Theme Park HistoryTransformers: The Ride 3D is a motion-based 3D dark ride that opened at Universal Studios Singapore on December 3rd, 2011, Universal Studios Hollywood on May 25th, 2012, and Universal Studios Florida on June 20th, 2013.
The Theme Park History of Transformers: The Ride 3D (Universal Studios Singapore/Hollywood/Florida)Theme Park History2019-05-13 | Transformers: The Ride 3D is a motion-based 3D dark ride that opened at Universal Studios Singapore on December 3rd, 2011, Universal Studios Hollywood on May 25th, 2012, and Universal Studios Florida on June 20th, 2013.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/izf23upDThe Theme Park History of The Haunted Mansion (Disneyland/Magic Kingdom/Tokyo Disneyland)Theme Park History2023-03-19 | The Haunted Mansion is a dark ride that opened at Disneyland on August 9th, 1969, at Magic Kingdom on October 1st, 1971, and at Tokyo Disneyland on April 15th, 1983. Taking a gloomy Doom Buggy for an eerie tour through a haunted estate full of 999 happy haunts, the attraction is considered by many fans to be one of the most outstanding theme park rides ever created due to its atmosphere, story, score, audio-animatronics, and special effects.
Music/Video/Essay Sources pastebin.com/xxsPX1hUThe Theme Park History of The Great Movie Ride (Disneys Hollywood Studios)Theme Park History2022-06-09 | The Great Movie Ride was a dark ride that opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 1st, 1989. A spectacular journey into the movies, the attraction featured Audio-Animatronic figures, practical sets, live actors, special effects, and projections to recreate iconic scenes from twelve classic films throughout motion picture history.
Music/Videos/Essay Sources pastebin.com/p8ku9McWThe Theme Park History Express of The Wild, Wild, Wild, West Stunt Show (USH/USF/USJ)Theme Park History2022-03-21 | The Wild, Wild, Wild, West Stunt Show was a live stunt show that opened at Universal Studios Hollywood in 1980, Universal Studios Florida on July 4th, 1991, and Universal Studios Japan on March 31st, 2001. Based upon a variety of Universal’s Western films, the show featured several cowboy-themed actors surviving death-defying stunts, shootings, and explosions.
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00:00 - Intro 01:45 - History 11:34 - Show 19:52 - Singapore/Closures 24:54 - Outro
SHREK IS LOVE, SHREK IS LIFEThe Theme Park History of Poseidons Fury (Universals Islands of Adventure)Theme Park History2021-12-24 | Poseidon’s Fury is a special effects show that opened at Islands of Adventure on May 28th, 1999. Combining walkthrough sections, live actors, pyrotechnics, and water effects, Poseidon’s Fury takes guests on an archaeological expedition through the darkened ruins of the ancient Temple, only to somehow find themselves in the middle of a timeless battle between Poseidon and the evil Lord Darkenon thousands of miles under the ocean.
00:00 - Intro 01:08 - History 08:57 - Show 1.0 14:01 - Show 2.0/Rumors 24:02 - Outro
Music/Videos/Essay Sources pastebin.com/wP9A3yKYThe Theme Park History Express of A Day in the Park with Barney (Universal Studios Florida)Theme Park History2021-11-12 | A Day in the Park with Barney was a live children's show that opened at Universal Studios Florida on July 11th, 1995. Based on the children’s television show Barney & Friends, the live show was the only place on Earth where kids could meet Barney and friends Baby Bop and BJ in a sing-along, clap-along show.
00:00 - Intro 01:33 - History 07:21 - Ride 15:52 - Hollywood/Japan/Singapore/Beijing 20:57 - Outro
Music/Videos/Essay Sources pastebin.com/iKyTx6rgThe Theme Park History of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit (Universal Studios Florida)Theme Park History2020-10-22 | Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is a steel roller coaster that opened at Universal Studios Florida on August 19th, 2009. The first major roller coaster at the park allows riders to choose a song from five different genres while reaching a top speed of 65 MPH and features six near-miss moments, including a record-breaking loop.
00:00 - Intro 01:21 - History 09:05 - Ride 12:01 - Problems/Incidents 15:33 - Outro
Music/Video/Essay Sources pastebin.com/rG3nLNtUThe Theme Park History of The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular (Disneys Hollywood Studios)Theme Park History2020-10-02 | The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular is a live amusement show that opened at Disney's Hollywood Studios on August 25th, 1989. Based on the Indiana Jones film franchise, the show highlights professional stuntmen and stuntwomen who offer behind-the-scenes demonstrations of their craft.
0:00 - Intro 01:33 - History 07:26 - Show 16:19 - Changes/Rumors/Crossover 18:30 - Outro
Music/Video/Essay Sources pastebin.com/ahzaQbVfThe Theme Park History of Soarin (California Adventure/EPCOT/Shanghai Disneyland/Tokyo DisneySea)Theme Park History2020-09-04 | Soarin’ is a flight motion simulator that opened at Disney California Adventure on February 8th, 2001, Epcot on May 5th, 2005, Shanghai Disneyland on June 16th, 2016, and Tokyo DisneySea on July 23rd, 2019.
00:00 - Intro 01:47 - History 06:05 - Ride 10:43 - Around The World/Over The Horizon/Fantastic Flight 16:37 - Outro
Music/Videos/Sources pastebin.com/z0LFcMcnTheme Park Destination: Universal Studios Florida (1990-2020)Theme Park History2020-08-14 | In this episode of Theme Park Destination, we explore the only place where you can see the stars and ride the movies: Universal Studios Florida! Join us as we look at the last 30 years of the theme park inspired by movies and television, starting from its original concept in the early 1980s, the park’s disastrous grand opening in 1990, its rise in popularity through the ’90s, the removal of the original attractions and decline throughout the 2000s, and its rises once again due to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in the 2010s!
00:00 - Intro 00:49 - Beginnings 10:57 - Opening Day 16:56 - 1991 to 2000 24:20 - 2001 to 2009 29:54 - 2010 to 2020 34:29 - Outro
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Transformers - Epic Orchestral Cover by parademics youtube.com/watch?v=XYQQqxGMcrg Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UC7VtkEwmCh5cGMoTbPXQXQThe Theme Park History of Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts (Universal Studios Florida)Theme Park History2020-06-30 | Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts is an indoor steel roller coaster that opened as part of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley on July 8th, 2014. Guests take part in one of the most iconic moments from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows where Harry, Ron, and Hermione break into one of the most guarded places in the Wizarding World – Gringotts bank – to retrieve a magical object that will help defeat Lord Voldemort.
00:00 - Intro 01:41 - History 10:56 - Ride 16:24 - Rumors/Expansions/Future 19:09 - Outro
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/XWgsDp8JThe Theme Park History of Batman & Robin: The Chiller feat. New Jersey Coasters (SFGA)Theme Park History2020-06-09 | One of the most infamous failures when it comes to Roller Coasters, Batman & Robin: The Chiller had the potential to be great, only to be put on ice 10 years after opening.
00:00 - Intro 01:27 - History 07:41 - Ride 10:31 - Changes/Closure 17:48 - Outro
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/eKMBqeSyThe Theme Park History Express of Roger Rabbits Car Toon Spin (Disneyland/Tokyo Disneyland)Theme Park History2020-05-22 | Time to steer a runaway taxicab through the wacky streets of Toontown as you follow the adventures of Roger Rabbit, the most popular character Disney doesn’t want you to remember!
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/a44NEYHWThe Theme Park History Express of the OTHER Attractions Within Isla Nublar (Islands of Adventure)Theme Park History2020-04-29 | While Jurassic Park River Adventure might be the marquee attraction within Isla Nublar at Islands of Adventure, not much is said about the other things guests can do while on the island.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/7HdP4xWpThe Theme Park History of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Disneyland)Theme Park History2020-03-27 | Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a mine train rollercoaster that opened at Disneyland on September 2nd, 1979, Magic Kingdom on September 23rd, 1980, Tokyo Disneyland on July 4th, 1987, and Disneyland Paris on April 12th, 1992.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/xmp5XFxcThe Theme Park History of Space Mountain feat. Jimmy Good (Magic Kingdom)Theme Park History2020-03-13 | Space Mountain is an indoor dark high-speed outer space-themed steel dual-tracked enclosed roller coaster that opened at the Magic Kingdom on January 15th, 1975, Disneyland on May 27, 1977, Tokyo Disneyland on April 15th, 1983, Disneyland Paris on June 1st, 1995, and Hong Kong Disneyland on September 12, 2005.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/zdKDXSQTThe Theme Park History of the Matterhorn Bobsleds (Disneyland)Theme Park History2020-02-21 | The Matterhorn Bobsleds is a pair of intertwined steel roller coasters that opened at Disneyland on June 14th, 1959. In this episode, we talk about the first-ever steel roller coaster’s origins, the ride itself, and the changes that have taken place over the attraction’s 60-year lifespan.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/qu4ES5msTheme Park Destination: Tokyo DisneySea (2001-2020) featuring Fastpass FactsTheme Park History2020-02-07 | In the first episode of our brand new series Theme Park Destination, we explore Tokyo DisneySea, an aquatic theme park that opened at the Tokyo Disney Resort on September 4th, 2001.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/dEwdRABTheme Park History Presents The 75K Q&A Spectacular Part 2: Electric BoogalooTheme Park History2019-12-29 | 00:54 What inspired you to create TPH? 04:13 How much time & research does each video take? 05:26 Will you be covering theme parks outside of Universal & Disney? 06:26 Favorite video you’ve done so far? 06:51 What was one of the harder attractions to find information on for your videos? 07:47 What theme park attraction would you like to make a video on that hasn’t been covered yet? 08:12 Which other theme park youtubers do you watch & have you considered collaborations with them? 08:48 How has TPH affected your life since it has gotten quite the following? 10:15 What led you to create TPHE? 11:02 Will you be covering the history of theme parks in general other than just attractions? 11:35 How long do you think you’ll do TPH? Have you ever considered doing something other than this? 12:41 If you weren’t working on TPH what other videos would you produce? 13:14 Is there any way you can upload videos more often? 13:44 Any have tips for starting a Youtube Channel? 15:56 Do you prefer old or new Universal? 16:40 Was the removal of Jaws to add Diagon Alley was a good decision? 17:58 Will we’ll ever see a new BTTF or Jaws ride? 18:52 Do you think it’s better for Universal to specifically focus on movie based rides & lands or do you think they should expand to create their own IP’s for the parks?/ Should The Mandalorian make its way to Galaxy’s Edge? 20:49 What Universal property would be good for a themed land & why? 21:36 Will Universal eventually move on from Marvel & The Simpsons? What will they replace them with? 24:42 Is Jurassic World is a worthy upgrade for Jurassic Park? 25:48 Thoughts on Poseidon’s Fury? 26:19 Thoughts on Hagrid’s roller coaster? 27:14 Thoughts on Skull Island: Reign of Kong? Better or worst than Kongfrontation? 28:17 Best of the 3 outdoor roller coasters at UOR? 28:30 Marry/Kiss/Kill: ROTM, HRRR, Hulk 28:54 Universal offered you a proposal to do two attractions for it, what would those attractions be? 29:42 Would you rather be the manager for the upcoming Jurassic Park Coaster or HHN 30? 30:03 Favorite HHN attraction of all time?/Favorite Universal Monster?/Favorite Universal Horror film of all time?/What do you think will be featured at HHN next Halloween? 30:43 What horror film would make a great haunted house at HHN?/Do you think Disney might build a Kingdom Hearts ride? 31:44 What are your thoughts on Epic Universe? 33:57 How do you feel about Super Nintendo World coming to Universal? 34:54 What is the most likely Nintendo franchise to get its own ride?/Favorite rock album? 35:43 Should Universal make an Alien ride just like Disney did? 36:30 Do you like what Michael Eisner did during his time at Disney? 38:33 Your favorite Disney park? 38:56 If you had to choose only one Disney park to go to for the rest of your life, which one would you choose? 39:21 How do you feel about Galaxy’s Edge? Success or failure? 41:42 What Disney IP would you like to see as a themed hotel? 42:09 Should Disney partner with a video game company to build their own video game attractions? 42:58 Do you think Dinosaur will be replaced by the Indiana Jones Adventure at Animal Kingdom? 43:51 Favorite restaurant in the WDW Resort?/Favorite snack at Disney and Universal? 44:29 With the new Epcot work happening what are you most excited for that’s coming to the park? What do you wish would come back from the old Epcot? 45:20 What extinct ride from Disneyland (before 1980) would you most want to ride now? 45:37 What would be the theme of a fifth park at Disney World? 46:26 Do you think the changes made to the original Disneyland are keeping with what Walt would want? 49:18 How many theme parks have you visited? 49:55 Are you more of a hardcore theme park enthusiast who does fast rides and multiple inversions or are you more about slow, less intense rides? 50:29 What are some core values you look for whenever visiting a theme park?/Between Universal & Disney which carries more childhood experiences, memories? 52:22 What is one thing most important for a long-term successful attraction? 54:44 Most underrated/overrated ride? 55:31 Have you ever gotten motion sickness from a ride? 55:49 What type of attractions do you think will prevail: simulators or real coasters/rides? 56:35 If you designed a ride inspired by Kim Jong-un, what would it look like? 56:52 Ever been to IAAPA? What’s your opinion of the S&S Axis roller coaster? 58:31 If you brought a Universal or Disney ride from abroad, which one would it be? 58:52 If you were to bring back one extinct attraction, what would it be? 59:44 Favorite Disney and Universal attractions? 01:01:38 Do you like toast? 01:01:48 Thoughts on Disney+? 01:02:33 What kind of video games are you into? 01:03:26 What is your level of pro wresting fandom? 01:05:09 Your opinion of TMNT? Your favorite iteration of the turtles? 01:05:45 Your opinion on the MCU? What is the most faithful Marvel theme park attraction? 01:07:08 Have you ever hear of the tragedy of Darth Plageous the wise?The Theme Park History of Star Tours (Disneyland/Tokyo Disneyland/Hollywood Studios/Disneyland Park)Theme Park History2019-12-20 | Star Tours was a motion simulator attraction that opened at Disneyland on January 9, 1987, Tokyo Disneyland on July 12, 1989, Disney’s Hollywood Studios on December 15, 1989 and Disneyland Paris on April 12, 1992. Based on Star Wars film series, the attraction has guests travel to Endor, only to be caught in a battle between the New Republic and Imperial Remnant.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/jCGZHzphThe Theme Park History Express of WaterWorld (Universal Studios Hollywood/Japan/Singapore)Theme Park History2019-11-29 | WaterWorld: A Live Sea War Spectacular is a water stunt show that opened at Universal Studios Hollywood on October 23rd, 1995, Universal Studios Japan on March 31st, 2001, and Universal Studios Singapore on March 18th, 2001. Inspired by the film of the same name, the attraction had begun planning and development a year before the movie was released in theaters.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/WVssBzCThe Theme Park History of the Rock n Roller Coaster (Disneys Hollywood Studios)Theme Park History2019-11-08 | The Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is a dark steel enclosed launched roller coaster that opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 29th, 1999 and Walt Disney Studios Park on March 16th, 2002.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/CrRGtFT6The Theme Park History of ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter (Magic Kingdom)Theme Park History2019-10-31 | ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter was a theater-in-the-round attraction that opened at Disney’s Magic Kingdom on June 20th, 1995. In this episode we take a look at the attraction’s origins as a ride inspired by the movie Alien, the changes it went through during planning and development and its closure in 2003.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/VRqkMzvHThe Theme Park History of Ghostbusters Spooktacular (Universal Studios Florida)Theme Park History2019-10-11 | WARNING: This video contains some flashing images from 16:12 to 16:16
Ghostbusters Spooktacular was a special effects show that opened at Universal Studios Florida on June 7th, 1990. Based on the 1984 sci-fi comedy film of the same name, the attraction had guests join Venkman, Ray, Egon, and Winston as they battled the paranormal likes of Slimer, Gozer, the Terror Dogs, and many more.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/v3VBQHykThe Theme Park History of Jimmy Neutrons Nicktoon Blast (Universal Studios Florida)Theme Park History2019-09-27 | Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast was a motion simulator attraction that opened at Universal Studios Florida on April 11th, 2003, and closed on August 18th, 2011. Featuring the largest collection of Nickelodeon characters ever assembled for a theme park attraction, It's up to Jimmy Neutron and the guests to save the day in a cartoonishly fun adventure that could only have been found at Universal Studios Florida.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/567SfLxQThe Theme Park History of The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera (Universal Studios Florida)Theme Park History2019-09-17 | The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera was a motion simulation attraction that opened at Universal Studios Florida on June 7th, 1990. Inspired by the iconic cartoon characters created by animators William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, guests join Yogi Bear and Boo-Boo in a wacky and wild adventure to save Elroy Jetson from the devious duo of Dick Dastardly and his sidekick Muttley.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/0ZHHz8iRThe Theme Park History of Test Track (Epcot)Theme Park History2019-08-30 | Test Track is a high-speed slot car attraction that opened at Disney’s EPCOT on March 17th, 1999. Replacing World of Motion, the attraction puts guests in a test vehicle as it goes through its paces with a series of tests showing how automobile prototype evaluations are conducted.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/94cZdJQtThe Theme Park History of Journey To Atlantis (SeaWorld Orlando)Theme Park History2019-08-16 | Journey to Atlantis is a water roller coaster that opened at Seaworld Orlando on April 17th, 1998. Inspired by the famous tale of Atlantis, the attraction takes guests on a voyage to the lost city that has mysteriously emerged from the depths of the sea. In this episode we take a look at the history of Orlando aquarium and zoo, the park being purchase by Anheuser-Busch Company in 1989 and its new direction, the attraction’s construction and story, the other versions located in San Diego and San Antonino and the changes made to ride in 2017.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/a3m6KLS8The Theme Park History Express of Dr. Dooms Fearfall (Universals Islands of Adventure)Theme Park History2019-08-02 | Dr. Doom’s Fearfall is a freefall space shot ride that opened at Universal’s Islands of Adventure on May 28th, 1999. Based on the arch enemy of the Fantastic Four, Doctor Victor Von Doom, better known as Doctor Doom, the attraction has guests screaming with terror as they are thrust 185 feet in the sky and hurled back down with a face-melting force stronger than gravity itself.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/2veykVYQThe Theme Park History of Backdraft (Universal Studios Hollywood/Universal Studios Japan)Theme Park History2019-07-26 | Backdraft is a fire special effects show that opened at Universal Studios Hollywood on July 1st, 1992 and Universal Studios Japan on March 31st, 2001. Based on the film of the same name, the show teaches guests about how the pyrotechnic effects for the film were created and experience some of them first hand. In this episode we explore the opening of Universal Studios Hollywood’s Lower Lot in 1991 and the addition of Backdraft attraction, the construction and precautions required for the special fire effects, the show itself and the closure of the Hollywood attraction in 2010.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/9GQH14sNThe Theme Park History of Dueling Dragons/Dragon Challenge (Universals Islands of Adventure)Theme Park History2019-06-28 | Dueling Dragons was a pair of dueling steel inverted roller coasters that opened at Islands of Adventure on 5/28/99 and closed on 2/27/10.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/z3wrdBMfThe Theme Park History Express of The Flying Unicorn/Flight of the Hippogriff (Islands of Adventure)Theme Park History2019-06-21 | The Flying Unicorn was a junior rollercoaster that opened at Universal’s Islands of Adventure on June 29, 2000. Located in the Merlinwood section of the Lost Continent, the story of the rollercoaster was a wizard who found a unicorn’s horn, which it sheds once every thousand years. The attraction would close on July 7th, 2008 to make way for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The ride would reopen as the Flight of the Hippogriff on June 18, 2010 along with the rest of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The story of the rethemed rollercoaster is Hagrid is teaching young wizards how to fly a Hippogriff by using fake replicas of the creature.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/3M5rtZN3The Theme Park History of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey (Islands of Adventure/USJ/USH)Theme Park History2019-06-14 | Harry Potter and The Forbidden Journey is a motion based dark ride attraction that opened at Universal’s Islands of Adventure on June 18th, 2010, Universal Studios Japan on July 15th, 2014, and Universal Studios Hollywood on April 7th, 2016. In this episode we explore the rise in the popularity of the Harry Potter books and films, Universal and Disney attempting to bring the franchise to their parks in the early 2000's, Universal finally securing the theme park rights in 2007, the construction of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and it's flagship attraction at Islands of Adventure, the ride and it's success, and the eventual construction of the same areas at both Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Hollywood.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/sXFEqCNSThe Theme Park History Express of An American Tail Theater (Universal Studios Hollywood/Florida)Theme Park History2019-05-24 | An American Tail Theater/An American Tail Live was a live stage show that opened at Universal Studios Florida on June 7th, 1990 and at Universal Studios Hollywood during the Summer of the same year. Inspired by Don Bluth’s 1986 animated film An American Tale and its 1991 sequel An American Tale: Fievel Goes West, the live show was a musical, heavily abridged retelling of the two movies.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/MphJJfCKThe Theme Park History of Popeye and Blutos Bilge Rat Barges (Universals Islands of Adventure)Theme Park History2019-04-29 | Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge Rat Barges is a river rafting water ride that opened at Universal’s Islands of Adventure on May 28th, 1999. The attraction sends guests on an adventure through whitewater rapids as they follow Popeye in his quest to save Olive Oyl from his nemesis Bluto.
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Popeye: Ijiwaru Majo Sea Hag no Mak (The Tale of Seahag the Wicked Witch) Official Soundtrack - Track 1 - Popeye’s Theme youtube.com/watch?v=HBcYUFQZXsQ
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/2pEwHuHLThe Theme Park History of Dudley Do-Rights Ripsaw Falls (Universals Islands of Adventure)Theme Park History2019-04-15 | Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls is a log flume ride that opened at Universal’s Islands of Adventure on May 28th, 1999. Inspired by the Dudley Do-Right characters created by Jay Ward and Alex Anderson, the attraction places guests in the middle of wacky and wild adventure straight out of the animated series.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/y5BT6evcThe Theme Park History of The Simpsons Ride (Universal Studios Florida/Universal Studios Hollywood)Theme Park History2019-03-22 | The Simpsons Ride is a simulator ride that opened at Universal Studios Florida on May 15th, 2008 and Universal Studio Hollywood on May 19th, 2008. In this episode we discuss the closure of Back To The Future: The Ride and why The Simpsons replaced it, the upgrades made for the new attraction, the ride itself, the Springfield area expansion and the future of the attraction after the Disney-21st Century Fox merger.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/dXAnCx6ZThe Theme Park History Express of NBA City feat. Johnny Awesome (Universal CityWalk Orlando)Theme Park History2019-03-15 | NBA City was a basketball themed restaurant that opened at Universal Citywalk Orlando in August 1999 and closed on August 15th, 2015. In this episode special guest Johnny Awesome joins us to explore what the restaurant had to offer, the restaurant’s closure and the new upcoming NBA Experience that will open at Disney Springs in Summer 2019.
Special thanks to Johnny Awesome for joining us in this video! Go check him out!
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/RC6pA2ZWThe Theme Park History of Expedition Everest (Disneys Animal Kingdom)Theme Park History2019-02-22 | Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is a steel roller coaster that opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on April 7th, 2006. Themed around the Yeti protecting the Forbidden Mountain next to Mount Everest, the attraction costed 100 million dollars, making it the most expensive roller coaster in the world. In this episode we explore the early years of Animal Kingdom and the decision to bring Everest to life, the construction of the roller coaster, and the problems the Yeti has become over the years.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/DWVvYvhXThe Theme Park History Express of The Boneyard (Universal Studios Florida)Theme Park History2019-02-15 | The Boneyard was an attraction that opened with Universal Studios Florida on June 7th, 1990 and closed on September 8th, 2008. The attraction would be used to display props from Universal Pictures and other movie studios that were too big to put in storage.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/p0Brpxx0The Theme Park History of The Indiana Jones Adventure (Disneyland/Tokyo DisneySea)Theme Park History2019-02-08 | The Indiana Jones Adventure is a EMV dark ride attraction that opened at Disneyland on March 3rd, 1995 and Tokyo DisneySea on September 4th, 2001. Based on the Indiana Jones film series, the attraction has guests accompany Indiana Jones on a quest through a lost temple that is guarded by a supernatural power. In this video we take a look at the history of The Walt Disney Company after the passing of it’s founder Walt Disney, the hiring of Michael Eisner as CEO and how he changed the landscape of the company, his relationship with George Lucas and how it brought Indiana Jones to Disneyland, the original concept for Adventureland attraction and the ride itself, and its clones at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Tokyo DisneySea.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye (From Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye) by John Williams youtube.com/watch?v=i578q8YM_3k
Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye...the Pole Works Again! By FreshBaked - The Best of Disneyland Every Day youtube.com/watch?v=TJ7eom0a6rA
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/CPRk5RWNThe Theme Park History of The Incredible Hulk Coaster (Universals Islands of Adventure)Theme Park History2019-01-25 | The Incredible Hulk Coaster is steel launched roller coaster that opened at Universal’s Islands of Adventure on May 28th, 1999. Based on Marvel Comics’ The Hulk, the rollercoaster is the first Bolliger& Mabillard coaster to feature a launch design. In this episode we take a look at the origins of the coaster and its unique launch system, the rollercoaster ride itself, it’s major refurbishment that took place for 11 months and it’s reopening in 2016.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/s0WtX1t0The Theme Park History of Men In Black Alien Attack (Universal Studios Florida)Theme Park History2019-01-11 | Men in Black: Alien Attack is an interactive, dark ride shooter attraction that opened at Universal Studios Florida on April 14th. 2000. Based on the 1997 film, Men In Black, the attraction has guests become recruits to take defeat aliens using laser guns. In this episode we take a look at the development of the attraction, the attraction itself, and a few tips on how to get the highest score possible.
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/2Ua6cNMkThe Theme Park History of Grinchmas (Universal Studios Hollywood/Islands of Adventure)Theme Park History2018-12-21 | Grinchmas is an annual special event that occurs at Universal Studios theme parks in Florida and California. The Christmas themed event occurs during the winter season and is inspired by Dr. Seuss 1957 storybook How The Grinch Stole Christmas, its 1966 animated adaptation and the hit 2000 live action film. In this episode we take a look at the event’s beginnings in 2000 and what happens for Grinchmas at both Universal Studios Hollywood and Islands of Adventure.
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Music Info: Family Christmas by AShamaluevMusic. Music Link: youtu.be/gm3puQtwXcg
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Sources Used/Cited pastebin.com/LhfaUiMhTheme Park History Presents The 25K Q&A SpectacularTheme Park History2018-12-07 | It's finally here! Thank you to everyone who asked us a question, we tried to answer as many of them as possible in this video. We apologize to everyone who's question didn't get answered, try leaving it in the comment section and we'll attempt to answer it when we have the time!
1:05 - What Inspired You To Create Theme Park History? 3:48 - What Is The Process When It Comes To Creating A Theme Park History Video? 6:50 - Is It Just You? Or Is There A Team Of People Who Help Make These Sweet Videos? 7:57 - Can We See The List? 8:51 - Are You Planning On Branching Out More To Include Knotts, Sea World and Six Flags? 9:33 - How Many Episodes of Theme Park History Do You Want To Make and Will You Make Any Other Shows On The Channel? 10:15 - Are There Any Collaborations In The Works? 10:39 - What Was The Hardest Video You Have Ever Made? 11:38 - What Is Your Favorite Video? 12:24 - Face Reveal? 12:48 - What’s Your Name And Your Story? 13:26 - Do You Like Disney Or Universal Better? 15:44 - What’s Your Feeling About Disney Following In Universal Footsteps? How They’re Replacing Old Rides WIth New Ones? 16:58 - What Would You Say Is The Best Ride Universal and Disney Wrongfully Got Rid Of? What Do You Think Is The Worst Ride They’ve Kept? 19:51 - What Do You Think Disney Will Add To The Theme Parks With The Fox Purchase Or Will They Add Anything At All To The Parks? 20:56 - What’s Your Opinion Of The Jurassic Park Re-Theme? And How Would You Rank The JP Films? 22:23 - What Is Your Favorite Original Universal Ride? 23:46 - What TV Show Or Movie Would You Want To Be Made Into A Theme Park Ride? 26:11 - What Is Your Favorite Roller Coaster? 26:46 - What Is The Best Coaster In The World? 28:12 - What Ride Do You Wish You Could Have Gone On That No Longer Exists? 28:59 - What Abandoned Theme Park Would You Want To Go Back In Time To Experience Firsthand? 30:19 - Do You Prefer Universal Studios Florida Or Universal Studios Hollywood In Terms Of Rides? 30:54 - If You Could Change One Ride Back To Its Original State At Universal And Disney, Which One Would You Change? 31:39 - At Disneyland, What Ride Would You Want To Preserve? 31:52 - Favorite Holiday Event To Celebrate At A Theme Park? 32:50 - What Do You Feel Is The Greatest Simulator Ride Of All Time? 33:17 - What Is Your Favorite Live Show At A Theme Park? 33:52 - What Theme Park Would You Like To Visit That You Haven’t Previously Been To? 34:18 - What Is Your Most Anticipated Rumored Attraction Coming To Universal Or Disney? 35:12 - Would you want to see the Lost Continent completely removed or have it only remain as one of the last original attractions/islands but be updated the same way Jurassic Park is rumored to be? 36:31 - Do you think there might be some hope for Universal to create more fun and exciting attractions in the future? 38:35 - What do you think of the Nintendo/Universal partnership and having rides at Universal boded on games like Mario, Zelda and Donkey Kong? 39:56 - What your opinion on Universal creating screen-based attractions instead of using sets, practical effects and animatronics? 42:57 - What is the best theme park in the world? 44:46 - What’s your home park and if you don’t have one what would be your pick for a home park? 47:04 - What’s your favorite park and attraction? 50:59 - Are there any rides you’ve covered that you haven’t experienced yourself? 52:08 - Have you ever gotten stuck on a ride? 52:55 - What do you remember about the Disney birthday cake from the 90’s? Love or hate? 53:52 - If you could back to your childhood and relive riding a ride for a first time from any park, what ride would that be and why? 55:02 - If you could be your own amusement park and have at least 5 themed areas what kind of themes/IPs would you go with? 56:59 - If you would ride or experience any attraction before you die (old or new) which one would it be? 57:46 - Have you ever work at any of the parks? 59:31 - What do you think is the most exciting thing to come out of IAAPA 2018 so far? 1:00:56 - Out of the Universal and Disney theme parks, what other theme parks have you been to? And are they worth going to in the future? 1:02:50 - If you were the Disney CEO, what would be the first thing you would do? 1:04:02 - If you were the creative director of Disney’s California Adventure would you like me to tear down The Little Mermaid Ride? 1:04:46 - Do you have a favorite show that was filmed at Nickelodeon Studios? 1:06:00 - Are you married? 1:07:57 - What music do you like? 1:09:50 - What do you do besides Youtube? 1:11:48 - What advice could you give to Youtubers who want to do this in the future? 1:13:41 - Do you play Fortnite?The Theme Park History of Countdown to Extinction/Dinosaur (Disneys Animal Kingdom)Theme Park History2018-11-30 | Countdown to Extinction is a dark-ride attraction that opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on April 22nd, 1998, and closed on May 1st, 2000. The attractions features a turbulent journey through the Cretaceous period, featuring scenes populated with dinosaur animatronics. In this video we take a look at the history of Animal Kingdom, the reasons why Dinoland was built over the Beastly Kingdom, the history of the attractions, its eventual change to the Disney movie Dinosaur to promote the animated film of the same name, and the attractions’ future.