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Universal Studios Florida
Orlando, FL
NBC Universal / Blackstone Group
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 Park News - (2/5/10) Orlando Parks News has posted a general photo update from the park, showing off the various areas that are under construction or things that may have changed since your last visit. Check it out.
(2/1/10) The latest buzz from insiders regarding Fear Factor Live is a little inconsistent. On one hand, some have been told to expect to see it reopen again for Spring Break, though what happens after that had not been determined. Meanwhile others report in that they’ve been told that the venue is currently not slated for anything other than random special event performances.
(1/31/10) In the ‘about time’ category, the Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit has finally begun using the moving floor in the station. The bad news, I’m told, is that this has forced them to drop down from 4 train operation to only 3 while the ride ops get the hang of things again with the moving walkway. It will soon go back up to four train operation before you know it. Of course, this is hardly full capacity, as I believe the ride was intended to run with at least 6 of the 7 trains at any given time, and they still have not been able to overcome the block / brake-system problems that have handicapped the ride’s throughput from the start. One step at a time I guess… hopefully they will get there before the start of summer.
(1/5/10) Insiders tell us that Disaster’s train has been removed from the attraction and sent off-site for a complete refurbishment and repainting.
(1/4/10) I’m told that Disaster is now closed through to early April for a large attraction rehab.
2010 - Nothing new is likely at this point in time.
 2010/2011 - New Show - Rumor - (2/2/10) It looks like Universal is trying to come up with some more ideas of show ideas to fit into the Fear Factor Live venue. A reader was asked to take a survey yesterday with questions about how they felt about a variety of show ideas including a new a new Western themed show concept based on Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday a the OK Corral as well as ideas for an A-Team themed show, one based on Animal House, Scooby-Doo, Young Frankenstein and a Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Musical.
Bueller? Bueller? A Musical?! What crack are they smoking? Young Frankenstein would be funny, but that could be a replacement for Bettlejuice instead. An A-Team show could be the way to go, especially with the new feature film on the way. Boy… I remember seeing the original A-Team Stunt Show at Universal Hollywood as a kid.
(1/31/10) Based on how the former Fear Factor: Live show has covered up the old logo, the chance of the show returning don’t look good at this point. Anyone know more about what may be planned for this show venue?
(8/21/09) We’ve heard one minor rumor claiming that Universal may be looking into a cost evaluation to see what it would take to bring back a modified version of the old Wild West show. Apparently they are just looking at all the options, so nothing to get excited or upset about yet…
The Future - (1/31/10) Over the past decade Universal Studios Florida has been focused on updating pretty much every old attraction in the park. King Kong became Mummy, Back To The Future became The Simpons, Earthquake became Disaster and so on. At this point however, there are really only two ‘old school’ attractions left in the park: ET Adventure and Jaws. Considering that ET was given a costly upgrade in the past decade to replace the track system to allow for an increased number of seats per car, I don’t think it’s going anywhere just yet. This leaves Jaws as the last ride standing... so to speak. Could a new attraction be in the works to replace Jaws in the not too distant future? I’d say the chances are good... eventually, however stronger rumors point the finger at a possible new attraction to replace Terminator 2: 3-D before Jaws takes the deep six. For now, enjoy them both while you still can.
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