Favorite Movie-Based Rides And Attractions - Blu-ray Forum

Shadow Master · 09-11-2018, 10:03 PM

I guess watching videos on the Defunctland and Theme Park History YouTube channels got me thinking, but what are some of your favorite movie-oriented rides/attractions if you've ever been on any? There's been some great ones at places like Disney and Universal I have fond memories of.

I remember going on the Jurassic Park ride at Universal (the Hollywood version) and it was an awesome experience for sure. Made you feel like you were right in the same universe as the movies, and the river ride aspect of it was a nice nod to the river raft scene from the novel. Still unhappy hearing about the ride closing down at the Hollywood location to be renovated and theme it after Jurassic World, I can understand updating the animatronics but why such a big overhaul to a ride that's good to begin with? I hope when it re-opens next year it isn't too terribly different from it's original version. I see no reason the river ride can't be kept intact and a completely seperate Jurassic World attraction can't be done. Jaws was another great one, a big favorite of mine from childhood. Like Jurassic Park, it had the feel and excitement of the first couple of movies to a T. Was crushed to hear it closed down.

Actually a lot of the old-school Universal rides in general were awesome and made you feel like you were part of the movies and they didn't just feel like cheap gimmicks. Jaws, Terminator 2 3D, Back To The Future, the E.T. Adventure, etc. all awesome and felt very authentic. I get times change but it's sad that so many of these rides have closed down. I remember the old Universal Orlando back in the 90s and feel fortunate to have experienced it, from the looks of things both Universal Parks have changed a great deal and it's probably not quite the same experience.

GLaDOS · 09-11-2018, 10:27 PM

RIP

DanTheMan · 09-11-2018, 10:33 PM

Ride - Back to the Future
Music - Jurassic Park River Adventure, E.T.
Experience - Jaws, Earthquake, and the original King Kong

Impossible · 09-11-2018, 10:36 PM

Crush's Coaster at Euro-Disney is a horrifying delight x

The Tower of Terror is amazing.

And c'mon guys that ET ride is L.A.M.E!

Shadow Master · 09-11-2018, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GLaDOS

RIP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn1UzVVWrmw

Indeed

Still see no reason it had to close down with how beloved BTTF is both with the films and ride. I bet if the ride came back the attendance numbers would be through the roof.

It's not likely to happen, but I'd love to see something like Universal Studios Classic, an offset of the main Universal park that has all the classic rides and attractions like BTTF, E.T., Kongfrontation, T2 3D, etc. more than likely would never happen but one can always dream.

Shadow Master · 09-11-2018, 10:41 PM

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And c'mon guys that ET ride is L.A.M.E!

Not to me. I feel it captured the feel of the movie very well and like the movie is very charming. It's a simplistic ride by today's standards but that simplicity is one of the reasons it works, IMO. Nothing fancy, just a simple and fun ride that makes you feel like you're part of the movie.

Bit of a fun fact about the E.T. ride, it's said the sole reason the Orlando version is still operating today is because Steven Spielberg was reportedly so upset when he learned the Hollywood and Japan versions of it closed down he threatened to sever his ties with Universal, so to appease him the Orlando version was left alone. Here's to hoping it remains so.

filmbuffTX · 09-11-2018, 10:48 PM

Universal in Orlando:

Revenge of The Mummy
Earthquake: The Big One
Twister...Ride it Out
Shrek 4D
Jaws
E.T.

Shadow Master · 09-11-2018, 10:51 PM

Forgot the Earthquake ride, it was fun from my memory. Never got a chance to experience the Twister attraction.

Impossible · 09-11-2018, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by filmbuffTX

Universal in Orlando:

Revenge of The Mummy

I nearly had a heart attack on that thing....

DanTheMan · 09-11-2018, 11:22 PM

I wanna try that new Incredicoaster in Disneyland in the worst way.

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And c'mon guys that ET ride is L.A.M.E!

Nostalgiaaaaaa. It’s a delight just walking through the queue, which adds to the experience.

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Revenge of The Mummy

That ride has forever been legit. One of that park’s underrated adventure rides.

Poya · 09-11-2018, 11:25 PM

Harry Potter & the Forbidden Journey. Best. Ride. Ever.

Also, Back to the Future: The Ride, Terminator 2 3D: Battle Across Time, Kongfrontation, Men In Black: Alien Attack, ET: Adventure, Jaws: The Ride, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, Jurassic Park: The Ride, Revenge of the Mummy (Orlando), Earthquake: The Big One, The Amazing Adventure of Spider-Man, Transformers The Ride 3D, The Funtastic World Of Hanna-Barbera, Star Tours (original), Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission BREAKOUT, The Twilght Zone: Tower Of Terror (Florida), Toy Story: Midway Mania, Splash Mountain, Mission: SPACE, Indiana Jones Adventure, The Incredicoster, Superman: Escape From Krypton, and Batman: The Ride.

I also recommend watching Some Jerk With a Camera. One of the funniest, most creative people on YouTube. He does theme parks. Also Spazzmaster and Doggans.

DanTheMan · 09-11-2018, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Poya

Harry Potter & the Forbidden Journey. Best. Ride. Ever.

I love, love, love the use of practical effects on that one. It’s like a higher intensity Haunted Mansion.

Escape from Gringotts is fun, but it’s certainly no Forbidden Journey.

kylor · 09-11-2018, 11:34 PM

Song of the South ride Splash Mountain

shinobipopcorn · 09-11-2018, 11:46 PM

I'm trying to think if I've ever been on a movie themed ride. Biggest parks I've ever been to were Hershey, Kennywood, and a trip to Seaworld Ohio (that I'd like to forget).

I remember a Garfield dark ride (similar to the old Kennywood coal mine shooter), but I think it was cartoon/comic and not movie Garfield.

kylor · 09-11-2018, 11:48 PM

Does the Wicker Man ride count? The Nic Cage movie?

demonknight · 09-12-2018, 12:03 AM

Popeye ride at Universal Islands of Adventure

Dubstar · 09-12-2018, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Poya

Harry Potter & the Forbidden Journey. Best. Ride. Ever.

Also, Back to the Future: The Ride, Terminator 2 3D: Battle Across Time, Kongfrontation, Men In Black: Alien Attack, ET: Adventure, Jaws: The Ride, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, Jurassic Park: The Ride, Revenge of the Mummy (Orlando), Earthquake: The Big One, The Amazing Adventure of Spider-Man, Transformers The Ride 3D, The Funtastic World Of Hanna-Barbera, Star Tours (original), Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission BREAKOUT, The Twilght Zone: Tower Of Terror (Florida), Toy Story: Midway Mania, Splash Mountain, Mission: SPACE, Indiana Jones Adventure, The Incredicoster, Superman: Escape From Krypton, and Batman: The Ride.

I also recommend watching Some Jerk With a Camera. One of the funniest, most creative people on YouTube. He does theme parks. Also Spazzmaster and Doggans.

I went on that ride at least eight times when I was down in Orlando - that ride is amazeballs.

Poya · 09-12-2018, 05:48 AM

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I went on that ride at least eight times when I was down in Orlando - that ride is amazeballs.

Agreed. I hate the films but the ride is the best thing about them. Also, Frank Welker as Megatron!

Stringer-Bell · 09-12-2018, 07:31 AM

I loved the Back to the Future ride. The very last time I went on it, a previous guess must have thrown up in one of the adjacent cars and the park staff did a bad job cleaning it up. Vomit mixed with windex smell - gross! Anyway I had no idea that ride lasted in Universal Japan years after the fact. But it would make sense knowing how popular the franchise is in that country!

Dubstar · 09-12-2018, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Poya

Agreed. I hate the films but the ride is the best thing about them. Also, Frank Welker as Megatron!

the whole bit of crashing through an entire building level, then dangling over the edge, then dropping off it - visually is insane.

other than the Transformers ride, my second favorite was the Minions ride - that was goofy and insanely entertaining.

I thought the lamest ride at Universal Orlando was Men in Black - dull, dull, dull

the longest to get into ride was oddly 'The Simpsons' - couldn't quite understand that

'Terminator 2: Battle through Time' felt antiquated

09-11-2018, 10:03 PM	#1
Shadow Master Special Member Member since:Jun 2011	Favorite Movie-Based Rides And Attractions I guess watching videos on the Defunctland and Theme Park History YouTube channels got me thinking, but what are some of your favorite movie-oriented rides/attractions if you've ever been on any? There's been some great ones at places like Disney and Universal I have fond memories of. I remember going on the Jurassic Park ride at Universal (the Hollywood version) and it was an awesome experience for sure. Made you feel like you were right in the same universe as the movies, and the river ride aspect of it was a nice nod to the river raft scene from the novel. Still unhappy hearing about the ride closing down at the Hollywood location to be renovated and theme it after Jurassic World, I can understand updating the animatronics but why such a big overhaul to a ride that's good to begin with? I hope when it re-opens next year it isn't too terribly different from it's original version. I see no reason the river ride can't be kept intact and a completely seperate Jurassic World attraction can't be done. Jaws was another great one, a big favorite of mine from childhood. Like Jurassic Park, it had the feel and excitement of the first couple of movies to a T. Was crushed to hear it closed down. Actually a lot of the old-school Universal rides in general were awesome and made you feel like you were part of the movies and they didn't just feel like cheap gimmicks. Jaws, Terminator 2 3D, Back To The Future, the E.T. Adventure, etc. all awesome and felt very authentic. I get times change but it's sad that so many of these rides have closed down. I remember the old Universal Orlando back in the 90s and feel fortunate to have experienced it, from the looks of things both Universal Parks have changed a great deal and it's probably not quite the same experience. Last edited by Shadow Master; 09-11-2018 at 10:43 PM.

09-11-2018, 10:36 PM	#4
Impossible Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray reviews:3	Crush's Coaster at Euro-Disney is a horrifying delight x The Tower of Terror is amazing. And c'mon guys that ET ride is L.A.M.E! Last edited by Impossible; 09-11-2018 at 10:42 PM.

09-11-2018, 10:33 PM	#3
DanTheMan Blu-ray King Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:593 Blu-ray collection:2319 Digital collection:438 iTunes collection:330 Trading Score:138	Ride - Back to the Future Music - Jurassic Park River Adventure, E.T. Experience - Jaws, Earthquake, and the original King Kong

09-11-2018, 10:48 PM	#7
filmbuffTX Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2015 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:6361 DVD collection:2270 Digital collection:1617 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:16	Universal in Orlando: Revenge of The Mummy Earthquake: The Big One Twister...Ride it Out Shrek 4D Jaws E.T.

09-11-2018, 10:51 PM	#8
Shadow Master Special Member Member since:Jun 2011	Forgot the Earthquake ride, it was fun from my memory. Never got a chance to experience the Twister attraction.

09-11-2018, 11:25 PM	#11
Poya Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2011 Location:NY, NY 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:12	Harry Potter & the Forbidden Journey. Best. Ride. Ever. Also, Back to the Future: The Ride, Terminator 2 3D: Battle Across Time, Kongfrontation, Men In Black: Alien Attack, ET: Adventure, Jaws: The Ride, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, Jurassic Park: The Ride, Revenge of the Mummy (Orlando), Earthquake: The Big One, The Amazing Adventure of Spider-Man, Transformers The Ride 3D, The Funtastic World Of Hanna-Barbera, Star Tours (original), Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission BREAKOUT, The Twilght Zone: Tower Of Terror (Florida), Toy Story: Midway Mania, Splash Mountain, Mission: SPACE, Indiana Jones Adventure, The Incredicoster, Superman: Escape From Krypton, and Batman: The Ride. I also recommend watching Some Jerk With a Camera. One of the funniest, most creative people on YouTube. He does theme parks. Also Spazzmaster and Doggans.

09-11-2018, 11:46 PM	#14
shinobipopcorn Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2017 Location:Cow Country Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:438 DVD collection:304 MA collection:266 Digital collection:303 iTunes collection:238 Blu-ray reviews: 30 Trading Score:6	I'm trying to think if I've ever been on a movie themed ride. Biggest parks I've ever been to were Hershey, Kennywood, and a trip to Seaworld Ohio (that I'd like to forget). I remember a Garfield dark ride (similar to the old Kennywood coal mine shooter), but I think it was cartoon/comic and not movie Garfield.

09-12-2018, 12:03 AM	#16
demonknight Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2013 Blu-ray collection:17	Popeye ride at Universal Islands of Adventure

09-12-2018, 07:31 AM	#19
Stringer-Bell Active Member Member since:Aug 2018 Location:Gotham City Trading Score:2	I loved the Back to the Future ride. The very last time I went on it, a previous guess must have thrown up in one of the adjacent cars and the park staff did a bad job cleaning it up. Vomit mixed with windex smell - gross! Anyway I had no idea that ride lasted in Universal Japan years after the fact. But it would make sense knowing how popular the franchise is in that country!

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