Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs Sooooo... I was at AAA a few weeks ago and they actually had the Universal maps behind the counter. I asked for one, and compared it to the Studio Guide map that I got back in '91. It was obvious that there were a few changes. I noticed that Mummy Returns took over E.T., and I knew that Waterworld took over Miami Vice. When did Star Trek Experience, Fievel's Playland, Conan and the Beetlejuice show leave? In fact, how long was the latter show at Universal. I also noticed that the Wild, Wild, Wild, Wild, Wild, Wild, Wild, Wild, Wild West Stunt Show (formerly The Riot Act) is gone and is now the Hollywood Ticket Outlet. And where's the Moulin Rouge? When I went, the walking characters were golden-age Hollywood characters (Marx Brothers, W.C. Fields, Marilyn Monroe), along with the Frankenstein Monster, Woody Woodpecker and Fievel (I know that the H-B gang were at Florida). And what's this I hear about Whoopi Goldberg doing the tram narration? When did they get rid of the Jungle Cruise skipper, er, Tram guide? I also noticed that the map I got from AAA cuts out the sites on the tram tour; are they all still there (Jaws, King Kong, avalanche et al)?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Wow - you are out of date. I have to say USH is now missing some of the charm it once had, and there are very few shows anymore. Jaws, King Kong, the falling bridge, the flash floos etc are still there. Avalanche is now a mummy inspired sand storm. I really miss Conan and the Wild Wild Wild West Stuntshow though!
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs LOL, I did say I haven't been there '91! And the last time I was at Knott's was in 1987 for the actual park and 1991 (or 92 or 93) for shopping and the chicken only.
Originally Posted By knightnfrees <<When did Star Trek Experience, Fievel's Playland, Conan and the Beetlejuice show leave? In fact, how long was the latter show at Universal.>> The Star Trek Adventure closed in 1993 or '94 to make way for the Flintstones show...Then there was a Nickelodeon show and a couple more incarnations...Currently, it's the Shrek 4d show, I believe. An American Tail closed in 1995 and Fievel's Playland closed in 1997...that area became part of the T23D attraction. Conan left in the mid-90's, I don't remember the exact year. It was empty for awhile, then BeetleJuice moved from the arena to the right of Fievel's Playland to the Conan Arena. BeetleJuice ended around 1999-2000. I think the show was there for about 5-6 years, total.
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs Ah yes, I forgot about that... when I was there, KITT and Harry from 'Harry and the Hendersons' were walking around the park... and the Special Effects show was Hitchcock/Back to the Future/Harry and the Hendersons
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Didn't Kong close like in 2002 ? I haven't been there in over 5 years so maybe there is a new Kong ? I used to really like Kongfrontation but it was down - A LOT
Originally Posted By TDLFAN "Kongfrontation" was at Orlando's Universal, where it closed in 2002 and replaced with a lame version of The Mummy Ride. Hollywood's Universal still has the Kong segment in operation, and a better Mummy ride as well.
Originally Posted By knightnfrees <<I miss the old USH, I remember KITT talking to me...>> FYI, they had KITT talking from 1983 to 1995. The car was there an additional 2 years sans the voice, which never made sense to me to have a talking car that didn't talk. Then, in '97, it was removed and mostly paved over (the water area, not the car ) and it was turned into a dining area.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy avromark, that's cool---what year did you get to "talk" to KITT?
Originally Posted By Blackie Pueblo As I have stated in another post, Universal has gone down hill badly in my opinion. Nothing but Nick Jr and cartoon rides. Is there ANYTHING really that stands out at Universal? And I don't mean Islands of Adventures.
Originally Posted By brotherdave I felt that Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Florida was a great addition. Much more exciting than Kong (but I still miss that big ape!). Men in Black is absolutely THE BEST interactive dark ride out there, MUCH better executed and loads more fun than Buzz Lightyear. Sorry, don't see where you're coming from from my viewpoint. Aside from the Jimmy Neutron simulator, pretty much all of Nickelodeon has been removed from the park.
Originally Posted By brotherdave Oh, wait, I'm guessing you were talking about USH. Your Islands of Adventure comment through me.
