
Universal Studios Florida opened in 1990 with the tagline “See the Stars, Ride the Movies!” and twelve major attractions. In the mid-1980s, one of Hollywood’s most renowned studios (Universal Pictures - cue the logo) partnered with the director often credited with popularizing the blockbuster to bring their brand of can’t-miss entertainment to the East coast theme-park industry. Use a microscope to zoom in on the lifeblood of this place and you’ll find its DNA is built like a film strip. Let’s begin! A Little not hard to understand why Universal Orlando Resort offers the perfect vacation for movie lovers. I’m here to help with a list of everything you need to know - your screenplay if you will. The minute you walk by that iconic globe, you know you’re in for a thrilling day. And now, I’m lucky enough to get to work at a place where the movies come to life.įor anyone like me, Universal Orlando Resort is a veritable paradise that truly recognizes the significant role film has played in pop culture history. I was that kid who kept a list of awards season contenders in my journal - even the ones I was too young to see. I was raised on a steady diet of classics, fed to me from my living room couch every Friday night. To be honest, I’m not quite sure how to have a conversation with someone who hasn’t seen Jurassic Park.

Trying to revive a dying houseplant? “Life uh… finds a way”. Feeling a bit underwater at work? “You’re gonna need a bigger boat”. After all, there is a scene or a quote for everything. Movies have always been how I relate to the world.
