EvilSpideyDude Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I've heard several rumours that the Back To The Future ride at Universal Orlando is closing in September 2006. Is there any truth in this? If it's true does anybody know when? I'm flying out on 25th September and hope to ride it at least once more!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 We've heard this rumor too. Don't know for certain, though. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obeygiant Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Here's some info from screamscape... While no one is sure what the exact last day for Back To The Future will be, we’ve heard one source mention it would be around September 19th. The latest buzz on the rumored Simpsons ride is that the working title right now is The Simpsons: Sprint Through Springfield. Also, the BTTF website even wrote somehting about the ride closing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usf geek Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 It will be closing, And will be replaced by a Simpons ride of the same nature some time next summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrasher Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Finally. The BTTF concept was tired out, and the attractions are deffinatly aging. Im glad to see them gettin taken out for something else. An attraction like this was cool in the early 90's, but not today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfBeastSucks Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 I would prefer to see the ride stay open. Replacing this with an attraction themed to the Simpons just seems like a bad idea to me. I was also disappointed when they took out King Kong, but that was more understandable, considering what they replaced it with... I have a feeling that either Earthquake or ET will be the next to be replaced. The ride that I be the most disappointed to see replaced is Jaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Neon- Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 I have a feeling that either Earthquake or ET will be the next to be replaced. The ride that I be the most disappointed to see replaced is Jaws. I don't see what could fit in the Earthquake space unless the building was completely redone. And wasn't there some deal with Spielberg that the ET in Orlando has to stay open for a number of years since the one in Hollywood got replaced with the mummy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
universal studios Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 I HEARD THAT JAWS WILL BE REPLACED WITH ANACONDA FOR THOSE WHO HAVNT SEEN THAT ITS ABOUT SOME PEOPLE WHO GET STUCH IN A RIVER WITH GIANT SNAKES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Neon- Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 I HEARD THAT JAWS WILL BE REPLACED WITH ANACONDA FOR THOSE WHO HAVNT SEEN THAT ITS ABOUT SOME PEOPLE WHO GET STUCH IN A RIVER WITH GIANT SNAKES .....If jaws ever got replaced the lake and boat would go and the area would get paved over for somthing else. The boats just cost so much to run these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 I HEARD THAT JAWS WILL BE REPLACED WITH ANACONDA FOR THOSE WHO HAVNT SEEN THAT ITS ABOUT SOME PEOPLE WHO GET STUCH IN A RIVER WITH GIANT SNAKES Please do not type in all caps. You should probably read the forum rules before posting any more: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obeygiant Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 I HEARD THAT JAWS WILL BE REPLACED WITH ANACONDA FOR THOSE WHO HAVNT SEEN THAT ITS ABOUT SOME PEOPLE WHO GET STUCH IN A RIVER WITH GIANT SNAKES Where did you hear this?? Do you really think that Universal would replace the classic ride Jaws with a ride based on a movie with Ice Cube and J-Lo?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastermaniac Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Universal Studios better not close down Back to the Future and/or Jaws. They are both classics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usf geek Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 I HEARD THAT JAWS WILL BE REPLACED WITH ANACONDA FOR THOSE WHO HAVNT SEEN THAT ITS ABOUT SOME PEOPLE WHO GET STUCH IN A RIVER WITH GIANT SNAKES Your an Idiot. BTTF Is going sometime October, Jaws Is staying as It Is. From the Orlando sentinel..... End is near for Back to FutureUniversal Orlando officials confirm the ride will be closed for a new attraction. Scott Powers Sentinel Staff Writer September 7, 2006 The future of the Back to the Future ride is short at Universal Studios. After months of not commenting on rumors of the attraction's demise, Universal Orlando on Wednesday confirmed that the 16-year-old simulator ride will be closing to make room for an as-yet-undisclosed new attraction. Universal spokesman Tom Schroder would not give a date for the ride's last run, though employees at Universal said they have been told it would close Oct. 1. The ride uses simulator motion technology and a large-screen movie projection system to give visitors the illusion they are traveling in the DeLorean car/time machine featured in the movie franchise. The three movies, released in 1985, '89 and '90, star Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. Back to the Future funnels visitors into two identical domes that each have 12 vehicles, which each seat eight riders. Schroder said one dome was closed recently so that attraction designers could explore possibilities for future rides. "We've not formalized any plans but the creative process requires us to take some steps now," Schroder said. Rumors among Universal staff members, fueled and circulated by the Internet, involve several possible replacements, including rides based on the Fast and the Furious movie franchise and one based on The Simpsons TV show. Back to the Future was one of the original rides when Universal Studios opened in 1990 and for many years was considered among the most advanced simulator rides in the world. The anticipated closure has fueled an Internet petition drive to get Universal to change its mind. "We know Back to the Future has an enormous following among our fans, and we know it has a significant history," Schroder said. "Any decision we make regarding Back to the Future is not taken lightly." Scott Powers can be reached at spowers@orlandosentinel.com or 407-420-5441. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 I'm anxiously awaiting "Law & Order: The Ride" to take over BTTF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Your an Idiot. hey, even if true, let's not resort to namecalling please. Thank you. Anyways, there is already a lengthy discussion going on in the Donkeys forum, so let's continue it there: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=27101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts