Yesterworld: The History of Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast at Universal Studios Florida

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Nickelodeon and Universal Studios Orlando teamed up to create Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast - a simulator ride at the Universal theme park that replaced the Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera. Today, we explore the full history of Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast - from his humble beginnings as Johnny Quasar, to the theatrical film Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (and TV show The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron) all the way through to the present day and what replaced the iconic theme park attraction.
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[@robradical7213]

You would think that Universal would want to capitalize on 90's nostalgia and produce a classic Nick toons ride

[@TheDeathmail]

Well, yah, it seems they are working on that... they took it down during the era where people didn't care as much about Nostalgia... Most kids born in the 90's were still in high school or middle school during that period and it was 4-5 years later that they became working adults or have higher pay... Around the time Pokemon Go came out was when a good chunk 90's born kids were working for a paycheck or close to it.

[@maxonwolf5841]

Heh, funny thing is that Nickelodeon is desperately beginning to capitalize on spongebob memes now

[@DukesFinalBoss]

If I’ve learned one thing, when you’re in the passionate consumers position, everything that seems beneficial to both us and the business seems to never come to fruition. The decision makers rarely share our experience and are way higher up the totem pole than the passionate minds that actually work to create this stuff Whether it’s Call of Duty or theme parks, the fan base, specifically the passionate’s, wishes and views are rarely realized

[@asherwallace7736]

Pretty sure Jimmy Neutron debuted in the 2000’s not the 90’s

[@bibarel4665]

Look out for the semen slime tower!!!!

[@andykishore]

Ironically, this Jimmy Neutron ride closed in August 2011, the same time that the Planet Sheen spin-off series was running.

[@CosmicSponge2004]

So THAT'S Why It Lasted Past 2006

[@gracekim25]

Wow😅

[@MJPRODUCTIONS8972]

Universal closes rides when they get at 20 years or riders dying down

[@HardPourCorn]

They shut down the wrong thing.

[@MrBump2]

I never noticed as a kid that when Carl starts spawning llamas, the Dalai Lama (10:36) appears near the end. Don't know how I missed that, haha.

[@YesterworldEntertainment]

Great catch! I never noticed that.

[@EngelSpiel]

The CCP would like to know your location.

[@Puncomfortable]

Carl's love for lamas was so ahead for it's time. Lamas are super in right now.

[@auntiem0thman]

Carl obviously grew up to work at Maxis 😂

[@carminecdinoproductions]

Llamas actually. It’s actually spelled “llamas”.

[@Klonoahedgehog]

I remember this ride vividly. It was great. I also remember the chairs being so small that my dad couldn't fit inside and was kind of upset when the rest of the family got on the ride while he stood awkwardly in the back lol

[@lonelyloner8904]

Fatty lol

[@apetersenALT]

I completely forgot about the Chicken Dance. Such a blast from the past.

[@Nick-zn1vj]

Clap clap clap clap

[@LoveNeko64]

That made my mom sick lol.

[@Emisop]

That's the only part of the ride I remember. XD

[@idunnobutyay2520]

Low key the chicken dance was the best part of the movie

[@kcnobii]

*3, 2, 1* *Gotta Blast!* *Reach to the stars* *Fueled by candy bars* *Rides a kid with a knack for inventions* *Ah!* *A super-powered mind* *A mechanical K-9!* *Bark Bark!* *Rescues the day from sure destruction* *H-he-he-help!* *This is the theme song* *AhHh!* *Of Jimmy Neutron*

[@cyclops8238]

*Bark bark bark* *AHHHHH!*

[@kcnobii]

*Wowee Zowee*

[@Romanticoutlaw]

you know a theme song is good when it explains that it is the theme song

[@anavarrette83]

"Brain Blast!"

[@HBarnill]

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?

[@thepeternetwork]

True Story: One time, during a visit to Universal Studios, I decided to say hello to Spongebob Squarepants. He noticed I was carrying material from "that other theme park just up the road", and naturally expressed his displeasure. I explained to him that it was the only item I could quickly grab in my rush to get here, and what he did next was totally unprecedented. He left his area to point out the various merchandise (hats, t-shirts, etc) with his face on it. My conclusion: Spongebob Squarepants has been hanging around Mr. Krabs a bit too long.

[@FisherBros]

I see Eugene has taught SpongeBob in the ways of merchandising

[@brycevo]

I absolutely loved nicktoon blast. It was really fun and amazing

[@hungrymanmanofsteelproduct2968]

Are you going to finish that CROISSANT?

[@brandonthetoyandgamecollector]

This was the first ride I ever rode at universal, and I loved it all the way til it closed. I miss it and wish I could do it again.

[@theincfiles]

Same, I was six and it blew my mind! Made me love Universal

[@cloutaccount1181]

TheAdriatik omg same !!!!

[@chuualwayswins]

ahh, how i missed walking into the nickelodeon store after the ride

[@madisontaylor17]

headass steph Same

[@carlsimpkins9197]

Jimmy Neutron was my favorite ride at Universal Studios growing up. Way better than Despicable Me lol

[@madisontaylor17]

Carl Simpkins I agree so much!!

[@TimeNerd]

The chicken dance was always my favorite part

[@samuelsolomon7330]

The daily Llama quota must be upheld.

[@alexisbloodwood5587]

Rumors say that Carl still has the wand and is doing just that to this day

[@Tacom4ster]

You forgot to mention the box office failure of Ant Bully had that studio that produced the show lose its funding for new seasons of Jimmy Neutron

[@N_DAnimationEnthusiast]

Spongebob still resides there...as a gift shop!

[@ohitsjustbela2341]

For some reason this was my FAVORITE ride when I was younger. I actually cried when it closed. The spongebob part was just the best 😂

[@TheRealAmericanMan]

A new Expedition Theme Park AND a Yesterworld?!? What’s next a new Defunctland all in one day?!

[@TheApoohneicie]

Buck Bumble I know! I feel spoiled!

[@TheRealAmericanMan]

And now a theme park history too

[@TheApoohneicie]

Buck Bumble Holy crap. I know! Great minds have similar subscriptions! 😂

[@JonsMovies104]

Man Jimmy Neutron used to be my sh*t along with classic Spongebob, classic Fairly Oddparents, Rugrats, CatDog, and Danny Phantom.

[@Niya.B649]

Good shows good times!

[@jayjaybulldog9180]

Also Avatar

[@reidsewing6436]

All Of Those Shows Aired On Nick In 2004!

[@starsbookreviews]

To bad they didn't keep to the updating every couple of years thing. I would have loved them to interact with the characters from Avatar the Last Airbender!!!

[@mtoni93]

Heck yeah!

[@mtoni93]

@@nilus2k oh no! 😱

[@joshuastarkloff9602]

But then they might run out of material and use live action or Nick Jr material..... **shivers**

[@ShiverThermal]

I would like to see a Jimmy Neutron and My Life as a Teenage Robot crossover.

[@Numbuh8578]

@@joshuastarkloff9602 I see no problem using nick Jr characters, thier part of the nicklelodeon family too

[@CatDogDexterMan20]

Some golden childhood memories here! I went on that Jimmy Neutron ride on my family trip to universal back in 2004. I also got to visit Nickelodeon studios only a few months before it closed.

[@NezomiFloof]

Hell yeah. I loved this ride. I was there the day it closed. I was one of the last ones on that ride.

[@norancha2968]

If only spongebob was the face of the ride then it may still be around

[@mariajimenafigueroa8311]

But it wouldn't be the same!

[@goblincaveballs]

shutup jimmy neutron is perfect

[@jackpijjin4088]

@@goblincaveballs they're not criticizing the ride's theming, they're pointing out Nick's borderline-fetishistic obsession with the yellow sponge.

[@Smithy1991]

If only spongebob was actually on the same great level as jimmy

[@norancha2968]

@@jackpijjin4088 thank you

[@genericname_]

11:26 What does he mean by “silenced”, is he implying every Jimmy Neutron fan was hunted down and killed for their outcries?

[@thegreatslothlord7796]

Yes, I am the last surviving fan of Jimmy Neutron and my life has nothing but been living in fear ever since they stopped the show. We were once a massive nation of fans but as Orlando University Studios came knocking one by one at our doors the number of us fans dwindled to the point where we are today as me, the sole survivor. I gotta blast now as I hear them draw near but tell the people out there of this genocide so we can never go unnoticed for Nickelodeon’s heinous crimes.

[@PeterGriffin11]

@@thegreatslothlord7796A...ARE YOU REALLY A JIMMY NEUTRON FAN!? I THOUGH I WAS THE LAST ONE LEFT!

[@thegreatslothlord7796]

Miles Morales Wait, another fan? What is this? I thought Nickelodeon killed all of us. Is there some sort of underground resistance against this horrific company that I didn’t know about? Man, this is the best news I’ve heard in years.

[@PeterGriffin11]

@@thegreatslothlord7796 YES! There is a resistance comprising of the few remaining fans of Jimmy Neutron join us friend as we seek revenge for the deplorable actions carried out by Universal Studios.

[@thegreatslothlord7796]

Miles Morales My God, I certainly will my fellow Neutron fan, I shall come and join you so together we can take down them once and for all.

[@scawfan75]

Cosmo, Wanda you gotta help us! Elvis? YOU GOT IT! HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@supersonicxz1]

Hi! I’m Paul!

[@CDHfilms]

Gotta Blast!

[@grantedklass777]

Architect of Gods gotta blast

[@TheTrustyHole]

Architect of Gods There’s also “Hi, I’m...line?”, “Hola, soy Pablo” and “...so whaddya want me to say now?”

[@luigi7834]

I can h e a r this

[@QuesadillaQueer]

One of my favorite rides💔 My family still references it to this day.

[@tsunderehusbando3668]

This took me way way way back to when I was a kid and went on holiday to the studios. Such a happy time of my life. It’s strange how memories you forgot you had come flooding back just from one clip. I’ll never forget picking up my stuffed spongebob at the studios

[@DangerDiego14]

Gotta change the generic title of Troubled History of “attraction name” being that it didn’t seem like it came in swiftly and people loved it and left nearly the right time. But awesome video and thanks for the references.

[@invaderpez12]

"One of the last good Nicktoons" Avatar: Am I a joke to you?

[@CattyMintgum]

Actually my Life As a Teenage Robot was the last great Nick show lol.

[@Beetlejuice_Sam]

What about Danny Phantom, Avatar, and Legend of Korra?

[@spunchbop47428]

@@Beetlejuice_Sam nevermind

[@r.l.steinfeld1448]

Steve Odekerk is the man! Kung Pow is seriously one of my favorite movies of all time. He's such a goofy dude.

[@thetwistedsamurai]

0:30 Dude. I grew up with that game. I actually downloaded it like a year and a half ago just for nostalgia. The aliens that go INTRUDER ALERT still scare the shit out of me to this day.

[@KatieLHall-fy1hw]

I rode this back in 2003 in my only trip to universal studios. I loved it! Helped that my family watched a lot of Nickelodeon and I have been a big fan of Jimmy Neurton since it came out and watched the entire show.

[@EthanCrossMedia]

I rode on this attraction back in 2006! 😀 Though today I’m sometimes into SpongeBob (as it ran for over 2 decades), and aside from that I’m into The Loud House.

[@fatimasarah.5374]

im into both well i like spongebob more

[@majamystic256]

my favorite nick cartoon was Avatar

[@Hieifireshadow]

this ride was great. i miss it so much :(

[@thatblindgamer726]

How about doing Tales of the Okefenokee? A ride that used to be at Six Flags over Georgia. It ran from 1967 to 1980. Im a pretty big fan of it, even though im to young to have ever went on it. Its pretty cool.

[@jtwc10]

I actually got to ride Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast in August 2010, 1 year before it closed for good. I really enjoyed the experience, as well as the Nickelodeon Store after the ride.

[@barthallis]

Nicktoon Blast was my favorite ride back in the day. I even got a Jimmy and Goddard figure thing that I loved to death. I have no idea where they are now though... probably thrown away. I dunno. Anywho, I would love to see a revival of the series, whatever that may look like.

[@KatieLHall-fy1hw]

Same, but I am nervous it could be extra weird. Would the animation change? Would the voice actors change? Story beats? What about his parents (love his parents)

[@southparkboyproductions6040]

When I was a little kid, I always wanted to go to Universal, just to ride this!

[@Beetlejuice_Sam]

Danny Phantom would’ve been a cool show for a ride since it’s the best and the most interesting show in terms of characters, world, and plot!

[@Pckdch]

Wow. This looks like a piece of my childhood I was never able to live since I never visited Orlando. I've always liked the nicktoons better than the cartoon cartoons and the disney originals. They played a very important part in my childhood. Now it's really sad to know that everything's gone while I never had a chance to experience it.

[@HamXSam84]

I loved this ride as a kid. I really think that the nickelodeon history of theme park themed lands and rides are super interesting.

[@itspronouncedlamp1283]

I love you yesterworld

[@mikeeustaquio3316]

Really despise Despicable Me Minion Mayhem when it replaced Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast and when Nickelodeon retire The Adventures Of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius

[@raphaelmarquez9650]

At least Despicable Me is a Universal IP.

[@lightyearpig12]

If this ride is revived, I have a strong feeling The Loud House will play a big role in its story because of how popular it is.

[@jayjaybulldog9180]

I doubt it, spongebob and/or Avatar will a major role in it than the loud

[@Jacob630]

@@jayjaybulldog9180ASLSKSISI

[@jackguin2352]

i remember the campaigning being so intense i was thought the movie had already come out and i'd missed it

[@mightyfilm]

I'd love to see a Jimmy Neutron revival, but since Nick's just sitting on the completed Rocko and Invader Zim telefilms, I'm not optimistic about it ever happening.

[@daviddyer3543]

Can we convince the creator of Jimmy Neutron to move the show off Nick, or put on a streaming platform? Also, can Jimmy be a bit older and have more room for his inventions and make a bigger spaceship?

[@mightyfilm]

Unless the creator owns the creation, they usually have no say in the matter. Even in the case of Doug, Disney somehow still owns the rights since the Brand Spankin' New series from the 90's. I don't know to what extent Jumbo pictures owns him, and Nick still owns the original series, but can't make merchandising off of it. The Doug Funko Pops were released under Disney. Nick still owns Jimmy, and unless they want to make another telefilm with the character, I don't see them really doing much. Not even for merchandise.

[@rebeccah.5695]

Wow this was an awesome video, I may not have been to Universal studios but I was definitely a Nick fan and a big Jimmy Neutron fan, this was awesome to see and one of the best attractions that made the park. You’re awesome and I can’t wait to see more rock on Yesterworld!😄😄🙂🙂❤️💕

[@DB-eu5uq]

Nice video about my childhood, you earned a new sub. 💙

[@justinmiddleton8818]

This ride and Nickelodeon Studios were some of my favorite things when i went with my family to Universal Studios in Spring 2004, and of corse both of them have since closed and been replaced by other things that are not nearly as memorable.

[@Niya.B649]

God i miss this ride so much, it was one favorite shows with a bunch of my other favorite shows altogether in one ride i loved it! My favorite part was when the chicken dance song started playing and the vehicle danced with the music, lool 😂 I also loved the gift shop too, seeing usually spongebob character and the interacting games. Ima miss it all! 😭

[@corleeshataylor3734]

I love jimmy neutron . We need shoes like this back. That shows it’s awesome to be smart and are actually funny!!

[@syroco]

After discovering Yesterworld's and Defuctland's channels I haven't left my room in weeks

[@colingznetworkplus4618]

Invader Zim, My Life As a Teenage Robot, Jimmy Neutron, Chalkzone, Rugrats, Rocco’s Modern Life, The First Five seasons of Fairly Odd Parents, and Danny Phantom, all Of these iconic names it was truly the golden age of Nickelodeon

[@demontamerbf18]

A Jimmy Neutron revival? OH. My. GOD.

[@looney18]

Miss both Nicktoons blast and Nickelodeon Studios!

[@Clay3613]

My best memory of Jimmy Neutron is the awesome build-a-rocket toys from Burger King. I still have mine. The 2D animation clearly is not as impressive as the Hannah Barbera ride, they used the same bizzare photoshop bevel as Mortal Kombat: The Journey Begins.

[@LeDanky]

*looks like they couldn’t handle the Neutron style*

[@gabbygrace100]

Once again, great video!! What was the number one fastest ride turn around?

[@kamerongillum4404]

I'm not sure either but my guess is Maelstrom to Frozen

[@gracezb1]

nickelodeon blast: the most ambitious crossover in modern history

[@redfive1300]

When I see that first few seconds that the "iconic" cartoon character that sticks out than the rest was Jimmy Neutron, I had this in my head: *YOU SOILED THE GOOD KRUSTY KRAB NAME! SOILED IT! SOILED IT! SOILED IT! SOILED IT!* #SpongeBobFTW

[@florida_mane6267]

I'm going to guess you're referencing the Mr. Meaty show

[@mariajimenafigueroa8311]

Jimmy Neutron >>>Spongebob Overrated-Pants

[@skellington15]

Doesn't sound like it's a troubled history. Seems as though it went without a hitch.

[@FIREBRAND38]

I always like the research that you put into documenting these attractions. Thanks.

[@MichaelRacer]

I actually got to go on this ride twice back in the summer of 2003.

[@abrahemsamander3967]

Also Carl’s lama addiction. I feel the member berries.

[@hp932]

If Jimmy Nuetron was the second fastest ride turn around, what was the first?

[@themexi5181]

i remember riding this when i went to universal when i was like 10. good times

[@galaga2x808]

God this ride was amazing seeing all these nick chracters ina ride was really amazing and unique... now we have dispicable me...

[@DaniTheThomasFan]

Man This Should’ve Been The Only Nickelodeon Ride Ever In Universal Studios Orlando Florida Like Come On Man

[@JasontheCartoonFan]

GOTTA BLAST!... ....through this video! I'm super busy right now, but I watched this anyways!

[@waddledee2857]

10:32 Minecraft veterans returning to the game and testing out all of the new mobs

[@PeterGriffin11]

I wouldn't mind another Nicktoons themed ride I heard rumors there may be a Nicktoons crossover movie but at this point I don't think its happening I'd love to see Jimmy Neutron in a movie like that if it did happen.

[@JKsillylilyoutubepage]

No one ever mentions Paramount's Canada's Wonderland! There was a spongebob 4D ride and an entire Nickelodeon center

[@carminecdinoproductions]

Can you please do a video on the history of Terminator 2 3-D: Battle Across Time next?

[@Jordan-ck5ty]

YESSS, been waiting on this one!

[@PaddletailPhilly]

Always had a soft spot for simulator rides, and Nicktoon Blast was no exception. It's massive, unrelenting energy always managed to put a smile on my face whenever I rode it

[@beths876]

im writing this comment before the video has even started, because I realise that this is the first time that one of my old favourite rides (and if it still existed, it would probably still be one of my favourites) is part of these types of videos.

[@carminecdinoproductions]

This makes me want a Nickelodeon Universe theme park at the Universal Orlando Resort! A possible full-blown outdoor Nickelodeon Universe theme park for the Universal Orlando Resort would include multiple themed lands including some themed lands to different Nickelodeon IPs, various rides and attractions themed to numerous Nickelodeon IPs, and other stuff along with an on-site Nickelodeon resort hotel!

[@triston175]

One of the best rides ever built

[@fatimasarah.5374]

i love this channel sm

[@andresbravo2003]

Ahh My Childhood nostalgia has came back to me since I was 6... Thx for the Video!!

[@brandonbombei7313]

this ride has a very similar plot to back to the future ride wow. Its like a BTTF ride for kids lol. I still miss this ride a lot.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Gotta blast!

[@Lry696]

Found ya, see you soon in another comment section I'm sure

[@ThemeParksShouldntExist]

I love Johnny Caesar!

[@hettyoflynn5496]

11:36, why did you show this?!. NO IM SEROUS IT SCARED THE HELL OUT OF ME

[@SketchBud]

Would be so cool to see Nickelodeon attractions at the Universal theme parks again

[@adambouches7396]

Should have called it Gotta Blast

[@Kristiansolis15]

Next time, I want to time travel to 2003 so I can call the ride “ Big K’s chicken dance horsey ride “ so no Cosmo’s wand and after the whole chicken dance part it will bounce the claps of the dance constantly until Park closes

[@bluebee5801]

Love learning about theme parks and shows on your channel ❣️❣️❣️

[@christopherrichards2350]

I loved the Jimmy Neutron ride and my mother loves the Jimmy Neutron character because of his big head. The Chicken Dance scene at the end of the ride is the funniest scene of the whole attraction.

[@rachelthornton4442]

I have been on a mission since I was 11 to find the music from this ride. I loved the music; the mashup of the different themes was always a joy to listen to, but I've never been able to find the track, or even the composer of the ride.

[@fatimasarah.5374]

minions are irelevant now they should shut it down and replace it with a nickalodeon atraction, maybe something like nicktoon blast but where they go to the past llike maybe a new nicktoon charicter could go back it time like they should use lincoln loud and he can go back in time in vanzilla and visit old nickalodeon shows they could also use spongebob because its still running

[@doctorstrange7768]

dear god i went on this ride and i've never been so fucking disappointed in a ride in my life like all the other ones seemed to have a budget this felt like something that would be at a trash arcade

[@ProtoPatrol]

Didn’t it get an update where jimmy or cosmo mentions their cross over event? Or was that in the original if it was in it at all

[@N_DAnimationEnthusiast]

About time you made this! I miss this ride!

[@eduardodotel8524]

Bring back the DeLorean in the intro!

[@mlwrestling8002]

In 2011 I was 2 years old so needles to say I never got a chance to ride Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoons Blast. I love Jimmy Neutron :]

[@liltdogtv]

Something I actually been on!