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Universal Studios Florida (view source)
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'''Universal Studios Florida''' is an American theme park located in Orlando, Florida, owned by [[Universal Studios]]. The park features numerous themed areas and attractions based on popular movie and TV franchises, and forms a part of the larger [[Universal Orlando Resort]].<ref>http://www.universalorlando.com/Theme_Parks/Universal_Studios_Orlando/universal_studios_florida.aspx</ref> It also operates as a film and television studio.<ref>http://studio.florida.universalstudios.com/</ref> The park opened on June 7, 1990,<ref>http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1990-06-08/news/9006080556_1_sylvester-stallone-grand-opening-universal-studios</ref> and was founded by [[Jay Stein]]<ref>http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,970420,00.html</ref>, the recreation director for MCA Inc., which owned Universal at the time.
'''Universal Studios Florida''' is an [[America]]n theme park located in [[Orlando]], [[Florida]], owned by [[Universal Studios]]. The park features numerous themed areas and attractions based on popular movie and TV franchises, and forms a part of the larger [[Universal Orlando Resort]].<ref>http://www.universalorlando.com/Theme_Parks/Universal_Studios_Orlando/universal_studios_florida.aspx</ref> It also operates as a film and television studio.<ref>http://studio.florida.universalstudios.com/</ref> The park opened on June 7, 1990,<ref>http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1990-06-08/news/9006080556_1_sylvester-stallone-grand-opening-universal-studios</ref> and was founded by Jay Stein,<ref>http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,970420,00.html</ref> the recreation director for MCA Inc., which owned Universal at the time.
The theme park has grown to become a rival to [[Disney World]], as Universal Studios Florida has increasing attendance while nearby Disney World attendance declined in 2016:<ref>http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-bz-disney-attendance-down-20170601-story.html</ref>
{{cquote|At Magic Kingdom, the most visited attraction in the world, numbers fell 0.5 percent to just under 20.4 million visitors for the year, according to a report released by the Themed Entertainment Association and AECOM on Thursday
But Universal Studios park jumped 4.3 percent, landing just a shade under 10 million visitors, the report said. Islands of Adventure, its sister attraction, was down 0.2 percent for 9.4 million.}}
==Park areas==
==Park areas==
Universal Studios Florida is split up into seven (with a planned eighth) different themed areas which each hold attractions, shows, dining establishments and gift shops.
Universal Studios Florida is split up into seven (with a planned eighth) different themed areas which each hold attractions, shows, dining establishments and gift shops.
===Production Central===
===Production Central===
====Attractions====
====Attractions====
*[[Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem]]<ref>http://articles.latimes.com/2011/may/19/local/la-trb-universal-studios-despicable-me-05201119 </ref>
*[[Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem]]<ref>http://articles.latimes.com/2011/may/19/local/la-trb-universal-studios-despicable-me-05201119</ref>
*[[Shrek 4-D]]
*[[Shrek 4-D]]
*[[Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit]]
*[[Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit]]
*[[Transformers: The Ride - 3D]]
*[[Transformers: The Ride - 3D]]
*[[The Universal Music Plaza Stage]]
*[[The Universal Music Plaza Stage]]
*[[Donkey's Photo Finish]]
====Shopping====
====Shopping====
*The Universal Studios Store
*The Universal Studios Store
*Super Silly Stuff
*Shrek's Ye Olde Souvenir Shoppe
*Shrek's Ye Olde Souvenir Shoppe
*It's a Wrap!
*It's a Wrap!
====Dining====
====Dining====
*Universal Studios' Classic Monsters Cafe
*Universal Studios' Classic Monsters Cafe
===New York===
===New York===
====Attractions====
====Attractions====
*[[Twister...Ride it Out]]
*[[Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon]]
*[[Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride]]
*[[Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride]]
*[[The Blues Brothers Show]]
*[[The Blues Brothers Show]]
*[[Delancey Street Preview Center]]
*[[Delancey Street Preview Center]]
====Shopping====
====Shopping====
*Aftermath
*The Tonight Shop
*Sahara Traders
*Sahara Traders
*Rosie's Irish Shop
*Rosie's Irish Shop
====Dining====
====Dining====
*Louie's Italian Restaurant
*Louie's Italian Restaurant
===San Francisco===
===San Francisco===
====Attractions====
====Attractions====
*[[Beetlejuice's Rock n' Roll Graveyard Revue]]
*[[Fast and Furious: Supercharged]]
====Shopping====
====Shopping====
*Richter's Burger Co.
*Richter's Burger Co.
*Lombard's Landing
*Lombard's Landing
===The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley (Opening Spring 2014)===
===The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley===
====Attractions====
====Attractions====
*Hogwarts Express
*Hogwarts Express - King's Cross Station
*Gringotts Coaster
*Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
*Ollivanders' Wand Shop Experience
*Knockturn Alley
*The Tales of Beedle the Bard Puppet Show
====Shopping====
====Shopping====
*Ollivanders' Wand Shop
*Ollivanders' Wand Shop
*Borgin and Burkes
*Borgin and Burkes
*Weasley's Wizard Wheezes
====Dining====
====Dining====
====Attractions====
====Attractions====
*[[Men in Black: Alien Attack]]
*[[Men in Black: Alien Attack]]
*[[Fear Factor Live]]
====Shopping====
====Shopping====
*MIB Gear
*MIB Gear
====Attractions====
====Attractions====
*[[Universal's Horror Make-Up Show]]
*[[Universal's Horror Make-Up Show]]
*[[Mel's Drive-In Concert]]
*[[Mel's Drive-In Concert]]
*[[Street Breakz]]
*[[Street Breakz]]
====Shopping====
====Shopping====
*Cyber Gear
*Cyber Gear
*Theatre Magic
*Theatre Magic
*The Brown Derby Hat Shop
*The Brown Derby Hat Shop
*Studio Styles
*Hello Kitty Shop Featuring Hello Kitty and Friends
====Dining====
====Dining====
*Mel's Drive-In
*Mel's Drive-In
*[[Stage 54]] (1997 - 2003) Replaced by Donkey's Photo Finish
*[[Stage 54]] (1997 - 2003) Replaced by Donkey's Photo Finish
*[[Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast]] (April 11, 2003 - August 18, 2011) Replaced by Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem
*[[Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast]] (April 11, 2003 - August 18, 2011) Replaced by Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem
===New York===
===New York===
*[[Ghostbusters Spooktacular]] (June 7, 1990 - November 8, 1996) Replaced by Twister...Ride it Out
*[[Ghostbusters Spooktacular]] (June 7, 1990 - November 8, 1996) Replaced by Twister...Ride it Out
*[[Kongfrontation]] (June 7, 1990 - September 8, 2002) Replaced by Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride
*[[Kongfrontation]] (June 7, 1990 - September 8, 2002) Replaced by Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride
*[[The Screen Test Home Video Adventure]] (March 1991 - November 11, 1996) Replaced by [[Islands of Adventure Preview Center]])
*[[The Screen Test Home Video Adventure]] (March 1991 - November 11, 1996) Replaced by [[Islands of Adventure Preview Center]]
*[[StreetBusters]] (1991 - 1992) Replaced by [[Extreme Ghostbusters: The Great Fright Way]].
*[[StreetBusters]] (1991 - 1992) Replaced by [[Extreme Ghostbusters: The Great Fright Way]].
*[[Islands of Adventure Preview Center]] (May 1997 - May 1999)
*[[Islands of Adventure Preview Center]] (May 1997 - May 1999)
*[[Extreme Ghostbusters: The Great Fright Way]] (2002 - February 2005)
*[[Extreme Ghostbusters: The Great Fright Way]] (2002 - February 2005)
*[[Twister...Ride it Out]] (May 4, 1998 - November 2, 2015) Replaced by [[Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon]]
===San Francisco/Amity===
===San Francisco/Amity===
*[[Earthquake: The Big One]] (June 7, 1990 - November 5, 2007) Replaced by Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride...Starring You!
*[[Earthquake: The Big One]] (June 7, 1990 - November 5, 2007) Replaced by Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride...Starring You!
*[[Jaws]] (June 7, 1990 - January 2, 2012)<ref>http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/universal-to-close-jaws-20111202,0,917627.story</ref>
*[[Jaws]] (June 7, 1990 - January 2, 2012)<ref>http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/universal-to-close-jaws-20111202,0,917627.story</ref> Replaced by Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, part of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley
*[[An American Tail Theatre]] (1991 - 1992) Replaced by Beetlejuice's Rock n' Roll Graveyard Revue
*[[An American Tail Theatre]] (1991 - 1992) Replaced by Beetlejuice's Rock n' Roll Graveyard Revue
*[[The Wild Wild Wild West Stunt Show]] (July 6, 1991 - September 4, 2003) Replaced by Fear Factor Live
*[[The Wild Wild Wild West Stunt Show]] (July 6, 1991 - September 4, 2003) Replaced by Fear Factor Live
*[[Disaster!: A Major Motion Picture Ride...Starring You!]] (January 17, 2008 - September 8, 2015) Replaced by Fast and Furious: Supercharged
*[[Beetlejuice's Rock N' Roll Graveyard Revue]] (May 1992 - January 6, 2016) Replaced by Fast and Furious: Supercharged
===World Expo===
===World Expo===
*[[The Bates Motel Set]] (June 7, 1990 - 1995) Replaced by A Day in the Park with Barney
*[[The Bates Motel Set]] (June 7, 1990 - 1995) Replaced by A Day in the Park with Barney
*[[The Bates Mansion Set]] (June 7, 1990 - 1998) Replaced by Curious George Goes to Town
*[[The Bates Mansion Set]] (June 7, 1990 - 1998) Replaced by Curious George Goes to Town
===Hollywood===
===Hollywood===
*[[Terminator 2: 3-D Battle Across Time]] (April 27, 1996 - October 8, 2017)
*[[How to Make a Mega Movie Deal]] (1991 - 1993) Replaced by [[AT&T at the Movies]]
*[[How to Make a Mega Movie Deal]] (1991 - 1993) Replaced by [[AT&T at the Movies]]
*[[AT&T at the Movies]] (1998 - 2001)
*[[AT&T at the Movies]] (1998 - 2001)
*[[Lucy: A Tribute]] (May 1992 - August 16, 2016) Replaced by Hello Kitty Shop Featuring Hello Kitty and Friends
===Lagoon===
===Lagoon===
*[[Dynamite Nights Stunt Spectacular]] (June 7, 1990 - February 17, 2000) Replaced by [[Universal 360: A Cinesphere Spectacular]]
*[[Dynamite Nights Stunt Spectacular]] (June 7, 1990 - February 17, 2000) Replaced by [[Universal 360: A Cinesphere Spectacular]]
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