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'''Universal Studios''', the film division of [[NBC]] Universal, operates several theme parks in Orlando, [[Florida]], [[Hollywood]], [[California]], and [[Japan]]. ''[[Sesame Street]]'' attractions are a part of [[Universal Studios Japan]], including ''[[Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic]]''.
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'''Universal Parks and Resorts''', the theme park division of [[NBC]]Universal, operates the Universal Studios theme parks and resorts in Orlando, [[Florida]] and [[Hollywood]], [[California]]. Outside of the U.S., Universal has parks in [[Universal Studios Japan|Japan]] and [[Universal Studios Singapore|Singapore]], both of which feature ''[[Sesame Street]]'' shows, attractions and characters.
   
 
Universal Studios Hollywood was the first of their theme parks, originally running tours of the backlots and soundstages of movie productions. Universal Studios Orlando Resort houses not only the Universal Studios theme park, but also the Islands of Adventure, which is home to many rides based on [[Marvel Comics]], [[Jay Ward]], [[Harry Potter]], and [[Theodor Geisel|Dr. Seuss]] characters. A chief rival of both [[Disneyland]] and [[Walt Disney World]], Universal Studios Hollywood is one of the oldest Hollywood studios.
  
Universal Studios Hollywood was the first of their theme parks, originally running tours of the backlots and soundstages of movie productions. Universal Studios Orlando Resort houses not only the Universal Studios theme park, but also the Islands of Adventure, which is home to many rides based on [[Marvel Comics]], [[Jay Ward]], [[Harry Potter]], and [[Theodor Geisel|Dr. Seuss]] characters. A chief rival of both [[Disneyland]] and [[Walt Disney World]], Universal Studios Hollywood is one of the oldest Hollywood studios.
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While the [[Disney]] parks feature classic characters such as [[Mickey Mouse]], the Universal parks have a stable of classic characters such as [[The Marx Brothers]], [[Lucille Ball]], [[Hanna-Barbera]] characters, [[Back to the Future|Back to the Future's]] Doc Brown, and classic monsters such as [[Frankenstein]], [[Dracula]], [[Creature from the Black Lagoon]] and the Mummy.
  
While the [[Disney]] parks feature classic characters such as [[Mickey Mouse]], the Universal parks have a stable of classic characters such as [[The Marx Brothers]], [[Lucille Ball]], [[Hanna-Barbera]] characters, [[Back to the Future|Back to the Future's]] Doc Brown, and classic monsters such as [[Frankenstein]], [[Dracula]], [[Creature from the Black Lagoon]] and the Mummy.
   
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Aside from the Japanese attractions and merchandise, the Muppets have featured the theme parks on several occasions in various productions.
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Aside from the ''Sesame Street'' characters appearing in the Asian theme parks, the Muppets have either featured or referenced Universal Studios on several occasions in various productions.
   
 
==References==
  
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*Universal Studios Hollywood added a [[Conan the Barbarian]] stage show to Universal Studios Hollywood which [[Miss Piggy]] visited, along with the [[King Kong]] ride, in ''[[Muppet Magazine]]'' [[Muppet Magazine issue 21|issue 21]].
   
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*In the ''[[The Jim Henson Hour|Jim Henson Hour]]'' special "[[Miss Piggy's Hollywood]]", Miss Piggy and [[Gonzo]] take the Universal Studios tour, going through many of the most popular rides of the time, including King Kong, [[Jaws]], Earthquake, and ''[[Miami Vice]]''.
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*Universal Studios Hollywood added a Conan stage show to Universal Studios Hollywood which [[Miss Piggy]] visited in ''[[Muppet Magazine]]'' [[Muppet Magazine issue 21|issue 21]].
  
   
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*In ''[[The Muppets (2011)|The Muppets]]'', an elderly Asian couple appear at the tour of the [[Muppet Studios]], one of them asking if they are at Universal Studios. Additionally, some parts of the film were shot on the Universal backlot.
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*In the ''[[The Jim Henson Hour|Jim Henson Hour]]'' special "[[Miss Piggy's Hollywood]]", Miss Piggy and [[Gonzo]] take the Universal Studios tour, going through many of the most popular rides of the time, including [[King Kong]], [[Jaws]], Earthquake, and ''[[Miami Vice]]''.
  
   
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*On the Universal Studios Florida ride Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster, "[[The Rainbow Connection]]" and "[[Movin' Right Along]]" are hidden songs that can be accessed to play on the ride.<ref>[http://themeparkguru.com/rummors-are-true-there-are-secret-songs-at-hollywood-rip-ride-rockit-in-orlando-universal Rumors are true- There are secret songs at Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit in Orlando Universal] by ThemeParkGuru (3/3/12)</ref>
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*The same theme park incarnation of Kong was featured in ''Muppet Magazine'' [[Muppet Magazine issue 21|issue 21]], in a feature where Miss Piggy tours Universal Studios.
  
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*In [[The Muppets (2011)|The Muppets]], an elderly Asian pair appear at the tour of the [[Muppet Studios]] and ask if it is the Universal Studios.
  
   
 
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{{wikipedia|Universal Studios Theme Parks}}
  
{{wikipedia|Universal Studios Theme Parks}}
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Revision as of 06:33, 29 June 2012

Universal studios

Miss Piggy visiting Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Parks and Resorts, the theme park division of NBCUniversal, operates the Universal Studios theme parks and resorts in Orlando, Florida and Hollywood, California. Outside of the U.S., Universal has parks in Japan and Singapore, both of which feature Sesame Street shows, attractions and characters.

Universal Studios Hollywood was the first of their theme parks, originally running tours of the backlots and soundstages of movie productions. Universal Studios Orlando Resort houses not only the Universal Studios theme park, but also the Islands of Adventure, which is home to many rides based on Marvel Comics, Jay Ward, Harry Potter, and Dr. Seuss characters. A chief rival of both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Hollywood is one of the oldest Hollywood studios.

While the Disney parks feature classic characters such as Mickey Mouse, the Universal parks have a stable of classic characters such as The Marx Brothers, Lucille Ball, Hanna-Barbera characters, Back to the Future's Doc Brown, and classic monsters such as Frankenstein, Dracula, Creature from the Black Lagoon and the Mummy.

Aside from the Sesame Street characters appearing in the Asian theme parks, the Muppets have either featured or referenced Universal Studios on several occasions in various productions.

References

  • In The Muppets, an elderly Asian couple appear at the tour of the Muppet Studios, one of them asking if they are at Universal Studios. Additionally, some parts of the film were shot on the Universal backlot.

External links

Wikipedia has an article related to:

Sources

  1. ↑ Rumors are true- There are secret songs at Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit in Orlando Universal by ThemeParkGuru (3/3/12)
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