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Enchanted Airways

**Enchanted Airways** is a steel junior roller coaster located in Far Far Away at *Universal Studios Singapore*.

## Ride experience

Riders are seated in a dragon-themed train in pairs with a lap bar restraint. The train is taken up a friction wheel lift hill to a height of 13 metres (43 ft). At the top of this hill, riders can see across Universal Studios Singapore's lagoon and towards other areas of the park. A small drop follows the lift hill that then leads into two downward helices. The train then dips diagonally under the lift hill before elevating and approaching the back end of the station and passing over top. The train then runs back parallel with the lift hill before entering two separate helices and entering the brake run. Throughout several times the train passes themed elements including Shrek's Swamp, a forest and Medieval areas.

## Gallery

The Enchanted Airways lift hill.The Dragon-themed Coaster Train.
Kwik-E-Mart

**Kwik-E-Mart** is a gift shop for The Simpsons Ride, located in the Springfield section of Universal Studios Florida. The store was modeled after the convenience store of the same name. It opened in October 2008, the store replaced Back to the Future: The Store. The stores sell Simpsons-related merchandise like Flaming Moe's Energy Drinks and Squishees.
StarToons Character Meet and Greet

**StarToons Character Meet and Greet** is a former live show at Universal Studios Florida in Woody Woodpecker's Kidzone, that opened in 1998. The show was the second of four versions of the *StarToons* show to be featured at the park, the former being *StarToons* which operated in the Production Central area from 1993 until 1996. It then permanently closed and was re-themed in 2008 as *StarToons: 80's Rewind*.

## Plot

In the show, Universal Studios' cartoon characters would briefly sing and dance,
followed by them posing for autographs and pictures with park guests.
Cafe La Bamba

**Cafe La Bamba** is a restaurant located in *Universal Studios Florida*. A fountain courtyard proceeds the building, inspired by the legendary Hollywood Hotel. The eye-catching quick service restaurant is home to a Southern California Mexican-inspired menu featuring burritos, tacos, bowls and the original Tres Leches served only at La Bamba.
Natasha Fatale

**Natasha Fatale** is a recurring antagonist of *The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show*.

She appeared in *The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle Show.*

Natasha is a spy for the fictional country of Pottsylvania, and takes orders from the nation's leader, Fearless Leader (and occasionally the rarely seen Mr. Big). Natasha usually serves as an assistant or accomplice to her fellow spy, Boris Badenov.  Usually, Natasha's and Boris's misdeeds are thwarted by Rocky J. Squirrel and Bullwinkle J. Moose. She refers to them collectively as "Moose and Squirrel."   Natasha often appeared in the "Rocky and Bullwinkle Fan Club" segments, and appeared in two "Mr. Know-It-All" segments, "How to be a Beatnik" and "How to Teach a Mean Bully a Lesson at the beach." Only four Rocky and Bullwinkle storylines do not feature Natasha.

Like Boris, Natasha also delights in performing various criminal misdeeds. She seems to be a bit more intelligent, or at least more thoughtful, than Boris, and often points out flaws in his plans or voices slight contempt for his bungling, to which his customary reply was "Sharrup you mouth, Natasha." Also, in "The Treasure of Monte Zoom", Natasha does say "SHARRUP YOUR MOUTH!!!!" to Boris in one episode, as their car goes over a cliff. Oddly in "Metal-Munching Mice", she shows *slight* compassion towards others as she tells Boris to take off his hat after mistaking Bullwinkle's singing for death moans.

Natasha's main catchphrase is referring to everyone as "dollink" — that is, "darling" as spoken with a thick eastern European accent (a mock-Russian accent) — an homage to actress-socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor and her habit of calling everyone "darling" (or in her Hungarian accent, "dahlink").

June Foray was her original voice actress since the shows original episode and has to continued to voice her until her retirement in 2014 and then her death in 2017. In the 1992, Showtimes Network film *Boris and Natasha: The Movie*, the live-action Natasha was portrayed by Sally Kellerman. In the 2000 theatrical film *The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle*, the live-action Natasha was portrayed by Rene Russo. In the 2014, 3D DreamWorks Animation short film *Rocky & Bullwinkle*, Lauri Fraser provided the voice for Natasha. Natasha's original voice actor, June Foray, reprised her role as Rocky but not as Natasha. In the 2018 Amazon Video series *The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle*, she is voiced by Rachel Butera.
Owen Grady

**Owen Grady** is one of the protagonists of the *Jurassic Park* franchise, serving as the main protagonist the *Jurassic World trilogy*, being the protagonist of both *Jurassic World* and *Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom*, an unseen character in *Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous* and one of the protagonists of *Jurassic World: Dominion*. He is a dinosaur tamer and Claire Dearing's love interest.

He appeared in Jurassic World: VelociCoaster.
Kang and Kodos

**Kang and Kodos** **Johnson** are a pair of characters from *The Simpsons*, who primarily appear in the show's *Treehouse of Horrors* specials.

## Appearances

### Men in Black: Alien Attack

Kang's "Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker" file appears in the *Immigration Room Tour*. The file mentions Kang working to impersonate Bob Dole, referencing the plot of the "Citizen Kang" segment from *Treehouse of Horror VII* (1996). It also mentions Kang being set to go to the Simpsons House.

### Springfield U.S.A.

#### Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl

This attraction is themed around the aliens.

#### The Simpsons Ride

"Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl" appears on the map of Krustyland along with promotions for the attraction, "Get Probed by Kang and Kodos!". At the end of the ride, they appear in a flying saucer and drop the Simpsons Family down a, "Death Drop" while announcing, "Foolish earthlings! Don't you know all rides must end near the gift shop?".

## References

1. ↑ https://touringplans.com/blog/s6-men-in-black-alien-attack/
2. ↑ https://www.themeparkhipster.com/best-rides-at-universal-studios-florida/
Dueling Dragons

Dueling Dragons (known as Dragon Challenge from June 2010 to 2017) was a pair of inverted roller coasters in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter area of Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure.

## History

### Backstory

The dragons Pyrock and Blizzrock are a pair of evil dragons who terrorized the Merlinwood while the wizard Merlyn was imprisoned in an oak by the Lady of the Lake and unable to fight them. Merlyn warned many knights about them, only for the knights to try and slay the beasts then be killed in the process. The two dragons frequently fought in Merlyn's castle, reducing it to rubble. Merlyn recruited several individuals to assist him in a plan to train the dragons via magic. Merlyn recruits guests to choose their fate on which dragon to mount then subdue via riding through the air amidst a battle.

### Development history

When Islands of Adventure opened in 1999, the ride was named Dueling Dragons and was located in The Lost Continent area with the two trains named Fire and Ice. During much of the ride's history, the trains were dispatched simultaneously, creating a few near-miss encounters along the courses. However, after two injuries because of loose objects hitting riders on the other coaster, the roller coasters were dispatched separately. After a time of renovation, the attraction reopened in March 2010, and was officially renamed as Dragon Challenge with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter grand opening on June 18, 2010.

In July 2017, Universal Orlando announced that Dragon Challenge would permanently close on September 4, 2017. The plot where the coasters once sat is now occupied by Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, which opened on June 13, 2019.

## Incidents

July 11th, 2009: An employee was walking underneath the track, and was hit by a car during a test run, he later died in the hospital.

July 31st, 2011: A man riding the ride was hit by an unidentified object, before the incident, he only had one good eye, causing him to go blind.

August 11th, 2011: A man was hit by an object while riding the ride, causing him to injure his face and leg, due to this, the ride stopped dueling.

## Tributes

* **Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure**: A mural in the queue for Hagrid's Motorbike has an ice dragon and fire dragon with the words "Dueling Club".
* **Halloween Horror Nights**: The 2023 Haunted House "Dueling Dragons: Choose Thy Fate" was a prequel story to Dueling Dragons.
* **Jurassic World: Velocicoaster**: On the Velocicoaster, velociraptors emulate the dragons' pose.

## References

1. ↑ https://ew.com/movies/2019/06/20/harry-potter-hagrids-motorbike-adventure-coaster-universal-studios/
2. ↑ https://touringplans.com/blog/s6\_velocicoaster/
MCA Recording Studio

The **MCA Recording Studio** is a former attraction at Universal Studios Florida that opened with the theme park on June 7, 1990. It later permanently closed on in 1996 and got replaced by *Stage 54*.

## Plot

It was a small interactive exhibit which allowed visitors to experiment with
various sound and recording effects, which are used during post-production
 of a movie, television show, commercial, or music video. Guests could
also sing along to their favorite songs and purchase a recording of
their performance.
Doctor Doom

> "*Like cattle to the slaughter, welcome. I am Doctor Victor Von Doom, Scientist, Statesman, and unchallenged ruler of Latveria and you, you are the final misshapen piece of the puzzle that will enable me to eliminate my sworn enemies, the accursed Fantastic Four, once and for all, and assume my rightful place as Supreme Ruler of the World*"
> ― Doctor Doom in Doctor Doom's Fearfall
>
>

## Doctor Doom

### Attractions

Cafe 4
Doctor Doom's Fearfall

## Bio information

### Occupation

Dictator of Latvertia
Scientist
Inventor
Sorcerer

## Physical Description

### Gender

Man

**Doctor Victor von Doom**, known more simply as **Doctor Doom** is a major super-villain from Marvel Comics, arch-nemesis of the Fantastic Four, and generally considered to be one of the greatest villains in comic-book media.

## History

### Background

#### Origins

Victor von Doom had a tragic childhood and hailed from the Eastern-European nation of Latvertia with a vast knowledge of both magic and science. He became a genius but narcissistic young-man who studied scientist in New York City, alongside Dr. Reed Richards. One of Doom's experiments went wrong and blew up in his face, scarring his visage with him blaming Richards for the incident.

After this, Doom was expelled, began hiding his visage behind a metal mask. Doctor Doom returned to Latvertia which he conquered and appointed himself the sole leader of, while enforced by his Doombots. Doom has since dedicated himself to trying to conquer the rest of the world, believing he is a saviour who can save the planet and humanity. Doom has regularly been foiled by Reed Richards' superhero team, the Fantastic 4, and is completely obsessed with Richards.

#### Super Hero Island

Doctor Doom would have a Latvertian Embassy on Yancy Street on *Superhero Island*. Here he created a "Fear Extractor" which would convert human fear into energy used to power his weapons of mass destruction.

## Appearances

### Marvel Super Hero Island

Doctor Doom and the Green Goblin are super-villains who will make meet and greet appearances in Marvel Super Hero Island.

#### Cafe 4

Doctor Doom appears in a mural of Fantastic Four characters.

#### Doctor Doom's Fearfall

Doctor Doom is the eponymous central character and main-antagonist of this attraction
Loews Royal Pacific Resort

**Loews Royal Pacific Resort** is one of the hotels of *Universal Orlando Resort*. Its an exotic South Sea paradise. From a white sandy beach of a swimming pool to a tropical decor, it's an oasis of comfort and sophistication.

## Restaurants

### Bula Bar & Grill

A casual poolside eatery that offers food and beverages with a tropical flair, from fruity cocktails to fish tacos, to Kona Burgers and more.

### Orcchid Court Lounge Sushi Bar

A bar that features a vibrant menu of inventive sushi, sashimi, salads and appetizers, along with Japanese whiskeys, sake and beer.

### Jake's American Bar

The pilot of his own island-hopper airline, Jake also runs this friendly bar that's the perfect place to meet for drinks and lively conversation after people's day's adventures.

### Islands Dining Room

People will feel like an islander in this restaurant, immersed in a world of exotic spices and tropical fruit. Cultural touches like carved frogs from Indonesia add to the breezy charm. And the menus conveniently offer both traditional family fare and South Seas specialties.
Sesame Street Fun World

**Sesame Street Fun World** (Japanese: セサミストリート・ファン・ワールド) is one of the three sub-areas in "Universal Wonderland" at *Universal Studios Japan* (alongside *Snoopy Studios* and *Hello Kitty Fashion Avenue*). It opened on March 16, 2012.

## Layout

*Sesame Street Fun World* is the largest of the sub-areas at Universal Wonderland, divided into three different sections.

## Elmo's Imagination Playland

* **Elmo's Bubble Bubble** - Guests ride on Dorothy-themed cars and get covered in bubbles in this mini Log Flume ride.
* **Abby's Magical Party** - Abby Cadabby has cast a spell that has created large sphere and star blocks.
* **Moppy's Lucky Dance Party** - A live show featuring Moppy and a live DJ.
* **Big Bird's Big Nest** - A themed Jungle Gym.
* **Grover's Construction Company** - Guests use various shaped foam blocks, cogs and bolts to create things.
* **Bert and Ernie's Wonder-The Sea** - Children slide down into the pool with Bert and Ernie in this themed ball pit.

## Sesame Central Park

* **Sesame's Big Drive** - A driving school attraction with Grover-themed cars in different colors.
* **Abby's Magical Tree** - An outdoor treehouse.
* **Water Garden** - Set of water fountains.
* **Cookie Monster Slide** - Guests can help Cookie Monster retrieve his cookies by sliding down his tongue.
* **Elmo's Go Go Skateboard** - A Rockin' Tug ride.
* **Ernie's Rubber Duckie Race** - Guests race down rubber duckies down a stream of water.
* **Moppy's Balloon Trip** - A Samba Balloon ride.

#### Former

* **Big Bird's Climbing Nest** - A climbing frame attraction.
* **Abby's Magical Garden** - An outdoor play area.

## Sesame Street Plaza

* **Elmo's Little Drive** - Driving school attraction aimed at younger guests, featuring Elmo-themed cars.
* **Big Bird's Big Top Circus** - A themed carousel. This was the only attraction from the "Land of Oz" that was repurposed for the area.
An American Tail Theatre

The theater

An American Tail Theatre **is a former live show at Universal Studios Florida that opened with the theme park in 1990, which is based on the second An American Tail movie, *An American Tail: Fievel Goes West*. The show then permanently closed in 1992 and got replaced by *Beetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue*.**
There's still An American Tail play area at the park today in Woody Woodpecker's KidZone called, *Fievel's Playland*.

## Content

The live show featured a musical, heavily abridged retelling of *An American Tail* and *An American Tail: Fievel Goes West*.
 A recording of the soundtrack for the show was made available as a free
 download on the Universal Studios theme park website for many years.
This version was the one used after the release of *Fievel Goes West*.
 Of the voices, it would seem only Tony and Tiger sound close to their
original voice actors. The plot, such as it is, has Fievel's family
arrive in New York, where they celebrate Fievel ridding the city of
cats. Tiger appears and gives everyone a scare, until they realize it's
only him. Then, it transitions by having Fievel declare he wants to move
 out west, and because Fievel wants to his family promptly does so.
Then, everyone sings and dances, and the live show ends. The songs
included:

* We're Here in America (an original song)
* There Are No Cats In America (featuring Tony Toponi)
* Way Out West
* Dreams to Dream (as sung by Fievel and Tiger)
* Somewhere Out There (sung by everyone)

The ending includes a mixture of all the songs, with some new lyrics thrown in at times. For unknown reasons Tanya does not sing on the soundtrack, though photos show someone costumed as her was present at the shows.

At Universal Studios Florida, there was an earlier An American
Tail Theatre show where Fievel, Tanya, Tony, and Bridget were the main
performers and convinced there were no cats in America and when they
went to different cities (San Francisco, Detroit), a gang of cats would
come their way. The characters would also sing songs that were popular
in the time frame from when the movie was made (Get Up On Your Feet,
Dancing In The Street)
Cem Yuksel

Cem Yuksel joined the University of Utah as a USTAR faculty following his two year postdoc at Cornell University. He received his PhD in Computer Science from Texas A&M University in 2010. He has a BS in Physics and MS in Computer Engineering from Bogazici University in Turkey.

His primary research focus is computer graphics. Within graphics he has a wide range of research interests, including physically based simulations, rendering and simulation of natural phenomena, global illumination and realistic rendering algorithms, GPU computation, high performance rendering and simulation for real-time graphics, as well as core graphics techniques, such as texture mapping and 3D model representations.

Cem Yuksel also developed Hair Farm, a leading graphics software for modeling, animating, and rendering hair, fur, and other strand based structures. Hair Farm is being used by numerous artists and production studios all over the world.

Contact:

cem@cemyuksel.com

Located in MEB, Room 2686
Dynamite Nights Stunt Spectacular

**Dynamite Nights Stunt Spectacular** was an attraction that opened with Universal Studios Florida on June 7, 1990.

The attraction was a live stunt show themed to "Miami Vice" located on the Lagoon in the center of the park.

The show featured pyrotechnics and explosions mixed with live actors on jet skis.

The 20-minute show was always performed during the final hour of the park before its closing for the day.

After almost ten years of performances, the attraction closed on February 17, 2000.

Many of the props and sets in the show still remained in place until 2006, when the show was replaced by Universal 360: A Cinesphere Spectacular.
Men in Black

The **Men in Black** or **M.I.B.** are a fictional organization from the Men in Black marvel comics and their 1997 film adaptation, inspired by the Men in Black of urban-myth.

## Description

The Men in Black is a secret intelligence agency, predominately based in New York City.

## History

### Background

*The history of the organization as presented in the parks, which appears to omit the sequels and reboots.*

#### Origins

The Men In Black started in the 1950s as an underfunded government agency with the purpose of making contact with other worlds. On March 2nd, 1961, an alien Baltian flying-saucer crash-landed in New York City. The aliens met with members of the agency and a civilian who happened to have been passing by named Kevin Brown, and arranged to make Earth a political neutral-zone for alien politicians and refugees.

The humans then arranged the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair as a cover-up and split from the government to become the *Men in Black*. The Expo Center was used for an exhibit called, "The Universe and You" which furthered the cover-up of aliens on earth in the eyes of the public.

#### Stolen Galaxy

In 1997, the Men in Black released an action-comedy film based on the events of the stolen galaxy as a cover-story.

## Appearances

Men in Black agents will appear as meet 'n' greet characters.

### Tribute Store

The 2023 Holiday Tribute store had alien wanted posters left by the Men in Black.

## Trivia

* On the extended immigration room, queue tour, Men in Black documents for aliens can be seen including: Kang from the Simpsons and Creed from the Office.

## References

1. ↑ https://theunofficialguides.com/2020/07/09/secrets-of-universal-orlando-men-in-black-immigration-tour/
2. ↑ https://wdwnt.com/2023/11/holiday-tribute-store-2023-usf-full-tour/
3. ↑ https://touringplans.com/blog/s6-men-in-black-alien-attack/
Stage 54

**Stage 54** is a former attraction at Universal Studios Florida that opened in 1997 and replaced *MCA Recording Studio*. It was located within soundstage 54 of the theme park. Throughout the years, the attraction was constantly updated to feature displays and props from Universal Pictures films of the time including *The Lost World: Jurassic Park*, *Babe*, *Babe: Pig in the City*, *Small Soldiers* and *The Mummy*. The attraction permanently closed on January 24, 2003 and got replaced by *Donkey's Photo Finish*, the meet and greet attraction related to *Shrek 4-D*.
Extreme Ghostbusters: The Great Fright Way

**Extreme Ghostbusters: The Great Fright Way** is a former street show at Universal Studios Florida that's an updated version of the previous street show, *StreetBusters*, based on the animated series, *Extreme Ghostbusters*. The street show had a slightly different plot and music and opened on October 1, 2002, and discontinued on February 25, 2005.
Metropolis Tribune Newspaper

> "*A newspaper with Universal values*"
> ― Slogan
>
>

The **Metropolis Tribune Newspaper** is a fictional newspaper publication from the *New York* area of Universal Studios.

## Description

### Staff

* **Cathy Lloyd**:
* **Charlie Gundacker**:
* **Craig Riebel**:
* **David Winslow**:
* **Mark Woodbury**:

## History

### Background

The Metropolis Tribune was a newspaper active in New York City by at least 1937.

## Appearances

### New York

The building for the Tribune is a facade in this area. Editions of the newspaper can be found in the windows, along the queue for *Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon*.

## Trivia

* The Tribune may be related to the, "Metropolitan Tribune" mentioned in the backstory of *Halloween Horror Nights* character Charlie McPherson.
* The Metropolis Tribune is likely a tribute to the Superman franchise of DC comics in which the eponymous hero Superman has the alter-ego of Clark Kent who works at the Daily Planet newspaper in the New York inspired city of Metropolis, Delaware. The icon of the Daily Planet was a golden globe atop its building, resembling the logo for the Metropolis Tribune.
* The various names in the windows for the Metropolis Tribune are tributes to people who worked on Universal Studios. This style of tribute emulates the window tributes found throughout Main Street, U.S.A. in the Disney Parks.
* Articles found on editions of the newspaper have contained Easter eggs and story references to other attractions:
	+ The advertisement for, "Paranormal Investigators" tributes the Ghostbusters who appeared central in the nearby *Ghostbusters Spooktacular*.
	+ Fictional businesses from Universal's New York have been featured such as Bull's Gym, O'Rourke's, and the Regal Cafe.
	+ The, "WORLD EXPO DEBUTS" article references Universal's *World Expo* area, set in New York City, themed to the 1964 World's Fair and which has *Men in Black: Alien Attack*.
* The newspaper's slogan, "A newspaper with Universal values", references *Universal Studios*' name.

## References

1. ↑ One of the newspapers is dated to September 22, 1937
2. ↑ https://orlandoparkstop.com/feature/easter-eggs/10-easter-eggs-in-the-windows-at-universal-studios-florida/
Safari Outfitters

Safari outfitters gift shop was a shop for the guests after riding kongfrontation which opened with the ride in 1990. And closed down with it in 2002. But it was replaced with the gift shop Sahara traders for the revenge of the mummy in 2004 years after King Kong encounter burned down, universal made King Kong 360 3d which inspired Orlando to make the new kong ride in it's second park islands of adventure called skull island reign of kong which maybey has a gift shop in 2017, a movie called kong skull island will be released in March with toys like funko pops. In the revenge of the mummy, a mini

statue of kong is seen in the second seen of the ride. Riders can pick up a kodak photo with kong shaking the tram in th queensborow bridge back drop.
SpongeBob StorePants

**SpongeBob StorePants** is a gift shop located at Universal Studios Florida in the Woody Woodpecker's KidZone area. The store is themed to Nickelodeon's animated series *SpongeBob SquarePants*. It opened on May 28, 2012, replacing Universal's Cartoon Store after the closure of Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast. The store sells lots of SpongeBob merchandise and also features digital animated posters, as well as a meet and greet featuring SpongeBob (or occasionally Patrick and Squidward). The stuff at the park was originally at Nick Stuff, until it was closed with Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast on August 18, 2011. The store is run by Mr. Krabs Enterprises. The store music also features songs from the show.

On November 1, 2022, it was announced that the entire KidZone area would close permanently on January 16, 2023. However, SpongeBob StorePants (including meet-and-greets with SpongeBob SquarePants and friends) along with E.T. Adventure, Animal Actors on Location!, and KidZone Pizza Company will remain open.
Professor Elias Baxter

Professor Baxter (center) with two of his assistants, Taylor

**Professor Elias Baxter** is a character from defunct attraction, *Poseidon's Fury*.

## History

### Background

#### Origins

Professor Elias Baxter was a renowned professor/archaeologist. Baxter was a member of the *Global Discovery Group*, which in 1998/1998 excavated archaeological sites in the mysterious *Lost Continent* and the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon. Baxter was assisted by multiple, unpaid assistants named Taylor, at least one male and at least one female.

#### Poseidon's Fury

At some point, Professor Baxter ordered everyone out of the Temple of Poseidon due to it being too dangerous. Taylor did not hear this and took a tour-group into the temple, looking-for and awaiting the professor's presence. When contacting Baxter over the radio, Taylor heard the professor demanding they leave before getting attacked, presumably by the temple's evil inhabitant Lord Darkenon. Professor Baxter's fate after this encounter is unknown.

## Appearances

### Lost Continent

In 2021, Taylors and Professor Baxter have made live appearances in the Lost Continent.

#### Poseidon's Fury

Professor Baxter was mentioned by Taylor, and the professor could be heard over the radio.

## Trivia

* It is possible that Professor Baxter's name is an allusion to renowned theme-park creative, Tony Baxter, though Tony Baxter worked for Universal's rival the Disney Parks.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JMysjMM29Mhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JMysjMM29M
Po

Po
--

**Master Po Ping** (born **Lotus Shan**) is the titular main protagonist of Dreamworks famous series the *Kung Fu Panda* franchise. He is one of Master Shifu's students, Mr. Ping's adoptive son, and Li Shan and his unnamed wife's biological son. He is also the "Dragon Warrior", though he refused to believe it first.
Marilyn Monroe

**Marilyn Monroe** (1926-1962) was a historic Jewish-American Hollywood starlet. She is a historic figure frequently represented in the Universal Parks. She is amongst the most iconic actors in American history.

## Appearances

Marilyn Monroe will be portrayed as a meet-and-greet character in the parks. She most frequently dresses similarly to her character in *The Seven Year Itch* (1955) and sometimes recreates the flying-skirt from said film.

### 57 Fare

There is a poster showing Marilyn in a car passing by the Hollywood Sign.

### Universal’s Holiday Character Celebrations

Marilyn is a live performed character in this show.

### Williams of Hollywood Prop Shop

Marilyn Monroe posters appeared in this shop.

## Gallery

Marilyn dressed in the iconic role from Gentleman Prefer Blondes (1953)
## References

1. ↑ https://wdwnt.com/2023/04/photos-construction-walls-removed-from-snack-stands-in-gramercy-park-at-universal-studios-florida/
2. ↑ https://wdwnt.com/2022/06/the-williams-of-hollywood-prop-shop-closes-at-universal-studios-orlando/
Jay Stein

**Jay Stein** was a film company executive, and was president of MCA/Universal from the 1980's until the early 1990's. He helped design many attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood, and was the founder of Universal Studios Florida.

## Relation with Universal Studios Florida

Stein is notable for being the founder of Universal Studiois Florida. He had the idea of a Universal theme park/movie studio in Orlando, Florida to rival Walt Disney World. He served as a consultant and producer for many of the original 1990 attractions at the park, and was the main director, producer and writer for *Universal's Horror Make-Up Show*, which remains in operation today.
Invisible Man

**Dr. Jack Griffin** AKA **The Invisible Man** is a character from H.G. Wells' sci-fi novel *The Invisible Man* (1897), and the monster in the 1933 Universal horror film *The Invisible Man* in which he was portrayed by Claude Rains.

## History

### Background

Dr. Jack Griffin was a chemist engaged to a woman named Flora Cranley who was daughter of his employer Dr. Cranley. Jack experimented on himself with a drug called monocane which turned him invisible, but also caused brain damage and which he realized he could not reverse. Wearing bandages and a disguise, Jack hid away in the Lion's Head Inn of Iping while trying to develop a cure.

This was interrupted by curious townsfolk who forced their way in and tried to arrest him, destroying his chances for a cure. Griffin snapped and revealed himself as invisible before committing a string of violent crimes with hundreds of deaths. Griffin initially recruited Dr. Cranley's other chemist, Dr. Arthur Kemp to assist him, until Kemp betrayed Griffin and went into police-custody, at which point Griffin tied Kemp in a car set to crash.

While in a snowstorm, Griffin was found by police and shot dead. On his deathbed, he reunited with Flora, briefly found his humanity again and once dead turned visible.

## Appearances

### All Hallows Eve Boutique

During the "Monster Grams Picture" overlay, Dr. Jack Griffin was listed as screenwriter of the fictional movie, "Revenge of the Red Planet".

### Halloween Horror Nights

The Invisible Man is one of the classic monsters who has been represented at Halloween Horror nights.

### Sahara Traders

In this shop there is a sign which says, "Now Entering the **Dr. Griffin** Wing". The Invisible Man is indirectly referenced by brochures for the Museum of Antiquities listing Iping (the village from the film) as one of the locations they have artifacts from.

### Tribute Store

The 2022 Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store had a poster for the Dead Coconut Club mentioning Invisible Man playing Piano.

### Universal Studios Classic Monsters Cafe

The Invisible Man's bandaged head was represented by a sculpture, nearby a poster of his film and photo of the monster.

## References

1. ↑ https://wdwnt.com/2023/06/monster-gram-pictures-all-hallows-eve-theming/
2. ↑ https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/universal-studios-florida-update-hhn-scare-zone-prep-monsters-cafe-demolition-new-sahara-traders/
3. ↑ https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2022/08/01/sahara-traders-hiding-details-about-the-soon-to-reopen-revenge-of-the-mummy-at-universal-studios-florida/
4. ↑ https://wdwnt.com/2022/05/photo-video-tour-in-memoriam-take-one-last-look-at-universal-studios-classic-monsters-cafe-at-universal-studios-florida/
Lagoon

**Lagoon** is one of the nine themed areas of Universal Studios Florida. It is a large lake located at the center of the park which surrounds the eight other areas.

## Attractions

* Universal 360: A Cinesphere Spectacular is a live fireworks show combining clips from Universal films with pyrotechnic effects. It opened in 2006.

## Previous Attractions

* Dynamite Nights Stunt Spectacular was a water-based stunt show incorporating pyrotechnics and live actors on jet skis based on *Miami Vice*. It opened in 1990, and closed in 2000.
Boris Badenov

**Boris Badenov** is the secondary antagonist in *The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show*

He appeared in *The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle Show*.

Boris is nearly always accompanied by his fellow spy, Natasha Fatale. The first time he appeared without her was in the story arc, "Buried Treasure." The first story arc where neither appeared was "The Three Moosketeers." Usually, Boris' misdeeds are thwarted by Rocky and Bullwinkle. Boris' attempts at killing "Moose and Squirrel" (as he refers to them) also always end in failure, usually by his own scheme backfiring on him. As Boris expresses his plight in one episode: "I put bomb in Squirrel's briefcase and who gets blown up? Me!" Boris appeared in all but three *Rocky and Bullwinkle* storylines: "The Three Moosketeers", "The Ruby Yacht", and "Mucho Loma". Boris often appeared in segments of *Bullwinkle's Corner*, *Mr. Know-it-All*, and *Rocky and Bullwinkle Fan Club*. Sometimes, Boris outsmarts Bullwinkle in the *Mr. Know-It-All* cartoons.

in the 2018 Amazon Prime reboot, Boris is given a backstory, stating he was raised by wolves, grew up on the street, and stole his first tank as a child. He is portrayed in the reboot as being much more cheerful and affable.

Boris takes delight in all manner of nasty crimes and foul deeds, and considers insults such as "no good" and "dirty" to be flattering. Boris enjoys light reading; his favorite book is an anthology of fiendish plans called the Fireside Crook Book.

Boris' main catchphrase (spoken when frustrated) is "Raskolnikov!" (a reference to the novel *Crime and Punishment* by Dostoevsky), spoken in a eastern European accent (a mock-Russian accent). Boris would also say, "Sharrup your mouth!" to Natasha when his schemes failed. However, in the final segment of "Greenpernt Oogle", when he and Natasha were stuck in their own mine field, he says to her, "Natasha, next time I get fiendish plan, do me big favor? Sharrup my mouth!" She does indeed do this in one episode, saying those very words to Boris as the car they were in dropped over a cliff to the ground in the 8-segmented story arc "The Treasure of Monte Zoom." Also, whenever his superior gives him an order, he utters the line "You said it!" Boris would usually greet a new acquaintance by saying, "Allow me to introducing myself. I am Boris Badenov, world's greatest no-goodnik."

Paul Frees was his original voice actor in the series until death in 1986. A slew of other voice actors like Joe Alaskey Keith Scott and Fred Frees for stuff like commercials. In the 1992 Showtimes Network film *Boris and Natasha: The Movie*, the live-action Boris was played by Dave Thomas. In the 2000 theatrical film *The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle*, the live-action Boris was played by Jason Alexander. Boris reappears in the 2014 3D DreamWorks Animation short film *Rocky & Bullwinkle*, where he was voiced by Robert Cait. Boris now appears in the 2018 Amazon Video series *The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle*, where he is now voiced by Benjamin Diskin.
Jurassic Tour Boat

The **Jurassic Tour Boat** is the vehicle that guests ride in on the *Universal's Islands of Adventure* attraction, *Jurassic Park River Adventure*.

In the attraction, guests ride in the yellow boat through Jurassic Park on Isla Nublar. When they enter the park through its gates, they encounter an Ultrasaurus, two parrot-billed Psittacosauruses, two Stegosauruses and two Parasaurolophuses. However, when in Hadrosaur Lagoon, a Parasaurolophus knocks the boat off course, which causes it to go into a restricted area where carnivorous dinosaurs are contained.

In the restricted area, the boat passes an raptor exhibit, but the only sign of raptors is rustling of foliage and growling within the exhibit. The boat then passes by a rescue boat that was presumably sent to rescue the guests, but the crew was killed by Compsognathuses (Compys), as two of them could be seen fighting over a shredded Jurassic Park employee jacket. A tour vehicle also falls off the side of a wall right next to the boat, and an overhead crate containing something inside it, possibly a Velociraptor, almost falls down right onto the boat.

The boat then enters a dark building, where Velociraptors attack from the sides of it. When the boat reaches the top of the hill, Dilophosauruses appear and spit venom (which is actually water) at the guests. When the boat then turns left, alarms start blaring and a Tyrannosaurus Rex suddenly appears within smoke and mist that forms around the boat, and it roars at the guest attempting to eat them. But at the last second, the boat then plunges down a signature drop, and then it splashes at the bottom going out of the building. After the guests successfully escape, the boat then returns to the loading station and the guests depart.
Star Trek Adventure

**Star Trek Adventure** was a show in the Panasonic Theater located in the Upper Lot at *Universal Studios Hollywood*, based on the television franchise, *Star Trek*. The show ran from 1988 to 1994, and later it got replaced by Shrek 4-D.

## Plot

Based on one of the most popular series on television, Star Trek® Adventure was the latest and greatest live-action show. At each performance, members of the audience are selected to join Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock in battling Klingons, fantastic space creatures and alien superbeings. Then only minutes later, they see these scenes videotaped and edited into actual Star Trek footage. The audience may go in a spectator and come out a star.

## Gallery

The Interprise's bridge.Mist filling up the Interprise's bridge.
Silly Swirly

**Silly Swirly** is an aerial carousel located in Super Silly Fun Land at *Universal Studios Hollywood*.

## Ride experience

On the ride, guests take off in their very own buggy and soar through the sky in silly swirly style. They can control how high they fly and try not to let the super dizzies stop their flight. They can hop on after the sun sets to see Super Silly Fun Land lit up in all of its glory. At maximum height, guests will get a 360-degree view of Super Silly Fun Land.
Lights, Camera, Action!

**Lights, Camera, Action!**, also known as **Lights! Camera! Action! Hosted by Stephen Spielberg** is a show attraction in the New York zone at *Universal Studios Singapore*, and the Hollywood zone at *Universal Studios Beijing*. The attraction premiered in *Universal Studios Singapore* on March 18, 2010, and in *Universal Studios Beijing* on September 20, 2021.

## Summary

From the main queue line, guests are directed to one of 3 smaller lines which lead to 3 separate rows in the pre-show room. Once inside, Steven Spielberg (Steven Spielberg and Zhang Yimou in Universal Studios Beijing), appears on a video projection screen, gives a brief introduction to the use of sound stages and special effects in movies. A video montage showcasing special effects from various films is then shown, after which the audience is then briefed by Spielberg about the scene they will see on the main sound stage.

### Singapore

Set in an old boating house of New York City a Category 4 Hurricane, which turns into a Category 5 Hurricane batters New York City.

### Beijing

Set in Shanghai, a super typhoon batters Shanghai.

### Post Pre-show

After the pre-show, the audience still keeps to their 3 separate rows, enter the main sound stage, which is modelled after the interior of a boathouse in New York City (Shanghai for the Beijing version). Once the command to roll cameras has been given, a news broadcast will be shown about the hurricane or typhoon, urging the audience to remain calm, the sky (a projection of the NYC or Shanghai skyline outside the boathouse windows) darkens, thunder and lightning fill the room, heavy rain pours through the ceiling, and the audience is immersed in various effects such as strong wind, intense fire, signboards crashing through the roof, the boathouse windows blowing away, movement of the platform they are standing on, and a huge cargo ship (coming from the left in Singapore and right in Beijing) slamming through the boathouse entrance. This part of the show lasts approximately 3 minutes. Once the show is over, the audience exit the sound stage and emerge into the New York zone of the theme park.
Caro-Seuss-el

The **Caro-Seuss-el** is a carousel in Seuss Landing at *Universal's Islands of Adventure*. It features characters characters from many of Dr. Seuss' books, it is a four minute ride, where you can interact with the Seussian animal you have chosen to ride.

Horton the Elephant sits atop the Caro-Seuss-el, and among the Carousel animals are an Elephant Bird, Camels from One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, Mulligatawnies from If I Ran the Zoo, Cowfish from McElligot's Pool, and more.
Bart Simpson

**Bart Simpson** is a meet-and-greet character at Universal Studios Florida. He is usually found in either the Springfield or Hollywood sections of the park. He is one of four main protagonists on the animated television series, *The Simpsons*, where he is the oldest child of the titular family. He is best known as being the prankster and troublemaker of the family, often annoying his father Homer and his sister Lisa, in addition to supporting characters on the show.

At Universal Orlando Resort, Bart is featured in *The Simpsons Ride* and *Kang and Kodos' Twirl 'N Hurl*, and is a meet-and-greet character, sometimes accompanied with the rest of his family.

## Background

Bartholomew JoJo "Bart" Simpson is the ten-year-old son of Homer and Marge Simpson, and the older brother of his sisters Lisa and Maggie. He is best known as the troublemaker of the Simpson family, frequently pulling pranks on the various residents of Springfield, including his classmates and teachers at Springfield Elementary School.

In his spare time, Bart can usually be found skateboarding around Springfield, hanging with his best friend Milhouse van Houten, or working on his next big prank, among other things. He may not like to admit it, but he also admires his family, and would go out of his way to save them if help was needed.

## Park Appearances

Bart appears prominently in *The Simpsons Ride*, but also makes a minor appearance in the nearby *Kang and Kodos' Twirl 'N Hurl*, both of which are located in the Springfield section of Universal Studios Florida. In *The Simpsons Ride*, he breaks the fourth wall to invite the guests to join him and his family on the newest attraction at Krusty the Clown's theme park, KrustyLand. Unfortunately for the family and guests, Bart's nemesis Sideshow Bob has sabotaged the ride, and intends on finally fulfilling his goal of killing The Simpsons.

Bart also appears as a meet-and-greet character in the Springfield and Hollywood sections of the park, along with the rest of his family, in addition to Krusty the Clown and Sideshow Bob.

## Trivia

* Although the character is male, he is voiced by Nancy Cartwright, and is one of the most notable young male animated characters voiced by a woman, most likely due to the potential concern of constantly recasting a child actor when their voice begins to mature.
	+ Nancy Cartwright reprises the voice role of Bart for both *The Simpsons Ride*, and *Kang and Kodos' Twirl 'N Hurl*.
Gru

Production Central

**Felonius Gru**, more commonly known simply by his surname, **Gru**, is a meet-and-greet character at Universal Studios Florida. He is the main protagonist of the *Despicable Me* franchise, and a starring character in *Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem*. Gru also makes a prominent appearance in *Universal's Superstar Parade*, along with the rest of the main characters of the *Despicable Me* films.

## Background

Felonius Gru is best known as a now-reformed former super villain, having gained notoriety at a young age for stealing Queen Elizabeth II of England's crown from famed villainess Scarlet Overkill. This feat captured the attention of the Minions, who went on to serve him for several years throughout his childhood and later into adulthood. His signature weapon is a freeze ray that traps his enemies in ice.

One day, Gru discovered that his rival Vector Perkins had managed to steal the Great Pyramid of Giza. Envied that another villain had committed such an outrageous crime, Gru hatches an even bigger plan to steal the moon, but requires a shrink ray in order to do so.

When Vector manages to steal the shrink ray first, Gru disguises himself as a dentist and adopts three girls, Margo, Edith, and Agnes, from the Miss Hattie's Home for Girls orphanage. Initially, he only plans on using them as pawns to infiltrate Vector's heavily secured home so he can steal the shrink ray. But after bonding with them as a father numerous times, he realizes that they are part of the family he always wished to have, and eventually abandons his goal to steal the moon.

Since re-adopting the girls, Gru has abandoned his villainous activities, and now runs a jelly-manufacturing plant in his former lab. He has also married Anti-Villain League member Lucy Wilde, defeated the presumed to-be-dead villain El Macho, and reunited with his long-lost brother Dru.

## Park Appearances

Gru appears at Universal Studios Florida, where he makes a prominent appearance in the preshow of *Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem.* However, he does not appear in the main ride until the guests end up in a restricted area when their training session led by his daughters goes wrong. He immediately rushes to the scene in order to protect both the girls and the guests from getting hurt.

Gru also appears as a meet-and-greet character alongside the rest of the film's main cast during the *Despicable Me Character Breakfast* at the Loews Beach Resort hotel.

Gru will also likely appear in Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast and the Minion’s Cafe.

## Trivia

*For additional and more detailed information about the character of Gru from the Despicable Me franchise, please refer to the Despicable Me Wiki Article.*

* Gru is voiced by Steve Carell, who returns to voice him in *Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem*. Carell does not use his normal speaking voice however, and portrays Gru with an Eastern European accent that he describes as being a combination of "Ricardo Montalban and Bela Lugosi."
* During the holiday season, Gru wears a scarf with a candy cane pattern of red and white.
High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride

The **High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride** is a ride in Seuss Landing at *Universal's Islands of Adventure*. Originally, it was slated to be Sylvester's McMonkey McBean Unusual Driving Machines, then it was retooled and opened as the High in the Sky Tolley Train Ride in 2006.

## Ride experience

The ride circles around Seuss Landing, fifteen feet in the air. There are two separate tracks (a hold over from the McMonkey McBean original design), and each track features a three minute train ride. The story of The Sneetches is featured in a few audioanimatronic displays as riders glide past in train cars. The cars travel through the Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-Pendous, and offer a bird's eye view of Seuss Landing. Hidden among one of the track supports is the Zax Bypass.
Panasonic Theater

The **Panasonic Theater** was a theater located in the Upper Lot at *Universal Studios Hollywood*. It had a stage that was perfect for multiple camera shoots and has been used for many productions including the nationally broadcast talk shows, *Oprah* and *Cristina*. The following shows have also been taped at the Panasonic Theater: *Hollywood Insider*, MTV's *Real World Reunion Show*, KVEA's *Navidad en el Barrio*, *The Young Star Awards* (November 1999), *If Animals Could Talk*, *Miss Fitness*, *Monday Night Live with Todd Donohoe*.

The theater then permanently closed and then got replaced by DreamWorks Theatre.

## Shows

* Star Trek Adventure
* The Flintstones Show
* Totally Nickelodeon
* Rugrats Magic Adventure!
* Shrek 4-D