The Theme Park History of Terminator 2 3D Battle Across Time (Universal Studios Florida/Hollywood)

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Terminator 2 3D: Battle Across Time (also known as T2 3D: Battle Across Time) is a 3D and live-action show featured at Universal Studios Japan and formerly, Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood. The show is a mini-sequel to Terminator 2: Judgement Day and reunited director James Cameron and the main cast from the movie, including Arnold Schwarzenegger as The Terminator, Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor, Edward Furlong as John Conor, and Robert Patrick as the T-1000. The show is a theatre-based presentation featuring 3D film, live-action and pyrotechnics. In this video, we take a look at the development of the attraction, James Cameron’s involvement with the show, and the closures of Florida and Hollywood versions.
Songs Used (In Order)
Terminator 2: Judgement Day (Original Soundtrack) Track 1 - Main Title Terminator 2 Theme by Brad Fiedel • Terminator 2 soundtra...
Terminator 2: 3D Preshow Music - Universal Studios Hollywood (Recorded by InsideUniversal) • Terminator 2:3D Presho...
Terminator 2: Judgement Day (Original Soundtrack) Track 7 - Our Gang Goes To Cyberdyne by Brad Fiedel • Terminator 2 soundtrac...
Terminator 2: Judgement Day (Original Soundtrack) Track 3 - Escape From The Hospital by Brad Fiedel • Terminator 2 soundtrac...
Terminator 2: Judgement Day (Original Soundtrack) Track 20 - It’s Over, Goodbye by Brad Fiedel • Terminator 2 soundtrac...
Videos Used (In Order)
Terminator 2: 3D Queue Video (CDYN) - Universal Studios Hollywood (Recorded by InsideUniversal) • Terminator 2:3D Queue ...
Universal Studios Hollywood - Terminator 2: 3D • Universal Studios Holl...
The Adventures Of Conan: A Sword And Sorcery Spectacular - Universal Studios Hollywood • The Adventures of Cona...
The Making Of Terminator 2: 3D
Part 1: • [T2 3-D: Battle Across...
Part 2: • [T2 3-D: Battle Across...
Part 3: • [T2 3-D: Battle Across...
Terminator 2: 3D (Scenes From The Movie)
1: • Terminator 2 3D - New ...
2: • Terminator 2 3D - New ...
3: • Terminator 2 3D - New ...
Terminator 2: 3D Battle Across Time - TV Commercial - Universal Studios Florida (1996) • Terminator 2 3D Battle...
[4K] Terminator 2: 3D ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE at Universal Studios Florida IN 3D AUDIO (Recorded by DarthVader92) • [4K] Terminator 2: 3D ...
Last Show Ever of Terminator 2: 3D at Universal Studios Orlando (Recorded by Inside the Magic) • Last Show Ever of Term...
Terminator 2:3D - Cyberdyne Preshow - Universal Studios Hollywood (Recorded by InsideUniversal) • Terminator 2:3D - Cybe...
Universal Studios Florida Promo VHS (1996) • Universal Studios Flor...
Universal Orlando Update (2/21/2018) with The Legend (Recorded by In the Loop) • Universal Orlando Upda...
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@JohnnyAwesomeV1 6 жыл бұрын

7:10 only time Shaq will make a free throw.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

That gave me a good laugh. He was the perfect cameo for the pre show.

@JohnnyAwesomeV1 6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History I guess they took him out because they got mad he left the Magic. A few months after this ride opened Shaq went to the Lakers.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Should have replaced him with Dwight Howard.

@JohnnyAwesomeV1 6 жыл бұрын

LMAO!

@mkaplan1383 6 жыл бұрын

Every resident in Orlando Florida would boo at him loudly for leaving the team Magic for the Lakers whenever that part in the preshow would pop up.

@DanielleRayne 4 жыл бұрын

This was exceptionally well done. I played Sarah Connor at USH from the '99 opening to the 12/31/12 closing performance and honestly I was a little afraid to watch. But you did an amazing job and you had some facts that were completely new to me. Thanks for the fantastic tribute.

@drewcarter3100 2 жыл бұрын

Omg you're almost famous! 🤣

@Sean_from_the_heights Жыл бұрын

Super!

@Kotai-Matrix Жыл бұрын

My deepest respect goes out to you

@abysswalker8975 Жыл бұрын

@@Sean_from_the_heights lol I'm glad that I'm not the only one remembers the chipper Skynet rep. "SUUUUPER!" Lol

@towelclipz Жыл бұрын

That's really cool! Was it fun?

@Nothing_2_Add 5 жыл бұрын

-"We have a new sponsor." -Wow that's awesome -*Cyberdyne systems* -NOOOOOOOO!

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

We have to pay the bills somehow...

@lunahetfield 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing2Add i'll be back

@Josh7170 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@tanman99 6 жыл бұрын

The terminator trilogy for me will always consist of: The Terminator, T2, and T2-3D. The end.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

100% agree.

@DirectionerKelso1202 5 жыл бұрын

I agree as well! There are no other movies in my book 🤷‍♀️

@oliverqueen9886 5 жыл бұрын

T2 3d Battle Across Time is my favorite of the Terminator franchise of films. It really bothers me they got rid of it in Hollywood.

@phil7144 5 жыл бұрын

Same

@AldoZanoletti 5 жыл бұрын

You're not the only one I only recognize The Terminator, Terminator 2 Judgment Day and T2 3D as the one true Terminator movies Rise Of The Machines, Salvation and Genisys can fuck themselves hell I don't even recognize The Sarah Connor Chronicles nor even the T2 novels at all, and It's so heartbreaking to know that I enjoyed it so damn much as a kid and saw it many other times with 2009 my last time ever and that 3 years later it said goodbye forever in Hollywood and just now said goodbye 2 years ago in Florida, but here through this video my eternal childhood lives on forever.

@spookycircuits455 3 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing this as a kid with no idea what terminator was and being really confused and scared during the beginning of the show. I still enjoyed it which said a lot about the quality of the show.

@andrewrudygalindo2646 5 жыл бұрын

I remember those gun shots being the loudest and scariest thing as a kid, but man was it exhilarating.

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

That's what I remember the most from the show! First time me and my sister went we thought it was pretty cool with the actors started running around in the crowd and The Terminator showed up and the first shot from his shotgun went off. Holy shit was it loud!

@bluekewne 4 жыл бұрын

Can confirm that the Japan version was converted to an Attack On Titan 3D show (as of 2019) They changed the stage around to fit it & had people dress up as AoT scouts, titans & even has a mockup of the Giant Titan. I rode it myself when I visited in 2019 as I was a huge AoT nerd at the time

@davecam4863 6 жыл бұрын

The immersion and stories are what made "rides" like this so awesome. The pre-ride while you wait in line made this one feel real.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

I think that's what Universal does best when it comes to it's attractions: it does a great job of immersing you in the ride before you even get on. Whether it's walking through Hogwarts or Springfield, I always feel like I'm actually part of that IP. Universal does a great job in creating experiences that are hard to forget.

@Predatornc1 5 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History Agreed.

@kevinpauly6342 5 жыл бұрын

I remember going on this ride as a kid in the early 2000’s being a huge Arnie fan and remember thinking I met him when he ran past us at 7 years old 😂 still loved it

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

They always did a good job casting an actor who looked like Arnold, you know he wasn't going to accept anything less.

@kevinpauly6342 5 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History They really did!

@lunahetfield 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin Pauly dang ur so lucky! He never ran past me becoz we were always set in the back

@JeanieZZZ 2 жыл бұрын

I thought it was him also as a kid in the 90’s lol

@tacocat1457 4 жыл бұрын

This was one of the best rides I remember from when I was a kid. I loved Terminator 2 and was so hyped when I saw this in universal studios. I still remember that lady that would always say "Super"

@ExpeditionThemePark 6 жыл бұрын

I was a big fan of this show, it is a shame the 3d didn't stand up well though. I went closing weekend for the last show though! Great video

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

The 3D at the time it opened looked great but the consensus agrees with you, it needed a update. Watching the videos of the last shows were amazing due to the turnout from the fans for the show. Thanks for watching Sam!

@jtalonrider4769 6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History what are they going to put in there be side other screen

@lauracatania5063 6 жыл бұрын

Imagine what this would have looked like with modern technology

@MrBlackLenses 5 жыл бұрын

Same! I took my pair of glasses as memorabilia lol

@AuRoBoss 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine this show with 2021 technology

@twist58 3 жыл бұрын

For James Cameron to step in as director for this T2 3D attraction, that's actually a good thing. Universal developers and executives won't know squat without the original director overseeing it first. The same can be said when Universal thought they could handle attractions of Transformers without consulting Michael Bay or Fast & Furious without Justin Lin and producer Neil H. Moritz.

@toughmanrandysavage3077 6 жыл бұрын

This ride exploded once and blew out the electricity for the entire park. It was awesome. I was in the ride.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Woah! When and at what park?

@beamergirl4596 5 жыл бұрын

@@ThemeParkHistory hollywood

@lindsayanne5023 5 жыл бұрын

My Dad took my family and I to Universal Studios Florida almost every other summer growing up and Terminator was a family favorite. I remember watching the show for the first time when I was 7 years old and being blown away by the excitement and spectacle of this attraction. Watching this video brings back so many beautiful memories of our family vacations. The nostalgia is so real right now. Thank you for making these videos! I just found this channel on Monday and I love it

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't experience the show until it was in the last few years because my family wasn't interested in sitting for a show when there were all the rides in the park. I can say that was a mistake, I loved the show! It was such an awesome mix of live action and 3D, with some pretty cool effects. Also was awesome seeing the original actors back for the film, didn't see that happen at all back in the day for rides. Thanks for watching Lindsay, we appreciate your support!

@glocknineteen9190 5 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History *SO , THE T2 : 3-D FILM RECREATION WAS ONLY SHOT FOUR YEARS AFTER THE FILM WAS MADE ?? WOW , I DIDN'T KNOW THAT !!! NO WONDER EDDIE FURLONG STILL LOOKED LIKE A TEENAGER IN THAT !!! WHEN I VIEWED THE ATTRACTION IN FLORIDA , I WONDERED TO MYSELF , "THESE ACTORS STILL LOOK REALLY YOUNG FOR THEIR AGE . HOW IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE ??? "*

@opo3628 Жыл бұрын

The part of this show that I loved the most was Kimberly Duncan -- each actress put her own spin on the character's personality...she could be mean, sweet, evil, arrogant, burly, meek, intelligent, ditzy, etc. I watched the show multiple times and she was never the same character twice.

@basedboi1023 5 жыл бұрын

I went to Universal Studios Florida twice as a teenager. I literally got to experience T2:3D 10 times. It's truly saddening that it's gone. Definitely one of the coolest things I've ever seen.

@gabrielcorrea700 6 жыл бұрын

The real Terminator 3

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Not going to argue with you on that one Gabriel.

@carminecdinoproductions 5 жыл бұрын

Gabriel Correa What about “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines”?

@krieggrenadier9929 3 жыл бұрын

@@carminecdinoproductions we don't talk about it

@twist58 3 жыл бұрын

@@krieggrenadier9929 NO ONE must talk about it.

@KRobinson-ko1ne 4 ай бұрын

Out of 4 Terminator 3’s no less(Salvation is a prequel)

@botanicus2921 5 жыл бұрын

A family friend created the camera rig for the 70mm 3D just for the attraction. He also did some scenic/prop work for the attraction as well:)

@aliceinavalon 6 жыл бұрын

This was one of the best experiences at Universal growing up. As a narrative designer for games now, I can never forget how the story, environment, and experience left such a positive impact upon me. This show was detailed and immersive, and I hope to see it in Osaka since the Hollywood one is gone. Thanks for this amazing video!

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

When doing research for the video I was amazed on how hands on James Cameron was with the show. I think he's dedication to the story and the immersion is the reason why the show was so good. Cameron said he just didn't want to cheap cash-in and he made sure of that. It was still is one of the best overall experiences in a theme park. Thanks for watching!

@aliceinavalon 6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History Definitely! I didn’t know at all until this video that Cameron was involved, and I agree, he showed his dedication to the series when creating this. It is seriously a gem I hope won’t be forgotten.

@RN1441 6 жыл бұрын

Indeed. I remember being there 20 years ago waiting in the line and being greatly impressed by how even the waiting line was so well designed to bring you in to the world of the attraction. For example: the TVs around the line were all running advertisements for different imagined cyberdyne 'products'. Examples include the one embedded in this video as well as the 'handysam' product, the handheld surface to air missile! The signs were made to look like you were inside cyberdyne and hinted darkly that the complaints department was in sub-basement 6 past the door labeled 'organ donations'.

@reinac5756 5 жыл бұрын

I hope you get a chance to see it in Osaka! It's still very popular there and the preshow hosts are the best. The 3D effects still look good, whether that's from being updated or just being from a newer park I'm not sure. Best of luck!

@ajarmetta 5 жыл бұрын

The 3d for me feel so much better then 3d today, the 3d for this show really popped up in your face while todays 3d looks crisp but lacks being i your face

@Yesterdays92 4 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing it new at USH in the summer of 1999! I was so blown away about how amazing this show was! I'm a big T2 Fan, and was not disappointed!

@joey_cordova_ 4 жыл бұрын

I loved this attraction. I don’t see Universal putting that much time, effort, or money into anything like that again. Those 3 huge 3D IMAX screens is what helped make T2 3D so great. Lol now they just make rides where you travel on a party bus watching warped images on a screen.

@cyberdynesystems2021 6 жыл бұрын

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@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you again for sponsoring our video Cyberdyne! We look forward to what you have to bring in the future!

@kimmirae 5 жыл бұрын

NO YOUR NOT

@lunahetfield 5 жыл бұрын

Cyberdyne Systems John Connor...... Sarah Connor..... GET DOWN JOHN DONT LET HIM SEE U!!!!!

@bofo85 5 жыл бұрын

Man, I am so bummed I never got to experience this. Terminator 1 & 2 are two of my favorite movies and the 3D show looked like it was an awesome experience

@pennygadget7328 5 жыл бұрын

"... in its appearance as a helicopter pilot" I know those are called _aviator_ shades, but he's disguised as a motorcycle cop, duder :P

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

You're the first person to call me out on that mistake, amazing it took that long to be honest. My apologies, I think that helmet with the glasses mixed me up, along with the fact I remember the scene when the T-1000 takes over the helicopter.

@mrjones29 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome cooperation from the huge talent of the day. Cameron really was the King of Hollywood in his heyday using his considerable might to bring back his actors long after T2 was but a distant unforgettable memory. Only true masters of their craft like Cameron and Spielberg care enough to fully get behind things like this. I remember the buzz about this ride but never got around to experiencing it.

@duffyy1 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best 3D shows ever.

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

I agree! Has to be at least top 3 overall.

@SeekerOTheWay 6 жыл бұрын

I got to see this in Hollywood in the 2000's!It was really cool I was swept up in the atmosphere!

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

It was a really good show. Even if it was only around 20 minutes it was definitely worth it every time!

@stinggodswrestler1143 3 жыл бұрын

my favorite part at universal studios was when the terminator destroyed one of the robots and the boy asks, "DID YOU KNOW HIM?" and he answers "COLLEGE ROOM MATE." i thought it was so funny

@davidr1620 6 жыл бұрын

When I first saw T2:3D, I was mesmerized.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

The first time I experienced it I had the actors playing John and Sarah Connors run across the isle right in front of us. My first reaction was, woah! this is really good 3D. I was 8 at the time.

@KeybladeScar 4 жыл бұрын

Man I miss this so much it was one of my most favorite things to experience everytime I went to Hollywood Rest In Peace T2 3D

@chriscars3224 6 жыл бұрын

I saw this when I was a kid in Florida and loved it. Bring it back!

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

An updated version would have been pretty cool.

@davecam4863 6 жыл бұрын

I think Terminator 2 is really interesting, because it's a violent R rated film that was marketed to kids (me being one of them) This was the first R-rated movie I saw in the theater.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

That's true, I didn't see it when it came out (I was only 3) but looking back there was so much advertising for the movie. I remember there even being action figures and video games. Besides Deadpool, you can't really do that with a R rated movie theses days.

@mrn234 5 жыл бұрын

Deadpool is kinda special because alot parents are thinking that comic "heroes" are a kids thing cause the movies from marvel you can watch without any problems or read most of the comics. And then read a proper Deadpool comic there is gore, sex jokes and and and. I can remember there was a petition from a woman in the USA that wanted a kid friendly version of the Deadpool movie that her son can see it i was like "WTF that would be a movie that isnt funny or good anymore" i hope you unterstood what i mean, iam from germany its late here and my english writing is not the the best depending on the topic.

@OneUponADime 5 жыл бұрын

I was 10 when it came out and was warped for life

@letzvisit1661 5 жыл бұрын

I know I remember all the toy shops selling robocop and terminator action figures everything back then that could be sold to kids was

@letzvisit1661 5 жыл бұрын

I know I remember all the toy shops selling robocop and terminator action figures everything back then that could be sold to kids was

@julianf147 6 жыл бұрын

Thank god my eyes was able to experience the Orlando version

@lunahetfield 5 жыл бұрын

Julian F same when i went there in 2014 and everytime before we leave we would always go to the terminator ride, and i would always try to beg my parents to buy me something from the gift shop i've never got that terminator shirt but when it closed I nearly cried i loved that ride it was awesome, i've never look at the empty space that was once the terminator

@warriorsheartcosplay3016 6 жыл бұрын

What about the history of the 4D show "Honey, i Shrunk the Audience"? That might be cool to cover, and it certainly was fun!

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Honey, I Shrunk the Audience has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Tom.

@mattbee4091 2 жыл бұрын

Ooooooooh yes!!!! Great idea👌🏻

@FansofSomething 6 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO! This attraction was my #1 at USF. The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day are both in my top 10 favorite films of all time and the fact that Cameron and Schwarzenegger and everyone else, even Stan Winston, returned to work on it... UGH! So good! Miss it beyond belief and no matter what replaces it it'll never be topped. RIP T2 3-D

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This attraction really was the definition of "if you want something done right, do it yourself", as Cameron was really hands on to make sure the sure was just as good as the first two movies. Here's hoping that when the next Terminator movie will be great with Cameron back in control! And you're right, I feel bad for whatever replaces T2 3D, as it's going to be near impossible to top it!

@MattGoBragh 6 жыл бұрын

After the first two movies, this is the best Terminator film.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Agree with you on that one Matthew.

@Valonia_Nightingale 6 жыл бұрын

I remember this attraction when I was 10, visiting Los Angeles (well, U.S.A.) for the first time back in December 2000. I have such fond memories of this ride, and coming into the adjacent souvenir store that had the fullsize T-800 endoskeleton on display. It's a great pity & shame that it's gone forever.

@_NightmareVideo 5 жыл бұрын

You got James to thank for it being amazing. Can you imagine what it could've been without him? I dont think it would've been as successful. I wish Universal never got rid of terminator honestly

@nickcastrellon909 4 жыл бұрын

I've only experienced this attraction once. LOVED IT! The only gripe I had was the name. It would have made more sense to simply call it "Terminator: Battle Across Time". Keeping the T2 name automatically dated it for a short run.

@taylorm7777 5 жыл бұрын

Ahhh yes the ride that made me obsessed with Edward Furlong

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

I really liked him in T2, shame he didn't have more roles after the movie came out.

@I_Am_Become_Zero 6 жыл бұрын

I remember when I was an Annual Pass holder, I made sure to make time to see this once, sometimes twice, on each visit. One of my favorite attractions in the park. Shame to see it go.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

It was sad to see it go, shame the newer movies didn't do better. If they were hits at the box office they would have most likely updated the show.

@mindshockz 4 жыл бұрын

This was like the best show in Universal Orlando! Miss it so much! ☹😞

@ManetInAEternum 4 жыл бұрын

Favorite thing ever as a kid!! They need to bring this back

@JeddtheJedi 6 жыл бұрын

Possibly my favourite theme park attraction ever, perhaps tied with the Indiana Jones ride. Such a shame that it's closed everywhere except in Osaka. I think this attraction is one of the things that solidified my love for movies. There's such an emphasis on storytelling in the ride experience, and towards the end I even felt a little emotional. An ingenious concept and excellent presentation.

@cameronboushehri9423 7 ай бұрын

They really need to try to bring this attraction to Blu-ray/DVD, like they did with Back to the Future.

@thabeastdotcom 6 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. T2 3D

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Hopefully the new movie does really well and Universal makes a new show based on it!

@thabeastdotcom 6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History I hope so too, I'm a huge terminator fan and it was weird going to universal orlando in march and not seeing the show there. The gift shop still had the memorbillia just mixed in with comics and park merch. I tried to buy some props from the show from the prop shop but it was a little out of my price range.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

I thought it was weird when they started to sell Walking Dead merchandise in the gift shop. My goal is to buy something from The Prop Shop, something that I can hang on my wall!

@luismiranda8944 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I got to experience this ride before it got shut down. It was my first time at both WDW and Universal. I remember watching it and saying to myself, "now this is a real Terminator movie". It's too bad it was closed down a year later when I returned. I really enjoyed that ride.

@EvilBender555 5 жыл бұрын

Oh man I miss this so much. I go there every time when I go to Universal Studio Hollywood as a kid. It’s my favorite. After the theater finishes, you would go inside a gift shop. Outside of the gift shop, it would have a badass motorcycle. You can get on it and have your pictures taken. I believe it transformed into a museum when I was there last time. It wasn’t minion mayhem at that time. Rip Terminator 2:3D

@ShadowGundam1989 6 жыл бұрын

I never that the hollywood version of Terminator 2 3D Battle Across Time open up on May 6,1999 on my birthday I remember going on this ride for the first time it really scared me as a kid.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Same here, I had no clue what the show was about when I went my first time, I was surprised at the special effects and the actors running around the entire theater.

@jasonthomas4872 6 жыл бұрын

I loved this attraction. In hindsight, Terminator is still an active franchise, and with an upcoming instalment with the original cast and characters, it would've been nice if Universal could have updated it to fit more seamlessly into the current Terminator universe-while still keeping a lot of the core elements. Like many former marquee attractions at USF, it kind of got forgotten in recent years and really would've benefited from an extensive refurbishment to keep the technology updated. Still, I'm thankful for the experiences I had with T2:3D - a really memorable, iconic piece of theme park history. Another great video, too!

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

I'm right there with you on the franchise, with Cameron being involved I think he will right the ship and bring it back to it's glory days. The rumors were if Genisys was successful and a trilogy was greenlit, Universal was going to update the story to coincide with those movies. Would have been as successful as T2:3D? My gut says no but at least it would have been Universal trying to keep it's classic attractions at the parks. Thanks for watching, appreciate it!

@jackietang3789 4 жыл бұрын

Well dark fate was horrible

@monsterhanna6691 4 жыл бұрын

You definitely summed up how Universal feels about their older rides without caring about their guests. Keep up the great work TPH. 👍

@Nicole-by3ng 5 жыл бұрын

OMG the fact that Shaq using advanced technology to shoot a free throw is something I never knew and the most comical Easter egg I never knew when I was little. Thank you for this video.

@JohnTC9 5 жыл бұрын

This definitely was a awesome show, every time I went to Universal Studios Florida I would always catch this. I will never forget last time I saw it was a few months before it closed, I walked in the queue & literally nobody was there not even cast members, after about 10 minutes or 15 minutes some people started to appear & cast members later appeared, also in the show the actor playing Schwarzenegger didn't come in the motorcycle he just ran in with the motorcycle sound. I remember i was going in September (about 1 month before closing) but Hurricane Irma came the week I have planned to go, I went back in October for HHN but it was the week after it closed. Great video man, I gotta request for another good show "The Wild Wild Wild West Stunt Show".

@RossTheNinja 5 жыл бұрын

The only attraction I'd been on where everyone applauded at the end without fail. In the queues they had live CCTV of people waiting mixed in with pre recorded footage, so it looked like someone who was there tried to gain access to a restricted area. People in the queue were looking around trying to find them!

@magiceddie05 6 жыл бұрын

As a huge fan of the terminator series. This one hit me the hardest when it was announced that they were closing it. When I went there for my honeymoon in 2015 this one along with ET and twister were the only surviving rides from my childhood at the time. And I'm glad that my wife and I went on twister because I had no idea that the very next day it would be closing.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

It's a shame really because in my opinion it's one of the best live action shows I've ever seen at a theme park. It probably helps that it was The Terminator, but the blend of live action and 3D wasn't done like that before and seeing all the actors from the movie back for the attraction was unheard of. Attractions need more directors like James Cameron to be involved with their work, you could see he really didn't want the show just to be some cheap cash in.

@magiceddie05 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's why I love him. He doesnt want to half ass it with his projects. It just makes me sad that all my favorite rides have gone away and ET is the sole survivor.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

I'm right there with you, seeing all those attractions that I grew up being replaced is a sad realization that my childhood is disappearing and that I'm getting old lol.

@rizzobarajas 5 жыл бұрын

This was my favorite ride as a kid! I miss it so much!

@roboguy75 Жыл бұрын

Not only still one of my favorite rides/shows ever, but this is what got me into Terminator in the first place. I became amazed with it all and why I loved the first two so much, especially the 2nd which is in my top 10 favorite movies ever.

@PaulKyriazi 6 жыл бұрын

A great documentary on the attraction. I paid for me and my parents admission just to see the this attraction only and leave as we had other places to go. So they wouldn't have to stand, I asked guest services to let us skip the pre-show. They put us in the VIP room where the show host actress came to talk. Then we were taken to the dark auditorium and sat there for five minutes until the doors opened for the quests. It was a memorable experience for us.

@MarkanVaran7 6 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely amazing. I'm a huge Terminator fan but this is the first time I hear about this! It's unfortunate they are closing these shows and it's unfortunate what's happening to the once almighty franchise. It needs a Christopher Nolan type of resurgance.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

We can only hope that James Cameron brings the franchise back to it's glory days with the next movie, which might help bring it back to the parks if it's a big hit.

@MultiBeerme 5 жыл бұрын

Loved this ride so much, it was one of the few we made time to go on twice. Knowing that the Universal Studios Hollywood I went to 15 years ago has none of the flagship rides is genuinely heartbreaking. Good thing I rode the ET and BttF rides twice that day too.

@ProJatior 3 жыл бұрын

They need to realize this on Blu Ray 3D like they did T2.

@BradyKaynee 6 ай бұрын

As for Kimberly Duncan... she is not always killed. It happens very rarely and I only seen it happened once where she survives. If the control panel on the stage is not working as it suppose to take the Kimberly actresses under the stage for her to exit the show, the alternate ending for Kimberly is that she just runs out of the auditorium after seeing how insane the situation has become.

@delfin7461 5 жыл бұрын

I remember going to this in LA right after it first opened. It was a total blast!!!!

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

Really fun show, I feel like it doesn't get enough attention for what it did for shows and the other Universal attractions overshadow how good it was.

@Batistadx4 5 жыл бұрын

I actually went on the ride back in late 2016 with my dad during a vacation. It was surprisingly still well-run considering it was only a year away from closing, and still had a fair number of people in the audience for a weekday afternoon. It was a cool concept, but as a person who didn't ever watch the Terminator movies I can really only judge it from a technical standpoint. I feel like, while the blend of live-action actors and 3d digital viewing was cool (even though Arnie looked nothing like actual Arnie), half of the ride being staring at a giant 3d pre-taped screen kind of ruined it a bit for me. Still a blast and was a great alternative considering a majority of the other rides are the newer 4d experience ones, was really cool going on it and seeing just how much Universal as a park and its technology had evolved over the years.

@MegaRayland 5 жыл бұрын

Back to the Future, T2 3D, Spiderman, Men In Black Alien Attack... Universal in the 90's was on a roll with truly creative and revolutionary experiences, specially at a time when Disney seemed stuck mostly creating similar attractions to other ones they had.

@maxcohen9639 4 жыл бұрын

I still vividly recall the smell of the exhaust from the motor cycle from when first seeing this show as a kid, well over 20 years ago.

@theunholygamer6474 3 жыл бұрын

Another one I loved alot, I remember my dad would get the food pass always get the buckets of popcorn and couldnt wait to see this along with waterworld, the .memories of my childhood all were In universal studios

@CVerse 6 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite shows as a kid at universal, and I was sad to see it go without getting the chance to see it one last time. Growing up missing it, I loved it so much I tried to recreate it as a rollercoaster in Minecraft, haha.

@failtolawl 6 жыл бұрын

The big problem with Universal right now is that they really have released far too many terrible movies in the past 10 years. So all the movie rides are based on uninteresting and most likely poorly thought out themes. They have only like 2 decent universes to work with.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

That's probably a blessing in disguise to be honest. If Van Helsing was successful at the box office we would have had an attraction based on that film instead of Harry Potter. But you're right, things like the Dark Universe they tried to set up with new Mummy movie flopped so bad they've already thought about dropping it all together.

@toplaycool21 4 жыл бұрын

Also, movies like Back to the Future, Jaws, Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice, King Kong and Terminator (The first two films) still have relevance to this day. Even Transformers is considered dated by comparison because the Michael Bay films were nothing ground breaking. Sure, Harry Potter is good but the newest attractions do not hold up to Universal's past. Fast and Furious, while a popular franchise, the ride is mediocre. Who knows if Men in Black, E.T. The Mummy and Shrek will be leaving Universal because those franchises are considered 'old.' Now that Disney owns Simpsons, they could also leave Universal. I heard they might build a Jason Bourne ride, but even that franchise has died out so too little too late. Universal Pictures needs to come up with a game plan on creating new franchises that can bring audience interests.

@bridgetmistryable 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThemeParkHistory Do the history of DESPICABLE ME MINION MAYHEM at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD/FLORIDA/JAPAN

@whodatninja439 3 жыл бұрын

they want to compete with disneyland, more rides for kids. no more r-rated material. thats where theyre headed

@viperinvestor325 3 жыл бұрын

They don’t even own Harry Potter😂 if Warner bros decide to pull it they can, but it’s making them bank aswell

@nob0dylovesyou 6 жыл бұрын

I think this was one of my favorite rides last year.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

It was my favorite show at any park I've visited. Always thought the blend of live actors and 3D was pretty cool.

@Josh7170 5 жыл бұрын

I remember being terrified of this when i was a kid. But i also remember how awesome i thought it was every time i visited! Always get goosebumps and teary eyed when i see this ride. Such a good experience! Good video too!

@morethanthrills1616 6 жыл бұрын

Honestly, towards the end of its run, the 3-D was impossible to watch and was so out of focus, it ruined the experience, but the live show aspect with actors and visual effects was always fun to experience. Great vid once again, and I’m glad you uploaded twice in a month. 👍🏻

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Having only go on it once back in 2015, the 3D wasn't as bad as I though it was going to be. There were rumors of the projections getting a upgrade (like Spider Man did) but I guess Universal already knew the attraction was on borrowed time. Thanks for watching, I'm hoping to get at least 2 videos out every month or something close to that.

@nilus2k 5 жыл бұрын

Saw it in 2007 and then again in 2014 and thought the movie and 3D were fine. The actors were hit and miss though, First time it was great. The second time seemed like we saw it on trainee day

@KevinMTV 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been going to Universal for years, my favorite park... It saddens me everytime I go that this attraction is no longer there. Luckily I got to see it a few times and it. was. EPIC!

@raphaelmarquez9650 6 жыл бұрын

My little cousin is jealous of me having to experience T2 3D at Hollywood before it closed down (he's a huge Terminator fan).

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

It was a very underrated experience in my opinion, most people probably overlooked it as just a show that would kill some time in the park but it really was a great mix of live action and 3D that hasn't really been replicated since.

@HekRod7 6 жыл бұрын

This ride was sick.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

One of the best shows I've ever seen at a theme park or just in general.

@natalieconnors6421 5 жыл бұрын

Please bring back Terminator show at universal studios!!! 😎❤❤❤ we all miss it

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@reinac5756 5 жыл бұрын

I remember going to this attraction in Orlando in the 90s when I was little and loving it. It's a shame it's gone from the American parks. I'm glad that Osaka still has it! I just went there last month, and it's still a very popular ride. I'm not sure how the visuals held up in the states, but while the queue line videos are dated the actual 3D effects in the show are sharp and crisp. When I went to USJ in 2015, they still had the Back to the Future ride, and THAT ride's visuals aged really badly. Shame. Hopefully the Terminator ride stays for several more years to come. Also, I have to say that the Japanese pre-show hosts are the best of all the parks. High-energy, engaging, and more than a touch sinister, they're hilarious to watch even if I can't quite keep up with Japanese.

@poncekid3 6 жыл бұрын

MIB-Alien Attack would be a really good one to do!

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

MIB: Alien Attack has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Chris.

@dannysmalz 3 жыл бұрын

Time to do one on The Bourne Stuntacular. Which is FLIPPING AMAZING. Loved it!

@ACARDtvMusic 5 жыл бұрын

First tried it in 1997 and had no idea it had opened up in 1996. Glad I got to experience it at least 10x or so.

@swingkid89 5 жыл бұрын

I work at USH and this guest one time during the "extra magic hour" where you get to go into WWoHP before the rest of the park opens was talking to me about other parts of the park. And since the rest of the park was closed I told her so, then she goes "Well we'll go see Terminator then." And I replied "That's been closed for years." And she was like "What? How long?" And I was like "at least 6." And she was like "what?!" Like do some research before you come into a theme park. It's not hard.

@JeanieZZZ 2 жыл бұрын

What a ride! So glad I got to experience this ride when I visited Florida and universal studios! Extremely nostalgic ❤️❤️

@TheDripGodz 3 жыл бұрын

That stunt at 5:28 had to hurt bad 😂 great performance though

@jonathanwilliams9359 Ай бұрын

I remember as a kid it was really hard to get into that theatre. Like it was always booked when we got there, and I finally got to see it as a teenager and MAN WAS IT AMAZING! It was just as good as the Bourne Stuntacular which is absolutely revolutionary.

@ChazzyWoo07 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video! This was my favourite attraction of all time.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Charles! It was a really good show, shame it isn't around anymore.

@joe95883 5 жыл бұрын

God, I miss this Attraction... If only I can go back to the past and See it again.

@lunahetfield 5 жыл бұрын

Every time before me and my mom leave universal studios, we would always go to this show to end our trip when i went there last year in November not knowing that it was gone i asked my mom if i can checked the time of the show i checked and it was gone i almost cried when it was gone. I really loved this ride i really missed this so much

@shauniegirl5598 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve never been to Florida and this would have been an amazing reason to go. They should bring it back

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

I feel bad for whatever is going to replace it, I don't think it will compare to how good T2:3D was.

@deesixx1460 6 жыл бұрын

I loved this attraction so much ❤️ Thanks for making this video.

@16bit2daw7 6 жыл бұрын

Hasta la vista baby... :( Great video!

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

It seemed fitting to end the video with that quote, now I feel sad reading it in that context 😭Thank you for the kind words Amaury, we appreciate it.

@matthewborne 5 жыл бұрын

The sponsor really was a great touch!

@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matthew! We appreciate a great company like Cyberdyne Systems supporting a small channel like ours! It's not like there's any malicious reasoning behind it or anything...

@spencerb8635 6 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a history video on the Fantasmic show in Disney's Hollywood Studios! :)

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Fantasmic has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Spencer.

@vodo1983 5 жыл бұрын

Been visiting Disney and Universal theme parks fairly frequently for about 25 years. Of all the inevitable ride closures and replacements over the years at every Disney/Universal park, this one hurt the most to see leave.

@shadmccollum7692 5 жыл бұрын

yo this man got a thick baltimore accent lmao "for more den two decades" love you dawg!

@windsonma8209 6 жыл бұрын

Ah This takes me back I Loved this Ride so much so I think this is My THE Favourite Theme Park Ride and to some Extent Theme Park Attraction of all time.

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

A very good choice! One of the best shows every built for a theme park and also one of the most technologically advanced as well!

@windsonma8209 6 жыл бұрын

It sure feels like it at the time and I guess even know I don't know I have been to a theme park for a long time, it doesn't feel like a lot of theme parks have this elaborate of a story to not only tie in to the ride but to also tie in and expand the Franchise that is based upon. And Think You. By The Way

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

I think for this attraction the story was great was because of James Cameron. He wanted to make sure that Universal wasn't going to do just some cheap tie-in to the franchise, he wanted something that fans of the movies would really enjoy. It's a shame more creators don't step in and help Universal with creating the attractions based on the movies they worked on like they did in the 90's.

@windsonma8209 6 жыл бұрын

You have a point, but when it comes to the Bayformers I'm glade that Michele Bay didn't step in, but either than that I totally Agree. :)

@nicholasmoscato1224 5 жыл бұрын

I got to go on this for the first time ever in 2015!! Blew me away!!!

@millwall4lyf123 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Really well made and I enjoyed every second of it. Thanks for this upload!

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much George, we appreciate it!

@MikeJMurdock 6 жыл бұрын

Man it does suck they closed it down, but I was lucky to go see it when I was visiting my sister in 2013. I really enjoyed it and I will still have that memory

@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын

I don't think it gets enough credit. Everyone thinks of a live action show as something you should skip but T2:3D definitely changed that. I think what really made the show special was James Cameron being involved, making sure it wasn't a cheap cash in that ruined the franchise. If only that was still the case today.

@ianyanks23 4 жыл бұрын

Saw this in August of 2017 shortly before it closed, and while the 3D screens were starting to show their age a bit, it was still a great show. I understood the logic behind closing it, I think a Jason Bourne stunt show is coming about 10 years too late. But I guess we'll see.