Universal Studios Florida opened in 1990 with the tagline “See the Stars, Ride the Movies!” and twelve major attractions. In the mid-1980s, one of Hollywood’s most renowned studios (Universal Pictures - cue the logo) partnered with the director often credited with popularizing the blockbuster to bring their brand of can’t-miss entertainment to the East coast theme-park industry. Use a microscope to zoom in on the lifeblood of this place and you’ll find its DNA is built like a film strip. Let’s begin! A Little not hard to understand why Universal Orlando Resort offers the perfect vacation for movie lovers. I’m here to help with a list of everything you need to know - your screenplay if you will. The minute you walk by that iconic globe, you know you’re in for a thrilling day. And now, I’m lucky enough to get to work at a place where the movies come to life.įor anyone like me, Universal Orlando Resort is a veritable paradise that truly recognizes the significant role film has played in pop culture history. I was that kid who kept a list of awards season contenders in my journal - even the ones I was too young to see. I was raised on a steady diet of classics, fed to me from my living room couch every Friday night. To be honest, I’m not quite sure how to have a conversation with someone who hasn’t seen Jurassic Park. Trying to revive a dying houseplant? “Life uh… finds a way”. Feeling a bit underwater at work? “You’re gonna need a bigger boat”. After all, there is a scene or a quote for everything.

However, if you know all of the little details from the series, it will definitely make it more magical to experience! Especially if you want to get a Harry Potter wand and cast spells throughout the lands.Movies have always been how I relate to the world. The theming and details of each land are so impressive that you don’t have to have read the books or watched the movies to enjoy it. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter spans two parks, with Diagon Alley in Universal Studios and Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure. The Harry Potter books and movie series have inspired one of the most popular destinations in both of the Universal Orlando theme parks. The Seven Year Itch (with Marilyn Monroe).

Puss in Boots and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.

Despicable Me and Minions: The Rise of Gru.

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