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Question - Which came first - Universal Studios in Orlando Florida or Universal Studios in Hollywood California?

Answer - Universal Studios in Hollywood was a working film and television studio that added tours. The popularity of the Hollywood facility lead the way for Universal Studios in Orlando to be built as a theme park, inspired by some of the popular exibits on the tour in Hollwood. Hollywood did come first!

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Question - What were the first 2 themed rides that were discussed to build when Universal Studios Orlando opened?

Answer - A King Kong ride was conceived in 1982 and a Back To The Future ride was conceived in 1986!

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Question - When did Universal Studios in Orlando Florida first open to the public?

Answer - June 7, 1990

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Question - When did they begin to clear the land in Florida to make way for Universal Studios Orlando?

Answer - Land clearing began in 1986 on the swamp land that was purchased to build the theme park!

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Question - In what year was plans to build Universal Studios in Orlando announced to the public?

Answer - Plans were announced at a press conference at Universal Studios Hollywood in 1987. The original planned opening timeline was for December 1989!

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Question - What celebrity from TV and Movies starred in the Promotional Video that Universal put out to detail the future park to the public?

Answer - In 1988, Christopher Lloyd starred in this promotional video as the character Doc Brown from the Back To The Future movies!

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Question - What did Universal Studios do to help promote the theme park while it was under construction?

Answer - During 1988, they allowed the public to view the production of some television shows and movies being shot on their new soundstages!

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Question - In the ride Kongfrontation, which real life television station and real life newscaster broadcast Kong's travels of destruction across Lower Manhattan?

Answer - WWOR-TV New York featuring Rolland Smith!

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Question - What current theme ride is located where the original ride Konfrontation used to be?

Answer - Revenge of the Mummy, which opened May 21, 2004!

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Question - Fear Factor Live is currently operating on a seasonal basis, and it's future may be unclear. What attraction did it replace, that was also replaced in Universal Studios Hollywood and Japan?

Answer - The Wild, Wild, Wild West Stunt Show, which closed on Sept 1, 2003 and was located near Amity Island!

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Question - When did Universal Studios Orlando Florida officially open for business?

Answer - June 7, 1990

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Question - In Summer 1990, which 3 original rides were constantly breaking down?

Answer - Kongfrontation, Earthquake: The Big One and Jaws! Universal actually gave out free vouchers for guests to return when the rides are operating!

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Question - Can you name 4 different rides inspired by characters created by different film studios other than Universal?

Answer - Men In Black, Jimmy Neutron, The Simpsons and Shrek!

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Question - How many people visit Universal Studios in Orlando Florida each year?

Answer - An estimated 5.4 million guests visited Universal Studios in Orlando during 2009!

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Question - What original ride was actually shut down in September 1990 because of repeated mechanical breakdowns?

Answer - Jaws. The original design company was sued and a new design company hired to redesign the ride!