© (c) 1993 Universal Studios BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE RIDE

THEME PARKS:

CONTEST TO TAKE LAST RIDE ON UNIVERSAL BACK TO THE FUTURE ATTRACTION

Prizes to be doled out to honor dismantling of ride

By BRIAN THOMAS, News Editor
Published 7/24/2007

LOCATION: Universal City, CA

THE SKINNY: The ground-breaking “Back to the Future – The Ride” attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood will soar into the future for the very last time on Labor Day, September 3, 2007.  Fans of the attraction will also have an opportunity to take the last ride and drive off as the owner of one of the stainless steel 1981 DeLoreans that served as inspiration for Doc Brown’s flux capacitor-equipped time machines.

“Back to the Future – The Ride” blends breakthrough simulator technology with a cutting-edge Omni-max 70mm film to create the illusion of soaring through space while riders are actually just sitting in a fancy box that bucks and pitches under them.  A signature attraction at the theme park for over 14 years, the ride is being closed to make way for the introduction of a new thrill ride based on the enormously popular THE SIMPSONS TV series and movie.  The Simpsons ride is slated to debut in Spring 2008.

“Back to the Future – The Ride” was introduced in 1993 as a spin-off of the Oscar-winning blockbuster BACK TO THE FUTURE film trilogy.  The attraction features an eight-seat convertible DeLorean Time Travel Vehicle that helps set up the ride’s narrative storyline. At the center of the ride is an original film designed to interface with the simulator’s technology. The ride has inspired many replicas at other theme parks worldwide since its gala 1993 premiere at Universal Studios Hollywood.

To learn more about winning the Last Ride and DeLorean, guests can log on to www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com or visit the theme park to register at specially-created “Back to the Future” kiosks.

Source: SpecialOps Media

Reader Comments

enidlala from la-la land sez....
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! This makes me so sad. This is one of the best parts of Universal Studios! I wonder if I can buy the ride and bring it home. ;)
7/25/2007 3:20:02 PM

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