Universal's sibling park in California opened a Fast & Furious encounter on its Studio Tour this summer, a 3D motion base ride on the park's backlot trams, with new scenes created for the ride starring franchise actors Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, and Luke Evans.
Universal Studios Florida's version will take over the space currently used by the Disaster attraction and Beetlejuice show, both of which will be closing soon.
Universal Orlando published notice of the new attraction yesterday before pulling it back. The post reappeared today, offering a description of the new attraction that holds to the same form as the Hollywood version except that it will be a stand-alone attraction, as Disaster! featured a stand-alone version of the Hollywood park's tram-tour Earthquake encounter:
This ride is going to fuse everything you love about the films with an original storyline and incredible ride technology. You’ll get to check out some of the high-speed, supercharged cars you’ve seen on the big screen. You’ll be immersed in the underground racing world made famous in the films and explore the headquarters of Toretto and his team. Then, you’ll board specially-designed vehicles for an adrenaline-pumping ride with your favorite stars from the films.
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I am also curious to know what the do with all the current preshow rooms prior to boarding the tram. There's just SO much space. I'm looking forward to seeing how this develops.
My idea would be some of the musion/screens that feature Toretto's crew and Shaw, then shoot outside for a mild coaster ride with audio and fire effects. Then come back in for the musion party scene from Hollywood. Preferably "Danza Kuduro" from Fast Five will be played.
As said before this is a great IP and deserves Harry Potter style ride innovation imo.
they actually have more than 3. I counted. In total, they have 6 simulator rides. But that does make your point even more valid.
It kinda bugs me that all of Universal's big new rides since Simpsons have all been motion simulators. I like those motion simulators, but I wish they would do something a little different. I've heard that Kong will only have a couple minutes of motion simulation. I hope I heard right.
Still, I can't wait to see the attraction's store! Real cars used in the films, model cars to buy, DVDs, and maybe some steroids so you can look like Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel too!
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