Universal Studios Florida
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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.[1] It also operates as a film and television studio.[2] The park opened on June 7, 1990,[3] and was founded by Jay Stein[4], the recreation director for MCA Inc., which owned Universal at the time.
Park areas
Universal Studios Florida is split up into six different themed areas which each hold attractions, shows, dining establishments and gift shops.
Production Central
Attractions
- Despicable Me (Opening in 2012)[5]
- Shrek 4-D
- Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
- The Universal Music Plaza Stage
- Donkey's Photo Finish
Shopping
- The Universal Studios Store
- Shrek's Ye Olde Souvenir Shoppe
- It's a Wrap!
Dining
- Universal Studios' Classic Monsters Cafe
- Studio Sweets
New York
Attractions
- Twister...Ride it Out
- Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride
- The Blues Brothers Show
- Delancey Street Preview Center
Shopping
- Aftermath
- Sahara Traders
- Rosie's Irish Shop
Dining
- Louie's Italian Restaurant
- Finnegan's Bar and Grill
San Francisco/Amity
Attractions
- Beetlejuice's Rock n' Roll Graveyard Revue
- Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride...Starring You!
- Jaws
- Fear Factor Live
Shopping
- San Francisco Candy Factory
- Quint's Surf Shack
Dining
- Richter's Burger Co.
- Lombard's Landing
- Nathan's Hot Dogs
World Expo
Attractions
Shopping
- MIB Gear
- Kwik-E-Mart
Dining
- Squishee Stall
- International Food and Film Festival
Woody Woodpecker's Kidzone
Attractions
- E.T. Adventure
- Animal Actors on Location
- Fievel's Playland
- A Day in the Park with Barney
- Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster
- Curious George Goes to Town
- StarToons: 80's Rewind
Shopping
- E.T.'s Toy Closet
- Universal Studios' Cartoon Store
- The Barney Store
Dining
- Kidzone Pizza Company
Hollywood
Attractions
- Universal's Horror Make-Up Show
- Terminator 2: 3-D Battle Across Time
- Lucy: A Tribute
- Mel's Drive-In Concert
Shopping
- Cyber Gear
- Theatre Magic
- The Brown Derby Hat Shop
- Studio Styles
Dining
- Cafe La Bamba
- Schwab's Pharmacy
Lagoon
References
- â http://www.universalorlando.com/Theme_Parks/Universal_Studios_Orlando/universal_studios_florida.aspx
- â http://studio.florida.universalstudios.com/
- â http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1990-06-08/news/9006080556_1_sylvester-stallone-grand-opening-universal-studios
- â http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,970420,00.html
- â http://articles.latimes.com/2011/may/19/local/la-trb-universal-studios-despicable-me-05201119