| Universal Studios has become more popular each | | | | the ability to not only see and hear, but feel what is |
| year and is known around the world. With its vast | | | | going on. |
| array of attractions and rides it appeals to people of | | | | Since this is not Disney you won't see Mickey or |
| every age and interest. It started in the U.S.A., but | | | | Minnie, but you will see other animal actors running |
| now has a global location. | | | | and frolicking about to entertain the children. The |
| How Universal Studio Came To Be | | | | actors have mixed performances, which include live |
| The first Universal City was officially opened in 1915 | | | | animals; funny videos and they even ask the |
| in Hollywood, CA. A man by the name of Carl | | | | audience to participate! |
| Laemmle had a vision and is the one credited with | | | | * Japan |
| giving Universal its place on the map. Before the first | | | | As the baby in the group, the Japan Universal Studios |
| Universal City opened in 1915 Lawmmle's start in the | | | | has catered to shoppers by developing attraction |
| studio business began in 1906 in Chicago. This is when | | | | boutiques and numerous dinning options. But not to |
| the first Nickelodeon theater opened and gave | | | | disappoint, it has its fair share of entertaining rides |
| Laemmle his vision for the great Universal Studios. | | | | and attractions. |
| In the beginning, Universal Studios was strictly aimed | | | | An exclusive attraction to the Japan Universal Studios |
| at developing the television and film industry. The | | | | is 'Animation Celebration.' Children are spellbound as |
| Studio didn't evolve into more of a tourist attraction | | | | the creation of "Woody Woodpecker" comes to life |
| until it opened its Orlando, FL location. The Florida | | | | right before their eyes. |
| location was an immediate hit and named the best | | | | The Japan location actually has a number of exclusive |
| theme park in the world. Not bad for what started as | | | | rides and attractions. For the amusement park buff, a |
| a purely functional studio atmosphere. After the | | | | visit to the Japan Universal is promised to captivate! |
| Orlando success, Japan opened a Universal Studios in | | | | As a family vacation, Universal Studios deserves an |
| 2001 that was even bigger and better. | | | | A+. The studios have achieved the delicate balance |
| So What Can One Do At The Studios? | | | | of developing a park that offers intriguing attractions |
| Each studio has its own draws and specific | | | | for the kids, thrill-producing rides for the teens and |
| attractions. Depending on location, your experience | | | | thoroughly entertaining attractions for the adults. A |
| will vary. | | | | trip to the studios is well worth it and is sure to |
| * Florida | | | | delight. |
| This is one of the more popular studios to visit. It | | | | Summary: |
| houses two amusement parks, incredible rides and | | | | If you are planning a family vacation, a trip to |
| enthralling attractions. One of the current popular | | | | Universal Studios could take you to not only |
| rides at the Orland location is the 'Incredible Hulk | | | | Hollywood and Orlando, but Japan! As far as |
| Coaster.' This coaster is for the daredevil in the | | | | amusement parks go, it's hard to beat a park that |
| group. It whips around at speeds up to 67 mph. An | | | | was named 'Best Park in the World.' Not only will your |
| attraction that truly entertains all ages is the 4D | | | | family be entertained, but they may just learn a little |
| Shrek ride. This ride takes off from the original Shrek | | | | something about the magic of movies. |
| film and allows you to be a part of the action with | | | | |