Universal Should Build a Classic Movie Ride

Do you miss the classic attractions that defined early Universal Studios Florida? Kongfrontation, Jaws, Earthquake, Back to the Future, Ghost Busters, etc.? Universal clearly knows that there's demand for these properties, especially with the Summer Blockbuster Tribute Store featuring merchandise for these films. While Universal certainly won't restore the original attractions to the park, I would like to instead propose a Universal version of The Great Movie Ride. In this video, I discuss why this should be done in regards to the park's theming, in addition to covering the logistics of where something like this might be placed.
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[@davidborowski3037]

Something like this should go in Springfield when the Simpsons rights expire. Could retheme the whole area to various retro movies!

[@cherylmaden5989]

Good idea❤

[@jfk1000]

That would be amazing!

[@jondbm]

ET ride system but themed as a helicopter, so you can fly by Doc hanging off the clock tower, the Ghostbusters fighting Stay Puft, then see Kong tearing apart a bridge. Fly through a Twister, dip down past Jaws… so many possibilities for a wild ride through epic movies. Tear down Fast and Furious and put the ride there.

[@maximusprime3459]

I agree. Fast and Furious should be replaced.

[@bostongeis5123]

Jaws could grab the helicopter like in the second film if we’re going for animatronics

[@bossman4799]

Just from the title alone, this is an interesting idea. I just came back from universal and had a lot of fun. A great movie ride style attraction would’ve been awesome to see now that Disney doesn’t have it.

[@Lovesapuzzle]

I'm considering a trip to Universal but, can't tollerate roller coasters. Are there enough non-thrill attractions at Universal to fill a day?

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I really just want an excuse to experience Kongfrontation again

[@chompythebeast]

@@PoseidonEntertainment _Ooooh! Banana!_

[@WadeMFilms]

A way to beat Disney is to do everything they’re not and to give guests what they can’t. A movie ride based on old and beloved attractions would do just that and more.

[@NeelTheSphynx]

@@Lovesapuzzle a frequent complaint I've heard from people as if there's not enough roller coasters. There are a lot of rides that use coaster elements and/or sudden movements. What about them don't you like? If it's heights and drops those don't do much for that. If it's motion sickness a lot of rides have a lot of movement, spinning included, so the rides could be kind of rough on you. There are still a lot of other rides and A LOT of shows to enjoy.

[@AnalytiKroll]

I have constantly said the biggest upper hand Universal has toward DIsney is their backlog. Yeah, Disney owns a lot of modern stuff, but Universal is movie history.

[@RichardDicksondlyrch68]

A Hitchcock scene would be a great nod not only to his films but to one of the opening day attractions as well.

[@canwenot573]

I second this notion!

[@cherylmaden5989]

I❤Ed that show!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@trevorshaw-mumford2150]

I 100% agree, Universal Studios (much like Hollywood Studios in the beginning) nails the back lot/behind the scenes feel and celebration of movies. The Great Movie Ride was the perfect blend of education and entertainment (I still miss the movie props in the queue). A Universal version could be very compelling.

[@thatvideojacob]

Absolutely love this ride idea. I think it’d be interesting to have it as a back to the future experience, since you’d be traveling to park’s past. That would give the film representation, as well as constructing a potential narrative of why you’re going to these older rides. Say the ride vehicles have a screen on the dashboard where Doc gives you the location of where to go. The ride’s story could be that he needs parts, or characters from the previous attractions for something, whether it be an invention, a museum, or just a party with old friends. I could see a largely screen-less ride like that working, featuring some animatronic characters, and scenes from old rides with Doc Brown commentary throughout. I don’t know how this idea would be received, but I think it’d provide a lot of fun interactions from the characters, and would be able to share some of Universal’s history while still constructing a fun narrative with some action and adventure.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

That's a pretty fun idea and a great thematic tie. I would definitely like to see a Doc Brown animatronic introducing us to some ridiculous premise.

[@amyvasquez4268]

Fun fact: There was once going to be a Muppets Great Movie Ride, but was scrapped because they didn’t want to have 2 GMRs in the same park. The KZbinr Attraction Ideas thought it would be cool to resurrect the idea and make it a reality as the original one closed. Also, I think M&MRR should have replaced Star Wars Launch Bay instead.

[@JustinCoasters]

Jim Henson's Death also scrapped it.

[@zacg_]

The Great Movie Ride was in my top 3 favorite Disney attractions. I get that not everyone felt so strongly about it but it made the perfect thesis statement for Disney-MGM Studios. And the detail on the attraction and the extensive audio-animatronics were truly impressive. But what was best about the attraction was that it was filled with inspiring Edutainment that got you excited about its topic. I think it's replacement is a true embarrassment but that's just my opinion. Universal has just as good of a reason to create an attraction based on classic film as Disney ever did and knowing their trajectory they could even do one that is better than the first. If they ever did this I would only be concerned about excessive screen use. It would be really dumb to create an attraction based on taking you into classic films by plopping you in front of a screen instead of surrounding you in immersion.

[@NinthShinigami]

It was one of my favorite rides in general of any theme park

[@Lovesapuzzle]

I'm also a fan of The Great Movie Ride. I've riden it many times and always found something new.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Universal definitely seems to have toned down the usage of screens though, which is why I think something like this would work. I know they still use them, but their implementation has been more creative or supplemental lately.

[@edgehead6062]

Been screaming this for a while now. The great movie ride of rides. Would be so easy

[@Nojintt]

I'd like to see a "Spielberg Presents" ride, with a heavy emphasis on ET, Jaws, JP, and his other films which Universal might be able to get (Close Encounters of the Third Kind, War of the Worlds, Ready Player One, AI, Minority Report). This would give a way out for Universal to remove the aging ET ride.

[@kaijuguy19]

This is a very creative way of bringing back iconic attractions in this manner. It both honors what came before and is a good way to be close to giving people who never rode those rides to begin with another chance at it

[@davidfitzsimmons2451]

Make it a modular setup with easily changeable scenes and you got a great recipe for a long lasting ride that can keep drawing in audiences.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

That's what I was thinking. If a scene goes down, then the vehicles can be re-routed into others and scenes could be swapped out over time to keep things dynamic.

[@Flickawho]

This is a really, really good idea. Never thought we’d see the day when Universal would start integrating screens into dark rides instead of fully relying on them. Making their own GMR on top of possibly bringing the Back to the Future ride back in 2028 would be an incredible one-two punch.

[@JacobElyachar]

I would love to see Universal do the Great Movie Ride! Universal Monsters, the Towering Inferno, Jaws, Kong, Earthquake, E.T., and Back to the Future together would be epic!

[@iceman-3024]

I agree with the title alone. I’m sure the video makes a convincing argument, but I already am sold.

[@bjvincent8786]

Another Great Video! But I do not think the question is if Universal should build its own Great Movie Ride; but how big they should make the ride attraction. I think Universal could have learned from Disney's mistake with The Great Movie Ride and improved on it using their drive in movie trackless dark ride concept @10:37. Which from looking at the photo in this video; would have been amazing. But again as I have stated before Disney could have done so much more with The Great Movie Ride and a missed opportunity especially with all the new IP's they acquired like Marvel, Star Wars and 20TH Century Fox they could have added newer movies and maybe even expanded the building and put more scenes with more animatronics and screens into it. Again Universal should learn from Disney mistake and show people why their original slogan was “Ride the Movies”.

[@josephcannella2930]

Honestly, I love this idea and think it could work. The only thing I would change is the placement of the land. I don’t see Simpson’s staying at the park after their contract runs out so having that ride be in the Back to the Future building would kind of be a meta aspect to add onto it. You can still have ET and Animal Actors somewhat near it and it allows Kidzone to become Dreameorld Land like it’s currently becoming. This isn’t saying I dislike Simpson’s but it’s realistic that it takes up a large chunk of land and you could realistically get rid of it while bringing back a nostalgic based attraction and land.

[@msherd130]

I am sad I never got to experience any of the classic universal dark rides such as Jaws or Kongfrontation. They seemed like amazing attractions! I would love the chance to get to experience them or something like them and I think people would go bonkers for such a ride

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I agree. The original USF was an absolute monster of a park in terms of its ambition and scale. I remember the smell of propane everywhere you went.

[@hannahburnham4188]

I loved the variety of the great movie ride so I’d love to see a western, horror, musical, animated and a period piece. The end of the GMR always made me want to watch all these classics so I’d love for that to Cary through

[@therealventures]

I wish they brought back rides like Jaws, BTTF, Twister, those attractions were amazing!

[@gabrieldally6044]

I think a great way of incorporating back to the Future is if doc Brown is time jumping you to each of these scenes being filmed in production for Universal. He could be time traveling you literally thru Universal's history

[@sentientcomet]

I’m still gonna watch the video, but just know I wholeheartedly support this without any context or explanation

[@dashkataey1740]

Back to the future is easy to incorporate into this ride. That should be the very first thing on the ride. They could use the Kuka robot arm with the ride vehicles looking like the DeLorean. Passengers enter the vehicles and then time travel back in time to end up in scenes from Jaws, Kong, Twister, or whatever and you experience that portion before being time traveled to another scene, letting riders experience these past attractions in a brand new way. Like imagine being in the DeLorean and coming face to face with Kong, or suddenly you're in Wakita and getting spun around as the twister barrels down on you before being transported to Amity Island "flying" over the water when Jaws suddenly lunges at your vehicle. The tech is there to do something that would be so exciting and different, bringing new life to defunct rides. Have it use both physical sets as well as screens for full immersion. The screens could be used for the time travel scenes then to show off where you're at before turning to put you in the physical setting for the big reveals, like an animatronic Kong, Jaws, or the tornado barreling down right in front of you.

[@benl8413]

This idea would be a dream come true. They have been nailing it with their leaning in to their classic movies/rides with the merch, now they need to go all the way and build something like this. Maybe fear factor’s spot would work too if they’re set on dreamworks for kidzone

[@dylanwic5163]

Imagine a giant Kong animatronic on a turntable chasing you through a city street in a similar setup as the Indominus Rex from Beijing… chills

[@galashery7264]

I would like to see at least one classic from universal’s early past. Maybe a western that was shot at the OG universal city. Or maybe the creature from the back lagoon which was filmed in Florida. And I think they should also add one horror film. And to top it off a space opera /sci-fi, maybe terminator. And they can also add something from an action thriller. So it can be a real great movie ride. Or “The Great Universal Ride”. Going through bits from the movies and attractions that made Universal great for almost a century will be a dream come true

[@canwenot573]

I was looking through the comments to see if anyone had mentioned Terminator. I was going to make one myself otherwise. I would love to see a Terminator scene in the ride. The Terminator attraction was great. The combination of 3D effects, animatronics, and live actors made for an incredible experience. Somehow incorporating that into a tram or trackless dark ride could really set this hypothetical attraction up for massive success!

[@coreymason7017]

With all the retro merch they share, I’d love this! I mean having the boathouse from the ride be one of the scenes, I’d die of happiness

[@coreymason7017]

Honestly I love your channel so much. You have well thought out opinions with facts to back them up. Plus from what I’ve seen you try and stay in touch with your subscribers which I know eventually gets impossible to do all the time. Keep up the awesome work!

[@MICHAELTHOMAS-de4wn]

yes. would be a great way to bring back segments of their classic now closed rides like jaws and Kong back. would be great replacement for the fear factory stage

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Nah, there's not nearly enough room there. It would be difficult finding something to replace that area.

[@tallerwarrior1256]

I’d say they should replace a lot of the shops and marquees in the Hollywood area. There’s a ton of backlot space behind there and it fits well with the theme. They could also replace Jimmy Fallon and use the extra space for the sound stages

[@dimentioo]

the kong scene as a kid was actually the scariest thing ever for me and it was literally just bc when i went kong for some reason had the wires in his fingers exposed and it freaked me out so much lmaoo

[@ab5olut3zero95]

It could be cool to do a ‘trackless’ dark ride with a DeLorean travel vehicle visiting different eras of the park or Universal universe and visiting iconic scenes from the classic attractions- usually scenes already previously represented in Universal attractions. Maybe there could be a ‘malfunction’ of some sort with a DeLorean time machine where riders are lost in a temporal/dimensional rift trying to get home and every time jump takes them closer to returning while landing in different show scenes from each classic attraction’s film.

[@giuliafiore7821]

I think this is a great idea, and I agree that the best place to put it is in Kid Zone. The sound stages definitely aren't going anywhere. Not only are they used for the HHN houses, but they're also used for actual productions. The only other place I could think to put it would be in the area behind MIB/Simpsons.

[@DavidBehlman]

I love this idea. Maybe it could be spread between 2-3 different attractions? Sort of by genre: Horror/Monsters, then Sci-Fi, Thriller and Romance, lastly Fantasy, Drama, and Western/Historical. (I almost suggested each genre gets a ride, but the Great Movie Ride was cool because it had a mash-up of genres. Clearly, there's a lot of refinement needed once the specific films are chosen. Heck, Jaws and Kong could be fitted into all three of my sub-categories...but three different Kongfrontations seems good to me, haha)

[@FourBetween]

Love this idea! Something Universal needs in my opinion. Once the new park opens I feel that the classsic magic of Universal Studios will be lost forever

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I'm not really seeing the correlation.

[@imaginationstationyt6948]

As nice an idea as one attraction with several movies does sound. I'd also love to see these movies get their own updated rides again. Some ideas I've personally had include a BTTF simulator where you control the DeLorean like Smuggler's Run and a Jaws ride where you are on a speedboat of some sort trying to escape the shark. Great pitch though and I do love it. :D

[@Xmetalfanx]

i like the idea of a tram tour like trackless darkride where the ride vehichles were like classic cars from that image in the video ... starting like you are JUST watching movies at a drive in. If done well ... this can be really good. While NOTHING to this scale .... I was hoping years back that dead pavilions in one of my FORMER favorite places, CLASSIC Epcot ... they could have used both Innoventions/Communicore east and west AND what is now going to be "the Play Pavilion" (Wonders of Life) and even the area I USE TO LOVE ... the Odyssey restaurant (something about that area by the water and the bridges I always liked ... the music in the background too added an atmosphere i still remember YEARS later. As tributes to Classic Epcot ... hell they all were just sitting there and a walk through (maybe even have a VR sort of setup FOR FORMER pavilions ) sort of thing would have actually used that space and for folks like me it would have paid tribute to rides and areas that MADE Epcot what it should have been and was in its early years

[@pblmrt]

If Universal make a ride similar to the Great Movie ride, get rid of Super Charge. That has to go and heck retheme the San Francisco area to idk Studio City or North Hollywood. Neighbors that’s around the Hollywood Park by making it feel more why that area is important to the company. The movies I would like to see, maybe pick them by the decade like 70s Jaws, 80s Back to the Future, and so on. That way it also shows the history and how far we got with cinema. I feel like that idea will make Disney actually get their act together and go back to theming the parks rather than spinning a wheel and decide what IP they can cheaply built as a land and ride.

[@CharliXCXismymom]

They should replace kids zone with this and with ET they could call it the Classics Area or something like that!

[@thelastanimator2700]

I feel like Universal can do a fantastic job. There’s a huge audience for older blockbusters, and a new ride that’s GOOD will always attract many people.

[@ryansmith7569]

Gotta hit the like before I even watch!! favorite channel lately !

[@DoveStudiosOffical]

This idea is wonderful. Though, I’ve been pondering on the practicality of it existing in Hollywood to represent other properties like E.T. (Since we lost it in 2003). Though I feel like it would fall too similarly conceptually as the Studio Tour. So instead, I propose a rework to that experience all together, and incorporate an extra 25 minutes of showrooms for the Studio Tour including these ideas your just mentioned. I don’t think this would hurt the theme of that ride since over time, we start to see less and less of the genuine sets and sound stages over time. I feel that Hollywood would be the ideal home for this idea, especially since the groundwork is already there and on its own is already a celebration of all of these ideas.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I would be happy if they just brought back an older version of Kong to the tour.

[@8675309858]

I’d like to see them close Fallon for putting in a Secret Life of Pets dark ride Both settle in the New York area and it’s a home run for universal. Or even for your idea they could really use a lot of real estate in that area

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I'm not sure if the showbuilding would fit under Rock-It, but I definitely agree that it would make sense for that area. I wish they had instead torn out the Shrek theater and the adjacent retail space for the ride though.

[@GoldenfoxxPrime]

EPCOT was my favorite place on this planet (that I didn't call the home in which I grew up) for so many years. I really feel like Disney is making so many missteps these days (intentionally, at that) that this is really Universal's opportunity to grab on or miss. I haven't been back to Universal since it first opened, especially because my trip there was just lacking. The only ride I enjoyed was Back to the Future (more so than Star Tours by a MILE), and it's been gone forever. We waited in line for some 2-3 hours for the E.T. ride, which I still say felt like a cheap Peter Pan's Flight, and so many rides just weren't working at all that day. But they're doing a lot of things now that seem to be garnering the right kinds of attention. The Nintendo Land has me interested (despite it seemingly only being centered around Mario??). If they brought back anything that pays homage to BTTF, it would be a lock for me that I could take an Orlando vacation and just not even consider WDW.

[@SondicoDenann]

Great video and a brilliant idea. I’ve always got a thumbs up for your excellent and well crafted content!

[@ChrisPMuffin]

Love it, great ideas as usual!

[@NTWoo95]

5:40 My absolute favourite theme park ambience song, it takes me right back to walking through the ocean trader market

[@GoogalyB]

I honestly really enjoy this idea. I find it as a very nice way to incorporate most of the old properties along with new ones. As for my idea, knowing that time seems to be running out for the Springfield area at the park (at least assuming Disney isn’t gonna let them renew), I’d say replace the Springfield area with a big outdoor area dedicated to the Movies of both past and present. The area could be reminiscent of the old Bone Yard, while also being able to keep the Back to the Future props in place. Perhaps the area and ride’s facade is a big production set, with cameras and tapes being placed everywhere, and some photo opportunities. If they really wanted to, they could even bring back interactive ads edutainment offerings that mix with the ride’s theme. Gutting the Simpsons ride give the dark ride a lot more space to work with. I’d say it’s a great way in bringing back and revitalizing its old production theme, while also a good way in introducing new interactive elements, like what they’ve been doing with both Harry Potter and Nintendo.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

When you mentioned the Bone Yard, my mind immediately went to the play area at Animal Kingdom and I was so confused for a second.

[@GoogalyB]

@@PoseidonEntertainment Lmao

[@wt7553]

I'd like to see a Universal Great Movie Ride; however, what's presented in this video is a Universal Classic Attractions Ride. Instead of remixing old attractions and attractions from other parks, a Great Movie Ride should be something brand new and integrate more recent films that are not already theme park attractions. As far as location, they could use Men in Black and/or the large area in the NE corner of the park that could become available as they move back of the house space to Epic Universe.

[@jacobselleck9750]

I’ve had this idea for months. I think all the minions attractions are temporary cheap bandages while they save money for Epic Universe construction, and after that opens they’ll commit to a full makeover of USO. I think this attraction actually could fit where Shrek was, and just use the current Hello Kitty store as the queue and build it up as a full facade. I don’t think the Minion attraction replacing Shrek will use much infrastructure because it does seem like a very temporary addition, and while I think Universal would submit to this idea of a ride, they wouldn’t build it out as the biggest thing because to them it probably seems difficult to market. I think a simple ride system like secret life of pets would do wonders, keep the height limit at an absolute minimum and really make it their true icon ride so they can just do whatever else they want with the park. Also take the Kong animatronic from IOA and replace SIROK with Jurassic World Adventure from Beijing, in a perfect world of course.

[@somericanguy]

I literally fell off my chair and cheered at how brilliant this idea is

[@allenmovies]

I love this idea SO much. I just unfortunately never see it coming to fruition, because it makes too much sense lol.

[@Queen_Guenevere]

I love this idea, and it’s what Universal Orlando should have always had. I’ve been disappointed that the park has lost much of its identity, so this would really strengthen it.

[@steelcurtain187]

This is an awesome idea. They really need something like this to preserve some History. The park feels nothings like it did in the 90s

[@fluorescentruss]

I need this so so bad. I really hope Universal realise a lot of people want this and make it a reality some day.

[@kennynash6842]

Another great video!

[@krisdepp890]

I loved how you slowly but surely got to the point and the idea you had in mind. I audibly said "ahhh, I see where you're going with this!" LOL either way, great video as always! honestly, this idea is amazing and I feel like it would bring lots of revenue to Universal (thinking like a business, how they love to lol). although lately majority of people are shifting towards Universal rather than Disney to save money, I feel like for the longtime fans of Universal's past, this would be a great addition into their park! I really miss Back to the Future and would love to see that!

[@FIREBREATHINROB]

Love This Idea and all the old Universal Rides. Other Movies I would like to see is Beetle Juice or something Alfred Hitchcock related.

[@AdamYJ]

Maybe North by Northwest with the famous crop duster scene.

[@dgharet1210]

That would be amazing!! Have all the old properties such as back to the future, jaws, earthquake. Etc!

[@user-TheDieselOfTheProletariat]

I would love to see this.

[@Welldeservedvacation]

The Great Movie Ride was the GOAT! We were super sad the day we found out the hard way that the ride no longer exists at DHS. We like your idea of bringing it back to Universal but yes they should definitely focus on the golden age and classics and some more of the bigger blockbuster hits. Nostalgia is definitely the key though as the Great Movie Ride made you feel like you went back in time to the olden days and the golden age which is a million times better than the more modern day Hollywood.

[@NinthShinigami]

Very much agreed, especially with Universal’s massive library of films, many of them having gone down as classics in their own right. The potential in this is massive! It’s a great idea! The best part is we’d get the big three of the resort in one ride: Kong, Jaws, and Back To The Futrue :)

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Honestly, I consider the big three to be Kong, Jaws and Earthquake. I liked BTTFTR, but it doesn't seem to hold the same legacy as Earthquake.

[@kirkvandewalker3574]

For legal reasons, the name would probably be called Universal's Movie Journey: A Blockbuster History (because most people would associate the name, Great Movie Ride, with Disney still.) But having a GMR-style dark ride with scenes based off old Universal Studios Florida attractions would be cool. Especially with Jaws and Back To The Future!

[@MissFanCulture]

Ahhhh I’ve been telling my husband this for years. Just replace F&F with their own great movie ride. You can even keep a little bit of F&F in there to appease that fan base. Or the area where the stadium is - make it in the style of “soarin”

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Those spaces wouldn't really be large enough, which I why tearing out Kid Zone makes the most sense. I agree that F&F should be replaced, but it would be difficult to fit anything larger in that space.

[@mystery_guest]

i might be biased because i loved the great movie ride, but i think this would be awesome. this also gives a way for newer generations to get a foot in the door of seeing some classic movies. i watched about every movie from the great movie ride after riding it--alien was my favorite movie for a while.

[@bigfreakinggeek]

Love this idea! I do think they should combine their classic films with current franchises, having this ride connect all their parks

[@Wendish1971]

For the movie list: The Wiz, Animal House, Xanadu, Flash Gordon, An American Werewolf in London, Tremors, True Lies, Gladiator, Van Helsing, Shaun of the Dead, & Coraline. Ride narration by RiffTrax to keep the mood light, if necessary.

[@maximusprime3459]

I'd swap Animal House for the more cinematically inclined Blues Brothers.

[@yousaysilver]

it would be really cool to see how universal would pull off a great movie ride if they made one

[@claudiaweidenthal8141]

What a great idea!!

[@estuardogarcia8005]

Oh my oh my ! And section with the scene from T2 Los Angeles 2029.. where the T-800’s walk on top of the skulls.

[@tonyagos1172]

Interesting perspective and idea for Universal!!! Def agree with you!! Another solid video!!

[@dr.penguinstein3426]

First of all, to start with, I'd love to have a set of "tour guide mascots" for this ride akin to Journey into Imagination. In this case, I'd love a Dreamfinder-esque figure based on a director or an usher who likes to talk about movie magic, and maybe Woody Woodpecker to add a bit of chaos to this. As for the movies? I know not all of them would appear, but here's a few I'd like to see. -The Grinch: This is one of Universal's most ambitious films and the sets were whimsical and askew. Besides who doesn't love Jim Carrey as the Grinch? -Bride of Frankenstein: Recreate the final scene of the crumbling castle, do the whole thing in black and white. -Beetlejuice: C'mon the poor guy is haunting the makeup show, let's let him turn up the juice and see what shakes loose. Do a sound show based on "Jump in the Line" -Prince of Egypt/The 10 Commandments: Both were iconic movies, and I was actually surprised when the Academy Award Museum featured it in a clip show of some of the best animated works. It'd be beautiful if you could pass across the parted Red Sea. -Back to the Future: I know it's outdated, but still a classic. Kind of bring that up on the tour Tour Guide: "Movies allowed us to envision the future" Woody: "Last time I went to California, it didn't look like that" Doc Brown: "Not yet! The future is whatever we want it to be, and right now people are being inspired to create things based on the movies. Just like Jules Verne inspired me..." -Jaws: It was such an incredible and iconic movie. -Shrek: Again Shrek is iconic and gives a great opportunity to cheekily poke fun at Disney like Universal does on their twitter. Shrek: "What are we supposed to do?" Donkey: "Well, that OTHER park tends to play the same song on loop. I KNOW! LET'S START A SING-ALONG!" Donkey and Woody: "IIIIIITTTT'S AAAAAA..." Shrek: "NO!!!!!!" -Jurassic World: Again, like the original Jurassic Park better, but it'd be great to transplant parts of Jurassic World Adventure here. -The Blues Brothers: We need some comedy and music and this seems ideal. -King Kong: Again we have Skull Island, it's time for part 2 in New York. -Ghostbusters: Again put guests face to face with Gozer and Stay Puft

[@ben87graves]

I love this idea so much! Like I believe it would be extremely popular and drum up hype for the park.

[@mark-789]

I agree with almost every video you make … as this is one of my favorite KZbin channels. Although this idea, I can’t get onboard with. Having worked at many of these original attractions and some shows, I just don’t think the cost to create such an attraction would have the draw it would need to justify the investment. Also, I think Universal would really fall flat if they move HHN to Epic Universe. They tried doing this for years ago at Islands of Adventure, and it just didn’t work as well. Plus, Epic Universe will not need HHN for people to flood that park when it opens. Universal Studios needs the extra help. Regardless, thank you for all the time and effort you put into creating your videos. I love your creative mind and appreciate the work and hours to takes to create each video and then the process of programing, creating thumbnails and uploading to KZbin.

[@johngosbee5574]

I think it could be cost effective if creators would consistently remember: it's believability, and NOT realism. Also, this is the first decade where Universal FINALLY has three generations of park goers. And many of those middle generations have full access to these moderate and major classics for nearly free on streaming or any random cable movie channel. Taking my 9-year old in 2009, is the springboard for her to do the same in future, These next years are Universal's first big chances at "nostalgia echo" and "nostalgia halo effect"

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I thought that the issue with Islands was Seuss? I was of the belief that the Seuss estate protested against holding the event in the park, even if Seuss Landing itself didn't have scare actors?

[@mark-789]

@@PoseidonEntertainment that may also be. I was under the impression that guest surveys didn’t go well when they split the parks. I have a good friend in entertainment that still works there. I’ll try to see if he knows more that he can share. I also think it had something to do with logistics also. I’ll try to find out. Personally, when I went, starting with the very 1st one … when it grew to Islands of Adventure, it just didn’t have the same vibe. I was happy when they went back to just Universal Studios.

[@al.109]

@@PoseidonEntertainment It was actually Marvel that was against the event for showing their superheroes dead in the scare zones

[@mark-789]

@@PoseidonEntertainment update: I talked with my friend who works in the Entertainment Department at Universal about why they stopped using IOA for HHN. Here was his response: From what heard, it’s because the pathways at IOA are too narrow for the crowds that come to HHN. The traffic flow is too tight to get the crowds through. Universal is better designed for big crowds. IOA’s capacity is only about 40,000. Universal can fit 60,000. And, having the event in just one park allows the other park to have a longer daytime experience with out closing early for the switchover. And the non-HHN park can still do events. That is our busiest event season. I don’t know if that is the official story, but that is what I was told when I asked many years ago.😁

[@timrose9826]

Yes I agree

[@Parkerk9]

Bring back the classics and practical effects!

[@truthfacts5438]

That's so many IP's they could capitalize on that would be incredible, but appears they just too nearsighted to seize the opportunity.

[@kimberlyspencer5552]

I think this is a great idea! 🧡

[@pirateghost3834]

I think that this would be awesome and totally possible. I think it would be best with the SCOOP vehicles from spiderman. You could easily put in physical scenes and with that vehicle it would allow you to feel like the original rides. Like for the King Kong or Jaws sections of the ride. I think this could work great! If Universal would give the space to make such a ride, they would have a win on their hands

[@pirateghost3834]

Adding on to my thought. If they used the Fear Factor Live Area that would give them SO MUCH ROOM. According to Google earth it has an area of 50,000 feet. That could give them a HUGE attraction. And if I may be so bold to suggest, they could also do what transformers does and use a second level of the attraction. This could give them room for the BEST attraction they have ever made. Taking old attractions, classic movies that never got attractions, and anything they felt would fit. That could be incredible!

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I agree that the Scoop vehicles would make a lot of sense for something like this. I think that with Spider-Man and Transformers using the vehicles, it may seem like a little too much over-saturation, but I can't deny that the motion capabilities would work really well.

[@tibsaugusto177]

bae wake up Poseidon Entertainment posted a new video essay about my emotional support entertainment destinations

[@brerkris]

My God. You're right. That'd totally work.

[@TheMarkvanes]

You should do a piece on the Spookslot replacement, Dans Macabre when it finishes

[@ottot3221]

Universal, take notice, this should be your next attraction in Universal studios Orlando! Epic gets a stunning love letter to the start of Universal Studios with it's classic horror movies but there is a more current golden age with Jaws, Back to the Future, Hitchcock movies, The Thing, Hannibal, Abbot and Costello movies, Earthquake and more to pull from. Then there are some wonderful animated movies that are not represented in the resort and can be put to good use. Building this next to E.T. would compliment a Classic Universal Studios Land perfectly.

[@brycevo]

I would love a Great Movie Ride or mini Studio Tour at Universal Orlando. It would be a great replacement for Fear Factor Live. You could have Bruce splash out of the sea, a DeLorean disappear into the future, Kong shakes a bridge, and a Rex knocks around the vehicle.

[@happiestplace3754]

I don't know how you always seem to have the same ideas I do. Great minds think alike.

[@ryeinc]

PE: “I know that Jurassic Park III was poorly received…” Me: *looking over at JPIII poster on bedroom wall* 😐

[@tmb2163]

With the new MACK Rides Neuheiten boat ride system, and Universal working with MACK, I wouldn’t be surprised if they bring back Jaws in Epic Universe with a brand new ride and story. And man I hope they do, still my favorite Universal Attraction after Jurassic Park.

[@rmannayr2129]

I MISS THE GREAT MOVIE RIDE AT DISNEY!

[@chillabrew_glycolinstall]

I think this would be an amazing thing to build once epic universe opens and they have the ability to remove the employee service area on backlot road by Men in Black and back to the Future. Considering Simpsons has to be gone by 2028 or 2029, and they will have employee services for all three Parks up and running on the epic universe campus, they could redevelop that entire area of universal proper into something extremely amazing

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I would like Men in Black to stay. I know it's aging, but it just feels like one of the last few experiences from that early era of the park. I am really curious to see how everything with The Simpsons plays out though. I'm hoping that they put something else in the park (other than Minions) before that point though.

[@chillabrew_glycolinstall]

@@PoseidonEntertainment I want Men in Black to stay too! It is hands down my favorite ride in the park! I hope if it does leave we get some sort of Pokemon snap experience that mimics the point and shoot features and interactive play of Men in Black.

[@kahristah]

I think this idea would be a hit!

[@rmannayr2129]

IT WOULD BE COOL IF UNIVERSAL HAD THEIR OWN GREAT MOVIE RIDE!

[@user-ok1ek9qx3g]

If the Monsters couldn’t be added due to the rumored theme area at Epic Universe, they could add classic horror films outside of the Monsters brand that have history with Halloween Horror Nights. Psycho, The Shining, American Werewolf In London, Chucky, Saw, The Exorcist, Friday the 13th, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Nightmare on Elm Street to name many as I could. The only downside I see that it would be too much content wise. Here’s something I wanna ask ya, how would you feel if Disney planned on an attraction like the Great Movie but with classic anime shows and movies for the Japan pavilion at Epcot?

[@ZanderEzekial77]

Anything that brings BTTF back to Universal in a big way would be a victory in my book.

[@NinthShinigami]

Agreed

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I always felt that the atmosphere of USF was so much stronger with its classic films still around. Every time I hear music from those films playing at the entry arch, it makes me wonder why they don't bring them back in one form or another.

[@jtstacey83]

These companies seemed to have forgotten that sometimes it's nice to sit down in the ac for 20-30 min to watch a show. Would love to see Universal do a great movie-style ride. This way, they could celebrate the classic rides as well as classic Universal films.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

More sit-down shows in general would be nice. I have no idea why Islands has none.

[@ashtonbyrd3686]

I’ve not been to universal studios since a lot while. The last time I went was when they had jaws, the jimmy neutron ride, the shrek ride, the spongebob ride, back to the future ride, the men in black ride and the original Jurassic park ride. That was probably when me and my older brother(who’s in college) were younger. Though the title of the video in question, would be awesome to see happen in universal studios.

[@ashtonbyrd3686]

I forgot to mention the E.T. Ride was still up at the time. That ride alongside the movie was my favorite.

[@ToshisGarden]

Man, if they were to do this, all I'm asking for that I can immediately think of is a Terminator scene and a scene representing the final battle in Men in Black, with some awesome sets and animatronics!!

[@kimodogyt7431]

I really love the ideas put in this video,about were could it be,i think it could be on production central if a specific situation happends,so we know in IOA has marvel theme land,were not really sure for how much longer that land would be there becuse of disney,so in theory it will be replaced,the best contender would be prob a transformers theme land,since beijing transformers land really resembles marvel super heroe island,with the transformers ride moved to IOA they would have the space for a new ride,and i really think this universal great movie ride would be a nice fit to take its place,just that change the ride vehicles from transformers to trackless rides and that would do the job. Also i really like the idea of having dreamworks catalogue of films,mostly becuse it would be pretty smart to have a scene based on the film The prince of Egypt(since im not sure if they have the rights to the 56 The Ten Commandment movie)....and well.................having the I Need a Hero Scene from shrek 2 in the ride would be like the greatest thing in theme park history. (Pd:Tenically.....reign of kong fits the literature theme of IOA becuse king kong actully debuted in a book in 32,a year before the movie)

[@johnzywko5885]

Their’s something about blockbuster movies that people relate to. It’s a thrill to get involved,great movie escape and the great movie ride .etc

[@reyaguilera11]

This would be amazing 🥲

[@MCLegoboy]

I think the biggest struggle would come from on high. It could just end up only being Universal movies based on how much of Universal Studios Orlando has become a big commercial for everything NBC Universal owns in the front half of the park despite how good the relations have been with Warner and Sony. Why remove Twister for Jimmy Fallon if not just to avoid another fee? Why replace Earthquake/Disaster with Fast & Furious? Why replace Terminator with Bourne? Sure, those properties might be dated, but there was also always still the focus on having made the movies and living the experience, the audience is able to get caught up in what the main attraction is getting at even if you aren't familiar with the property. Maybe it was more of a cost thing in terms of materials with how much water and fog and smoke and propane were used. Regardless, I remember pitching an idea to you awhile back about Universal doing a Great Movie Ride, and I think it could absolutely work. That park seriously needs something other than a screen 90% of the time. It really does all come down to licensing and what agreements they're willing to make. You can write off anything Disney, Lucasfilm, and Fox however, which is too bad because I see the ride much like how Disney's was and kind of pulling you through cinema history and there are definitely some seminal moments made by those studios that impacted the film industry you just can't ignore. However, Universal's idea of pulling you through a Drive-In theater screen sounds much more action packed, and I was trying to think of something that could involve time travel so that you could not only visit the movies, but it also play into the historical narrative, too. I'm thinking of the DeLorean, Bill & Ted's phonebooth, and something else (I want to say H.G. Wells' Time Machine, but it's a static vehicle) just so that you could have different tracks to make the ride different every time. So say that everytime it's time to go to a new movie, it's not just a vignette, but you go through a tunnel with the time traveling and simulated speed before popping to the next, kind of like Spider-Man and better than Gringotts where they just go pitch black between scenes. I don't know, I think I might be thinking a bit too grand or it would work better as a simulator like Star Tours where you really could just randomize everything and make the experience unique everytime.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I do wish that Universal would move away from the latest and most relevant of IP. Still, The Secret Life of Pets and the Jurassic World stuff has turned out great, so I'm not exactly against it as long as attractions like those keep getting produced.

[@Philosophy42DaysUth]

It it would be bizarre if they made a themed water coaster ride based on ON GOLDEN POND (which is Universal's IP). It starts with Norman Thayer telling you he's going to drive your boat with this little dohicky which is a remote and then K. Hepburn animatronic saying "Norman, you can't do that -- you'll kill them all." The "Good God" as you make the giant drop would be epic. Of course, you'd need great imitators of the two iconic voices.