Defunctland: The History of Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies

[@Boonesman]

"So it was replaced by a modern attraction, based on another landmark of cinema..." *_SHREK_*

[@siduri6171]

someBODY

[@Dracomut]

Memes aside, Shrek really is a great movie

[@thehollowseance]

It's all ogre now

[@eartianwerewolf]

Shrek........actually is a landmark of cinema, I'm not joking either.

[@SeekerLancer]

Shrek is a fun parody of the Disney corporation of the time that got milked to death by executives.

[@OhNoBohNo]

*shower curtains open* SOME-

[@acegamerultragamer1532]

@R J I AIN'T THE SHARPEST TOOL IN DA SHED

[@armanichu6395]

*D O N K E H . . .*

[@acegamerultragamer1532]

@Floofie kun THAT'S NOT THE LYRICS!

[@kellyweingart3692]

in the shape of an L on her forehead

[@DuckandMikeyfan49]

Kelly Weingart Well, the years start coming, and they don’t stop coming...

[@hambone.fakenamington]

The editing on those Hitchcock-y opening credits was perfect.

[@DreitTheDarkDragon]

But when I heard music, I was like...Beetlejuice?

[@erinmcguire3885]

Watching Kevin's channel is awesome, seeing someone doing something because they love it and just getting better and better. I consider him a professional at this point!

[@xingcat]

I find it really sad that a lot of the actor-driven and audience-participation attractions at Universal and Hollywood Studios and in amusement parks overall have been replaced with things that are simply branded with company properties.

[@Dracomut]

Well to be fair the attractions have always been brands of different companies, to say nothing on how many of the actor-driven and audience participation attractions bombed for one reason or another

[@xingcat]

Well, true, but not always so over-branded for me. EPCOT and Disney used to have a lot of experience-themed rides and attractions that weren't necessarily calling back to a particular franchise, but now it's all rides that tie directly to movies or TV.

[@GlorianaLovejoy]

xingcat - I feel the same way, even though I do remember those audience participation shows could get awkward & uncomfortable, depending on who got picked out. I've done voiceover work for most of my life, so of course I was absolutely enthralled by the sound & Foley shows they did at Disney MGM when it first opened. My family was disappointed at the lack of 'real rides', but I wanted to be part of movie making so much, I spent the entire day in my own head, pretending I really was part of a movie. I was nine and I had an absolute blast. Now I have a 9yo niece who is very much like I was, but her three siblings all want the rides. I don't think there's anything wrong with loving straightforward rides & shows, not at all, but it does make me a little sad that my niece probably won't get a chance to experience the technical shows they once had, because I know she'd friggin' love that (she loved historical Williamsburg, VA, too, while her siblings wanted to hang themselves from sheer boredom). I think it boils down to how much it can suck to have the minority interest. I could watch a studio show about sound effects all damn day, but understand other folks might be like "Screw this! Give me the talking donkey or give me death!".

[@chazzwozzio]

If it makes you feel better the water world stunt show and the special effects show at universal are still at it

[@fifthrider]

it's a sign of the times that a salute to cinematic masterpieces has been replaced by a cartoon ogre who gets laughs with booger and fart jokes.

[@ChrisB2007]

This attraction was what caused me to fall in love with Hitchcock films. I remember the first time I visited this attraction as a kid. I was fascinated by the props in this attraction, and the shower scene from Pyscho. Now as an adult who still loves Hitchcock films, I truly cherish what this attraction did for me as a kid. Thank you for the amazing video Kevin!

[@ajh90210]

SAME!!! in 1992 I was 10, my dad had me and my Mum and Brother take a pic in front of the Bates Motel, had never heard of it before, thus began my Hitchcock Journey.

[@MrLavajet]

I remember this was one of the last attractions to close for the evening, and we would go there to stretch our time in the park. It would be totally empty except for the actors/attendants, but you could take your time at every exhibit. Sad it's gone but I'm glad I got a chance to go to it. Even got picked for the "Saboteur" demonstration one time :)

[@blahdyblah]

Same here. I was devastated when I learned they were replacing it with Shrek. I miss the T2, King Kong and Twister attractions as well.

[@Wigfield84]

Same here! I remember the shower scene recreation so well, and how I begged my Aunt (my classic movie/tv influence) afterward to buy Psycho so I could see the whole thing. I waited excitedly all week until I could go watch it with her, and when I did it was everything I hoped for. Now still a top 5 favorite movie of mine. Also, Anthony Perkins and I share the same birthday, so I often watch it then.

[@tymonster183]

Same, I think I went in 2000 or 2001 and I've never been the same. I walked into that building as a typical 2000s kid that hated black and white movies just because they were old, and, now 20 years later I still have a deep love for movies of that era and earlier and especially Hitchcock films. The place was a benchmark event for me

[@GannJerrod]

Old Jimmy Stewart sounds like a bad Jimmy Stewart impression.

[@fullofbarkingdogs]

GannJerrod I love your profile pic!

[@GlorianaLovejoy]

GannJerrod - I genuinely thought it was an impression, lol. I feel bad. My mind has been so warped by stand-up comedians & cartoons that I can't even recognize the real Jimmy Stewart when I hear him.

[@ammosophobia]

It's called Parkinson's

[@tpower1912]

Holyshit he died in 1997, I always thought he was one of those actors that died in their middle age

[@ammosophobia]

@@tpower1912 0:22 You have not seen anything yet!

[@JeffFrmJoisey]

I saw this attraction in August 16, 1994. It was an "audience participation" attraction, and my girlfriend at the time was picked for the carousel scene! We really hammed it up that day, she also got picked to be on stage for "Earthquake!" I got picked to be on stage at the Ghostbusters and Murder She Wrote attractions!!! Crazy vay-cay!!!

[@brooklynmets]

JeffFrmJoisey I liked this post because in 1998, my girlfriend at the time was also picked for the and part on Alfred Hitchcock

[@Juichi]

I got picked twice for Hitchcock (the falling down the statue of liberty scene) and picked once for Earthquake (I had gone to Universal a couple of times in the 90s). It was a lot of fun. Sad to know that they got rid of this aspect. Imagine what they could do now and how it could attract the social media people looking for a good shot.

[@mikegruber172]

I got picked for Xena....I didnt want to get picked, i tried to avoid eye contact...that didnt work

[@tubejohn27]

Really a treat reading these recollections of now non-existent Alfred Hitchcock: Art of Making Movies attraction. I was fortunate to be one of the primary attraction directors/interactive designers on this show (I also did the same for Murder, She Wrote Mystery Theatre, and later, Jaws ). As a filmmaker, it was truly a dream job working with materials from this master movie creator and the actors who participated in the attraction features. On top of working alongside such great technical creators that Universal put to work creating the park (at the time, we were really working with "advanced and state of the art" technology). Tons of great memories! We had so much creative fun producing these shows as it seems people had attending and participating in them.

[@klondikefive]

When Jimmy Stewart says "Hi, I'm Jimmy Stewart," I burst out laughing because I thought it was someone doing an imitation.

[@dikballistik]

But didja shee tha murder?

[@subduedreader5627]

One of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts had Jimmy as the "star" of the special. One segment had an impersonator teach Jimmy Stewart how to act like Jimmy Stewart. It was funny, but also rather interesting to see the difference between perception/caricature and the real thing.

[@RedRobinYum1998]

"Guests entered a new, thrilling GARBAGE FIRE"

[@kevinsullivan3448]

@Maintenance Renegade It's like buying the newest version of Windows right away. Always wait until at least one service pack has been released.

[@kevinsullivan3448]

This is the humor that I enjoy.

[@lawrenceflail3164]

I went very early on in 1990 and there was so little operational that they were handing out tickets to come back for free. It was nice to be able to walk from the parking lot right inside however.

[@peanutismint]

Never knew this was what Shrek replaced. What a sad substitution. I wish they'd bring back more attractions *about* movies.... :-(

[@heelyBrah]

Peanut Turner shrek is a movie

[@trollcop4504]

Fuck you say bout my Nigga shrek

[@cooperolm9687]

@@heelyBrah Shrek isn't a movie, it's a work of art.

[@heelyBrah]

Cooper Olm movies are art. So I am correct

[@nozero1]

Eh, I managed to go on it once, and it wasn't anything special; the 3D birds scene, for instance, looked pretty crumby in comparison to the stuff coming out around the 2000s (The Bug's Life ride at Animal Kingdom is in a different League). I've been to Universal a few times and it was one of those we never did again, whereas Shrek was one we did re-ride.

[@jimmypawlowski6918]

Thank you for playing all star when shrek came in 😂

[@raphaelmarquez9650]

SOME

[@missybarbour6885]

*BODY*

[@littleferrhis]

TOLD

[@gogy4]

ME

[@alphayun7401]

THE

[@CommaV9414]

Oh replacing Alfred Hitchcock with fucking shrek. When he said that I physically cringed.

[@Dracomut]

Its almost as if Shrek is more widely recognized and appealing to a broader audience while Alfred Hitchcock is only really enjoyed by very specific filmgoers and people in the film industry

[@CommaV9414]

Dracomut oh don't come in here with your bloody sensible and rational argument...

[@calebhorton4701]

Wauser At least Hitchcock is still revered as one of the best filmmakers of all time and that reputation will stand indefinitely, even if he doesn’t have a ride at a theme park.

[@readordiefanatic]

Yup, shameful isn't it?

[@TheKairielise]

Anaussie To be fair, it wasn’t the set from Psycho. That set still stands at Universal Studios Hollywood. The one in Orlando was from Psycho 4: the beginning. Didn’t know there was a Psycho 4? Neither did anyone else.

[@Joi_Robb]

This is one attraction I have never heard of but am so sad it's gone. I really like Alfred Hitchcock and his movies...I really miss the guest interaction in live action skits in cast member shows..Also realizing the shreck attraction is still playing in 2018 is unsettling. Great video as always though sad to see them gone

[@kevinkrupski246]

Joi Robb why? The attraction is pretty good and Shrek is still a well know property. Plues it has the added benefit of being more family friendly and not using as many cast members or guys wanting to participate in the act.

[@Joi_Robb]

I grew up in the age where guests fully immerse themselves and cast members make the experience more memoriable. I will always prefer the nostalgia over the new sfuff its just how i am. Plus im never not going to be sad an attraction ive never ridden on is gone. I wish i could ride rides from opening day in disney. Doesnt mean any ride id better than another i just love the things of the past. And shrek maybe somewhat relevant and family friendly but i rather have participated in an alfred hitchcock scene instead

[@patbuttramssuperfan]

Joi Robb I really enjoy Alfred Hitchcock's stuff too. I would've loved to experience this attraction and The Back To The Future one too. It's such a shame that they have gotten replaced. They looked so awesome.

[@TopekaBodega]

I remember going on this ride when I was 4 years old, not knowing who Alfred Hitchcock was, and still I thought this was the coolest attraction. The ride itself did such a good job explaining the films that a literal child could understand it

[@JL0ndon]

I swear watching defunctland makes me feel like i missed so much by not visiting Orlando as a kid. I mean i grew up in Southern California so i got to go check out Universal Studios, Disneyland, and even worked at Magic Mountain. But as a kid i would have flipped over a full Hitchcock exhibit. Also the Murder She Wrote one sounded awesome.

[@FlexxMachine]

I got to go as a kid in like 1998. I went back for the first time this year with my girlfriend, I spent so much time asking "where is this ride? Where is that ride?" the only ride im actually glad that got changed was the original Kong ride, I loved that ride as a kid, but revenge of the mummy ended up being my favorite ride in all of Orlando.

[@chancetomlinson5508]

They had a Hitchcock attraction at Universal Studios in Hollywood very similar to this around the year 2000. I went to it and it was awesome. I can’t find anything about it online now though. Weird.

[@randomcookieboy]

Dude your intros just keep getting better. Keep up the good work!

[@sXeblues]

That miniature re-creation of the buildings from Rear Window, and the binoculars to spy at the oblivious inhabitants of them through, was one of my favorite parts of the Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies walkthrough... I have vivid memories of it, to this day. While Psycho is my favorite of his movies, and as such, naturally, I also got a big kick out of the shower scene re-creation, as well as was obsessed with the Psycho house, itself. I always thought Rear Window offered up this significant and poignant commentary on voyeurism and living vicariously through others, which is even more relevant this day in age, with the advent of social media, vlogging and other such things. I'll never forget it!

[@paulm2163]

That was really really cool!

[@la_scrittice_vita]

I came into the comments to talk about that. It was the best. 💜

[@Yukendoit]

The sub plot of the psycho segment was pretty fear inducing. While the production crew was explaining what was going on about the "mother" is protesting from inside the bates mansion that this shouldn't be happening. Ultimately collimating in the real "mother" showing up to preform and terrorized the audience alittle. That bird sequence was pretty funny too when the bird that lands on a perch appears to land on the head of the person in front of you. Great video! You can also see the exact moment where Hitchcock said "where's my check" @10:47

[@IVR02]

Oh, hey, Scott! Wasn’t expecting to see you here!

[@squishycow6992]

An episode of My literal favorite KZbin series, UPLOADED ON MY BIRTHDAY😍😍😍

[@Defunctland]

Happy birthday!

[@timmyt1717]

Happy Birthday!!!!!

[@fullofbarkingdogs]

Happy birthday!!

[@brycevo]

May I suggest doing Triceratops Encounter at Universal Islands of Adventure for Jurassic Parks 25th anniversary. Thank you for the amazing video, I've always wanted to go on this attraction but I was born in the time of Shrek.

[@jacobbelyea7945]

Bryce Mckenzie Shrek 4D isn’t bad

[@brycevo]

Jacob Belyea It is and it isn't. I'm disappointed at what they replaced and how out dated it is now, but I did buy the Shrek 3d movie to watch this ride at home.

[@Killerwhale-kp2fm]

Hell yes

[@samfrito]

Bryce Mckenzie I don't think triceratops encounter was great at all. and has to be the shortest lived feature attraction at Islands of Adventure. I am glad to hear your are interested in it, though.

[@brycevo]

sam torres conceptually it was AMAZING, you got to meet a live Triceratops. Hell, the original Jurassic Park area was amazing. But I doubt Defunctland would do half of an entire Land.

[@tedioustotoro4885]

I think that Shrek 4D has ogre-run it’s course

[@raphaelmarquez9650]

The one in California is being replaced by the DreamWorks Theater, so I expect the same to happen with Florida's.

[@brooklynmets]

Tedious Totoro I heard they're gonna replace shrek 4D with secret life of pets

[@matiasdupree285]

Its course was ran as soon as it opened. It's probably the worse 3D movie I've seen for it's time.

[@spadeface38]

The Orlando US has replaced with a Despicable Me attraction last time I was there.

[@WDI2008]

spadeface38 Despicable Me:Minion Mayhem was originally Jimmy Neutrons Nicktoon Blast and before that it was The Funtastic World of Hanna Barbbera

[@animepsyclone]

May this outstanding attraction rest in peace. Shrek is not worthy to replace it.

[@legend_oflouis9813]

You really are one of the greats Kevin!! These Universal videos are particularly upsetting to watch seeing as what Universal has become.

[@PaddletailPhilly]

Really been enjoying season 2, Kevin! Whenever I can, I take some time to sit down and watch these videos and listen to the podcasts. They all give me an even deeper appreciation of the history of theme parks and the production behind the attractions that they formerly hosted. This is truly one of my favorite KZbin channels! Maybe a good idea for a future video would be Myrtle Beach, South Carolina's former Hard Rock Park/Freestyle Music Park. :3

[@Clay3613]

The Rear Window setpiece was incredible. I wish I had taken pictures of everything back then.

[@truthb2u2]

Great tribute! I'll never forget that my Dad was picked to be the stand in playing Norman Bates. He played the shower scene from Psycho. Seeing him in a dress was hysterical because we didn't know what he had been picked for. The entire family was in hysterics. Great memory. Thank you!

[@MrAdamloring1985]

To bad the got rid of it. I like stuff like this in parks. They are a nice break from coaster, rides, and the heat of the day, but are still fun. Trust me. In mid July around 1:30pm, all you want is an air conditioned building to sit in for a while.

[@CTKaraokeQueen]

As someone who took a film class that was solely about Hitchcock films and required me to watch a number of them, I am truly devastated that this no longer exists. I would give anything to get to walk through and see some of the props. However, I’m eternally grateful that you make these videos highlighting exemplary attractions from Universal’s past, as well as other attractions :)

[@brycevo]

10:38 Eh, the Shark still looks Fake.

[@christheleavittman7080]

Shark, Shark, Shark!!

[@niallreid7664]

I understood that reference.

[@lunatheundertaker8568]

Christopher Leavitt hahaha

[@sandmaneyes]

Thanks, Hitch.

[@kellyweingart3692]

lol

[@faillblogkeyboardcat]

Great reference to Psycho in the start and end credits.

[@jobustify]

IT'S FINALLY HERE AND IT WAS AS GOOD AS I HOPED!!! Been requesting this since the first Defunctland video I saw. The system works!

[@danwilliams1989]

They replaced Hitchcock with Shrek. Somehow this feels so disrespectful.

[@BlanjoVog]

Man, this looks like such a neat attraction. Shame they removed it. Damn.

[@readordiefanatic]

I really, really wish I had a time machine so I could revisit 90s era Universal Studios Florida.

[@nowandaround312]

readordiefanatic I was lucky enough to visit Universal Studios Florida at that time, but I was too young to enjoy a lot of the Hollywood side of it. I didn't even know this attraction existed. I wish I'd been a little older. I really hope they bring back experiences like this, with practical effects, exploration, and guest participation, not just sit people in front of screens all day.

[@Munk-ee2le]

I miss the original Universal Studios in Florida. My dad got picked to be the "killer" in the Psycho portion of this attraction on our first family trip there. He also got picked to be the boat captain on the Disney/MGM Backlot Tour water section. He had a quality that got him picked for things like that.

[@DanVillainFilms]

Defunctland is the best! Please consider Star Trek: The Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton for Season 3!

[@Maniac536]

Elijah Grimes I’m with this person

[@smirage22]

Also the MGM Grand Adventures theme park

[@Maniac536]

1337Pwny I’ve been there too!

[@bellatrixsimp7155]

Please do the I Love Lucy tribute attraction from Universal next

[@MsDisneylandlover]

yes I love lucy and i collect her stuff hate that they took that store out of there.

[@Wigfield84]

Yes!

[@collguyjoe99]

T2-3D Across Time would be a worthy inclusion.

[@abbyginge03]

expedition theme park just made a video on it!

[@thelittlephish2]

Nice job once again! Looking forward to more episodes in the future. I hope to see an episode in the future about the jimmy neutron nicktoon blast ride, or Twister: ride it out.

[@MJJ1390]

New Defunctland? It is my lucky day!

[@akcalo]

Thats what i miss the most about Universal! It gave you a behind the scenes look at the making of movies!

[@mchjsosde]

Angela Kortright-Calo really put the studio in universal studios

[@MrGemHunter]

I am more mad about this than i really should be

[@starshiranui33]

This one hurts something fierce as I remember this one very, very fondly when I lived in Georgia and it was a day trip to go to Universal. I remember being a small child and being absolutely terrified of the director playing the part of Norman Bates in particular.

[@PrincessMadeira]

I had a Hitchcock themed 10th birthday party in 2000, and honestly the fact that I didn't know this ride was a thing back then is... kind of devastating

[@Zombiekilleryamato]

You should fix the season two playlist by getting rid of the deleted video

[@ferociousgumby]

I can hardly believe what I'm seeing. Is it perjury?

[@GameplayandTalk]

Oh man, I remember that 3D Birds introduction. That scene scared the crap out of me as a kid when I experienced this attraction. This video really brought back memories, thanks!

[@mattkaustickomments]

When I was seated in that big half-round seating area, I was WAY off to the side in the very end seat. I just KNEW the effects were gonna suck from my vantage point. But Damn! The birds flying in the space above us looked SO real and there was a steel I-beam girder on a cable flinging toward me that I could swear was gonna knock my head off. So then I thought I had the BEST seat. After the show, I exchanged notes with my friends and we had add all had the same feeling from all over the house- so I was super impressed with the fx makers. But here’s the kicker - there was NONE of that audience participation portion after the movie!!! What happened? Did my friends make me skip it that day? Was that part closed that day?!!

[@philjr5714]

My old neighbor was a celebrity wrangler in Texas. When they’d take tours or shoot films there he’d wine and dine them in his home with his wife and kids. It was a different time. He had many photos with people like Grace Kelly and even Hitchcock stopped in to some of his actors for some reason. He had photos with John Wayne with him in a Cadillac driving around San Antonio. Well not driving them sitting in a car laughing. Seeing these photos was amazing and someone should write a book on the guy. He’s still alive in Texas. A rare gem.

[@PrincessScrivener]

This sounds like such an incredible experience and I’m so disappointed I never got to participate.

[@xenshia]

Actually went to this attraction in 1993, and remember the Statue of Liberty prop.

[@1dbanner]

Thank u so much for this; this is the episode I've been waiting for. I had just moved down to central Florida to start film school when this show closed, and I bought as much as I could afford from the Bates Motel gift shop. Seeing this attraction as a boy in 1991 began my love affair with the films of Hitchcock.

[@Jujoji]

I loved this exhibit/ride when I visited it. Because they removed it, I've boycotted the Shrek 4-D ride since opening

[@MadDirectionerGirl]

This looked so good. Watching these videos is really making me hate Universal. Replacing fantastic rides and experiences with 3D cash grabs. It’s total bullshit. Also, how insane would you have to be to buy one of those shower curtains?! Never in a million years...lmao

[@Theladywiththeblackdress]

It's never ogre

[@DuckandMikeyfan49]

Alcendence If it is, Shrek will have to lend his swamp to five, later six, teenagers with attitude.

[@andrewweinstein7740]

Do an episode on Drew Carey Attraction from Hollywood Studios, or whatever that attraction was called, the one that was nothing but darkness.

[@kellyweingart3692]

Superstar Limo

[@willtheman2223]

Can you please do the Great Movie Ride as a video!

[@mattkaustickomments]

Man I got RIPPED OFF! I went to the Hitchcock 3D movie thing back around ‘97. The 3D effects blew my mind. BUT! That was it! There was no Psycho shower set or Statue of Liberty arm, etc. wtf?!?! Was I there on a day where that part was closed? Was that an extra cost admission thing that I did not opt to purchase??

[@RogerOThornhill]

By far my favorite Universal attraction. Exhibits like this introduce classics to younger audiences, so removing them creates a vicious circle of cultural ignorance. Pirates of the Caribbean didn't come from a movie; the movie emerged because people loved the ride. Attractions can stimulate public interest. They don't always have to leach off a film already at the height of it's popularity.

[@jeffrothman7982]

This attraction scared the crap out of me as a kid. After “The Birds” attacked the screen, I wanted outta there fast lmao

[@authorrayrogers]

I was a team member at this attraction for a little over a year, (2000-2001). I remember that team member uniform at 8:06 very well! By the time I worked there, the actors had been eliminated from the Psycho show portion, so we did entire attraction ourselves. We'd rotate through the building counter-clockwise, from the Opening portion monologue in the smallest theater, to working the preshow of The Birds projection, then to the Psycho portion, (which had been edited to feature us in the shower at the end of the show, pulling back the shower curtain and surprising the guests) and finally working the two FX portions in the largest room next to the gift shop. It was a one-of-a-kind job that I'll never forget!

[@caitlin228]

I got to be the 2nd volunteer for the Statue of Liberty demonstration. I used to say "I've fallen off the Statue of Liberty in Florida" in icebreaker/facts about me games I'm sad this was discontinued. It was a great way to experience Hitchcock's techniques and old school special effects. It was also one of my first experiences with a 3d movie. The bird effect was really well done

[@JacobHillSBD]

"What do we replace the greatest mind in all of cinema with?" "Well *SHREK OF COURSE!* "

[@KingMasadaX]

The masters of horror, Hitchcock, Carpenter, Del Toro, Craven & Romero, each bright something never before seen or done to the genre, making them the 5 pillars of all modern horror, thrillers and/or suspense, but we're down to 2, and Carpenter is the only 1 left who uses elements from hitch, is John.

[@jillybear3241]

Ive been watching so many defunctland videos im starting to get sad every time a ride is closed or torn apart. I love film and history so it just feels like we as a community are losing ourselves in every ride update. (Im looking at you, guardians of the galaxy ride) This attraction looks fuckin sick.

[@kimwhitehead9096]

I’m 49. LOVED this attraction. Then they added Backdraft to it. Loved it all.

[@daveotuwa5596]

Alfred Hitchcock used to have his own show on Nick at Nite. His comedy series should be aired on MeTV (Memorable Entertainment Television) in relation to a local channel.

[@katebottley5143]

What's ironic is that in my subscription feed, this appeared underneath markiplier's most recent video (which has Shrek in the thumbnail)

[@rosenrot234]

Coincidence is not irony

[@VindictiveSquash]

Shrek 4-D is fucking terrible. I'd have EASILY preferred the Hitchcock thing

[@themaxcollective]

a rebuilt MGM/Universal of the 1990's with the tech of today is my greatest wish.

[@bolognaspamoni]

I went to Universal a lot in the mid-90s and sadly never got to see this or Ghostbusters ‘cause I was too afraid. As a kid Universal was pretty scary at some parts 🤣 but I’m glad I got to on Kongfrontation even if it was scary.

[@dariawells7438]

Our society has gone from Hitchcock to Shrek in what's popular. That's kind of sad.

[@TheJFish94]

I love Hitchcock! Great choice of this episode of Defunctland! Big Bad Wolf is next? Also Snow White's Scary Adventure at Magic Kingdom as a future suggestion?

[@GlorianaLovejoy]

Jacob Fisher - Snow White's Scary Adventure genuinely did scare the crap outta me when I was six. My grandmother was utterly confused because I was so scared I cried, but kept wanting to go right back on it. That ride, and the enraptured feeling I got from 'flying' over the miniature London on the Peter Pan ride are my most distinct memories of my first Disney visit.

[@jonathanwallis3300]

Hey Defunctland! Can you PLEASE do an episode on the history of “Charlie and the chocolate factory: The ride” (Alton Towers)?! I Never got a chance to ride it, and I just found out that they closed it down. I was completely Devastated. 😢😭

[@scottyPsychotty]

Great overview of one of my favorite Universal Florida attractions! Your Saul Bass Psycho titles were perfect!

[@kawaiishrekk]

Shrek 4D is gone. It seems as though he too has passed from significant cultural relevance when compared to Minions

[@Flapperdame16]

I wish I could have seen this, and too bad it's not around now, it could introduce a whole generation to Hitch!!

[@CazzyVR]

I had to do a Triple Take to make sure that Acress wasnt actually naked for that Audience Scene

[@Dreaklock]

I can't believe all the great stuff Universal got rid of and replaced with total crap. This is one of the greats.

[@annetter2731]

I remember having to pee so bad the first time I went into this attraction. I had no idea the length of it and ende up peeing my pants and all over the seat... Sorry to the people who sat in it afterwards.

[@elleembee6335]

We went to Universal in 2016 and I was so disappointed that we couldn't go in this.

[@giselle8153]

I don't remember how old I was when I first visited this attraction, but I was 10 when it closed, so pretty young. My family would visit Universal at least once a year and I would drag my parents in every time. For whatever reason, this attraction really got me and I've admired Hitchcock for the better part of my life when I otherwise wouldn't have any idea how important he was in the industry.

[@BirdingRxKenny]

I went in the early 90s Orlando - my dad got chosen to be the actor!

[@trooper326]

Replacing Hitchcock with Shrek is a travesty.

[@marcusblackwell2372]

My favorite Hitchcock film is The Birds

[@TOKYOTOYBANZAI]

Great video as usual. Too bad it was torn down before I made my first visit to Universal Studios.

[@marioandria920]

Can you made Ninckelodeon studios of Univer Studios

[@katherinekassens2648]

To find out that this attraction was replaced by Shrek breaks my heart :( I haven't been to a Universal Studios theme park, but I probably would have enjoyed The Art of Making Movies.

[@vintagegal7376]

I loved this exhibit/attraction.

[@joelwelden-smith7574]

Screw Shrek

[@weckar]

2:30, waitaminute, was this filmed at Disney?

[@ryandowney8743]

Wait, there was a Murder She Wrote Mystery Theater attraction? You should an episode on that, with Pushing Up Roses as a guest.

[@DarMar106]

Skip to 2:06; kind reminds me of the old Special Effects show at Universal Studios Hollywood or Monster Sound Show at Disney/MGM kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ_VcnqCiZacoqMsi=NbIkXgGFtO1XDx4e

[@BrandoBenetton]

We can't Thank you enough for the work, research and care you put into each one of these video-essays. Upon recently revisiting Universal Studios Hollywood, I was saddened to realize that the NBC Universal Experience (also known as the Universal History Museum, located in the Lower Lot by Transformers: The Ride) had been permanently removed and replaced by a food joint. Would love to have an episode explore its history ..

[@UltimaKombat]

I still love Hollywood Studios at Disney World for the scenery, food, immersion, etc., and imo Disney does a fantastic, near otherworldly job with all of their parks, but it sucks that when it comes to rides and attractions, it’s becoming less and less “Hollywood.” The old school 40s Hollywood appearance and feel is still alive and well in many areas, but I wish they’d expand upon it more. I was heartbroken when they got rid of the Great Movie Ride. Yes I know this is unrelated but it got me thinking

[@Teag_Brohman15]

one cinematic legend replaces another, how fitting

[@gourdtalkfhs5278]

You deserve more subscribers

[@BenSmith-xr7kf]

As your next video you should do DCA's Twilight Zone Tower Of Terror

[@iamchristian1129]

about what, being turned into Guardians of the Galaxy?

[@blackfox1320]

Basically Disney doesn't own the rights to the Twilight Zone so every time someone goes on the ride, they paid a royalty on it. Driven by this, it is only logical that Disney only take the financial hit at one location rather then two.

[@bernebelmont1857]

it's not gone

[@UrSammich]

Eh well yes and no. I mean yeah they don't own the rights to TZ, but the actual story of the ride it's self is based on a Disney movie. Tower of Terror, 1997 film staring Steve Guttenberg and widely known Kirsten Dunst. So Disney does own part of the rights as the main story of the ride is based on a movie they did. The probably used the Twilight Zone branding because it probably made sense in a marketing/story based sense. Seeing how most people are familiar with the old show and how the actual story has that "TZ" vibe, it probably made more sense. Also, not many people know about the movie or completely forgot. I remember seeing it as a kid so I remembered watching it, but I never put the ride and the movie together until I did some research.

[@redfive1300]

Please do Nickelodeon Studios!

[@Cargo_Bay]

hah, i still have the VHS you used in this vid. Those souvenir VHS tapes they sold in disney and universal were treasures of pro-shot park content before the internet!

[@gabrielquinones3343]

0:01 it’s th e generic car crash fx

[@MercyMercyM3]

So at the current Orland location, do we need: 2 Jurassic World attractions fast and the furious Men in Black Transformers Jimmy Fallon?!?! These are the options? Dead franchises and Minions? What a waste.