Universal Studios Theme Parks

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The current official logo for Universal Studios Theme Parks

Universal Studios operates a number of theme parks based around the movies it has produced. The original, Universal Studios Hollywood, started by running tours of the soundstages and backlots where filming was underway.

Universal Studios theme parks currently open are:

Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Orlando Resort
- Universal Studios Florida
- Islands of Adventure
Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Singapore (To be completed by 2010)

Universal Studios used to own the PortAventura theme park in Salou, Spain. Since 2004, the park has been owned and operated by the Caixa banking group.

[edit] Attractions

These are some of the typical attractions installed in Universal Studios parks. Some are installed as exact replicas in multiple parks, whilst others feature slight modifications at the different parks.

Fear Factor Live!
Shrek 4-D
Van Helsing Fortress Dracula
Waterworld Stunt Show
Revenge of the Mummy
Back to the Future: The Ride
Jurassic Park River Adventure
Earthquake
Terminator 2: 3-D Battle Across Time
Nickelodeon Blast Zone
Hollywood Animal Actors
The Blues Brothers
Backdraft

[edit] See also

Incidents at Universal parks

[edit] External links

NBC Universal, Inc. (a subsidiary of General Electric)

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