Universal Studios Theme Parks

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Universal Studios operates a number of theme parks based around the movies it has produced. The original, Universal Studios Hollywood, started by running tours of the soundstages and backlots where filming was underway.

Universal Studios theme parks currently open are:

Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Orlando Resort
- Universal Studios Florida
- Islands of Adventure
Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Singapore (To be completed by 2010)

Universal Studios used to own a theme park in Spain, the park is now operated by another company.

[edit] Attractions

These are some of the typical attractions installed in Universal Studios parks. Some are installed as exact replicas in multiple parks, whilst others feature slight modifications at the different parks.

Fear Factor Live!
Shrek 4-D
Van Helsing Fortress Dracula
Waterworld Stunt Show
Revenge of the Mummy
Back to the Future: The Ride
Jurassic Park River Adventure
Earthquake
Terminator 2: 3-D Battle Across Time
Nickelodeon Blast Zone
Hollywood Animal Actors
The Blues Brothers
Backlot Tour: Sets from Psycho, War of the Worlds, Desperate Housewives, Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Lost World
Backdraft

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Incidents at Universal parks

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