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When the Studio Tour turns into a full blown sci fi battle
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When the Studio Tour turns into a full blown sci fi battle

You start out exploring the world’s busiest movie studio and then everything changes.

Cylons attack. You are captured, pulled into a giant spaceship, and dropped into the middle of a laser battle.

And it does not stop there. Avalanche effects. A Hulk encounter. A collapsing bridge. Jaws in the water.

All mixed with real working sets and filming locations.

This was the magic of the Universal Studios Tour. An experience that truly put you inside the movies.

Battle of Galactica Universal Studios (Tour) Hollywood Overview 1979

https://youtu.be/XWOE\_eyOGgk

u/cowmissing — 2 days ago
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Universal Studios Hollywood 2001 Commercial — A Perfect Snapshot of the Early 2000s Park

Step back to 2001 with this classic Universal Studios Hollywood TV spot 🎬✨

Packed with iconic films, legendary attractions, and a voice you instantly recognize, this commercial captures the energy of the park at the turn of the millennium.

Featuring moments from The Mummy Returns: Chamber of Doom, Terminator 2: 3D, Shrek, Jurassic Park: The Ride, Back to the Future: The Ride, and more plus a look at CityWalk and behind the scenes Hollywood magic.

Narrated by the legendary Don LaFontaine, the voice of a generation.

A true time capsule of Universal history.

#UniversalStudiosHollywood #ThemeParkHistory #UniversalArchives #2000sNostalgia #StudioTour

https://youtu.be/MGK6KSE9\_Is

u/cowmissing — 2 days ago
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2009 Universal Orlando Resort Promotional Video Full Classic Park Experience

A full promotional video from 2009 featuring Universal Orlando Resort during a completely different era of the parks.

This includes classic attractions and experiences from:

• Universal Studios Florida

• Universal’s Islands of Adventure

• Universal CityWalk Orlando

You’ll see rides and shows that are now gone or transformed like Jaws, Dueling Dragons, Terminator 2: 3D, Twister Ride It Out, and more.

Also includes hotels, dining, nightlife, and the full resort experience from that time.

Great snapshot of what Universal Orlando looked and felt like in the late 2000s.

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u/cowmissing — 3 days ago
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VIP Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood – Walking Real Movie Sets & Behind-the-Scenes Access 🎬

Just took a deep dive into the VIP Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood, and it’s on another level compared to the standard park visit.

You’re not just riding attractions, you’re stepping onto real working movie sets, getting behind-the-scenes access, and skipping every line with unlimited Express.

Highlights:

  • Walking the backlot (not just the tram)
  • Exclusive VIP lounge and dining
  • Small group guided tour with industry-level insight
  • Priority seating and photo ops throughout the park

If you’ve ever wanted to experience Hollywood beyond the theme park version, this is it.

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u/cowmissing — 4 days ago
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Vintage Universal Studios Florida Pin with a Casper-like Friendly Ghost Design 👻

This vintage Universal Studios Florida pin features a friendly ghost design that feels very reminiscent of Casper the Friendly Ghost.

The neon marquee style is a great snapshot of the park’s early visual identity and design language. Always cool to see how these pieces captured that era.

u/cowmissing — 5 days ago
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Fung Lum restaurant at Universal Studios Hollywood 1982 to 1998 then abandoned and later demolished

Fung Lum restaurant operated from 1982 to 1998 just off Universal Studios Hollywood at 222 Universal Terrace Parkway. It was known for its hillside location overlooking the San Fernando Valley and offered Chinese cuisine, cocktails, entertainment, and private dining.

After closing, the building sat abandoned for years and was used as a filming location for Balls of Fury.

Between 2013 and 2014, it was completely demolished, marking the end of a lesser known but memorable part of Universal City history.

If you remember this place or ever visited, would love to hear your memories.

u/cowmissing — 6 days ago