The Theme Park History of Back To The Future: The Ride (Universal Studios Florida/Hollywood/Japan)

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Back to the Future: The Ride was a simulator attraction at Universal Studios theme parks. The attraction is based on and inspired by the Back to the Future film series. It was previously located at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood, where it has since been replaced by The Simpsons Ride, and at Universal Studios Japan where it has since been replaced by Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. In this video, we take a look at the history of the attraction, the behind-the-scenes of both the film and ride system and the closures of all 3 attractions.
Songs Used (In Order)
Back To The Future: Back To The Future by Alan Silvestri/Royal Scottish National Orchestra/John Debney • Back To The Future: Ba...
Back To The Future Part III: End Credits by Alan Silvestri • Back To The Future Par...
Back To The Future: The Ride by Alan Silvestri/Royal Scottish National Orchestra/John Debney • Back To The Future: Th...
Doc Returns (Alternate No. 2) by Alan Silvestri • Doc Returns (Alternate...
Back In Time by Huey Lewis & The News • Back In Time
Videos Used (In Order)
Back to the Future: The Ride - Full Preshow HD 1080p • Video
Back to the Future Intro by Maksim Yeutsekhau • BACK TO THE FUTURE INTRO
Making of Back to the Future: The Ride • Making of Back to the ...
King Kong Universal Studios Hollywood 2008 by Christopher Lord • King Kong Universal St...
Back to the Future: The Ride - Backstage Promo/ Behind the Scenes • Back To the Future The...
Doc Brown Visits Universal Studios Florida (1990) • Doc Brown Visits Unive...
Back to the Future: The Ride Universal Studios Florida TV Commercial (1991) • Retro Orlando - 1991 B...
Back to the Future: The Ride 4k Remaster Version 2.0 by Themaxleydog • Back to the Future the...
Universal Studios Florida: The Magic Of Movies (1994) • Video
Back to the Future: The Ride Closure Press Event at Universal Studios Hollywood by InsideUniversal • Back to the Future: Th...
Back to the Future: The Ride - Full On Ride Footage • Video
Back To The Future: The Ride TV Commercial Universal Studios Hollywood (1993) • Back To The Future: Th...
Back to the Future: The Ride Tribute on The Simpsons Ride by ThemeparkThrills • Video
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@Themaxleydog 6 жыл бұрын

good job on the video. good voiceover

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for putting in the work to restore the film footage! The quality is top notch and in my opinion the only way people should rewatch the ride on youtube. The DVD footage is just pure crap.

@kimberly11091 5 жыл бұрын

@@ThemeParkHistory can you do the history of the studio tour at universal studios Hollywood please

@kennygoldfuss2205 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThemeParkHistory Do you Shrek 4D please plus universal studios Orlando is closing Shrek 4D in 2022

@Floresj78 5 жыл бұрын

Universal should have an area in the park for classic updated attractions (BTTF, King Kong, E.T, etc.) that the fans loved. I hope they do someday.

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

I'll even take a walkthrough museum of the attractions, they shouldn't forget the attractions that help shape the park into what it is today.

@Soggywafflecakes 11 ай бұрын

Universal only cares about what's popular at the time for kids I'm sure if you ask any young kid what back to the future is they wouldn't know.

@AronGKatz 11 күн бұрын

@@ThemeParkHistory Love this idea ❤

@hoole1926 6 жыл бұрын

I liked the simpsons...but bttf is a film that lives thru the ages and they shouldn't of replaced it

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

I agree with you 100%! If Simpsons was actually animated instead of 3D I would have been a bit more welcoming to the ride. BTTF could have been updated to still work in the parks today, but Universal felt it had to keep moving forward.

@hoole1926 6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History agreed...but classics never should be replaced. Jaws included. Boo hoo

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Amen to that! Of all the rides I miss, Jaws is the one that sticks out the most. It was such a well pace ride, I was terrified of it as a kid but always wanted to go back for more! That explosion scene was the best!

@hoole1926 6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History burnt my eyebrows off.

@Just2Good99 5 жыл бұрын

The sad thing is they literally could have taken the ride and converted it to be used as the “ready player 1” race scene ride. It would have preserved the ride , kept the original equipment and saved them money.

@boricuadaddy 6 жыл бұрын

I got to ride this in Orlando. A memory I will never forget!

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

It was a really great ride, shame it's gone.

@TheWPack911 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite movie franchise, and my favorite theme park ride. It's a shame it's long gone now, but it will always hold a special place in my heart. Great Video, thank you!

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wolfpack, we appreciate the kind words. It's a shame it's not around anymore, really was one of my favorite rides growing up. Too sweet.

@TheWPack911 5 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History Same here! Too Sweet to you too, lol!

@mini_cc 5 жыл бұрын

I never had the chance to ride this one, but it seemed promising. Can you just imagine how this ride could have turned out had it been made today? With what could be projected on the screen and all the practical effects, it could be just as, if not more, successful, than the Harry Potter or Transformers rides. Building the whole 'world' of Despicable Me was just a waste, and the hype was just so short lived for those films too. Universal should focus more on their films that really lives throughout the ages. Hopefully, Harry Potter world never leaves.

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

I would take the original ride plans of a roller coaster and blend it with what Escape from Gringotts is like. Imagine speeding up to 88 MPH and time traveling to the next scene. I think that would be an awesome ride experience.

@jenniferwhitaker5981 5 жыл бұрын

If they take out harry potter world, I'm never gonna go there again. This is from the point of view from a hufflepuff.

@monsterhanna6691 4 жыл бұрын

I completely agree, except that I'm not a fan of Harry Potter lol.

@justintahair7128 2 жыл бұрын

it was a fun ride

@smashblaster1-up190 Жыл бұрын

I highly doubt they're going to replace the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, How in the hell would they replace a structure as grand as a castle and what with?

@EmmettLBrown2015 6 жыл бұрын

I miss my ride so much.. when Universal took away BTTF I was so sick over it.. never did I return to Universal Orlando again..

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

But Doc...you have a time machine! You could go back in time and stop the forces of Universal to save your ride! While you're there, can you also stop them from bringing Fast and Furious to the park as well?

@eviltom17 6 жыл бұрын

Doc, I saw you there last weekend! I even got a picture with you! Ha, ha.

@EmmettLBrown2015 6 жыл бұрын

Pleasure meeting you my friend in time!

@zelly19 6 жыл бұрын

Emmett L Brown I read your comment with your voice : D, I love you doc!

@EmmettLBrown2015 6 жыл бұрын

I love you more, my friend in time!

@NesVsLucasGames 6 жыл бұрын

I heard universal Florida bought a whole land for a new theme park I hope they bring back classic to the next theme park

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

You are correct! They recently acquired a big chunk of land across Sand Land Road from where their current parks are. Here's hoping they bring back one or two classics for good measure!

@NesVsLucasGames 6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History maybe they should bring like 3 Classic

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Or even one ride that combines all the past attractions!

@NesVsLucasGames 6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History how can they pull that off unless they make a ready player one ride

@jonathanwallis3300 6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History I already know what classics they NEED to bring back (with some modern updates to the ride technology of course😀. NOT just Screens....Comcast!🤨🤨🤨) Back to the Future, JAWS, and maybe Hanna-Barbera! 😆😆😆😆 PLEASE make this happen Universal, There is still love AND popularity with these franchises! And with all that space, could you at least bring back a couple of fan favorites?! Or at the VERY least, Back to the Future?! I would die from excitement if I get to ride the time-traveling DeLorean once again! Just as I would with NintendoLand! Make it happen Universal creative!! 👏👏👏😁😁😁😁😁

@exoticxwhitekid2073 6 жыл бұрын

A rollercoaster would have been so good, Back to the Futue is one of my favorite movies and I love rollercoasters

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

I think now would be the best time to bring BTTF as a coaster, I think with the way people want their attractions to fast and exciting it would make sense.

@benwilson2225 5 жыл бұрын

For me it's a tough call, but in my opinion this was the greatest theme park attraction of all time. I still miss this a lot.

@glyph2011 6 жыл бұрын

I rode it in 2003. Many, many times. It was absolutely AMAZING. Utter insanity they shut it down.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

I always though it was a very good ride and the change over to the Simpsons didn't real do much for the attraction. Always felt like a downgrade, especially with the Simpsons being 3D animated, not actual drawn like they are on the show.

@EarthToSami 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely adored this ride. My mum told me once, when we were waiting in the queue for the ride, that she rode this in the very early stages of pregnancy with me, before she had any idea. Guess that’d explain why I love it so much. I live in the UK so was absolutely heartbroken when it closed and I couldn’t get a final ride.

@higgins007 6 жыл бұрын

Still can't believe they canned this. Was in the top few attractions in all of Orlando! :/

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

And all it can get now is two photo ops and Doc Brown meet and greet 😭It's a shame it's gone, really was one of the best put together attractions in the park.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

No doubt, that's Universal's Plan: Bring in the popular IPs right now, milk them dry with rides and merchandise people want and in 10 years bring in the next popular IP. It's a vicious cycle but business is business.

@LUFC11 5 жыл бұрын

@@ThemeParkHistory it's at Singapore

@jeasongagnon4332 5 жыл бұрын

I do remember looking out at the other DeLoreans! I was such a curious kid!

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

Same here. I was always curious to see where all the other people from the queue went. When I was little I thought each group had their own show with their own dome. I wasn't very bright back then.

@avidfilmbuff7830 5 жыл бұрын

I never went back to Universal Studios again after they closed it down.

@milesbeck140 5 жыл бұрын

I wish it was still there. Never got to ride it, Back to the future is my favorite movie.

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite trilogies I've ever watched.

@freakfoxvevo7915 6 жыл бұрын

Disney's ill-fated Studio Backlot tour, please? My family loved it back in the day

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Now that is very interesting, I never thought about that attraction. It's been to our list, thank you for the suggestion!

@mattnzn 6 жыл бұрын

That would be a great idea. I can't find anything about it on KZfaq.

@paulkelly8232 5 жыл бұрын

I was just about to suggest this! Please, make it happen.

@LUFC11 5 жыл бұрын

@@ThemeParkHistory back to the future the ride can be found at universal studios Singapore

@MikeFede 5 жыл бұрын

7:19 microphone mishap in top left😂 !! The days when people didn’t notice these things.

@AssertionGaming 5 жыл бұрын

They should do a BTTF rollercoaster like Rock in rollercoaster at Disney. It would be epic to blast off from Hill Valley and jam to Huey Lewis!

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

I think it would work as a roller coaster if they used the same ride system that is in placed with Escape From Gringotts. Launching fast to make it feel like your going 88 MPH to the next time period, then having it play out on the screens until you launch again to the next period.

@lunahetfield 5 жыл бұрын

Absolution GT that. Is. The. Best. IDEA. EVER!!!!

@CarloisBuriedAlive 6 жыл бұрын

Your voiceover & editing are top notch! Love the BTTF: The Ride bonus features on the Blu Ray release of the movies - brings back memories from childhood. I think it would be great if Universal had a building that was just a mini-museum/tribute to previous rides and attractions to honor their own legacy and educate younger guests on what came before.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I REALLY wish they would have a walk through attraction for those former rides, something like they had for I Love Lucy a few years ago. It just seems right to honor those attractions that were a staple of the park when it first opened. Universal probably doesn't want to because once people find out about the older attractions they're going to want them instead of the new stuff they're getting lol.

@AWAREDIAGRAM680 6 жыл бұрын

USH had something like that a few years ago, and by that I mean a good maybe 5 or 6 years ago in the lower lot, and it had things and references from old attractions and also memorabilia from movies as well.

@ryanbennett2650 5 жыл бұрын

I would replace the Simpson ride with show technology like the new Star Tours, randomized virtual sets that the Deloreans and the riders that have to fly throughout Uni's history to fix the timeline. Anything new could easily be shot and uploading to the queue for new rider experiences, and each ride would be different. This would probably be tied into a small museum. It'll be more of a ride to celebrate past, present and future Universal properties.

@elguapoguano 5 жыл бұрын

I was just at Universal Florida. Took pictures of the Delorean and the train. Didn't care to ride the Simpsons ride, too bad it wasn't still BTTF!

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

Still one of my favorite photo ops in the park. Was Doc Brown riding around the area when you were there?

@LauraBow 5 жыл бұрын

I remember the last time we went to universal studios. We were deciding whether to ride back to the future or something else before the park closed. I'm glad we chose to ride bttf when we did because it turned out to be the last chance we'd get.

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

That's been one of the thing that irks me the most, never getting one final ride on most of the attractions I grew up with (Jaws, Kong, BTTF).

@ultimaonline9034 5 жыл бұрын

Watching this made me depressed af 😭 Bring back BTTF ride.

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

Where's Doc and his Delorean when you need him? He can go back in time and stop BTTF from ever closing.

@Swantonbomb. 5 жыл бұрын

So much nostalgia of visiting the park from the UK with my grandparents in 1991 & 1993..... Next video, Nickelodeon Studio Tour with Clarrisa Explains It All, Eureakas Castle etc etc :)

@AttractionIdeas 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Not nearly enough people on youtube are talking about the history of the Universal parks. Seeing as the new Fast and the Furious ride has just opened at USO, I think now would be a perfect time for you to do a video on the history of Disaster!/Earthquake!

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I agree with you, Universal is under appreciated with it's impact in the theme park industry and here on youtube. As someone who grew up on Universal Studios Florida I want to make sure the attractions are giving just as much love and attention as those beloved Disney attractions. I'm liking the idea of doing Disaster/Earthquake, your suggestion has been added to the list. I just need to restrain myself from bashing the new Fast and Furious lol.

@bennettfender1546 6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History you should do Jurassic Park.

@DaleKamp 5 жыл бұрын

Five year old me in 1993 noticed the dome and the other cars. Still, was an amazing ride that I wish I could experience again.

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

I really hope someone works on a VR version of the ride, I think it would fit it so well. At least that would be a way for people to experience it if they never had the chance to.

@daniskicker 5 жыл бұрын

This was such an incredible ride. It's a shame it's gone.

@lukegreen5341 5 жыл бұрын

I'm A Huge Fan Of Back To The Future. Thanks Theme Park History Mate. X

@docette2015 2 жыл бұрын

This ride was my favorite for SO many years -- I was HEARTBROKEN when it closed. Not in the least because the Ride was my INTRODUCTION to the BTTF franchise as a whole. I fell in love with it on our very first trip to Universal when I was younger, and when my parents showed me the movies -- well. I've been a Backie ever since. It was the best and I am soo annoyed they chose to replace with Simpsons. *grumbles* (Also, Disaster! is gone too?! I loved that! Hell, back when it was Earthquake, I got to be one of the volunteers to do the little disaster film bit! It was so much fun! Uggggh. . .)

@1georgiafan 6 жыл бұрын

I love your videos man!

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

And I love you, man! Thanks for watching our videos!

@morethanthrills1616 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video 👍🏻. The use of miniature sets and live action elements in the ride film, gave it a sense of realism that is rare nowadays due to so many ride films being produced completely with use of CGI.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael! I don't think people really appreciate the work that would go in to creating rides like this, those miniature sets must have taken months to build and to film it must have been a lot of grueling work. I understand CGI is the way things are done now but there's a lack of realism with it.

@iamstephon84 5 жыл бұрын

I miss this ride! 😔

@travismurray7403 6 жыл бұрын

Dude I love universal studios Florida,you are awesome for this

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Travis!

@Emma-ss4vs 5 жыл бұрын

This ride is what sparked my interest in the BTTF franchise when I was younger. They are now my favourite films I am forever sad I could never ride it as a massive fan of the franchise but I am thankful for the experience!

@papasnake01 5 жыл бұрын

I really hope that Universal opens a subsection of a park and bring back all of their retro rides like Jaws, King Kong, Terminator, Back to the Future, Nicktoons, Twister and even other retro properties. Maybe move E.T and ofcourse re master the graphics.

@smokeydoke100 5 жыл бұрын

I've never had any problem with any form of motion sickness, but this ride had me ready to erupt. Had to keep closing my eyes to keep from ruining the rest of the day for the folks in the front row.

@jessiefanshaw3038 5 жыл бұрын

You make some really great videos!! You should do The Mummy or Men In Black next. Those are two of my favorite Universal Studios FL rides. I miss this ride a lot from when I was a kid so it was kinda fun to relive it! Keep up the good work, you just got a new subscriber!

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jessie for the sub and the kind words, we appreciate your support. Both of your suggestions have been added to the list, thank you for your suggestions.

@calebcalebhavenoplanstowork Жыл бұрын

Hulk

@calebcalebhavenoplanstowork Жыл бұрын

@@ThemeParkHistory hulk park

@geoversion2975 5 жыл бұрын

Great, Scott

@DuckandMikeyfan49 5 жыл бұрын

This is heavy.

@nadeemhosein9278 6 жыл бұрын

It was purely tragic that Universal replaced this ride. What's worse is the fact that they replaced it with the Simpsons ride? It is one of the worst experiences ever. Count me out until they replace it with something a bit more redeeming.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

I think you'll be out for a while then Nadeem. Just like you I'm not that eager to visit the park these days, with the new attractions being very similar to each other. Universal needs to have some diversity in their rides again!

@nadeemhosein9278 6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History Great minds think alike. I went to UO at the beginning of the year and this ride along with the ambiance seemed lackluster and out of place with everything else in the park. But that's just my opinion. It felt like the park found a cheap way to replace a great attraction. The day I went, this was the only attraction where the only wait was immediately before the ride. I guess no one wanted to ride it either. The ride itself was not even technologically sound. The picture was dim, the sound was low and the story was not engaging. It was the least immersive experience in the park. Maybe my nostalgia is getting the best of me but I thoroughly enjoyed it when I worked there in 1992 when I was 10 years old.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

I don't think it's your nostalgia, I haven't seen one single comment saying The Simpsons Ride is better than BTTF, actually more people wish they never closed it. I think the problem with The Simpsons Ride is the same problem the TV show has: it's past it's prime. I enjoyed watching The Simpsons when I was a kid but as time went on the show wasn't as good as it originally was. When the ride opened there was buzz for it because the movie just came out. Now 10 years later while the entire area of Springfield is pretty cool, the attraction is outdated. Looking back on it the attraction really is a re-skin of BTTF: The Ride. I don't know what they can do to update it (projection upgrades? 4K? new story?). I think it will be very interesting to see what happens in the next few years with Disney now owning the Simpsons franchise and the tv series possibly wrapping up. Hopefully Universal finds something that is immersive and as interesting as BTTF was.

@nadeemhosein9278 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late response. I agree the show is past its prime. I honestly can't watch it without being turned off anymore. I think I enjoyed it when I was younger because I didn't have too many alternatives at my fingertips like I do now. You are right that it is a re-skin. It seems like the cheapest solution for a ride replacement. One thing I noticed while in the ride was the picture seemed of lesser quality (closer to SD) and it was very dim. Storywise, I think it would've been more tasteful if they parodied their own park instead of Disney. While it would be difficult for me to think of something creative to put there, I believe the engineers can do a cost effective solution if they needed to re-skin it. Look at how well Flight of Passage works in a similar manner. Maybe instead of putting a set of people in 4 row benches, they could put people in individualized seats to make it more immersive. But that's just me. Thank you for this trip back through memory lane! You have an awesome channel. I would love to see a video on The Funtastic World of Hanna Barbera! :)

@BigMateo24 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this ride back in day. Man the early/mid 90's was the best time for the theme park, you had this, T2 3D, Jurassic Park, the Water World live show and Backdraft hidden away in the back. Really miss some of these rides.

@dumbotrilogy1177 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe in the future in californa they have to bring it back. The Back To The Future ride will comeback behind the Simpsons ride.

@brycevo 6 жыл бұрын

Jesus... Jesus Christ, Doc! Wait, Doc. So, You're telling me, They built a Time Machine out of A Delorean?!?

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

It's a still a goal of mine to own a Delorean, even if I heard it's a bit tight for taller people to fit into.

@brycevo 6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History I have the exact same feelings. That's why I'll probably try and get the Ford Explorer or Mercedes Benz from Jurassic Park first. At least I'll fit in those cars.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

The Mercedes Benz from The Lost World? Such a nice car but terrible for the location they were in.

@brycevo 6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History A very pretty car, Can't do off road.

@dianaalbrechtmiller4452 3 жыл бұрын

I went on Back To The Future ride back in 1997. And loved that ride!!

@TitanicTARDIS 4 жыл бұрын

I went on this ride in October 1999 and remember it vividly! the T-Rex attack was fantastically done. Still have a magnet from the BTTF shop of the universal sign and the Deloean.

@magodeoz666ish 6 жыл бұрын

Not going to lie I cried when universal took it down my favorite ride ever

@highfiveandy 6 жыл бұрын

Ghostbuster spooktacular please!

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

The Ghostbusters Spooktacular Show has been added to list, thank you for the suggestion, highfiveandy!

@213dreamingstar 6 жыл бұрын

I refuse to go on the Simpsons ride because I'm still upset it was taken out.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Can't argue with you on that one, you're probably doing yourself a favor not going on it 😂

@ArtofLunatik 5 жыл бұрын

Elizabeth the simpsons ride sucks compared to back to the future ride

@JustIkku 5 жыл бұрын

I went to the studios this summer for this first time ever. We had no idea what the simpsons ride was... It was so weird and not pleasant at all. Im such a fan of BTTF and i know that i would've loved this more

@joshuaoh761 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I know it sucks. BTTF the ride will always be in our 💕 But you know it has been three years since 2015 and it wouldn’t make any sense for the ride because 2015 is one of the simulators

@213dreamingstar 5 жыл бұрын

I mean....it's a ride based on a movie about time travel so the years don't really matter much when it comes to believably.

@sperrin 5 жыл бұрын

"replaced by The Simpsons Ride, based on the animated sit-com The Simpsons." Ohhhhhh, THAT The Simpsons, thanks for clearing that up.

@papasnake01 5 жыл бұрын

I just turned 18 and in 2007 I had gone down to Orlando with all of my extended family about 12 of us and we did both Universal theme parks and at the time I had known what back to the future was and always watched them on VHS and my parents had told me stories about them going to the parks on their honeymoon and going on the ride themselves. So getting down there I was so excited about riding in the time machine but then faced the fact that rides get closed. And know that they were changing it to a Simpsons ride was so upsetting. And now in the recent years becoming even more of a super fan and the events of 2015 it really makes me sad to know that this happened.

@BoundyMan 4 жыл бұрын

I have only been to Universal Florida two times in all my life, and only rode this ride once. While I enjoyed it, it was not as good as Disney's Star Tours. But what was special about that day was my grandma, who was almost 80 years old, rode on it with my mom and I and enjoyed it, even though she never saw the movies.

@sportsygirl8 5 жыл бұрын

Great job on this video!!! This ride opened on the exact day I was born! I wish I would have gotten a chance to ride it, looks like it was so much fun.

@MrFox-gf2vz 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying all your videos! My favorite ride of all time! I miss it so much!

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steven, we appreciate the kind words. I miss the ride, really enjoyed the movies as a child so the ride was always another movie in the series to me.

@hbcreates8355 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! This video is sure heavy. Although I already knew most of the stuff in the video, there was something’s that I did not no like Universal once beat the sales of Disneyland. Nice video I quite enjoyed it

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words HappyBrick1985. That will probably be the only time Universal beats Disney when it comes to the theme parks.

@boywonderbrye 5 жыл бұрын

It was the best ride I ever had the privilege of experiencing! It made my 8 year old self live the dream of my favorite movie of all time. Thank you for the video, it sent me back in time!

@MsDboyy Жыл бұрын

There was nothing more exciting or satisfying than hearing the back to the future music on the ride 😎🎶🎶🎶🎻🎻🎺🎺🎺🔊🔊🔊

@alfredsnyder4 6 жыл бұрын

The Twilight Zone Tower Of Terror At Disney's Hollywood Studios

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

The Twilight Zone Tower Of Terror has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion rb26dettskylinegtrr34!

@lukegreen5341 3 жыл бұрын

2:09 I've Used To Love Watching Back To The Future The Movie In 1985 When I Was A Kid And Since Then I'm A Huge Big Super Awesome Back To The Future Fan. Great Scott. Thanks Theme Park History Mate. PS I've Seen Back To The Future The Musical At London's Adelphi Theatre In London's West End This Year Just Before Halloween And It Was Super Awesome. X

@pinkrhodeblush 5 жыл бұрын

i would die to ride this and im upset its gone cus i love the movie etc, as everyone does, but u cant say the simpsons ride is bad or not fun it’s literally the funnest ride ever

@AiRdueceTrey 4 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! This is an amazing breakdown. I just relived my childhood. Thanks!!

@AlphaTraveler1 6 жыл бұрын

Very cool video. Love this ride. One of the best. Thanks for the share.

@issacflores2010 5 жыл бұрын

I miss this ride soooooo much. They have to bring it back.

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

I wish they would. I've always said you could replace the ride system with the one they have for Escape from Gringotts: use the screens for the parts where you're chasing Biff and then launch to 88MPH (not really but go somewhat fast) to the next screen.

@imnothungry5463 Жыл бұрын

10:41 reminds me of the big billboard signs all over orlando along with jaws and king Kong. I miss the simple days

@colingrey8069 2 жыл бұрын

Love the videos. They're really cool to watch and I love learning these things about these rides that I went on and wish I was able to go on. Keep up the good work and I hope you continue to make more videos

@LaurenceQuint 6 жыл бұрын

While I'm glad you put the video in the closing credits, I'm surprised you didn't discuss in at least a little more detail the pre-show animated segment at the Simpsons Ride which features Doc Brown and "explains" how and why the institute of future technology was destroyed. After all, you mention the (brief) homages to "jaws" that exist in the Harry Potter world at Universal Florida and those are reaaaally small. Still, another nice video, I'm really enjoying your channel!

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

I'll admit it: I dropped the ball on that one. Once the video was in post production I realized there was no mention of it, so instead of not mentioning it at all I included it at the end. I'll work on making sure things like that are included in the video. Thank you for watching the video and supporting the channel!

@LaurenceQuint 6 жыл бұрын

Ah, gotcha. Well, it was a good, last minute addition! I'm not crazy about either ride, frankly, but I thought that Frink meets Doc Brown cartoon was a pretty clever touch. :) Keep up the great work!

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

It was a nice callback to the original attraction, wish more attractions would have that to be honest.

@DragonGamer0713 5 жыл бұрын

It was a cute little thing that I didnt exactly understand as a kid (or the fact I was short and couldnt see why people were laughing) but seeing it now makes it a little better that at least they had that humor about them. I will miss you BttF. You will forever be in my memory.

@caseydalton728 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video. My mom took me to this amazing ride in summer of 1993. Favorite movie of all time. This video was a wonderful tribute homage to BTTF The Ride. Great job my friend in time.

@vanessaaguirre1386 5 жыл бұрын

I love watching these videos! I grew up going to the old school universal and still go every year even though it’s not the same anymore. I may start going to Disney lol but the old universal will forever have a place in my heart 😊

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Vanessa! I was the same way, my folks weren't big fans of Disney whenever we went on vacation and liked Universal because of rides like BTTF/Kong/Jaws, as it was fun for everyone. Shame the park has changed over so much and relies too much on screens these days.

@MeltedToast84 4 жыл бұрын

Damn, I frickin love the Back to the future trilogy

@chrissmart219 Жыл бұрын

Best Ride ever. I'm a huge simpsons fan and having rode both rides bttf wins hands down everytime

@BrandonVoorhees 5 жыл бұрын

Greatly enjoy your channel. Thank you!

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

No, thank you for the kind words Brandon, we appreciate it.

@StinkFingerr 5 жыл бұрын

I adored this ride.

@Mezmerize-gw1jl 5 жыл бұрын

StinkFingerr 👍🏻

@MrFrozensmoke 5 жыл бұрын

Well produced video. Good flow and history.

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you MrFrozensmoke, appreciate the kind words.

@StCooper5 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent job man!!

@jsthlrd 5 жыл бұрын

Simpsons isnt even that good. I wish i could have gotten on the Back to the Future ride. What a travesty.

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

I liked it when it first opened by I agree that The Simpsons Ride doesn't compare to what BTTF was.

@lunahetfield 5 жыл бұрын

Joel A yes but its past 2015 and it would be outdated

@RyanLBrown9396 3 жыл бұрын

It’s funny. When you say the Simpsons isn’t even that good, it could mean either the ride or the show

@jsthlrd 3 жыл бұрын

@@RyanLBrown9396 yeah I meant the ride. It’s okay but it’s my least favorite.

@gebezeira 3 жыл бұрын

I remember going to Jaws, ET, King Kong, BTTF and Earthquake rides, back in 1991... Good old memories. =/ Excelente video! Cheers from Brazil!!

@HootDadChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Good job as always. I’m likely alone here, but one of my old favs (and an attraction that never got the love it deserved IMO) was “Cranium Command” in Epcot’s “Life’s” pavilion. I’d love to see an episode on that.

@danielx7609 3 ай бұрын

I went to Universal Studios Hollywood in 2001 and in 2023. I went on BTTF twice in one day, and then I rode Simpsons in 2023, and I heard rumors that they’ll even replace THAT! So the next time I go, it may be changed yet again! How wild is that?

@Blahaj964 Жыл бұрын

I used to watch you all the time glad I found your channel again

@fizzyfuzz5878 4 жыл бұрын

7:19 The boom mic gets on screen. I don't know if that was intentional in context of the ride but I thought it's pretty funny

@coppiggy26 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video, this was definitely one of my favorite rides there.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kyle! Loved the movies growing up and the ride really felt like somewhat of a sequel. It's a shame it's not around anymore.

@SirIkeMedia 5 жыл бұрын

A suggestion for another video: Phantom Theater dark ride that was at King's Island

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

The Phantom Theater has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Sir Isaac.

@saretenkov9129 5 жыл бұрын

As a kid we had watched this movie and went to Universal Studios the next week. I instantly fell in love with the movie and it’s my #1 fav movie to this day! We went on the ride at Universal Studios and I still vividly remember it! Crashing into the clock felt so real:) I’m so happy I got to go on it. It will forever remain in my memories.

@Yukendoit 5 жыл бұрын

I was there the last day of the operation in Japan. It was crazy so many people dressed up! I also too that picture that was shown in the video with the three docs. It was so cool to see it go not only because I saw it when it was brand new and I was able to see it go.

@bananalala007 3 жыл бұрын

I CRIED when they removed BTTF! Our family visited the park every weekend on the last month to ride BTTF. ☹️😭

@OldMovieRob 5 жыл бұрын

Great overview of this ride. I miss the day of practical effects...

@marcelorodriguez7543 6 жыл бұрын

One of the best Classic rides from Universal studios !!!!!

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

A classic ride for a classic movie!

@amandaananda9029 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I rode this as a kid, and I have to say I think they missed an opportunity by not setting the ride in more of the past settings from the trilogy! The icy cavern, dinosaur and lava river are all super generic, and don't scream "Back to the Future"!

@AsASymbol 5 жыл бұрын

Big fan of your work! I'd love to see a video covering the history of Alfred Hitchcock's exhibit, or maybe the history and changes to the horror makeup and effects show! Keep up the amazing work!

@martymartin9186 6 жыл бұрын

LOOOOOOOVE YOUR CHANNEL! GREAT VID. Still waiting for a Captain Eo video essay lol

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH! And don't worry Marty, we're planning on Captain EO in the near future. Just trying to get through the backlog first lol.

@KhailAnonymous 5 жыл бұрын

That fact about Spike also being the Institute host is incredible

@itr0863 5 жыл бұрын

watching these history videos and seeing how universal had/has to change rides, just shows how powerful disney is. sure disney can make brand new rides, but they hardly ever have to replace rides. very interesting. but i do feel they are different parks.

@zacharytomes5202 5 жыл бұрын

I never got to ride it, but the Dr. Brown actor was super nice while I waited with my dad for the rest of my family to finish. I think it was my first trip, and I was just a smidge too little to ride (and sadly the ride would be closed soon after my visit). That same actor would let me sit in the Delorean they brought around. Being a little sucker I was super excited to sit in it, but by nature, I did not really comprehend how lucky I was. It is still a highlight of my life. For bonus points, the Dr. Brown actor pulled a prank on my sister, and blamed her for losing the keys to the Delorean. Im fairly certain he gave them to her then swiped them back while she was focused on me in the car

@LSF45 5 жыл бұрын

Still my favorite film and also my favorite ride. Well done!

@Playgrl966 5 жыл бұрын

i'm addicted to these videos. please do one on nickelodeon studios! never got to go there as a child, and i would love to see it featured!

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

Nickelodeon Studios has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Playgrl966.

@Playgrl966 5 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History yay! Can’t wait to see your take on it! I’ve watched all your videos and have even made my boyfriend watch them! 😹

@McSuperfly101 5 жыл бұрын

Back to the Future is probably my favorite movie and I absolutely loved this ride but the problem I always had (and this is still true of The Simpsons ride) is that if you were sat in one of the cars on the far end then the whole picture looked weird and stretched. ...and with my luck that's normally where I ended up sitting whenever I rode.

@grandmyotismon 4 жыл бұрын

This ride was absolutely amazing and while i'll always miss it I still enjoy the new simpsons version of the ride and understand why they chose to do so.

@jbb34x 6 жыл бұрын

4:23 When I first looked left and right was one of the most profound bummers of my childhood

@christopherrichards2350 6 жыл бұрын

Can you do my favorite Universal ride please? Men In Black: Alien Attack

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

MIB: Alien Attack has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion Christopher!

@bradj5642 5 жыл бұрын

Ride sucks

@liubarg5867 5 жыл бұрын

It is an opinion

@joprides 6 жыл бұрын

I don't have the chance to ride it, because i live in the Netherlands. It's sad, because Back to the Future is one of my favorite movies. Maybe you can do Fata Morgana. A Arabian Nights themed dark ride at Efteling. It's loosely influenced by the Pirates of the Caribbean. Nice video btw.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The movies are some of my favorites, they still hold up really well compared to films that come out today. With the ride acting as somewhat of a mini sequel, it made the ride even better. Fata Morgana has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion Jop!