: Late March to Early December   Cookie Monster's Cookie Jar Spin - a child-sized teacup ride. Map Info: TBA. Theme: TBA. Height restriction: 34"-48". Universal Express available?: Yes.Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes   Cookie Monster's High C Adventure - A Preston & Barbieri Splash Battle water ride Map Info: TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Operates from: Late March to Early November Big Bird's Balloon Race - a flying spinner ride Map Info: TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Operates from: Late March to Late December Oscar the Grouch's Whirly Worms - A spinning ride ride Map Info: TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Operates from: Late March to Late December Sesame Island - A kids playground. Map Info: TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Snuffleupagus Express - A train ride themed around Snuffy. Theme: Sesame Street. Height restriction:35". Map Info: TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Elmo's Bubble Bubble - A splash ride themed around Elmo Theme: Sesame Street Map Info: TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Operates from: Late March to Early November Count's Splash Castle - Water Area themed to The Count Theme: Sesame Street Map Info: TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Operates from: Late March to Early November Oscar's Wacky Taxi - A MACK Rides family launched roller coaster simaler to Slinky Dog Dash at Disney's Hollywood Studios Map Info: TBA Opening Date:June 29, 2018 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Operates from: Late March to Late December Elmo's Blastoff - a child-sized drop tower attraction Map Info: TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Operates from: Late March to Early December Elmo's Roller Skater - A Vekoma roller Skater kiddie coaster themed around Sesame Street's Elmo Map Info: TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Operates from: Late March to Late December Height Restriction: 43 Elmo's Go-Go Skateboard - A Skateboard styled ride Map Info: Hop on a skateboard with Elmo for an exhilarating ride down the slope! The unpredictable, dynamic motion on a giant skateboard will make both kids and adults scream with excitement! same ride as in USJ.Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Operates from: Late March to Late December Bert and Ernie's Loch Ness Adventure - A indoor kids boat ride Opening Date: March 3rd, 2004 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes Sunny Days Celebration - A live show Opening Date: March 3rd, 2005 Universal Express Available?: No Prince Elmo's Carousel - A carousel themed to Elmo Theme: Elmo from Sesame Street Opening Date: March 3rd, 2010 Universal Express Pass Available?: Yes  Current Stores Abby's Treasures - A Sesame Street themed store Opening Date: March 3rd, 2010  Hooper's Store - TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 123 Sesame Store - TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Sesame Corner - Sesame Street goods. Map info: Themed after the famous Sesame Street, the characters from the hit TV-series have their own mercantile stand. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Big Bird's Emporium - A store at the exit of Sesame Street: The Great Spaghetti Space Chase ! Opening date: October 5, 2014 Restaurants 123 Sesame Cafe - TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Elmo's Eatery - a Pizza Restaurant Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Cookie Monster's Café - A quick service restaurant Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Meet and Greet Characters Big Bird, Elmo, Grover, Bert, Ernie, Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch, Baby Bear, Count Von Count, Abby Cadabby, Rosita, Zoe, Murray Monster, Telly Monster  Former Lands Western Town a Westren themed area based of themed to the town of American west.Theme: The Ameican West.  Opening Date: June 17, 1997 Closing date: November 12, 2007. Replaced by: Springfield USA Attractions The Wild, Wild, West Stunt Show (ST) - was a live-action theatrical presentation featuring dangerous-appearing stunts in a scripted presentation along with various mechanical and pyrotechnic special effects. You can still experience this on the Tram Tour! Map info: TBA Opening Date: June 17, 1997 Closing date: November 12, 2007. Replaced by: The Simpsons Ride  Runaway Mine Train - A Arrow Dynamics mine train coaster Map info: TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997.  Closing date: November 12, 2007. Replaced by: Krusty's Mine Train Coaster Triva: During the springfeld construction the ride was re-named from Runaway Mine Train to Krusty's Mine Train Coaster Universal Express available?: Yes Height restriction: 48."  Shops General Store - TBA Opening Date:June 17, 1997. Closing date: November 12, 2007. Replaced by: Kwik-E-Mart Resturants The Western Saloon - A restaurant themed to a Westren saloon Opening Date:June 17, 1997. Closing date: November 12, 2007. Replaced by: Krusty Burger The Happy Land of Hanna-Barbara An Arera Themeed to Hanna Barbara Cartoon's of the same name. Theme: Hanna Barbara Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closed: September 7, 2013.Replaced By: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Attractions The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera - a 3D Motion Simlator Themed To Hanna Barbra. Theme:Hanna-Barbera cartoons Map Info: Travel though the world of your favorite Hanna-Barbera cartoon stars. Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closed: September 7, 2013 Replaced by: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Universal Express available?: Yes. The Jetsons Space Coaster - a vekoma family coaster based on The Jetsons Map Info: TBA Universal Express available?: Yes Operates from: Late March to Late December Height restriction: 44" Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closed: September 7, 2013 Replaced By: Flight of the Hippogriff Triva: This Ride Was was re-named Flight of the Hippogriff for the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter The Flintstones' Bedrock PlayWorld - An indoor playground area themed to The Flinstones Theme: The Flinstones Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closed: September 7, 2013. Replaced by: Owls' Cave Operates from: Late March to Late December Pussycat Carasoul  – a carousel Themed To Josie and The Pussycats Map info: TPA Theme: Josie and The Pussycats Universal Express available?: Yes Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closed: September 7, 2013. Replaced by: Mythicarousel Triva: This Ride Was was re-named Flight of the Mythicarousel for the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Scooby and Shaggy Racer - A Custom Coasters International racing dueling wooden roller coaster that is similar to Stampida at PortAventura in Spain and based on Scobby Doo Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closed: September 7, 2013. Replaced by: Dragon Challenge Triva: This Ride was given the RMC Iron Horse Treatment and reopened as Mighty Tiger. It has red/blue steel track and white supports. Operates from: Late March to Late December Height restriction: 48" Shops Bedrock Mall - A Flinstones themed store Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closed: September 7, 2013. Replaced by:Owl Post Scooby Store - A Scooby Doo themed store Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closed: September 7, 2013. Replaced by: Ollivanders Hanna-Barbara Stores - a Hanna-Barbara themed store Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closed: September 7, 2013. Replaced by: Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods Resturants Jellystone Park Diner - A Yogi Bear themed restaurant Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closed: September 7, 2013. Replaced by:Three Broomsticks Hanna-Barbara Cafe - A Hanna-Barbara themed restaurant Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closed: September 7, 2013. Replaced by: Dragon Grill Scobby Doo's Kitchen - a Scobby Doo themed themed restaurant Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closed: September 7, 2013. Replaced by: The Leaky Cauldron Snacks and Drinks Hanna-Barbara ICE TOON'S -  a small ice-cream stand Opening Date:June 17, 1997 Closed: September 7, 2013. Replaced by: Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream Parlour Meet and Greet Characters All Hanna Barabra Chacter's such as Yogi Bear, Fred Flintstone, Barney Rubble, George Jetson, Scooby-Doo, and Shaggy .(1997-2013) Events A Celebration of Harry Potter - a Harry Potter-themed fan event occurs three day weekend of January. Mardi Gras - a parade which takes place in February- April The date will change depending on the year. Rock of Glory - a concert festival featuring various christian rock idols performing with famous christian songs. June Concert Week - a summer concert festival showcasing today's hottest music artists performing songs in different genres, like rock, pop, country, hip-hop, R&B, jazz, etc. Occurring whole month of June. Universal Studios Manhattan's Halloween Spooktakular Weeekends - A Halloween event which consists of trick-or-treating spots and activities which are designed for all-ages. Occurs at daytime from September 25 to November 3. Sponsored by: Hershey's. Event opening hours: 8:30 AM - 11:00 PM. Event beginning: September 25, 2002. Fire Prevention Week at Universal Studios - a fire safety-related event with a collaboration of Universal Studios and NFPA. It occurs October 5-11. Universal Studios Manhattan's Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood of Horror - Universal Studios remains operational during the day and transitions to Halloween Horror Nights at night. The event features haunted houses, "scare zones", and live entertainments; many of which utilize Universal's characters and other licenses. The event is not recommended for children under 13 years old because it contains themes of terror and violence, as well as strong language. September 15 to November 4. Event opening hours: 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM. Event beginning: September 15, 2002. Trivia: Monday Wensday- Friday Universal's Christmas Celebration - A series of holiday themed attractions throughout the park.and occurs from November 16 - January 8. Macy's Holiday Parade - A temporary replacement for Universal Stars on Parade. The parade brings replicas of floats and balloons and the park's characters show up to interact with their fans. The parade starts off with The Grinch, before ending with Santa Claus. Misc. Universal Studios Manhattan: 10th Anniversary Celebration (2007-09) Sponsored by: Genreal Electric. 10th Anniversary Celebration Parade - a 10th anniversary parade A new simpsons area called Springfeld USA area is Opening Universal Studios Manhattan: 15 Years Of Hollywood (2012-14) 15 Years of Liberty Parade - a 15th anniversary parade Hollywood Lights - a debut of nighttime parade Universal Studios Manhattan: The Fun for 20 Years (2016-18) A Street Party at California The costumes for Liberty's Kids Live! was updated 20 Years Parade - a 20th anniversary parade Traveled in the Year of 2015: A Back to the Future 30th Anniversary Celebration An event was celebrated the 30th anniversary of Universal's Back to the Future franchise. The Furious 7 Fan Experience This event was held during the premiere of Furious 7 on early April to May 2015. Parades Universal's Super Star Parade New York - an annual parade with your favourite characters from movies, TV shows and video games.Sponsored by: Chick-Fil-A The Macy's Chrismas Parade - A temporary replacement for Universal Stars on Parade. The parade brings replicas of floats and balloons and the park's characters show up to interact with their fans. The parade starts off with The Grinch, before ending with Santa Claus. 'Universal NeonLights Parade' - a parade that is siamler to Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade and Paint the Night Movies Made at Universal Studios Manhattan TBA USW Park Hours Regular Hours Sunday 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Holiday Hours HHN Before 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Note: The park closes early due to preaping for Halloween Horror Nights HHN Night's 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM Thanksgiving - 8:00 AM- 11:00 PM Christmas 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM New Years Eve 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM New Years Day 12:00 AM - 11:00 PM Incidents and Controversies On March 15, 1998, a glitch causes Back to The Future: The Ride to shut down, stranding over 30 riders before being evacuated 2 hours later, no one get hurt. November 5th 2001: A fight broke out between a bunch of mothers broke out a fight due to who's gonna be in line first on E.T. Adventure but later got arrested. On February 7, 2002, while the ride E.T. Adventure dark ride was experienced with technical issue, a 66-year-old man from UK was suffered some serious brain tumor then died in the ride.  On April 6 2002, a chimpanzee attacked the show host on stage at the Animal Actors and been taken to the hospital.  On August 16 2002, a woman actress who played TBA in the Woody Woodpecker's Nightastic! accidentally fell down from the stage where dove off the stage, landing on the steps. She was knocked unconscious and received minor injuries.  March 8th 2003: A problem between 2 costume characters Spongebob SquarePants and Beetlejuice the portrayer of SpongeBob SquarePants was a African American. And Beetlejuice was cussing about him in front of the Macy's Parade Experience. But later got arrested.  On March 12, 2004 a 5-year-old boy was seriously injured after exiting a ride car at Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster September 23rd 2004: A employee dressed as Grover (Sesame Street) fell off the Sesame Street-themed float during Universal's Hollywood Adevntrues Parade got crushed over the Spongebob themed float and got to the nearest hospital quickly On August 10th, 2005 a small electrical fire on the show logo broken out during Woody Woodpecker's Nightastic!. The fire was quickly extinguished and no one was hurt due to the incident. The show resumed performances the next night On September, 12, 2006. a 44-year old man was found unconscious after a ride The Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The death was caused by an undiagnosed heart condition the ride re-opend 2 days later. On July 4th, 2008 falling embers from the 4th of July fireworks landed on the artificial grass exterior of Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster, causing a fire near the bridge that the coaster travels on just before entering the exit This caused the ride and the area around it to be evacuated. The 4th of July fireworks was removed from all areas of New York but then next year The 4th of July fireworks was brouht back but the fireworks had to be in near areas much safer. July 1st 2009: A boat on JAWS: The Ride and sank during ride intermission everyone was rescued. the ride was later closed for 2 months of re-tracking. On May 2, 2010, an employee was struck in the head by the New York Flyer coaster while supposedly trying to uncover a camera specifically placed to monitor a portion of the coaster's track.The victim suffered multiple head injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital On September 12, 2010 18-year-old man lost consciousness while riding Jurassic Park River Adventure. He was given CPR on the ride's loading platform and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. autopsy by the Orange County's office concluded that the victim died of seizures and that the death was considered natural and The death was not believed to be related to the ride and the ride reopened a day later. On May 13, 2011, a small fire went off inside Jurassic Park: River Adventure. When confirmed, the park evacuated guests from the ride, and the Jurassic Park area, while the New York Fire Department put it out. Nobody was killed in the fire, though some passengers nearby the area where the fire went off, got minor skin injuries. The ride was closed for two months, before reopening in July of that same year. On September 13th, 2012 a 62-year-old woman on The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man with pre-existing conditions collapsed after exiting. She later died due to the incident the ride was The death was not believed to be related to the ride On March 11, 2014, a mechanism malfunctioned inside Despicable Me Minion Mayhem This caused vegetable oil to be sprayed over the guests on board at the time. Nobody in the room was killed, however, they were given a change of clothing and access to shower in an employees only decontamination zone of the park. the mechanism has since been removed. . On June 29, 2014, a 17-year-old girl's shoulder collar came loose during Megalodon she was no hurt. The park shut down the ride but reopened it fifteen minutes later, and stated the collar was added for guest comfort instead of safety On March 24, 2015, a technical glitch caused the Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN VS CLYLON to stop, stranding twelve riders for two and a half hours. No injuries were reported. Trivia TBA Each Lands' Canon Story Note:These are not the stories of how each land was built. They are the fictional stories told to guests to immerse them into each land. Each story is canon to whichever franchise/franchises the land is based off of Hollywood/Production Central Companies such as Cyberdyne are allowed to build facilities for their companies on Universal Property, due to not being able to find any other location for a reasonable price. Cyberdyne needs to find a way to advertise their new SkyNet product and decides to hold a presentation at the park showing off the new product (setting up the plot for T2 3-D). New York Guests are transported to America where they travel to New York City to see some movies being filmed. On the way, guests meet some of the world's greatest heroes and become part of the most awesome adventures. San Francisco/Hill Valley Doc Brown decides to build his brand new Institute of Future Technology in place of the Courthouse in Hill Valley, where guests are. Doc invites them to the institute to test his new time machine (setting up the plot for Back to the Future: The Ride). The Wacky World of SuperMarioLogan TBA Wizarding World of Harry Potter Muggles are now allowed to visit the wizarding world for a chance to become a wizard. Muggles can only become a wizard by proving themselves worthy. To prove themselves worthy muggles must go on dangerous "adventures" with Harry Potter and his friends (these "adventures" are the many rides like Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Harry Potter and Flight of the Hippogriff). If they consider themselves "brave adventurers" they can go to Ollivanders to buy a wand. Amity TBA Jurassic Park TBA Springfield USA After Homer Simpson threw a flame thrower, reasons unknown, onto a humorously flammable wooden coaster, Krustlyland caught fire and was destroyed. Krusty decided to build another Krustyland as far away from the Simpsons as possible. His new Krustyland in New York was totally Simpson-free until Krusty made the dumb choice to invite everyone in Springfield to the grand opening of New Krustyland (setting the plot for The Simpsons Ride). Hershey's Chocolate World TBA Universal KidZone Wonderland/Snoopy Studios TBA Each Lands' Design Note: These describe the looks of each land in the four parks. Hollywood/Production Central Hollywood/Production Central is a long street with attraction buildings on the sidewalks. The buildings are designed to look similar to production soundstages you would find at various movie studios throughout Hollywood. New York New York is designed to look like the middle of Times Square in New York City San Francisco/Hill Valley This area is a recreation of the 2015 version of Courthouse Square from Back the the Future, mixed with a San Francisco style area The Wacky World of SuperMarioLogan TBA Wizarding World of Harry Potter A recreation of Hogsmeade from the Harry Potter movies. Unlike the versions in the other Universal Parks, the layout is nearly exact to the films and there is not snow on the rooftops. Also, there is a logn bridge connecting the area to Hogwarts. Jurassic Park Bigger and expanded replica of Jurassic Park from the movie of the same name. Springfield USA Springfield USA is a colorful area identical to the Krustyland park and is themed to the town of the same name seen in the ride film of The Simpsons Ride. The area is filled with cheesy gags mocking theme park tropes, and multiple theme park operators(Disney, Six Flags, Seaworld, and even Universal themselves). 
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