Universal Studios Florida

Theme park in Orlando, Florida

Universal Studios Florida

Entrance to the theme park

Location| Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, Florida, US
Coordinates| 28°28′31″N 81°28′01″W﻿ / ﻿28.4752°N 81.4670°W﻿ / 28.4752; -81.4670
Status| Operating
Opened| June 7, 1990 (1990-06-07)
Owner| NBCUniversal
Operated by| Universal Destinations & Experiences
Theme| Show business
Slogan| "It's More Than Magic. It's Real."
Operating season| Year-round
Attendance| 9.75 Million in 2023
Attractions
Total| 15
Roller coasters| 4
Website| Official website
Universal Orlando

Theme parks

* Universal Studios Florida
* Universal Islands of Adventure
* Universal Epic Universe

Water parks

* Universal Volcano Bay

Resort hotels

* Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
* Hard Rock Hotel
* Loews Royal Pacific Resort
* Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
* Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
* Universal's Aventura Hotel
* Universal's Endless Summer Resort

Entertainment district

* Universal CityWalk

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Universal Studios Florida is a theme park located in Orlando, Florida, that opened on June 7, 1990. Owned and operated by NBCUniversal, it features numerous rides, attractions, and live shows that are primarily themed to movies, television, and other aspects of the entertainment industry. Universal Studios Florida was the first theme park to open at Universal Orlando Resort, joined later by the second theme park, Universal Islands of Adventure in 1999, Universal Volcano Bay in 2017, and the fourth theme park, Universal Epic Universe in 2025. In 2019, it ranked eleventh in the world – sixth in North America – for overall attendance among amusement parks with approximately 10.9 million visitors.

The success of its sister location, Universal Studios Hollywood, in the 1980s fueled the desire to build a similar park in the Orlando area to compete with Walt Disney World. Two of its early projects were partially developed by famed Hollywood director Steven Spielberg, and many themed attractions over the years were developed in close collaboration with the directors, producers, and actors of the films they are based on. An early layout and design of the park also incorporated active production studios, similar to the Hollywood location, which provided guests a behind-the-scenes look at film and television. As the interest to produce films in the Orlando area quickly faded, the design of the park transitioned to a more immersive, first-person perspective.

Universal Studios Florida operates a well-known annual event during the fall season called Halloween Horror Nights, where the park transitions to a Halloween theme featuring haunted houses and scare zones on select nights. One of the park's biggest draws is Diagon Alley, a Harry Potter-themed portion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter that opened in 2014. E.T. Adventure, another notable attraction, is the only remaining ride in the park which debuted with the park's grand opening in 1990.

## History

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The original entrance to the theme park

In 1982, Universal contemplated the idea of opening an amusement park in Florida to compete with Disney.[1][2] They considered building a similar version of their Studio Tour tram ride located at Universal Studios Hollywood, retaining the studio backlot tour theme to set it apart from what Disney was offering at Disney World.[1] However, Universal abandoned the idea after attempts to partner with a skeptical Paramount Pictures failed to materialize.[1] The Studio Tour in Los Angeles continued to thrive, especially with the addition of a new, massive scene based on the 1976 film King Kong.[1] It opened in 1986 as King Kong Encounter and became an instant hit with guests, boosting attendance and prompting Universal to revisit the idea of building a theme park in Orlando.[1]

That same year, former Disney Imagineer Peter Alexander, who worked on the life-size King Kong animatronic and later became an executive at Universal Creative, met with his friend and renowned director Steven Spielberg to discuss the creation of a Back to the Future simulator ride.[1][2] Star Wars creator George Lucas, who recently helped Disney design the well-received Star Tours attraction at Disneyland, had previously boasted to Spielberg that Universal was incapable of building such a ride.[1][2] Spielberg and Alexander gladly accepted the challenge and began working on the ride's concept.[1][2] Universal was already working on the design for its backlot tram tour attraction in Florida, which would include multiple scenes depicted at the Hollywood location.[3]

Original Universal Studios Florida logo (1989)

In 1987, Disney CEO Michael Eisner – previously the CEO at Paramount when Universal pitched their Florida park idea several years earlier – announced intentions to create their own studio backlot tour at Walt Disney World.[1][3] The new area, to be called Disney-MGM Studios, was a preemptive move to counter Universal's planned introduction into the Orlando market.[1][3] Universal claimed that Eisner took advantage of his prior access to their plans for Orlando, borrowing some of the concepts, but Disney denied Eisner ever saw them.[4] They also noted that planning for Disney-MGM Studios began in 1981, long before Eisner was hired.[4] The corporate war between the two had spilled over into the public relations sector, described as a "nasty feud" by the New York Times in 1989.[4]

Universal had publicly revealed their plans for Orlando ahead of Eisner's announcement, but Disney was in a better position to fast-track construction and open sooner.[3] This forced Universal to rethink their approach and abandon the tram tour concept design for the park.[3] Instead, they opted to build standalone attractions while retaining the overall studio backlot theme.[3] Their projected opening day lineup would include Kongfrontation, Jaws, and the Spielberg-Alexander collaborative project, Back to the Future: The Ride.

A large theme park with separate attractions was a new concept for Universal, and their creative team ran into multiple obstacles during development and testing.[2] Among the casualties from the early troubles was the Back to the Future ride, which had its opening delayed by nearly a year.[2]

### Development

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Many of the attractions over the years were developed in close collaboration with directors, producers, and actors from the films on which they were based. In many cases, actors reprised their roles, contributing new dialogue and footage to fill pre-show queues and action sequences within the attractions. Rip Torn and Will Smith contributed to Men in Black: Alien Attack, Revenge of the Mummy featured footage of Brendan Fraser and Arnold Vosloo, and multiple members of The Simpsons cast collaborated on The Simpsons Ride. Other examples involved directors, such as Steven Spielberg's assistance on the development of several rides including E.T. Adventure, Back to the Future: The Ride, and Jaws.[5]

### Production facilities

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Universal Studios Florida was originally designed to function as both a theme park and working production studio. Several movies, television series, commercials, music videos, and other forms of media have been produced onsite throughout its history. Nickelodeon Studios was one of the early pillars behind the working studio concept, and it was featured in various locations throughout the park in the form of soundstages.[6] Popular kids' shows such as Double Dare were produced on location, and guests could tour the facilities for a behind-the-scenes experience.[6]

Film production also occurred onsite.[6] Psycho IV: The Beginning was the first film to be produced at the Florida park location while it was open to the public,[6] and visitors during the park's first month of operation were able to get a glimpse of live production.[7] In 1991, John Landis was forced to move from Universal Studios Hollywood to Universal Studios Florida to finish filming the comedy film Oscar, after a disgruntled employee set a fire that destroyed most of the set at the Hollywood location.[7]

Soundstages 18 and 19 at the park, previously home to Nickelodeon Studios.

For a brief time, Universal Studios Florida featured a backlot tour tram ride attraction, called the Production Studio Tour, with elements that were similar to the version at Universal Studios Hollywood.[6] Guests toured active production set facilities in use for film and television.[6] Disney heavily invested in the same working studio concept, but shortly after Universal Studios Florida opened, filming at the parks and even in the state was becoming less attractive.[6] Producers complained of the logistics, expenses, and limited available resources.[6] Consequently, Universal ended the Production Studio Tour only five years into the park's history in 1995, and Nickelodeon's TV production moved to California in 2005.[6] Smaller shows and commercials continued to be produced, but the backlot studio concept was becoming less of a draw for visitors.[6]

With each new attraction, Universal gradually moved away from the incorporation of the fourth wall convention, where cast and crew directly addressed guests. Instead of a behind-the-scenes filmmaking experience, the perspective shifted in the direction of putting guests in the middle of the action.[6] The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – with the completion of Hogsmeade in 2010 and Diagon Alley in 2014 – accelerated this transition and reflects the park's modern strategy and approach to the guest experience.[6]

Despite the evolution and growing emphasis being placed on the theme park aspect, some soundstages at Universal Studios Florida remained active. In 1999, Wheel of Fortune was relocated to the park for three days of filming, helping to promote the upcoming debut of Islands of Adventure.[8] Nickelodeon returned temporarily in 2008 for the shooting of My Family's Got Guts. The 2010–11 season of RTL Group's Family Feud was filmed on site, coinciding with the show's debut of new host Steve Harvey, but the show was relocated in 2011 to Atlanta, Georgia. The revival of Howie Mandel's Deal or No Deal in 2018 was filmed in Soundstage 21 for CNBC.[9] Local and national commercials were also shot at various soundstages.[citation needed]

### Financing and ownership

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Universal Studios Florida was built for an estimated $631 million, with 50% ownership in the hands of MCA Universal and 50% belonging to The Rank Organisation leisure company.[10] While owned by Seagram, MCA Universal would again partner with The Rank Group (corporate successor to The Rank Organisation) a decade later in a major $2.5 billion expansion that would transform the park into a resort.[11] The expansion led to the creation of Universal Orlando Resort with the addition of Islands of Adventure, Universal CityWalk, and several hotels.[11] In 2000, The Rank Group sold its 50% stake to Blackstone Capital Partners for $275 million,[12] who in turn sold it to NBCUniversal in 2011 for $3.165 billion, giving the company 100% ownership of the resort.[13][14]

### Branding

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Slogans marketed by Universal Studios Florida over the years included: See the Stars. Ride the Movies. (1990–1998); No one makes believe like we do! (1990–1998); Ride the Movies (1998–2008); Jump into the Action (2008–2012); Experience The Movies (2012–2015) and Vacation Like You Mean It (2013–2019). The slogan was last changed in 2020 to "Let Yourself Woah" for the Universal Orlando Resort. It was eventually applied to all global tourist locations, including Universal Studios Hollywood.

### Park timeline of events

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Universal Studios Florida timeline  Year  | Event Description

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1986  | Universal commences with Land clearing an area of swamp land purchased for the future site of Universal Studios Florida, scheduled to open in 1989.
1988  | Nickelodeon invests in Universal Studios Florida production studio area, and they are given access to soundstages 17, 18, 19, and 21. This delays the park's grand opening to May 1, 1990. Marketing of the new park includes a promotional video starring Christopher Lloyd as the Universal character Doc Brown, who surveys various upcoming attractions.[15] Guests are invited to witness television and film production on site in mid-1988, while the rest of construction at the park is ongoing.[16]
1990  | The grand opening is again delayed to June 7, 1990.[17] Soft openings for the general public begin in late May.[18] Many of the park's attractions are not yet open at the time and still under testing. Universal Studios Florida is officially opened with a grand opening style ceremony on June 7.[19] The park opens with five themed areas: The Front Lot (entrance area), Production Central, New York, San Francisco/Amity, Expo Center, and Hollywood as well as a Lagoon located in the center of the park. The Front Lot and Production Central areas are referred to as "In Production", the New York section is referred to as "Now Shooting", the San Francisco and Amity sections are referred to as "On Location" and the Expo Center area is referred to as "The World of CineMagic Center". Nickelodeon Studios opens on the same day and there is a grand opening ceremony hosted by Marc Summers that was broadcast live on Nickelodeon. Due to massive technical problems with the original Kongfrontation, Earthquake: The Big One and Jaws attractions, Universal begins a temporary voucher service to allow guests to re-visit the studio/park when the attractions are operating.[19] Jaws is temporarily closed by Universal on September 30 due to persistent major technical problems. During the shut-down, Universal sues the original designer of the Jaws attraction,[20] Ride & Show Engineering hires Totally Fun Company to create a re-designed version of most of the ride. On October 27, Nickelodeon unveiled their Slime Geyser that first erupted that day.
1991  | Universal adds four new attractions to the park: The Blues Brothers Show, StreetBusters, The Screen Test Home Video Adventure and How to Make a Mega Movie Deal.[21] Back to the Future: The Ride officially opens in the World Expo Center area of the park, in a grand opening ceremony.[22] The ride is considered to be a success, and receives positive reception from theme park critics.[23] Fright Nights debuts at the park. In 1992, it is renamed to Halloween Horror Nights.
1992  | Nickelodeon Studios gets rid of their Audition Room and the "Touch Screen" Surveys at the end of the 40 min walking tour and replaces them with the Game Lab. Nickelodeon also have a time capsule buried there on April 30. Fievel's Playland opens in the World Expo area.
1993  | Jaws is re-opened, with many scenes altered. MCA/Universal announces plans to expand Universal Studios Florida into the Universal City, Florida resort complex, including a second theme park and multiple hotels.[24]
1995  | Universal Studios Florida celebrates its 5th anniversary. A Day in the Park with Barney opens in the World Expo area. The Production Studio Tour is closed due to a dwindle in the studios' recent Film/TV production. Nickelodeon Studios's red & white pillars change to green. This is also the last year Nickelodeon uses Stage 21.
1996  | Ghostbusters Spooktacular closes on November 8. T2-3D: Battle Across Time opens in the Hollywood area.[25]
1997  | Universal announces that Ghostbusters Spooktacular will be replaced by Twister...Ride it Out, with a planned opening date of Spring 1998.[26] Universal Studios announces that the sole Studio park will be expanded into the Universal Studios Escape, including the Islands of Adventure park, Universal CityWalk Orlando and multiple hotels. The Preview Center opens in the New York area, replacing The Screen Test Home Video Adventure. It is meant to give guests a preview of the upcoming Islands of Adventure park, as well as expansion of the Studio park into the Universal Studios Escape resort.
1998  | The expansion begins as the original open parking lot for Universal Studios Florida is demolished and replaced by CityWalk and a parking garage complex.[27] Universal delays the opening of Twister...Ride It Out from March 1998 to May 4, 1998, out of respect for the 42 deaths caused by a recent El Nino outbreak of tornadoes in the central Florida area. Twister...Ride it Out opens in the New York area, replacing Ghostbusters Spooktacular.[28]
1999  | CityWalk opens outside of the park. The Expo Center area is split into World Expo and Woody Woodpecker's Kidzone. The latter area holds the attractions Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster, Curious George Goes to Town, StarToons and the previously opened Fievel's Playland, E.T. Adventure, Animal Actors Stage and A Day in the Park with Barney; Islands of Adventure opens next door to Universal Studios Florida.[29]
2000  | Dynamite Nights Stunt Spectacular ends. Men in Black: Alien Attack opens in the World Expo area, on the former site of The Swamp Thing Set. Universal Studios Florida's 10th-anniversary celebration.
2001  | Animal Planet Live opens, replacing Animal Actors Stage.
2002  | Universal Studios Escape is renamed Universal Orlando Resort. Kongfrontation closes in a closing ceremony. Halloween Horror Nights is moved to Islands of Adventure. The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera closes on October 20. Macy's Holiday Parade debuts at the park.
2003  | Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast opens, replacing The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera.[30] Shrek 4-D opens with Donkey's Photo Finish, replacing Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies and Stage 54 respectively.[31]
2004  | Revenge of the Mummy opens, replacing Kongfrontation.[32] Halloween Horror Nights takes place in both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Nickelodeon Studios' last show is taped.
2005  | Universal Express Plus is introduced, replacing Universal Express. Nickelodeon Studios closes on April 30 after nearly 15 years. Fear Factor Live opens, replacing The Wild Wild Wild West Stunt Show. Universal Studios Florida celebrates its 15th anniversary.
2006  | Delancey Street Preview Center opens in the New York area. Universal 360: A Cinesphere Spectacular opens, replacing Dynamite Nights Stunt Spectacular. Animal Planet Live closes and is replaced by Animal Actors on Location. Halloween Horror Nights returns to Universal Studios Florida for its "Sweet 16".
2007  | Back to the Future: The Ride closes on March 30.[33] Blue Man Group Sharp Aquos Theatre opens in CityWalk, replacing Nickelodeon Studios. Earthquake: The Big One closes in the San Francisco area on November 5.
2008  | Disaster!: A Major Motion Picture Ride...Starring You! opens, replacing Earthquake: The Big One.[34] Universal announces Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, with a planned opening of Spring 2009. The Simpsons Ride opens, replacing Back to the Future: The Ride.[35]
2009  | The Universal Music Plaza Stage opens, replacing The Boneyard. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit opens.
2010  | 20th anniversaries of Universal Studios Florida in June, as well as Halloween Horror Nights in October. Family Feud Live opens.
2011  | Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast closes on August 18. Universal 360: A Cinesphere Spectacular closes. 10th anniversary of Macy's Holiday Parade.[36] On December 2, Universal announced the closure of Jaws and the surrounding Amity themed area for a January 2, 2012, closure. Family Feud Live closes.
2012  | Jaws and the surrounding Amity themed area closes on January 2.[37] Universal announces the additions of Universal's Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories and Universal's Superstar Parade to the park, with openings on May 8, 2012.[38] Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, opens replacing Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast; as announced on March 14, 2011, as "...one of many exciting things planned for the next couple of years".[39] Universal Orlando Resort announced Transformers: The Ride – 3D will officially open in summer 2013, replacing Soundstage 44, which was demolished on June 24, 2012.[40] SpongeBob StorePants, a gift shop themed after SpongeBob SquarePants opened in Woody Woodpecker's Kidzone replacing the Universal Cartoon Store.
2013  | The opening date for Transformers: The Ride – 3D is announced for June 20. Details of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion are officially announced. Details for the new Simpsons Land are announced and expected to open in summer 2013. Transformers: The Ride – 3D officially opens in the Production Central area, replacing Soundstage 44. Simpsons Fast Food Boulevard (renamed Springfield U.S.A.) concludes its expansion as it includes one new ride: Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl.
2014  | A Celebration of Harry Potter, an annual three-day weekend event celebrated on the last weekend of January, debuts at both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure on January 24. The opening date for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley is announced for July 8, 2014, amid the Diagon Alley preview red carpet premiere on June 18, 2014, with Domhnall Gleeson, Bonnie Wright, Evanna Lynch, Matthew Lewis, James and Oliver Phelps, Tom Felton, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis and Helena Bonham Carter attending the premiere. King's Cross station opens on July 1, 2014, as well as the Hogwarts Express Hogsmeade station at Islands of Adventure, connecting park visitors to both Harry Potter-themed lands via a full scale working replica of the Hogwarts Express train that appears in the Harry Potter film series. Diagon Alley officially opens, replacing Jaws and the Amity section of the park.
2015  | Universal Studios Florida celebrates its 25th anniversary. Universal announces a partnership with Nintendo to bring their characters to either Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure park.[41] Universal announced in August, that Fast & Furious: Supercharged is set to open in 2017 (this was later pushed back to 2018); it would replace Disaster!, set to close on September 8, and Beetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue, set to close early 2016. Disaster! closed on September 8. It was announced on October 27, the closing of Twister...Ride It Out for November 1, 2015, to be replaced by Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2017.[42]
2016  | Beetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue closes on January 5. Construction begins for Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon.
2017  | On the January 12, 2017, episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, host Jimmy Fallon announced April 6 as the official opening date of Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon[43] with tapings of the show taking place at the resort April 2–6. Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon began soft openings on March 2 and opened on April 6. Jimmy Fallon attended the grand opening of the ride as well as announcer Steve Higgins, house band The Roots, Gary, Sara's stepdad and Hashtag the Panda. T2-3D: Battle Across Time closed on October 8 to make room for a new attraction opening in 2019.[44] Universal's Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories closed to make room for a new night show.[45]
2018  | Fast & Furious: Supercharged opens on April 23, 2018, based on Fast & Furious film franchise; it replaced Disaster!, which closed on September 8, 2015. Universal Orlando Resort debuted its new night time lagoon show, Universal Orlando's Cinematic Celebration, on July 16.[46]
2019  | Beverly Hills Boulangerie closed in early January to be re-themed to The Today Show and open in Spring as TODAY Cafe. A Celebration of Harry Potter was not celebrated, and furthermore cancelled, as Universal focused on the construction of Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Islands of Adventure. TODAY Cafe opened on May 16 with a grand opening attended by Al Roker and a live broadcast of The Today Show. On October 15, a stunt show based on the Jason Bourne film series, called The Bourne Stuntacular, was announced as the replacement of T2-3D: Battle Across Time, for a Spring 2020 opening date.[47]
2020  | Universal Parks & Resorts announced the closure of the resort effective March 15 due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus in Florida, initially until the end of the month. Universal Orlando Resort reopens on June 5 after almost three months since closing, due to the coronavirus, with safety guidelines implemented in order to prevent contagion. The Bourne Stuntacular, which replaced T2-3D: Battle Across Time, opened on June 30.[48]
2021  | A Day in the Park with Barney officially closes on February 3, six months after its final performance; it was replaced with DreamWorks Destination, a meet-and-greet with characters from DreamWorks Animation films, on May 29.
2022  | Shrek 4-D closes on January 10. Monsters Café closes on May 13. Universal's Superstar Parade has its final performance on June 4. Universal announces "exciting new family entertainment to Universal Studios Florida that will immerse guests in the adventures of beloved animated characters". To make way for the upcoming and unnamed project, many attractions of Woody Woodpecker's KidZone, including Fievel's Playland, Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster, Curious George Goes to Town, DreamWorks Destination and Shrek and Donkey's Meet & Greet, would operate until January 15, 2023, closing permanently the next day. A new attraction, Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast, based around the villains of the Despicable Me franchise, which became part of Minion Land on Illumination Ave, is announced for a Summer 2023 opening, replacing Shrek 4-D and half of Production Central.
2023  | Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster, Fievel's Playland, Curious George Goes to Town, DreamWorks Destination and Shrek and Donkey's Meet & Greet, close on January 15, 2023. On March 9, 2023, Universal announced the closure of Universal Orlando's Cinematic Celebration lagoon show and its final performance the same day, to make way for a new fireworks show, Cinesational – A Symphonic Spectacular, which will debut on June 14, until August 25, 2024. Universal announces a new DreamWorks Animation-themed land, to replace Woody Woodpecker's KidZone on the same date, while the rest of the attractions, including E.T. Adventure will become part of the Hollywood area.
2024  | Universal unveiled the development of DreamWorks Land on April 30, 2024, revealing a new Trolls-themed Trollercoaster, as well as a Shrek-themed swamp area and a Kung Fu Panda-themed Panda Village. The new areas opened on June 14, 2024. Universal Mega Movie Parade was also announced with a premiere date of July 3, until the final performance on November 17, 2024.[49]
2025  | On June 2, 2025, the park revealed that Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit would officially close on August 18, 2025, moved up from its original timeframe of September 2025.[50][51] The roller coaster had become outdated and relatively unpopular over the years due to its roughness.[50]

## Areas and attractions

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Main article: List of Universal Orlando Resort attractions

Universal Studios Florida features eight themed areas all situated around a large lagoon.

The eight surrounding themed areas, clockwise from the entrance, are Minion Land on Illumination Ave, New York, San Francisco, London/Diagon Alley, World Expo, Springfield, DreamWorks Land, and Hollywood. Each area features a combination of rides, shows, attractions, character appearances, dining outlets, and merchandise stores.

### Minion Land on Illumination Ave

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Attraction  | Year opened  | Manufacturer  | Description  | Height requirements  | Replaced

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Despicable Me Minion Mayhem | 2012  | Intamin | A computer-animated simulator ride featuring the characters from the Despicable Me film franchise.  | 40” (102 cm)  | The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera (1990–2002)
Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast (2003–2011)
Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast | 2023  |  | A moving walkway shooter attraction themed to the Minions film franchise.  |  | Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies (1990–2003)
Shrek 4-D (2003–2022)

Opened on August 11, 2023, this new area encompasses the existing Despicable Me Minion Mayhem attraction and Super Silly Stuff store, as well as the new Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast attraction, Minions' Cafe, Pop-a-Nana popcorn stand, Freeze Ray popsicle stand, Bake My Day sweets shop, and an Illumination Theater facade for character meet-and-greets.[52]

### New York

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Attraction  | Year opened  | Manufacturer  | Description

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Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit | 2009  | Maurer AG | A steel, music-themed roller coaster, featuring a loop and several helixes.
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2017  | Dynamic Attractions | Based on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Fallon challenges guests to a wild race through New York City.
Revenge of the Mummy | 2004  | Premier Rides | An indoor roller coaster ride based on The Mummy franchise.
The Blues Brothers Show | 1991  |  | A musical stage show featuring The Blues Brothers.
Transformers: The Ride – 3D | 2013  | Oceaneering International | A 3D dark ride based on the characters from the Transformers film franchise.[a]
Universal Music Plaza Stage | 2009  |  | An amphitheater located next to Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. It hosts about 15-20 concerts per season and holds up to 8,000 people.

The New York section of the park features several dining outlets: Finnegan's Bar and Grill and Louie's Italian Restaurant which were designed for the park as well as Starbucks Coffee and Häagen-Dazs which are commercial franchises. There are also two merchandise shops: Sahara Traders and Rosie's Irish Shop. The first two feature merchandise related to attractions within this area.[53][54] Also located here is a statue of longtime MCA/Universal executive Lew Wasserman, honoring his achievements and history while head of Universal.

As Nickelodeon was headquartered in the park at the time, the opening credits for Roundhouse and All That (two of its shows) were filmed around this area of the park.

### San Francisco

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Attraction  | Year opened  | Manufacturer  | Description

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Fast & Furious: Supercharged | 2018  | Oceaneering International | A dark ride based on The Fast and the Furious franchise.

In August 2015, Universal announced that it would replace Disaster! with a new attraction based on the film franchise The Fast and the Furious. The company later revealed that this attraction would use Universal's new "Virtual Line" system, allowing guests to select a time frame in which they want to ride. Fast & Furious: Supercharged opened on April 23, 2018.

### The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley/London

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Main article: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort)

Diagon Alley is the second half of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter; adapting elements from the film series[b] and novels by J. K. Rowling.

Attraction  | Year opened  | Manufacturer  | Description

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Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts | 2014  | Intamin | A dark indoor steel roller coaster based on the Gringotts Bank.
Hogwarts Express | 2014  | Doppelmayr Garaventa Group | A train ride where guests can look outside the window at the scenes from the Harry Potter movies.

Opened on July 8, 2014, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley/London features two attractions, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts and the Hogwarts Express, which connects the area to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure. Diagon Alley also features a restaurant The Leaky Cauldron and several "signature shops".[55] These include, Ollivanders Wand Shop, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, Borgin and Burkes, Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions, Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment, and Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour.[56]

### World Expo

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Attraction  | Year opened  | Manufacturer  | Description

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Men in Black: Alien Attack | 2000  | MTS Systems Corporation | Based on the Men in Black film,[c] this is a shooting dark ride where guests try to shoot as many aliens as possible.

Sometime after June 2005 the optical illusion of the Space Shuttle was removed from this part of the park. As you headed towards World Expo from San Francisco it was one of the many designated photo spots throughout the park. There was a hanging platform that you would place your camera on and take the picture. The Shuttle would look as though it was sitting on the top of Back to the Future: The Ride.

### Springfield

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Attraction  | Year opened  | Manufacturer  | Description

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Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl | 2013  | Zamperla | A spinning ride resembling the title aliens (Kang and Kodos) on The Simpsons.
The Simpsons Ride | 2008  | Intamin | Based on the long-running animated sitcom,[d] guests are taken on a big adventure featuring all the Simpsons characters on this simulator ride.

Springfield used to be classed as a part of the World Expo until 2016.

### Hollywood

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Animal Actors on Location | 1990  | A 20-minute live stage show featuring trained animals showcasing their talent. This was formerly Animal Planet Live.
E.T. Adventure | 1990  | A dark ride based on the film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, where guests ride on a suspended, bicycle-themed ride vehicle. The narrative focuses on the chase scene from the movie, followed by E.T. returning to his homeworld, the Green Planet.
Marilyn and The Diamond Bellas  | 2020  | A live-action musical show located outside near the Horror Make-Up Show theatre.
The Bourne Stuntacular | 2020  | A live action stunt show based on the Jason Bourne film series.
Universal Orlando's Horror Make-Up Show | 1990  | A live stage show themed as a behind-the-scenes presentation of special effects used in horror films in Pantages Theatre. A pre-show allows guests to walk through and view various set pieces and props from various films such as the Universal Monsters series and Hellboy II: The Golden Army.

Hollywood's two dining outlets are recreations of actual Hollywood outlets. Schwab's Pharmacy and Mel's Drive-In offer guests a variety of food and beverage options. A third outlet, named Cafe La Bamba, operates seasonally.[53][57] NBC Media Center and The Wicked Experience, a seasonal survey attraction that allows guests to preview upcoming NBCUniversal films and shows, is located within the Hollywood section in a "Garden of Allah Villas"-themed area.

### DreamWorks Land

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Attraction  | Year opened  | Manufacturer  | Description

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DreamWorks Imagination Celebration | 2024  |  | A live stage show featuring various DreamWorks Animation franchises located in the DreamWorks Theater.
King Harold's Swamp Symphony  |  | A mini interactive play area.
Mama Luna Feline Fiesta  |  | An interactive children's play area based on Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
Po's Kung Fu Training Camp  |  | An interactive play area based on the Kung Fu Panda series.
Po Live! |  | Po and a Kung Fu Trainer teach Kung fu poses to children and families.
Poppy's Playground  |  | A mushroom-themed play structure based on Trolls.
Shrek's Swamp for Little Ogres  |  | A children's play area based on Shrek's Swamp.
Trolls' Trollercoaster  | Vekoma | A Steel trolls-themed Vekoma Junior Coaster based on Trolls.

It includes characters from Shrek, Trolls, and Kung Fu Panda.[58][59] It opened on June 14, 2024, as the park's most recent area, replacing Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone.[60]

### Retired attractions

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Main article: List of former Universal Studios Florida attractions

Notable retired attractions include Kongfrontation, Back to the Future: The Ride, The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera, its replacement Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast, A Day in the Park with Barney, its replacement DreamWorks Destination, Jaws, Twister...Ride It Out, T2-3D: Battle Across Time, Shrek 4-D, AT&T at the Movies, Fievel's Playland, Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster, Curious George Goes to Town, Universal 360: A Cinesphere Spectacular, and its replacements Universal's Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories and Universal Orlando's Cinematic Celebration. Universal Studios also housed other unique attractions that are now retired, like Nickelodeon Studios and the interactive film and live-action show Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies. The current location of Diagon Alley was once a section of the park named Amity Island, based on the fictional seaside town from Jaws, which contained the park's Jaws attraction. The area was completely demolished to make way for the Diagon Alley portion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction. As a homage to the Jaws attraction and Amity section that was available to so many visitors over the years, references to both are sprinkled throughout Diagon Alley, one being a set of shark jawbones appearing behind the herbs and potions of Mr. Mulpepper's Apothecary. The restrooms for Amity Island are also still open outside Diagon Alley. Nickelodeon Studios became a Blue Man Group attraction and live show in 2007. In 2021, the Blue Man Group show would also be retired, leaving the original Nickelodeon Studios building empty for the first time since opening until 2022, when the Grinchmas show was moved into that theater.[61]

## Character appearances

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Up until the COVID-19 pandemic, Woody and Winnie Woodpecker were among the mascots of Universal Studios, now they only appear during Passholder Nights.

Universal Studios Florida has featured a number of well-known costumed characters throughout the park over the years, including:

* Back to the Future: Doc Brown and Marty McFly
* Beetlejuice[b]
* Betty Boop
* The Blues Brothers
* Despicable Me: Gru, Lucy Wilde, Margo, Edith, Agnes, Vector and the Minions
* Dog Man
* Dora the Explorer:[a] Dora Marquez, Boots and Diego
* E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: E.T. and Elliott Taylor
* Earl the Squirrel (only during Christmas)
* Gabby's Dollhouse: Gabby
* Ghostbusters:[c] Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, Phoebe Spengler, Trevor Spengler, Winston Zeddemore, Janine Melnitz, Louis Tully and Gozer
* Hashtag the Panda
* Hello Kitty[e]
* I Love Lucy:[a] Lucy and Ricky Ricardo
* Jaws: Chief Martin Brody, Mayor Vaughan, Quint and Bruce the Shark
* Jurassic World: Owen Grady, Claire Dearing, Baby Raptors, Echo, Delta, T-Rex and Maisie Lockwood
* Kung Fu Panda: Po the Panda and Tigress
* Madagascar: Alex, Gloria, King Julien XIII, Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private
* Marilyn Monroe
* Men in Black:[c] Agent K, Agent J and Frank the Pug (only during Passholder Nights)
* Mummy stilt walkers and Anck-su-namun
* Popeye the Sailor Man and Olive Oyl
* Scooby-Doo:[b] Scooby, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred
* Shrek: Shrek, Princess Fiona, Donkey, Puss in Boots, Kitty Softpaws, Gingy, Three Blind Mice and The Big Bad Wolf
* The Simpsons:[d] Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie, Krusty the Clown and Sideshow Bob
* Sing: Johnny, Rosita and Gunter
* SpongeBob SquarePants:[a] SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star and Squidward Tentacles
* Transformers:[a] Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Megatron
* Trolls: Poppy, Branch and Guy Diamond
* Universal Monsters: Frankenstein's Monster, Count Dracula, Bride of Frankenstein, The Mummy and The Wolf Man
* Wicked: Elphaba and Glinda[62]
* Wizarding World:[b] Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees, The Knight Bus conductor and shrunken head and The Tales of Beedle the Bard
* Woody and Winnie Woodpecker (only during Passholder Nights)

## Annual events

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Universal Studios Florida features several seasonal events throughout its operating calendar. Some are included in the daily park admission, while others are separately-ticketed events.

### Grad Bash and Gradventure

[edit]

Grad Bash and Gradventure are two separate events held in April and May at the park. Grad Bash is an event for graduating high school senior classes who can gather for an exclusive, all-night party at both theme parks of Universal Orlando Resort, live performances, dance parties, and live pre-parties at the Universal Music Plaza Stage.[63] After Disney's retirement of Grad Nite, Grad Bash was held for five nights in 2012. Gradventure is aimed to junior high/middle school graduating students.[64] Gradventure and Grad Bash was originally held with graduating high schoolers go to islands of adventure and graduating middle school students go to Universal Studios Florida. For 2024, this was changed to both middle and high schoolers can visit both parks. The event has most attractions open and regular guests cleared out.

### Halloween Horror Nights

[edit]

Main article: Universal's Halloween Horror Nights

Universal's Halloween Horror Nights is a hard-ticketed event where the park transforms into a haunted playground. Featuring costumed actors, scare zones, haunted houses, special effects, and themed shows—all inspired by popular horror films, TV shows, and original concepts. The event takes place annually in late September, October, and early November.[65]

### Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's

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See also: Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's

Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's, formerly known as Macy's Holiday Parade, is a month-long event in December featuring authentic balloons from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in celebration of Christmas at the park. The parade was rebranded in 2017, adding holiday floats, balloons, and choreographed characters based on Illumination's Despicable Me franchise, as well as the Madagascar and Shrek franchises from DreamWorks Animation.[66][67]

### Mardi Gras

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Generally in February through to April, a parade and concert series inspired by New Orleans' Fat Tuesday party is held at the park.[68] The parade takes place in the evening and consists of park employees and other appointed park guests throwing beads to other park guests.

### Rock the Universe

[edit]

Main article: Rock the Universe

Rock the Universe is the park's Christian music festival, featuring two days in January or February (as of 2019, prior years held this event in September. This was likely done in response to the cancellation of the event in 2017 due to Hurricane Irma.) of concerts with leading contemporary Christian, Christian rock, and Christian rap artists live at the Universal Music Plaza Stage.[69]

### Summer Concert Series

[edit]

The Summer Concert Series occurred occasionally from 2013–2018 and featured a variety of popular musical acts performing live at the Universal Music Plaza Stage.[70]

## Universal Express

[edit]

Main article: Universal Express Pass

Universal offers an optional, pay-per-person pass known as Universal Express, which gives guests access to shorter lines at many attractions throughout its theme parks. The cost for Universal Express is in addition to the cost of park admission, and there are limited quantities available each day. Guests with Universal Express are given priority boarding status and enter a separate line queue at attractions that support it. The standard Universal Express pass allows guests to access the Universal Express line once per attraction, while the more expensive Universal Express Unlimited has no such restriction.[71]

## Attendance

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Tourists taking pictures at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 2023 Attendance  | Worldwide Rank  | Year

|
|

6,231,000[72] | 11th  | 2008
5,530,000[73] | 13th  | 2009
5,925,000[74] | 13th  | 2010
6,044,000[75] | 14th  | 2011
6,195,000[76] | 16th  | 2012
7,062,000[77] | 16th  | 2013
8,263,000[78] | 11th  | 2014
9,585,000[79] | 10th  | 2015
9,998,000[80] | 9th  | 2016
10,198,000[81] | 10th  | 2017
10,708,000[82] | 11th  | 2018
10,922,000[83] | 11th  | 2019
4,096,000[84] | 6th  | 2020
8,987,000[84] | 11th  | 2021
10,750,000[85] | 11th  | 2022
9,750,000[86] | 13th  | 2023

## Closures

[edit]

The park has had some unscheduled closures from March 16 – June 4, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic[87][88]

## Awards

[edit]

In 2023, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida won the 'Best Halloween Event of 2022' at the Golden Ticket Awards.[89]

## See also

[edit]

* Trains portal
* Florida portal

* Incidents at Universal parks
* Universal Orlando
* List of Universal Orlando Resort attractions
* List of former Universal Studios Florida attractions
* Universal Islands of Adventure

## Notes

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1. ^ a b c d e The intellectual property rights are owned by Paramount Global.
2. ^ a b c d The intellectual property rights are owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.
3. ^ a b c The intellectual property rights are owned by Sony.
4. ^ a b The intellectual property rights are owned by The Walt Disney Company.
5. ^ The intellectual property rights are owned by Sanrio.

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Universal Destinations & Experiences

Operating parks|

* Universal Studios Hollywood
* Universal Orlando Resort
* Universal Studios Florida
* Universal Islands of Adventure
* Universal Volcano Bay
* Universal Epic Universe
* Universal Studios Japan
* Universal Studios Singapore
* Universal Beijing Resort
* Universal Studios Beijing

Upcoming parks|

* Universal Kids Resort
* Universal Studios Great Britain

Former parks|

* Universal Mediterranea
* Universal Studios Port Aventura

Canceled parks|

* Universal Studios Dubailand
* Universal Studios South Korea

Related articles|

* Incidents at Universal parks
* Universal CityWalk
* Universal Creative
* Thierry Coup
* Universal's Halloween Horror Nights
* Universal Horror Unleashed
* Universal Express Pass
* Universal Studios
* List of lands at Universal theme parks
* List of Universal theme park attractions

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NBCUniversal

A division of Comcast

Predecessors|

* MCA Inc.
* PolyGram
* RCA
* Seagram Company Ltd.
* Vivendi Universal

Executives|

* Dick Ebersol
* Bonnie Hammer
* Donna Langley
* Steve Burke
* Pearlena Igbokwe
* Noah Oppenheim
* Cesar Conde

Studio Group|

| Universal Filmed
Entertainment Group|

* Universal Pictures
* Back Lot Music
* DreamWorks Animation
* Focus Features
* Illumination
* Illumination Studios Paris
* NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan
* United International Pictures*
* Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
* Universal Animation Studios
* Working Title Films
* Amblin Partners
* Amblin Entertainment
* DreamWorks Pictures

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Universal
Studio Group|

* Universal Television
* Universal Content Productions
* Universal International Studios
* Carnival Films
* Matchbox Pictures
* DreamWorks Animation Television
* DreamWorks Classics
* Big Idea Entertainment
* Bullwinkle Studios*
* Harvey Entertainment

Destinations
& Experiences Group|

| United States|

* Universal Studios Hollywood
* CityWalk
* Universal Orlando
* Universal Studios Florida
* Islands of Adventure
* CityWalk
* Epic Universe
* Universal Kids Resort
* Universal Horror Unleashed

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International|

* Universal Studios Japan
* Universal Studios Singapore
* Universal Beijing Resort
* Universal Studios Beijing
* Universal Studios Delhi (planned)
* Universal Studios Great Britain (planned)

Media Group|

| Television networks|

* NBC
* Bravo
* E!
* Syfy
* USA Network
* Oxygen

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Streaming|

* Hayu
* Peacock
* PictureBox Films
* Fandango Media (70%)
* Fandango at Home

NBC
Sports Group|

* NBC Olympics
* NBC Sports Ventures
* Alli
* Golf Channel
* NBC Sports Digital
* GolfNow
* NBC Sports
* part owner
* MLB Network
* NHL Network
* Regional Networks
* Bay Area (45%)
* Boston
* California
* Philadelphia
* SNY (8%)

International
Networks|

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NBCUniversal International Networks

A division of NBCUniversal

Asia|

* DreamWorks Channel
* Golf Channel (Indonesia)
* Studio Universal (Philippines)

Australia & New Zealand|

* Bravo
* New Zealand
* Australia
* Universal TV
* Australia
* New Zealand

Europe, Middle East
and Africa|

* 13th Street
* France
* Germany
* Spain
* Poland
* DreamWorks
* Diva
* E!
* Golf Channel
* Movies 24
* Syfy
* France
* Germany
* Poland
* Balkans
* Portugal
* Spain
* Studio Universal
* Telemundo Africa
* Universal TV Germany

Latin America & Brazil|

* Universal TV
* E!
* Golf Channel
* Studio Universal
* USA Network
* Telemundo Internacional
* DreamWorks Channel
* Universal+ (outside of Brazil)

Canada (licensed)|

* Bravo
* E!
* Oxygen
* USA Network

Defunct|

* 13th Street Netherlands and Flanders
* 13th Street Australia
* Diva TV
* Diva Universal Italy
* Diva Asia
* E! Asia
* E! Australia and New Zealand
* Hallmark Channel International
* Hallmark Channel Benelux & Scandinavia
* KidsCo
* Sci Fi Romania
* Steel
* Style Network Australia
* Syfy Netherlands and Flanders
* Syfy Russia
* Syfy Asia
* Syfy Australia
* Syfy Latin America
* Universal Channel Greece
* Universal Channel Poland
* Universal Channel Turkey
* Universal Channel Japan
* Universal Channel Asia
* Universal TV UK & Ireland

Other assets|

* Distribution
* Domestic
* International

Telemundo Enterprises|

* Telemundo
* Puerto Rico Studios
* Telemundo Studios
* Universo
* Telemundo Deportesw/NBC Sports Group
* Noticias Telemundo

Local Group
O&Os|

| NBC Owned
TV Stations|

* KNBC
* KNSD
* KNTV
* KXAS-TV
* WBTS-CD
* WCAU
* WMAQ-TV
* WNBC
* WRC-TV
* WTVJ
* WVIT
* K15CU-D
* KTEL-TV
* Other properties
* Cozi TV
* NBC LX
* NBC LX Home
* NECN

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Telemundo
Station Group|

* KASA-TV/KTEL-CD/KUPT
* KBLR
* KCSO
* KDEN-TV
* KHRR
* KNSO
* KSTS
* KTAZ
* KTDO
* KTLM
* KTMD
* KTMW
* KUAN
* KVDA
* KVEA
* KXTX-TV
* WKAQ-TV
* WNEU
* WNJU
* WRDM-CD/WDMR-LP
* WRIW-CD
* WRMD-CD
* WRTD-CD
* WSCV
* WSNS-TV
* WTMO-CD
* WWSI
* WWDT-CD
* WYCN-LD
* WZTD-LD
* WZDC-CD
* Other properties: TeleXitos

Other units|

* Affiliate relations
* NBC
* Telemundo
* EMKA, Ltd.
* International Media Distribution

News Group|

| Main divisions|

* NBC News
* NBCNews.com
* NBC Out
* MSNBC

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CNBC global channels|

* CNBC
* Africa (licensee)
* Asia
* Brazil (licensee)
* Europe
* World

CNBC Europe branches|

* Class CNBC (20%)
* CNBC-e
* Africa (licensee)
* Arabia

CNBC Asia branches|

* CNBC TV18
* CNBC Awaaz
* CNBC Indonesia
* JKN-CNBC
* Nikkei CNBC

Former/defunct
properties|

* 13th Street (Australia)
* A&E Networks (A&E)*
* Canal+ Group
* Castle Films
* Chapman Entertainment
* Chiller
* Chiller Films
* CIC Video
* Cloo
* Comcast Network
* Craftsy
* Diva
* Diva Universal (Italy)
* E! (Asia)
* Entertainment Rights
* Esquire Network
* Fearnet
* Filmation
* FilmDistrict
* G4
* Good Machine
* Gramercy Pictures
* Hallmark Channel (international)
* ITC Entertainment
* Interscope Communications
* Miss Universe*
* Multimedia Entertainment
* NBBC
* NBCSN
* NBC Sports (Chicago (25%)
* Northwest)
* NBC Weather Plus
* October Films
* Olympic Channel
* Pacific Data Images
* Peacock Productions
* PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
* Propaganda Films
* Savoy Pictures
* SBS CNBC
* Shift
* Seeso
* Spencer Gifts
* Style Network (Australia)
* Syfy (Asia)
* Syfy (Australia)
* Tell-Tale Productions
* The Entertainment Channel*
* Total Television
* UPA
* Universal Channel (Asia)
* Universal Channel (Greece)
* Universal Channel (Japan)
* Universal Channel (Poland)
* Universal Kids
* Universal TV (UK and Ireland)
* Universal Interactive
* Universal Music Group
* Universal Channel (Turkey)
* Vivendi Universal Games
* Walter Lantz Productions
* Western Publishing
* Gold Key Comics
* Whitman Publishing
* Golden Books Family Entertainment
* Golden Book Video
* Woodland Animations
* ZGS Communications

Related|

* History of NBC
* History of NBC Sports
* Report on Chain Broadcasting (1941)
* National Broadcasting Co. v. United States (1943)

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Theme parks of Florida

Theme parks|

* Disney's Hollywood Studios
* Epcot
* Legoland Florida
* Magic Kingdom
* Universal Studios Florida
* Universal Islands of Adventure
* Universal Epic Universe

Animal theme parks|

* Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
* Discovery Cove
* Disney's Animal Kingdom
* Gatorland
* Lion Country Safari
* SeaWorld Orlando
* ZooTampa at Lowry Park

Water parks|

* Adventure Island
* Aquatica
* Big Kahuna's
* Daytona Lagoon
* Disney's Blizzard Beach
* Disney's Typhoon Lagoon
* Legoland Water Park
* Rapids Water Park
* Shipwreck Island
* Universal Volcano Bay

Other parks|

* Adventure Landing
* Dinosaur World
* Fun Spot America Theme Parks
* Icon Park
* Give Kids the World Village
* Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
* Old Town
* Weeki Wachee Springs

Defunct parks|

* Boardwalk and Baseball
* Boomers
* Circus World
* Cypress Gardens
* DisneyQuest
* Disney's River Country
* Green Meadows Petting Farm
* Holy Land Experience
* Miracle Strip Amusement Park
* Miracle Strip at Pier Park
* Paradise Park
* Pirates World
* Six Flags Atlantis
* Six Gun Territory
* Wet 'n Wild Orlando
* Wild Waters

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Recipients of the Liseberg Applause Award

* 1980 Magic Kingdom (US)
* 1982 Opryland USA (US)
* 1986 Epcot (US)
* 1988 Knott's Berry Farm (US)
* 1990 Europa-Park (DE)
* 1992 Efteling (NL)
* 1994 Universal Studios Florida (US)
* 1996 Cedar Point (US)
* 1998 Silver Dollar City (US)
* 2000 Hersheypark (US)
* 2002 Busch Gardens Williamsburg (US)
* 2004 Holiday World & Splashin' Safari (US)
* 2006 Islands of Adventure (US)
* 2008 Xetulul Theme Park (GT)
* 2010 Dollywood (US)
* 2012 Ocean Park Hong Kong (HK)
* 2014 Puy du Fou (FR)
* 2016 Busch Gardens Tampa (US)
* 2018 Xcaret Park (MX)
* 2022 Tokyo DisneySea (JP)

Authority control databases

International|

* VIAF
* FAST
* WorldCat

National|

* United States
* Israel

Geographic|

* MusicBrainz place

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