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