The Theme Park History of Terminator 2 3D Battle Across Time (Universal Studios Florida/Hollywood)

[@JohnnyAwesomeV1]

7:10 only time Shaq will make a free throw.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

That gave me a good laugh. He was the perfect cameo for the pre show.

[@JohnnyAwesomeV1]

Theme Park History I guess they took him out because they got mad he left the Magic. A few months after this ride opened Shaq went to the Lakers.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Should have replaced him with Dwight Howard.

[@JohnnyAwesomeV1]

LMAO!

[@mkaplan1383]

Every resident in Orlando Florida would boo at him loudly for leaving the team Magic for the Lakers whenever that part in the preshow would pop up.

[@DanielleRayne]

This was exceptionally well done. I played Sarah Connor at USH from the '99 opening to the 12/31/12 closing performance and honestly I was a little afraid to watch. But you did an amazing job and you had some facts that were completely new to me. Thanks for the fantastic tribute.

[@drewcarter3100]

Omg you're almost famous! 🤣

[@Sean_from_the_heights]

Super!

[@Solid-Matrix]

My deepest respect goes out to you

[@abysswalker8975]

@@Sean_from_the_heights lol I'm glad that I'm not the only one remembers the chipper Skynet rep. "SUUUUPER!" Lol

[@towelclipz]

That's really cool! Was it fun?

[@Nothing_2_Add]

-"We have a new sponsor." -Wow that's awesome -*Cyberdyne systems* -NOOOOOOOO!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

We have to pay the bills somehow...

[@lunahetfield]

Nothing2Add i'll be back

[@Josh7170]

😂😂😂

[@davecam4863]

The immersion and stories are what made "rides" like this so awesome. The pre-ride while you wait in line made this one feel real.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

I think that's what Universal does best when it comes to it's attractions: it does a great job of immersing you in the ride before you even get on. Whether it's walking through Hogwarts or Springfield, I always feel like I'm actually part of that IP. Universal does a great job in creating experiences that are hard to forget.

[@Predatornc1]

Theme Park History Agreed.

[@tanman99]

The terminator trilogy for me will always consist of: The Terminator, T2, and T2-3D. The end.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

100% agree.

[@DirectionerKelso1202]

I agree as well! There are no other movies in my book 🤷‍♀️

[@oliverqueen9886]

T2 3d Battle Across Time is my favorite of the Terminator franchise of films. It really bothers me they got rid of it in Hollywood.

[@phil7144]

Same

[@AldoZanoletti]

You're not the only one I only recognize The Terminator, Terminator 2 Judgment Day and T2 3D as the one true Terminator movies Rise Of The Machines, Salvation and Genisys can fuck themselves hell I don't even recognize The Sarah Connor Chronicles nor even the T2 novels at all, and It's so heartbreaking to know that I enjoyed it so damn much as a kid and saw it many other times with 2009 my last time ever and that 3 years later it said goodbye forever in Hollywood and just now said goodbye 2 years ago in Florida, but here through this video my eternal childhood lives on forever.

[@lindsayanne5023]

My Dad took my family and I to Universal Studios Florida almost every other summer growing up and Terminator was a family favorite. I remember watching the show for the first time when I was 7 years old and being blown away by the excitement and spectacle of this attraction. Watching this video brings back so many beautiful memories of our family vacations. The nostalgia is so real right now. Thank you for making these videos! I just found this channel on Monday and I love it

[@ThemeParkHistory]

I didn't experience the show until it was in the last few years because my family wasn't interested in sitting for a show when there were all the rides in the park. I can say that was a mistake, I loved the show! It was such an awesome mix of live action and 3D, with some pretty cool effects. Also was awesome seeing the original actors back for the film, didn't see that happen at all back in the day for rides. Thanks for watching Lindsay, we appreciate your support!

[@glocknineteen9190]

Theme Park History *SO , THE T2 : 3-D FILM RECREATION WAS ONLY SHOT FOUR YEARS AFTER THE FILM WAS MADE ?? WOW , I DIDN'T KNOW THAT !!! NO WONDER EDDIE FURLONG STILL LOOKED LIKE A TEENAGER IN THAT !!! WHEN I VIEWED THE ATTRACTION IN FLORIDA , I WONDERED TO MYSELF , "THESE ACTORS STILL LOOK REALLY YOUNG FOR THEIR AGE . HOW IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE ??? "*

[@tacocat1457]

This was one of the best rides I remember from when I was a kid. I loved Terminator 2 and was so hyped when I saw this in universal studios. I still remember that lady that would always say "Super"

[@spookycircuits455]

I remember seeing this as a kid with no idea what terminator was and being really confused and scared during the beginning of the show. I still enjoyed it which said a lot about the quality of the show.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

I was a big fan of this show, it is a shame the 3d didn't stand up well though. I went closing weekend for the last show though! Great video

[@ThemeParkHistory]

The 3D at the time it opened looked great but the consensus agrees with you, it needed a update. Watching the videos of the last shows were amazing due to the turnout from the fans for the show. Thanks for watching Sam!

[@jtalonrider4769]

Theme Park History what are they going to put in there be side other screen

[@lauracatania5063]

Imagine what this would have looked like with modern technology

[@MrBlackLenses]

Same! I took my pair of glasses as memorabilia lol

[@AuRoBoss]

Imagine this show with 2021 technology

[@aliceinavalon]

This was one of the best experiences at Universal growing up. As a narrative designer for games now, I can never forget how the story, environment, and experience left such a positive impact upon me. This show was detailed and immersive, and I hope to see it in Osaka since the Hollywood one is gone. Thanks for this amazing video!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

When doing research for the video I was amazed on how hands on James Cameron was with the show. I think he's dedication to the story and the immersion is the reason why the show was so good. Cameron said he just didn't want to cheap cash-in and he made sure of that. It was still is one of the best overall experiences in a theme park. Thanks for watching!

[@aliceinavalon]

Theme Park History Definitely! I didn’t know at all until this video that Cameron was involved, and I agree, he showed his dedication to the series when creating this. It is seriously a gem I hope won’t be forgotten.

[@RN1441]

Indeed. I remember being there 20 years ago waiting in the line and being greatly impressed by how even the waiting line was so well designed to bring you in to the world of the attraction. For example: the TVs around the line were all running advertisements for different imagined cyberdyne 'products'. Examples include the one embedded in this video as well as the 'handysam' product, the handheld surface to air missile! The signs were made to look like you were inside cyberdyne and hinted darkly that the complaints department was in sub-basement 6 past the door labeled 'organ donations'.

[@reinac5756]

I hope you get a chance to see it in Osaka! It's still very popular there and the preshow hosts are the best. The 3D effects still look good, whether that's from being updated or just being from a newer park I'm not sure. Best of luck!

[@ajarmetta]

The 3d for me feel so much better then 3d today, the 3d for this show really popped up in your face while todays 3d looks crisp but lacks being i your face

[@kevinpauly6342]

I remember going on this ride as a kid in the early 2000’s being a huge Arnie fan and remember thinking I met him when he ran past us at 7 years old 😂 still loved it

[@ThemeParkHistory]

They always did a good job casting an actor who looked like Arnold, you know he wasn't going to accept anything less.

[@kevinpauly6342]

Theme Park History They really did!

[@lunahetfield]

Kevin Pauly dang ur so lucky! He never ran past me becoz we were always set in the back

[@JeanieZZZ]

I thought it was him also as a kid in the 90’s lol

[@basedboi1023]

I went to Universal Studios Florida twice as a teenager. I literally got to experience T2:3D 10 times. It's truly saddening that it's gone. Definitely one of the coolest things I've ever seen.

[@botanicus2921]

A family friend created the camera rig for the 70mm 3D just for the attraction. He also did some scenic/prop work for the attraction as well:)

[@andrewrudygalindo2646]

I remember those gun shots being the loudest and scariest thing as a kid, but man was it exhilarating.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

That's what I remember the most from the show! First time me and my sister went we thought it was pretty cool with the actors started running around in the crowd and The Terminator showed up and the first shot from his shotgun went off. Holy shit was it loud!

[@Yesterdays92]

I remember seeing it new at USH in the summer of 1999! I was so blown away about how amazing this show was! I'm a big T2 Fan, and was not disappointed!

[@FansofSomething]

GREAT VIDEO! This attraction was my #1 at USF. The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day are both in my top 10 favorite films of all time and the fact that Cameron and Schwarzenegger and everyone else, even Stan Winston, returned to work on it... UGH! So good! Miss it beyond belief and no matter what replaces it it'll never be topped. RIP T2 3-D

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you! This attraction really was the definition of "if you want something done right, do it yourself", as Cameron was really hands on to make sure the sure was just as good as the first two movies. Here's hoping that when the next Terminator movie will be great with Cameron back in control! And you're right, I feel bad for whatever replaces T2 3D, as it's going to be near impossible to top it!

[@bluekewne]

Can confirm that the Japan version was converted to an Attack On Titan 3D show (as of 2019) They changed the stage around to fit it & had people dress up as AoT scouts, titans & even has a mockup of the Giant Titan. I rode it myself when I visited in 2019 as I was a huge AoT nerd at the time

[@bofo85]

Man, I am so bummed I never got to experience this. Terminator 1 & 2 are two of my favorite movies and the 3D show looked like it was an awesome experience

[@gabrielcorrea700]

The real Terminator 3

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Not going to argue with you on that one Gabriel.

[@carminecdinoproductions]

Gabriel Correa What about “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines”?

[@krieggrenadier9929]

@@carminecdinoproductions we don't talk about it

[@twist58]

@@krieggrenadier9929 NO ONE must talk about it.

[@KRobinson-ko1ne]

Out of 4 Terminator 3’s no less(Salvation is a prequel)

[@luismiranda8944]

I'm glad I got to experience this ride before it got shut down. It was my first time at both WDW and Universal. I remember watching it and saying to myself, "now this is a real Terminator movie". It's too bad it was closed down a year later when I returned. I really enjoyed that ride.

[@davecam4863]

I think Terminator 2 is really interesting, because it's a violent R rated film that was marketed to kids (me being one of them) This was the first R-rated movie I saw in the theater.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

That's true, I didn't see it when it came out (I was only 3) but looking back there was so much advertising for the movie. I remember there even being action figures and video games. Besides Deadpool, you can't really do that with a R rated movie theses days.

[@mrn234]

Deadpool is kinda special because alot parents are thinking that comic "heroes" are a kids thing cause the movies from marvel you can watch without any problems or read most of the comics. And then read a proper Deadpool comic there is gore, sex jokes and and and. I can remember there was a petition from a woman in the USA that wanted a kid friendly version of the Deadpool movie that her son can see it i was like "WTF that would be a movie that isnt funny or good anymore" i hope you unterstood what i mean, iam from germany its late here and my english writing is not the the best depending on the topic.

[@OneUponADime]

I was 10 when it came out and was warped for life

[@letzvisit1661]

I know I remember all the toy shops selling robocop and terminator action figures everything back then that could be sold to kids was

[@letzvisit1661]

I know I remember all the toy shops selling robocop and terminator action figures everything back then that could be sold to kids was

[@twist58]

For James Cameron to step in as director for this T2 3D attraction, that's actually a good thing. Universal developers and executives won't know squat without the original director overseeing it first. The same can be said when Universal thought they could handle attractions of Transformers without consulting Michael Bay or Fast & Furious without Justin Lin and producer Neil H. Moritz.

[@duffyy1]

One of the best 3D shows ever.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

I agree! Has to be at least top 3 overall.

[@toughmanrandysavage3077]

This ride exploded once and blew out the electricity for the entire park. It was awesome. I was in the ride.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Woah! When and at what park?

[@beamergirl4596]

@@ThemeParkHistory hollywood

[@KeybladeScar]

Man I miss this so much it was one of my most favorite things to experience everytime I went to Hollywood Rest In Peace T2 3D

[@chriscars3224]

I saw this when I was a kid in Florida and loved it. Bring it back!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

An updated version would have been pretty cool.

[@davidr1620]

When I first saw T2:3D, I was mesmerized.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

The first time I experienced it I had the actors playing John and Sarah Connors run across the isle right in front of us. My first reaction was, woah! this is really good 3D. I was 8 at the time.

[@mrjones29]

Awesome cooperation from the huge talent of the day. Cameron really was the King of Hollywood in his heyday using his considerable might to bring back his actors long after T2 was but a distant unforgettable memory. Only true masters of their craft like Cameron and Spielberg care enough to fully get behind things like this. I remember the buzz about this ride but never got around to experiencing it.

[@Valonia_Nightingale]

I remember this attraction when I was 10, visiting Los Angeles (well, U.S.A.) for the first time back in December 2000. I have such fond memories of this ride, and coming into the adjacent souvenir store that had the fullsize T-800 endoskeleton on display. It's a great pity & shame that it's gone forever.

[@SeekerOTheWay]

I got to see this in Hollywood in the 2000's!It was really cool I was swept up in the atmosphere!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

It was a really good show. Even if it was only around 20 minutes it was definitely worth it every time!

[@30YearOldBunta]

I saw this in 2000 and it was mind blowing. This is so awesome man I always wanted to know more about this production.

[@_NightmareVideo]

You got James to thank for it being amazing. Can you imagine what it could've been without him? I dont think it would've been as successful. I wish Universal never got rid of terminator honestly

[@cyberdynesystems2021]

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[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you again for sponsoring our video Cyberdyne! We look forward to what you have to bring in the future!

[@kimmirae]

NO YOUR NOT

[@lunahetfield]

Cyberdyne Systems John Connor...... Sarah Connor..... GET DOWN JOHN DONT LET HIM SEE U!!!!!

[@rizzobarajas]

This was my favorite ride as a kid! I miss it so much!

[@warriorsheartcosplay3016]

What about the history of the 4D show "Honey, i Shrunk the Audience"? That might be cool to cover, and it certainly was fun!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Honey, I Shrunk the Audience has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Tom.

[@mattbee4091]

Ooooooooh yes!!!! Great idea👌🏻

[@BradyKaynee]

As for Kimberly Duncan... she is not always killed. It happens very rarely and I only seen it happened once where she survives. If the control panel on the stage is not working as it suppose to take the Kimberly actresses under the stage for her to exit the show, the alternate ending for Kimberly is that she just runs out of the auditorium after seeing how insane the situation has become.

[@roboguy75]

Not only still one of my favorite rides/shows ever, but this is what got me into Terminator in the first place. I became amazed with it all and why I loved the first two so much, especially the 2nd which is in my top 10 favorite movies ever.

[@cameronboushehri9423]

They really need to try to bring this attraction to Blu-ray/DVD, like they did with Back to the Future.

[@ManetInAEternum]

Favorite thing ever as a kid!! They need to bring this back

[@jasonthomas4872]

I loved this attraction. In hindsight, Terminator is still an active franchise, and with an upcoming instalment with the original cast and characters, it would've been nice if Universal could have updated it to fit more seamlessly into the current Terminator universe-while still keeping a lot of the core elements. Like many former marquee attractions at USF, it kind of got forgotten in recent years and really would've benefited from an extensive refurbishment to keep the technology updated. Still, I'm thankful for the experiences I had with T2:3D - a really memorable, iconic piece of theme park history. Another great video, too!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

I'm right there with you on the franchise, with Cameron being involved I think he will right the ship and bring it back to it's glory days. The rumors were if Genisys was successful and a trilogy was greenlit, Universal was going to update the story to coincide with those movies. Would have been as successful as T2:3D? My gut says no but at least it would have been Universal trying to keep it's classic attractions at the parks. Thanks for watching, appreciate it!

[@jackietang3789]

Well dark fate was horrible

[@I_Am_Become_Zero]

I remember when I was an Annual Pass holder, I made sure to make time to see this once, sometimes twice, on each visit. One of my favorite attractions in the park. Shame to see it go.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

It was sad to see it go, shame the newer movies didn't do better. If they were hits at the box office they would have most likely updated the show.

[@EvilBender555]

Oh man I miss this so much. I go there every time when I go to Universal Studio Hollywood as a kid. It’s my favorite. After the theater finishes, you would go inside a gift shop. Outside of the gift shop, it would have a badass motorcycle. You can get on it and have your pictures taken. I believe it transformed into a museum when I was there last time. It wasn’t minion mayhem at that time. Rip Terminator 2:3D

[@opo3628]

The part of this show that I loved the most was Kimberly Duncan -- each actress put her own spin on the character's personality...she could be mean, sweet, evil, arrogant, burly, meek, intelligent, ditzy, etc. I watched the show multiple times and she was never the same character twice.

[@thabeastdotcom]

R.I.P. T2 3D

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Hopefully the new movie does really well and Universal makes a new show based on it!

[@thabeastdotcom]

Theme Park History I hope so too, I'm a huge terminator fan and it was weird going to universal orlando in march and not seeing the show there. The gift shop still had the memorbillia just mixed in with comics and park merch. I tried to buy some props from the show from the prop shop but it was a little out of my price range.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

I thought it was weird when they started to sell Walking Dead merchandise in the gift shop. My goal is to buy something from The Prop Shop, something that I can hang on my wall!

[@failtolawl]

The big problem with Universal right now is that they really have released far too many terrible movies in the past 10 years. So all the movie rides are based on uninteresting and most likely poorly thought out themes. They have only like 2 decent universes to work with.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

That's probably a blessing in disguise to be honest. If Van Helsing was successful at the box office we would have had an attraction based on that film instead of Harry Potter. But you're right, things like the Dark Universe they tried to set up with new Mummy movie flopped so bad they've already thought about dropping it all together.

[@toplaycool21]

Also, movies like Back to the Future, Jaws, Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice, King Kong and Terminator (The first two films) still have relevance to this day. Even Transformers is considered dated by comparison because the Michael Bay films were nothing ground breaking. Sure, Harry Potter is good but the newest attractions do not hold up to Universal's past. Fast and Furious, while a popular franchise, the ride is mediocre. Who knows if Men in Black, E.T. The Mummy and Shrek will be leaving Universal because those franchises are considered 'old.' Now that Disney owns Simpsons, they could also leave Universal. I heard they might build a Jason Bourne ride, but even that franchise has died out so too little too late. Universal Pictures needs to come up with a game plan on creating new franchises that can bring audience interests.

[@bridgetmistryable]

@@ThemeParkHistory Do the history of DESPICABLE ME MINION MAYHEM at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD/FLORIDA/JAPAN

[@whodatninja439]

they want to compete with disneyland, more rides for kids. no more r-rated material. thats where theyre headed

[@viperinvestor325]

They don’t even own Harry Potter😂 if Warner bros decide to pull it they can, but it’s making them bank aswell

[@stinggodswrestler1143]

my favorite part at universal studios was when the terminator destroyed one of the robots and the boy asks, "DID YOU KNOW HIM?" and he answers "COLLEGE ROOM MATE." i thought it was so funny

[@pennygadget7328]

"... in its appearance as a helicopter pilot" I know those are called _aviator_ shades, but he's disguised as a motorcycle cop, duder :P

[@ThemeParkHistory]

You're the first person to call me out on that mistake, amazing it took that long to be honest. My apologies, I think that helmet with the glasses mixed me up, along with the fact I remember the scene when the T-1000 takes over the helicopter.

[@monsterhanna6691]

You definitely summed up how Universal feels about their older rides without caring about their guests. Keep up the great work TPH. 👍

[@RossTheNinja]

The only attraction I'd been on where everyone applauded at the end without fail. In the queues they had live CCTV of people waiting mixed in with pre recorded footage, so it looked like someone who was there tried to gain access to a restricted area. People in the queue were looking around trying to find them!

[@joey_cordova_]

I loved this attraction. I don’t see Universal putting that much time, effort, or money into anything like that again. Those 3 huge 3D IMAX screens is what helped make T2 3D so great. Lol now they just make rides where you travel on a party bus watching warped images on a screen.

[@Josh7170]

I remember being terrified of this when i was a kid. But i also remember how awesome i thought it was every time i visited! Always get goosebumps and teary eyed when i see this ride. Such a good experience! Good video too!

[@mindshockz]

This was like the best show in Universal Orlando! Miss it so much! ☹😞

[@julianf147]

Thank god my eyes was able to experience the Orlando version

[@lunahetfield]

Julian F same when i went there in 2014 and everytime before we leave we would always go to the terminator ride, and i would always try to beg my parents to buy me something from the gift shop i've never got that terminator shirt but when it closed I nearly cried i loved that ride it was awesome, i've never look at the empty space that was once the terminator

[@nob0dylovesyou]

I think this was one of my favorite rides last year.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

It was my favorite show at any park I've visited. Always thought the blend of live actors and 3D was pretty cool.

[@IcemenMike45]

I'm probably late to the comment of it, but an update on the Universal Orlando site, it became The Bourne Stuntacular and is showing "soft openings" and "technical rehersals" as of mid June 2020

[@ChazzyWoo07]

Brilliant video! This was my favourite attraction of all time.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you so much Charles! It was a really good show, shame it isn't around anymore.

[@TheDripGodz]

That stunt at 5:28 had to hurt bad 😂 great performance though

[@罪のアリス]

Loved this ride so much, it was one of the few we made time to go on twice. Knowing that the Universal Studios Hollywood I went to 15 years ago has none of the flagship rides is genuinely heartbreaking. Good thing I rode the ET and BttF rides twice that day too.

[@magiceddie05]

As a huge fan of the terminator series. This one hit me the hardest when it was announced that they were closing it. When I went there for my honeymoon in 2015 this one along with ET and twister were the only surviving rides from my childhood at the time. And I'm glad that my wife and I went on twister because I had no idea that the very next day it would be closing.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

It's a shame really because in my opinion it's one of the best live action shows I've ever seen at a theme park. It probably helps that it was The Terminator, but the blend of live action and 3D wasn't done like that before and seeing all the actors from the movie back for the attraction was unheard of. Attractions need more directors like James Cameron to be involved with their work, you could see he really didn't want the show just to be some cheap cash in.

[@magiceddie05]

Yeah that's why I love him. He doesnt want to half ass it with his projects. It just makes me sad that all my favorite rides have gone away and ET is the sole survivor.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

I'm right there with you, seeing all those attractions that I grew up being replaced is a sad realization that my childhood is disappearing and that I'm getting old lol.

[@JeddtheJedi]

Possibly my favourite theme park attraction ever, perhaps tied with the Indiana Jones ride. Such a shame that it's closed everywhere except in Osaka. I think this attraction is one of the things that solidified my love for movies. There's such an emphasis on storytelling in the ride experience, and towards the end I even felt a little emotional. An ingenious concept and excellent presentation.

[@ShadowGundam1989]

I never that the hollywood version of Terminator 2 3D Battle Across Time open up on May 6,1999 on my birthday I remember going on this ride for the first time it really scared me as a kid.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Same here, I had no clue what the show was about when I went my first time, I was surprised at the special effects and the actors running around the entire theater.

[@theunholygamer6474]

Another one I loved alot, I remember my dad would get the food pass always get the buckets of popcorn and couldnt wait to see this along with waterworld, the .memories of my childhood all were In universal studios

[@delfin7461]

I remember going to this in LA right after it first opened. It was a total blast!!!!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Really fun show, I feel like it doesn't get enough attention for what it did for shows and the other Universal attractions overshadow how good it was.

[@Batistadx4]

I actually went on the ride back in late 2016 with my dad during a vacation. It was surprisingly still well-run considering it was only a year away from closing, and still had a fair number of people in the audience for a weekday afternoon. It was a cool concept, but as a person who didn't ever watch the Terminator movies I can really only judge it from a technical standpoint. I feel like, while the blend of live-action actors and 3d digital viewing was cool (even though Arnie looked nothing like actual Arnie), half of the ride being staring at a giant 3d pre-taped screen kind of ruined it a bit for me. Still a blast and was a great alternative considering a majority of the other rides are the newer 4d experience ones, was really cool going on it and seeing just how much Universal as a park and its technology had evolved over the years.

[@MarkanVaran7]

This is absolutely amazing. I'm a huge Terminator fan but this is the first time I hear about this! It's unfortunate they are closing these shows and it's unfortunate what's happening to the once almighty franchise. It needs a Christopher Nolan type of resurgance.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

We can only hope that James Cameron brings the franchise back to it's glory days with the next movie, which might help bring it back to the parks if it's a big hit.

[@matthewborne]

The sponsor really was a great touch!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you Matthew! We appreciate a great company like Cyberdyne Systems supporting a small channel like ours! It's not like there's any malicious reasoning behind it or anything...

[@JohnTC9]

This definitely was a awesome show, every time I went to Universal Studios Florida I would always catch this. I will never forget last time I saw it was a few months before it closed, I walked in the queue & literally nobody was there not even cast members, after about 10 minutes or 15 minutes some people started to appear & cast members later appeared, also in the show the actor playing Schwarzenegger didn't come in the motorcycle he just ran in with the motorcycle sound. I remember i was going in September (about 1 month before closing) but Hurricane Irma came the week I have planned to go, I went back in October for HHN but it was the week after it closed. Great video man, I gotta request for another good show "The Wild Wild Wild West Stunt Show".

[@deesixx1460]

I loved this attraction so much ❤️ Thanks for making this video.

[@MattGoBragh]

After the first two movies, this is the best Terminator film.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Agree with you on that one Matthew.

[@CVerse]

One of my favorite shows as a kid at universal, and I was sad to see it go without getting the chance to see it one last time. Growing up missing it, I loved it so much I tried to recreate it as a rollercoaster in Minecraft, haha.

[@PaulKyriazi]

A great documentary on the attraction. I paid for me and my parents admission just to see the this attraction only and leave as we had other places to go. So they wouldn't have to stand, I asked guest services to let us skip the pre-show. They put us in the VIP room where the show host actress came to talk. Then we were taken to the dark auditorium and sat there for five minutes until the doors opened for the quests. It was a memorable experience for us.

[@morethanthrills1616]

Honestly, towards the end of its run, the 3-D was impossible to watch and was so out of focus, it ruined the experience, but the live show aspect with actors and visual effects was always fun to experience. Great vid once again, and I’m glad you uploaded twice in a month. 👍🏻

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Having only go on it once back in 2015, the 3D wasn't as bad as I though it was going to be. There were rumors of the projections getting a upgrade (like Spider Man did) but I guess Universal already knew the attraction was on borrowed time. Thanks for watching, I'm hoping to get at least 2 videos out every month or something close to that.

[@nilus2k]

Saw it in 2007 and then again in 2014 and thought the movie and 3D were fine. The actors were hit and miss though, First time it was great. The second time seemed like we saw it on trainee day

[@poncekid3]

MIB-Alien Attack would be a really good one to do!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

MIB: Alien Attack has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Chris.

[@maxcohen9639]

I still vividly recall the smell of the exhaust from the motor cycle from when first seeing this show as a kid, well over 20 years ago.

[@shauniegirl5598]

I’ve never been to Florida and this would have been an amazing reason to go. They should bring it back

[@ThemeParkHistory]

I feel bad for whatever is going to replace it, I don't think it will compare to how good T2:3D was.

[@heitormenotti]

I was yesterday on Universal Hollywood and was really impressed with the Waterworld stunt show. I would love to see a video about it!

[@timeispreciousliveasgoodas8652]

Terminator 2 Judgement Day is my absolute favorite movie of all time!!!! Unfortunately I never made it to the attraction ride before it closed....

[@LunarSault23]

I'm sorry you couldn't make it. I know you would have loved it.

[@millwall4lyf123]

Great video. Really well made and I enjoyed every second of it. Thanks for this upload!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you very much George, we appreciate it!

[@KevinMTV]

I’ve been going to Universal for years, my favorite park... It saddens me everytime I go that this attraction is no longer there. Luckily I got to see it a few times and it. was. EPIC!

[@loganw1232]

Need to go to Universal Japan to see this, never got the chance to see it in Orlando.

[@nicolasrage666]

I've only experienced this attraction once. LOVED IT! The only gripe I had was the name. It would have made more sense to simply call it "Terminator: Battle Across Time". Keeping the T2 name automatically dated it for a short run.

[@windsonma8209]

Ah This takes me back I Loved this Ride so much so I think this is My THE Favourite Theme Park Ride and to some Extent Theme Park Attraction of all time.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

A very good choice! One of the best shows every built for a theme park and also one of the most technologically advanced as well!

[@windsonma8209]

It sure feels like it at the time and I guess even know I don't know I have been to a theme park for a long time, it doesn't feel like a lot of theme parks have this elaborate of a story to not only tie in to the ride but to also tie in and expand the Franchise that is based upon. And Think You. By The Way

[@ThemeParkHistory]

I think for this attraction the story was great was because of James Cameron. He wanted to make sure that Universal wasn't going to do just some cheap tie-in to the franchise, he wanted something that fans of the movies would really enjoy. It's a shame more creators don't step in and help Universal with creating the attractions based on the movies they worked on like they did in the 90's.

[@windsonma8209]

You have a point, but when it comes to the Bayformers I'm glade that Michele Bay didn't step in, but either than that I totally Agree. :)

[@Nicole-by3ng]

OMG the fact that Shaq using advanced technology to shoot a free throw is something I never knew and the most comical Easter egg I never knew when I was little. Thank you for this video.

[@tarkendynamo]

This was great; you guys continue to impress! You should do a history of the Universal Tour next, going into the various changes throughout the years, or a Jurassic Park vid, since the originals are closing down in the States.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you tarkendynamo! We try our best to impress! The Studio Tour has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion! As for Jurassic Park: The Ride, check back on July 12th!

[@JustLikeParadise]

I saw this when it opened and saw it before it closed. Very cool at the time and this was a great ride that took it to another level. We can thank this ride for taking it to another level. Thank you for the great Info.

[@lukegreen5341]

I've Been To See Terminator 2 In 3D At Universal Studios Japan Last Year Back In Easter 2018. It Was Super Awesome. Thanks Mate. X

[@RodrigoDuquedeEstrada]

T2-3D in now defunct after the Japan version closed in May 2023.

[@あきボム]

It is currently a Japanese anime attraction.

[@Thurston86]

Wow! Looks like I gotta get to Japan just to see this! I had no idea that this even existed until I came across it here on KZbin! I highly doubt that I ever will but I’ll keep it in mind just in case.

[@reinac5756]

I remember going to this attraction in Orlando in the 90s when I was little and loving it. It's a shame it's gone from the American parks. I'm glad that Osaka still has it! I just went there last month, and it's still a very popular ride. I'm not sure how the visuals held up in the states, but while the queue line videos are dated the actual 3D effects in the show are sharp and crisp. When I went to USJ in 2015, they still had the Back to the Future ride, and THAT ride's visuals aged really badly. Shame. Hopefully the Terminator ride stays for several more years to come. Also, I have to say that the Japanese pre-show hosts are the best of all the parks. High-energy, engaging, and more than a touch sinister, they're hilarious to watch even if I can't quite keep up with Japanese.

[@dannysmalz]

Time to do one on The Bourne Stuntacular. Which is FLIPPING AMAZING. Loved it!

[@ProJatior]

They need to realize this on Blu Ray 3D like they did T2.

[@twinstarzeonx]

You have a good voice for documentaries...and I’ll keep watching and wish you all the best. Love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you so much Phil! We appreciate all the support! Always exciting to hear we have fans from across the pond!

[@thebipolarbear1]

This is great. Iove your channel. I spent most my life working at a amusement park. And we don't replace our classics. If we want to build something new, be built something new. I never got to the bttf ride but these videos help me feel like I experienced them. Really cool thanks for sharing

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you Chris, we appreciate the kind words. I always felt that if a park had to replace a classic whatever replaces should be on par with the original. Unfortunately in Universal's case most of their replacements have not.

[@jonathanwilliams9359]

I remember as a kid it was really hard to get into that theatre. Like it was always booked when we got there, and I finally got to see it as a teenager and MAN WAS IT AMAZING! It was just as good as the Bourne Stuntacular which is absolutely revolutionary.

[@jacobeischreech]

I loved that intro

[@ThemeParkHistory]

All thanks to our great sponsor Cyberdyne!

[@bang2loud1981]

Me and the wife started going to universal studios in Orlando Florida in 2016 and we seen it about 10 times every year we went we were so sad to see it go I waited for years to see it loved it every time

[@ThemeParkHistory]

It was a great show! Really worth the 20~ish minutes. It's a shame that whatever is going to replace it won't live up to it's predecessor.

[@lordgamermon]

You should totally do a video on Muppet Vision 3D at Disney World

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Muppet Vision 3D has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion lordgamermon.

[@JeanieZZZ]

What a ride! So glad I got to experience this ride when I visited Florida and universal studios! Extremely nostalgic ❤️❤️

[@taylorm7777]

Ahhh yes the ride that made me obsessed with Edward Furlong

[@ThemeParkHistory]

I really liked him in T2, shame he didn't have more roles after the movie came out.

[@redfive1300]

Love this video! Also, BACK TO THE FUTURE!!!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you! Also, BTTF IS OUR NEXT VIDEO! THANK YOU GABRIEL FOR THE SUGGESTION.