Universal Studios America

Universal Studios America [USA]
Location 	Darien Center, New York, U.S.
Slogan 	Live the Picture,'See the Stars & Ride the Movies
Theme 	Show business and Universal entertainment
Owner 	NBCUniversal
Operated by 	Universal Parks & Resorts
Opened 	May 15, 2024 (soft opening)
June 7, 2024 (grand opening)
Operating season	All year round
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Universal Studios America is a theme park located in Darien, New York, United States. the park's theme is the entertainment industry, in particular movies and television. Universal Studios America inspires its guests to "ride the movies", and it features numerous attractions and live shows. The park is one component of the larger Universal Studios America Resort. Universal Studios America has not limited itself to attractions based on its own vast film library. It has occasionally licensed popular characters from other rival studios, many of whom did not operate theme parks themselves & Many of the park's past and present attractions were developed with the actual creators of the films they were based on, and feature the original stars as part of the experience. the many original stars were also to reprise their film roles such as: Christopher Lloyd and Thomas F. Wilson in Back to the Future: The Ride, Roy Scheider recorded a voice over for the conclusion of Jaws, Alfred Hitchcock and Anthony Perkins appeared in Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies, additionally & many more. The park is similar to the Universal Studios Florida & Universal Studios Japan since it also contains selected attractions from Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Singapore, Universal Studios Hollywood & Universal Studios Japan.
== Park design ==
Universal Studios America features six themed areas all situated around a large lagoon. this lagoon was also the site of Universal 360: 100 Years of Movie Memories, a thematic display that showcased scenes from various Universal films, featuring lasers, projectors and fountains, and pyrotechnics.
The seven surrounding themed areas, clockwise from the entrance, are Hollywood, New York, Nintendoland, The Lost World, Ancient Egypt, DreamWorks Animation, & Universal's Wonderland. Each area features a combination of rides, shows, attractions, character appearances, dining outlets and merchandise stores.
=== Hollywood ===
Hollywood is the main entrance area of the park. Its only attractions, a broadway-style theatre, is accompanied by several restaurants and a variety of flagship shops. Being a replica of the Hollywood Boulevard, this zone is flanked by dynamic architecture and palm trees. It also features a replica of the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Name 	Type 	Notes
Universal Studios 4D Theater 	3-D Show with Added Effects	This attraction is located inside a recreation of the Mann's Chinese Theatre, a famous Hollywood movie palace. This 4-D theater features two movies that attraction is shown in the same theater as Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic, with Dora & Diego's 4-D Adventure: Catch That Robot Butterfly film shown for the first half of the day, and the Sesame Street film shown for the second half of the day.
Pantages Hollywood Theater 	Live Performance 	A 1,500-seat indoor Broadway-style theatre that is fully equipped to host plays, musicals and performances, home to a horror comedy rock musical titled Little Shop of Horrors. Which this show is about a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh. And for the holidays the Pantages Hollywood Theater bring the Grinch to life called How the Grinch stole Christmas.
Lights! Camera! Action! Hosted by Steven Spielberg	Special Effects Show 	Be blown away by incredible special effects as an empty soundstage becomes the setting for a Category 5 major hurricane about to hit New York City. As you stand in a boathouse by the harbor, watch how a calm day suddenly turns stormy. Brace yourself as hurricane-force winds sweep in from the sea and drive a cargo ship and debris towards the boathouse you’re in. Calm soon returns and the damaged boathouse restores itself, all thanks to movie magic.
Stage 28: Hollywood Behind The Scenes 	Walkthrough
Interactive
attraction	
Transformers: The Ride 3-D 	3D Special Effects Ride 	Come on an journey with Transformers characters as the Autobots attempt to protect the AllSpark from the Decepticons.
The Fast & Furious: Stunt Track 	Dueling Car Roller Coaster 	Guests can race the other cars. Special effects were incorporated throughout the ride such as a helicopter that attacks riders with a simulated machine gun sound, pyrotechnics and water effects. The last drop portrayed the Cars jumping out of a sewer featuring spraying water jets to simulate a splashdown effect. This attraction is similar to Fiorano GT Challenge at Ferrari World & Backlot Stunt Coaster at Canada's Wonderland, Kings Island & Kings Dominion.
Universal's Cinematastic 	Nighttime Show 	a nighttime laser, fountain, and fireworks show similar to Disney's Fantasmic and World of Color attractions, but focused on Universal Pictures' films such as Jaws, Shrek, Back to the Future, Jurassic Park, Universal Horror, An American Tail, Despicable Me, E.T., The Fast and the Furious, The Mummy, & The Land Before Time. Experience the nighttime entertainment filled with fireworks, lasers and the series of unforgettable scenes from Universal's motion pictures.
Mel's Dinettes 	Street Entertainment 	Join the Mel's Drive-in waitresses as they Shake, Rattle & Roll!
The Cruisers 	Street Entertainment 	Jive to the beats of the coolest group to hit Mel’s Drive-In!
Meg's Drive-In 	F&B Outlet 	A diner that is based on the 1973 film American Graffiti, which serves up a variety of snacks and beverages the old-fashioned '50s way. 
The Universal Monster Cafe 	F&B Outlet 	Eat in Frankenstein's Dungeon, Dracula's Castle, The Wolf Man's Forest, The Black Lagoon, and the Mummy's Tomb. Each location has a unique flair, and set specific menus. Sometimes the invisible man may show up to cause mischievous!
Schwab's Pharmacy 	F&B Outlet 	You won't find any starlets waiting to be discovered by a talent agent at this famed Hollywood landmark, but you will find delicious Ice Cream Sundaes, Milk Shakes, Malts, Banana Splits and Ice Cream Floats.
Beverly Hills Boulangerie 	F&B Outlet 	Everyone knows how health-conscious celebrities are, and this is where the stars can eat right AND splurge at the same time. Enjoy Breakfast Croissants, Sandwiches, Soup, Salads, Freshly Baked Pastries and Cheesecake. 
Studio Stars Restaurant 	F&B Outlet 	A cafeteria in a movie studio. The American-size BBQ roast chicken is a popular item!
Universal's Dine-In Theater 	F&B Outlet 	is a theme restaurant. the restaurant is modeled after a 1950s drive-in theater.
Universal Studios Store 	Retail Outlet 	This is the flagship store of Universal Studios America offering a wide variety of themed collectibles, toys and apparel from all ten themed zones of the park.
It's A Wrap 	Retail Outlet 	The perfect climax to an exciting day in Universal Studios. Make one last stop by the theme park exit and pick up apparel, toys, novelty hats and other last minute souvenirs. 
Transformers Supply Vault 	Retail Outlet 	Stock up on the latest authentic TRANSFORMERS toys, unique collectibles and apparel.
Hollywood Backlot Shop 	Retail Outlet 	Once you arrive in the park, head here first to pick up your favorite merchandise accessories to wear!
Silver Screen Collectibles 	Retail Outlet 	Pick up a little Hollywood stardust in this store offering celebrity photos and posters, collectible busts and figurines, movie and entertaintment books, as well as Betty Boop themed souvenirs and apparel
Cinema 4-DStore 	Retail Outlet 	Get event-limited merchandise and enjoy the park even more!
The Brown Derby Hat Shop 	Retail Outlet 	What else would you expect to find at Hollywood’s famed hat-shaped landmark? Shop for headwear of all types including visors, character and novelty hats and wigs, Universal Studios logo caps and other stylish lids. 
Studio Sweets 	Retail Outlet 	Looking for a little motivation to put a smile on your face? This sweet shop is stocked with assorted candies, homemade fudge, caramel apples, cotton candy and gourmet cookies, sure to turn any scene into a real crowd pleaser. 
On Location 	Retail Outlet 	This is where the film crew stops before heading out to the set. You’ll find film and camera supplies, photo frames, hats, backpacks, sunglasses, and sun care products. This is also the park’s photo pick-up location
=== Nickelodeon Studios ===
Nickelodeon Studios is home to the greatest shows from Nickelodeon.
Name 	Type 	Notes
Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast 	4-D Motion Simulator Omnimax 	The storyline revolved around Ooblar,(brother to King Goobot who is an enemy of Jimmy's) from the Yolkian planet has stolen Jimmy's newest rocket creation, the Mark IV. Jimmy, along with his best friend Carl and robotic canine, Goddard, invite the audience to give chase in other rockets through the worlds and sound stages of the Nicktoons. This ride is the same but is going to be in a refurbished version & it also going to be a OMNIMAX Version & the addition to the ride's motion base and 3D projections, special effects including fog machines, wind, heat, mist, strobe lights, and water spray. All of these effects along with the ride's system, 3D Projections & soundtrack.
Dora & Boots Sun Wheel 	Ferris Wheel 	same ride as in Mall Of America. & the ride is about 130 ft.
Backyardigans' Mission to Mars 	Junior Roller Coaster 	is a junior roller coaster at Universal Studios.
The Runaway Azul 	Junior Roller Coaster 	is a junior roller coaster. A similar ride, The Barnstormer at Magic Kingdom.
Nickelodeon Studios Carousel 	Carousel 	is a carousel with Nicktoon Chararcters on it.
Fairy World Spin 	Teacups 	is a teacup ride A similar ride Mad Tea Party at Magic Kingdom at Orlando.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shell Shock 	Top Scan 	is a Top Scan ride at Universal Studios.
Bubble Guppies Guppy Bubbler 	Balloon Race 	is an Balloon Race Attraction.
Danny Phantom Ghost Blast 	4-D Interactive Dark Ride 	is an Interactive dark ride. is very similar to Ghost Blasters, albeit in Danny Phantom.
Spongebob SquarePants 4D: The Great Jellyfish Rescue	4-D Motion Simulator with Added Effects	is an 4-D Motion Simulator is on Stage 17 of Nickelodeon Studios next to an television taping studio. In this ride, SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy rescue the jellyfish of Jellyfish Fields from Plankton’s evil clutches.
Mrs Puff's Boating School 	Family LIM-Launched Roller Coaster 	A family LIM-launched roller coaster based on the show Spongebob SquarePants.
The Mighty B!: The Ride - 3D 	3D dark ride 	
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
Nickelodeon Theater 	Stage 	is an outdoor stage show featuring Nickelodeon shows at Universal Studios.
Nickelodeon Studios 	television taping studio 	Nickelodeon Studios, was a television taping studio as well as an original family attraction at Universal Studios America. is on, Stage 14 Stage 18, Stage 19 & Stage 16 of Nickelodeon Studios.
Slimetown 	Water Park 	is a Water Park Themed Area that had 15 Slides & Flumes, Splash Pads, a Wave Pool, 2000-gallon Tipping Bucket with Slime, interactive water towers, poolside games and activities, private cabanas and daily poolside shows with green slime & Nickelodeon Statue Characters Wearing Bathing Suits & Swimming Gears.
Nickelodeon Stuff 	Retail Outlet 	
Toy Barrel 	Retail Outlet 	
Barg'N-Mart 	Retail Outlet 	
SpongeBob StorePants 	Retail Outlet 	
Amity Park Mall 	Retail Outlet 	
Nicktoon Studios Cafe 	F&B Outlet 	
Jimmy's Atom Cafe 	F&B Outlet 	
Nasty Burger 	F&B Outlet 	
The Krusty Krab 	F&B Outlet 	
Ice Cream 	F&B Outlet 	
The Chum Bucket 	F&B Outlet 	
Fancy! 	F&B Outlet 	
Weenie Hut Jr's 	F&B Outlet 	
=== New York ===
New York is 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. Special Sesame Street character appearances include: Elmo, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, Bert, Ernie, Grover, Cookie Monster and Oscar the Grouch.
Name 	Type 	Notes
Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase 	Steel Suspended Dark Ride 	A high-flying adventure designed for the whole family through the space mission and meet favourite Sesame Street characters.
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon	a motion based flying theater	Join Jimmy Fallon for a rousing race through the greatest city in the world, New York. From 30 Rock out into the streets and skies of The Big Apple, you and your fellow studio audience members will zoom past iconic New York City landmarks in an action-packed race with plenty of twists and turns along the way.
Ghostbusters 	4-D Interactive dark ride 	There’s something strange in the neighbourhood. Who they gonna call? You! Duty will soon call and you’ll become the new recruit of the Ghostbusters team to help save the city! This high-stake and interactive ride will take you to the Temple of Gozer where you join an epic rooftop battle. Show off your ghost-busting skills in the shooting games and save New York City.
An American Tail: Fievel's Grand Adventure 	4-D Trackless Dark Ride 	Join Fievel Mousekewitz on this adventure in New York City to find his family.
Sesame Street: Can't Stop Singing 	Nighttime show with SFX 	
Sesame Street Stage Shows 	Street Entertainment 	Can’t get enough of your furry and feathered Sesame Street friends? You can catch them up-close in their New York street shows where you can sing along to the feet-tapping tunes of 'Our Favourite Things' and 'Dance with Bert and Ernie'.
The Rockafellas 	Street Entertainment 	Welcome to the streets of the Big Apple as NYC brings you an up close and personal taste of B-Boyin.
The Blue Brothers 	Street Entertainment 	Direct from the gritty streets of Chicago, get ready for the sweet soulful sounds of Jake and Elwood, The Blues Brothers. 
NBC Store 	Retail Outlet 	
Big Bird's Emporium 	Retail Outlet 	Biggest Sesame Street store in Singapore, where kids and adults can find the widest range of Sesame Street-themed merchandise.
 	 	
Finnegan's Bar & Grill 	F&B Outlet 	Have some Western-style food in an Irish pub in Brooklyn. It's even equipped with a bar where you can enjoy seasonal highball cocktails.
Louie's Italian Restaurant 	F&B Outlet 	A casual Italian restaurant that's proud of their pasta and pizza, located in Little Italy.
 	 	
=== Nintendoland ===
The area will feature many attractions themed on Mario and as well as other Nintendo characters.
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=== The Lost World ===
The Lost World contains many traditional attractions present in most Universal Studios parks around the world and is divided into three sub areas: Jurassic Park, King Kong and Waterworld. Jurassic Park, based on the popular film franchise by Steven Spielberg and novels by Michael Crichton, features the newly redesigned Jurassic Park River Adventure which is based on the popular water rides in other Universal Studios parks. WaterWorld, based on the film Waterworld starring Kevin Costner, is a stadium that features a live show performance. and King Kong, based on the 2005 film King Kong and the 1976 film King Kong, directed by Peter Jackson. The area's sole attraction, Skull Island: Reign of Kong. 
Name 	Type 	Notes
Canopy Flyer 	Mini Steel Suspended Roller Coaster	A suspended 4-seater roller coaster car that glides gently over the tree-tops of Jurassic Park.
Jurassic Park River Adventure 	Shoot the Chute 	Encounter dinosaurs, face with the T-rex and pledge down through the water flume ride.
Jurassic Park: Discovery Center	Walkthrough attraction 	An indoor interactive attraction which focused on the facts about dinosaurs and prehistoric.
Skull Island: Reign of Kong 	4-D trackless Dark ride 	Hop on a jeep and take a ride through Skull Island and King Kong himself.
Waterworld 	Live Show/Performance 	A live-action performance that involves stunts and pyrotechnics, on a stage that is set within a large pool of water.
Amber Rock Climb 	Rock Climb/Skill Challenge 	A rock-climbing attraction that is fashioned to look like a dinosaur dig site. The attraction can only accommodate guests between 34 kg (75 lb) and 310 kg (680 lb).
Jurassic Outfitters 	Retail Outlet 	A retail store that sells official Jurassic Park apparel, hats and towels.
The Dino-Store 	Retail Outlet 	A retail store that sells official Jurassic Park souvenirs and other dinosaur-related merchandise.
Fossil Fuels 	F&B Outlet 	A food stand that sells a variety of light snacks and frozen beverages.
Discovery Food Court 	F&B Outlet 	A food court that is themed after the Discovery Centre building featured in the original Jurassic Park movie, serves a wide variety of local delights and cuisines.
=== Ancient Egypt ===
Ancient Egypt is based on the historical adaptation of Ancient Egypt during the 1930s Golden Age of Egyptian Exploration. It features obelisks and pyramids which are typical of Ancient Egypt. Also featured are Pharaohs' tombs which were commonly discovered during that era. This zone relies on the depictions made in the popular film franchise, The Mummy, starring Brendan Fraser.
Name 	Type 	Notes
Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride	Enclosed Steel Roller Coaster Dark Ride	A high-speed dark ride that sports sharp turns and fast reverse sections, built within a complex that is partially lighted. This ride was inspired and developed from the The Mummy film franchise.
Treasure Hunters 	Mini-Car Ride 	A leisure car ride that drives around an abandoned Egyptian excavation site. The ride vehicles are modelled to have the look of vintage jeeps.
Carter’s Curiosities 	Retail Outlet 	A retail outlet selling souvenirs and replicas of Egyptian treasures, historical artefacts and fossils discovered from the ancient Egyptian ruins.
Oasis Spice Café 	F&B Outlet 	An Egyptian-themed buffeteria serving specialities flavored with Mediterranean, Turkish, Lebanese and Indian Spices.
=== DreamWorks Animation ===
DreamWorks Animation is based on DreamWorks Animation films: Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon & Madagascar. This land had 4 lands: Far Far Away from Shrek, Madagascar from the same name of the movie, Valley of Peace from Kung Fu Panda & Isle of Berk from How to Train Your Dragon.
Name 	Type 	Notes 	Themed Zone
Shrek 4-D Adventure 	3-D Show with Added Effects	A 3-D stereoscopic show with added physical effects that is based on the story of Shrek and his quest to save Princess Fiona. 	Far Far Away
Donkey Live 	Live Show/Performance 	An interactive live show using digital puppetrytechnology, which features Donkey entertaining and engaging guests in conversation in an intimate theatre setting. 	Far Far Away
Enchanted Airways 	Steel Junior Roller Coaster	A junior roller coaster that whizzes about within the zone of Far Far Away. The trains are modeled after Dragon from the world of Shrek. 	Far Far Away
Fairy Godmother's Potion Shop	Retail Outlet 	A large retail outlet with memorabilia, drinks and gifts from the world of Shrek. 	Far Far Away
Fairy Godmother's Juice Bar 	F&B Outlet 	A drinks store that sells juices themed to look like magical concoctions. 	Far Far Away
Goldilocks 	F&B Outlet 	A food outlet that sells fried chicken, fish and chips, chicken sandwiches, fresh mash potatoes with gravy, coleslaw as well as French fries.  	Far Far Away
Friar's 	F&B Outlet 	A food stand that sells a unique variety of hot and cold specialty sandwich wraps that are accompanied with potato chips. 	Far Far Away
Madagascar: A Crate Adventure	Water Boat Ride 	A river boat ride with state-of-the-art animatronics, digital projection and surround sound, all housed within the hull of a displaced cargo ship. This attraction features the famous voice talents of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmerand Jada Pinkett Smith throughout the ride.	Madagascar
 	 	 	Valley of Peace
 	 	 	Isle of Berk
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
=== Universal's Wonderland ===
Universal's Wonderland is a section aimed at children and families. This land contains five themed zones including Snoopy Studios, Seuss Studios, Nickelodeon Studios, Sesame Street Fun Zone and Minion Plaza.
Name 	Type 	Notes 	Themed Zone
 	 	 	Snoopy Studios
 	 	 	Seuss Studios
 	 	 	Nickelodeon Studios
 	 	 	Sesame Street Fun Zone
Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem	3-D motion simulator	Guests are transformed into minions and undergo training by navigating an obstacle course. Meanwhile, Gru's daughters try to give Gru a present to commemorate the anniversary of their adoption. 	Minion Plaza
 	 	 	Minion Plaza
Super Silly Stuff 	Retail Outlet 	Have you got minion mania? If you’ve experienced the new 3-D ride, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, then chances are you do. Haven’t ridden it yet? We’ve got you covered, too! Super Silly Stuff is your headquarters for ride-inspired gifts and souvenirs. Shop for cuddly plush minions, fluffy unicorns, t-shirts, loungewear, stationery and more.	Minion Plaza
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