How Universal Studio Came To Be

The first Universal City was officially opened in 1915 in Hollywood, CA. A man by the name of Carl Laemmle had a vision and is the one credited with giving Universal its place on the map. Before the first Universal City opened in 1915 Lawmmle's start in the studio business began in 1906 in Chicago. This is when the first Nickelodeon theater opened and gave Laemmle his vision for the great Universal Studios.

In the beginning, Universal Studios was strictly aimed at developing the television and film industry. The Studio didn't evolve into more of a tourist attraction until it opened its Orlando, FL location. The Florida location was an immediate hit and named the best theme park in the world. Not bad for what started as a purely functional studio atmosphere. After the Orlando success, Japan opened a Universal Studios in 2001 that was even bigger and better.

So What Can One Do At The Studios?

Each studio has its own draws and specific attractions. Depending on location, your experience will vary.

• Florida

This is one of the more popular studios to visit. It houses two amusement parks, incredible rides and enthralling attractions. One of the current popular rides at the Orland location is the 'Incredible Hulk Coaster.' This coaster is for the daredevil in the group. It whips around at speeds up to 67 mph. An attraction that truly entertains all ages is the 4D Shrek ride. This ride takes off from the original Shrek film and allows you to be a part of the action with the ability to not only see and hear, but feel what is going on.

Since this is not Disney you won't see Mickey or Minnie, but you will see other animal actors running and frolicking about to entertain the children. The actors have mixed performances, which include live animals; funny videos and they even ask the audience to participate!

• Japan

As the baby in the group, the Japan Universal Studios has catered to shoppers by developing attraction boutiques and numerous dinning options. But not to disappoint, it has its fair share of entertaining rides and attractions.

An exclusive attraction to the Japan Universal Studios is 'Animation Celebration.' Children are spellbound as the creation of "Woody Woodpecker" comes to life right before their eyes.

The Japan location actually has a number of exclusive rides and attractions. For the amusement park buff, a visit to the Japan Universal is promised to captivate!

As a family vacation, Universal Studios deserves an A+. The studios have achieved the delicate balance of developing a park that offers intriguing attractions for the kids, thrill-producing rides for the teens and thoroughly entertaining attractions for the adults. A trip to the studios is well worth it and is sure to delight.

Summary:

If you are planning a family vacation, a trip to Universal Studios could take you to not only Hollywood and Orlando, but Japan! As far as amusement parks go, it's hard to beat a park that was named 'Best Park in the World.' Not only will your family be entertained, but they may just learn a little something about the magic of movies.