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19 May 11, 04:46 PM |
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Universal Orlando Resort Reveals New Attractions
Universal Orlando Resort today announced that its newest attraction will be based on Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s blockbuster 3-D-CGI feature “Despicable Me,” bringing minions, mayhem and a whole new level of 3-D family fun to its guests. The “Despicable Me” experience will replace the Jimmy Neutron attraction at Universal Studios Florida.
Universal also announced that The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, one of the greatest attractions in theme park history, will be completely reanimated in 4K digital high definition – once again redefining the theme park experience. |
19 May 11, 04:46 PM |
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Both will open in 2012 and are being developed by the same award-winning Universal Creative team that has brought all of Universal Orlando’s spectacularly themed attractions to life. Both will utilize brand-new, highly sophisticated Infitec 3-D projection systems designed to make the experience sharper, clearer and more “real” than ever before. DESPICABLE ME With a worldwide gross of more than $540 million, 2010’s “Despicable Me,” from directors Chris Renaud & Pierre Coffin, is the sixth most successful film that Universal Pictures has ever distributed. The 3-D animated adventure thrilled audiences across the globe with its outrageous humor, endearing characters and compelling storyline – all of which guests will be able to experience exclusively at Universal Orlando in 2012. “Despicable Me” will become the first-ever Universal animated film to be transformed into a theme park experience. The Universal Creative team is working closely with producer Chris Meledandri, the founder of Illumination Entertainment, to create all-new animation for an all-new “Despicable Me” adventure that places guests right in the center of the action. Gru, one of the world’s greatest super-villains, is bringing his high-tech empire – and his three adopted daughters – to Universal Studios, and he is looking for all the help he can get. First, he will transform guests into an army of mischievous, scene-stealing minions. Then he will train them. And that kicks off an unforgettable ride experience that creates a hysterical mix of chaos and family fun. Guests will: · laugh as they embark on an entirely-new, high-tech 3-D digital adventure with their favorite characters from the film – Gru, daughters Margo, Edith and Agnes, and of course, Gru’s not-so-bright pit crew, the minions · marvel as they explore Gru’s lair and descend into his secret lab · shriek as the entire family is transformed into minions · celebrate as they are swept into a first-ever, minion-inspired, interactive dance party where they can show off their best moves “The ‘Despicable Me’ attraction is the latest example of how we tap into pop culture’s most compelling stories and turn them into extraordinary theme park entertainment,” said Mark Woodbury, president of Universal Creative. “This is a perfect fit for Universal Orlando, and we can’t wait to bring this one-of-a-kind experience to life.” “As we write, design and animate our films at Illumination, it is our singular goal to bring to life endearing and, hopefully, enduring characters,” said Chris Meledandri. “With the creation of next year’s ‘Despicable Me’ attraction at Universal Orlando, audiences will be able to immerse themselves in Gru’s world for many years to come.” THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF SPIDER-MAN Already one of the most popular and innovative theme park attractions ever created, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Universal’s Islands of Adventure continues to raise the bar for theme park entertainment – combining advanced motion-based ride vehicles, 3-D digital film and live special effects to create an unparalleled ride experience. It is widely acknowledged as one of the best theme park experiences in the world – and it’s about to get mind-blowingly better. The newly reanimated, high-definition experience will unfold within the attraction’s towering visual spaces – taking on even larger than larger-than-life proportions. The new digital animation – combined with the new Infitec system and new set enhancements – will transform what is already one of the most technologically advanced attractions ever created into what will feel like an all-new experience. Facts about the enhanced ride experience: · All-new digital animation done in 4K high definition – the highest HD resolution available · The new HD animation will allow guests to experience details they’ve never been able to before – from the flames spewing from Hobgoblin’s pumpkins to the electricity arching through Electro’s body to the stitching on Spider-Man’s gloves. · To take advantage of new HD clarity and detail, Universal Orlando is adding entirely new details to the film – and leaving it up to guests to find them. “Guests will not believe their eyes when they experience the new Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man,” said Thierry Coup, senior vice president of the Universal Creative Studio. “We are talking about a larger-than-life environment and the HD animation will make it even more remarkable than it has been. It will seem brand-new.” |
19 May 11, 04:51 PM |
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Any word on when Spiderman will be shutting i go in October and would not want it to be closed
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19 May 11, 04:56 PM |
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Sounds great - can't wait to see the changes when we next go {2013} x
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19 May 11, 04:57 PM |
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this is great news, it finally made my DH agree we can go again in 2012! now to convince him its worth buying a dvc
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19 May 11, 05:01 PM |
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Hope that they are open when I go in August 2012
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19 May 11, 05:38 PM |
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We are going in October 2011 too and we all love Spiderman, really hope it's not closed when we're there
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19 May 11, 05:44 PM |
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Hope Spiderman is not going to be closed in August - my son has spent the last 2 years eating up his veg to help him grow big enough to get on SPiderman!
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19 May 11, 05:47 PM |
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Hmmm, so they are enhancing a Marvel ride? Marvel who are now owned by Disney...
(I know Universal hold the ride rights...)
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19 May 11, 09:29 PM |
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slightly serious Dibber
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Sounds like great improvements.
Wish the ‘Despicable Me’ ride was open when we're there sounds like it will be great...ds loved the minions (and must admit so do i!) Just another reason to try and get back there next year
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