List of former Universal Studios Hollywood attractions

This is a list of former Universal Studios Hollywood Attractions.

Former attractions AttractionOpening yearClosing yearPark sectionDescriptionReplacementThe War Lord Tower19652001Upper lotBuilt for the 1965 Universal film The War Lord and was demolished in 2001 to make way for the Nickelodeon Blast Zone.Nickelodeon Blast ZoneNickelodeon Blast Zone20012008Upper lotA children's play area themed to the Nickelodeon channel that featured a ball pit and an orange rocket that unleashed gallons of water from the blasting engines. In January 2008, the area closed and was rethemed to the Adventures of Curious George.The Adventures of Curious GeorgeThe Adventures of Curious George20082013Upper lotA wet and dry children's playground themed to Curious George. The attraction closed in 2013 and was demolished to make way for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.The Wizarding World of Harry PotterThe Land of a Thousand Faces19751980Upper lotIt was a live show where guests would be shown the magic of movie makeup.Castle Dracula Live ShowCastle Dracula19801983Upper lotThis was a live show inside the Castle Theatre.The Adventures of Conan: A Sword and Sorcery SpectacularThe Adventures of Conan: A Sword and Sorcery Spectacular19831993Upper lotThe Adventures of Conan: A Sword and Sorcery Spectacular was a 20-minute live-action stage show that took place in an indoor theater and was loosely based on the film Conan the Barbarian.Beetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard RevueBeetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue19911999Upper lotBeetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue was a live stage show based on the film of the same name and Universal Classic Monsters.Spider-Man RocksSpider-Man Rocks!20022004Upper lotA live show featuring the Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man with rock tunes and stunts.Fear Factor LiveThe Blues Brothers R&B Revue19912015Upper lotThe Blues Brothers Show is a live singing and dancing act mimicking the Blues Brothers.Fear Factor Live20052008Upper lotA live show featuring 5 different stunts per show.Creature from the Black Lagoon: The MusicalCreature from the Black Lagoon: The Musical20092010Upper lotA live performance show based on the 1954 film of the same name.Special Effects StageSpecial Effects Stage20102023Upper lotA behind-the-scenes show that presents visual effects. The attraction's Lower Lot location closed in 2010 to make way for Transformers: The Ride 3D and moved to the Upper Lot's Castle Theater, replacing Creature from the Black Lagoon: The Musical. Fast & Furious: Hollywood DriftAnimal Actors/Animal Planet Live19702023Upper lotA live show featuring animals performing amazing tricks and stunts. This also included some of Universal's famous animal actors, such as Babe from movie of the same name and Beethoven from movie of the same name. Also known as Animal Actors Stage.Fast & Furious: Hollywood DriftThe Wild Wild Wild West Stunt Show19802002Upper lotThe Wild Wild Wild West Stunt Show was a live stunt show based upon a wide variety of Universal's Western films. Opening in 1980 in the Upper Lot section of the park, the show featured several cowboy themed actors surviving death defying stunts, shootings and explosions. The show closed in 2002 leaving the arena abandoned except for its use during Halloween Horror Nights and Grinchmas. It finally closed down in 2012.Universal PlazaThe A-Team Live Stunt Show19841987Upper lotA stunt show based on the A-Team television series.Miami Vice Action SpectacularMa and Pa Kettle Farm19671970sUpper lotA petting zoo where guests can pet and feed animals that were mainly used in Universal productions.Miami Vice Action Spectacular19871995Upper lotA stunt show based on the Miami Vice television series.WaterWorldSpectrablast19941994Upper lotA short-lived laser show, rival of Disney's Fantasmic!, lasted in the summer of 1994, in celebration of the park's 30th anniversary.WaterWorldStar Trek Adventure19881994Upper lotA $7 million attraction located inside the Panasonic Theater based on the Star Trek television series where guests volunteer to put on costumes and be placed on sets from the show. Once all scenes were captured, the finished product was shown to the audiences. The audience members were also to be able to buy a copy of the video.The Flintstones ShowFlintstones Musical Revue19941997Upper lotAlso known as The Flintstones Show, the Flintstones Musical Revue was a live musical show based on the 1960-1966 cartoon of the same name and the 1994 live-action movie adaptation.Totally NickelodeonTotally Nickelodeon19972000Upper lotA former interactive game show theater, that lets the members play games on stage. The show featured 3 games and was inspired by the Nickelodeon channel.Rugrats Magic AdventureRugrats Magic Adventure20002001Upper lotRugrats Magic Adventure was a live show based on the hit Nickelodeon show Rugrats and was located inside the Panasonic Theater.Shrek 4-DScreen Test Theater1970s1984Upper lotThe Screen Test Theater was a sound stage where guests could reenact scenes from the movie Airport '77 and television shows like Adam-12.Shrek 4-D20032017Upper lotA 3-D film which is based on the Shrek franchise.DreamWorks TheatreAn American Tail Live Show19891997Upper lotAn outdoor live show adjacent to Fievel's Playland featuring characters from the popular An American Tail animated movie with costumed characters, a mechanical Tiger the Cat puppet, animatronic mice, and songs. It is similar to An American Tail Theater.T2-3D: Battle Across TimeFievel's Playland19891997Upper lotA playground for children based on the An American Tail movie.T2-3D: Battle Across TimeTerminator 2: 3D19992013Upper lotA 3-D live show which is based on the Terminator franchise. More specifically, Terminator 2: Judgment Day.Despicable Me Minion MayhemRocky and Bullwinkle Live19921996Upper lotA live show featuring characters from The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show cartoon.The Land Before Time AdventureThe Land Before Time Adventure19971998Upper lotA live show based on the Land Before Time movies.AquazoneAquazone19992000Upper lotAquazone was a generic interactive water play area designed for children. It was rethemed in 2001 into the Coke Soak.Coke SoakCoke Soak20012013Upper lotA water play area for kids based on the Coke drink.Super Silly Fun LandChicken Run Walkthrough20002000Upper lotA walk-through maze attraction that features sets and character models from Aardman's stop motion film Chicken RunThe Mummy Returns: Chamber of DoomThe Mummy Returns: Chamber of Doom20012004Upper lotA walk-through with sets from the movie The Mummy Returns.Van Helsing: Fortress DraculaVan Helsing: Fortress Dracula20042006Upper lotA walk-through inspired by the Van Helsing movie.Universal's House of HorrorsUniversal's House of Horrors20072014Upper lotA year-round walk-through haunted house featuring classic Universal monsters. The Walking Dead Attraction and the Universal monsters Unleashed mazeThe Walking Dead Attraction20162020Upper lotA walk-through attraction maze based on the AMC show, The Walking Dead.The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash! From Coraline To Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience20162017Upper lot An exhibition showcasing puppets, sets, and props from Laika’s stop motion animation films.The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!Back to the Future: The Ride19932007Upper lotOpened June 4, 1993, Back to the Future: The Ride was a high-tech simulator ride based on the Back to the Future trilogy and is a mini-sequel to 1990's Back to the Future Part III. Guests go on a time-traveling adventure to stop the trilogy's antagonist, Biff Tannen. The ride closed permanently on September 3, 2007 to make way for The Simpsons Ride, which opened on May 19, 2008.The Simpsons RideThe Collapsing Bridge19742010Studio TourA rickety wooden bridge on the hill from the New York Street sets was formerly one of the attractions on the Studio Tour, and was in regular use by Trams until 2010 where King Kong: 360 3-D replaced it which was located next to the bridge due to sharing the same coordinates and route as the bridge which would have caused traffic bottlenecks to the tours . Although the bridge itself was still there, it was no longer in operation as it is now a decoration for the new attraction. King Kong 360King Kong Encounter19862008Studio TourAn up close and personal encounter with King Kong. A backlot fire destroyed this attraction on June 1, 2008.Curse of the Mummy's Tomb20012013Studio TourThe tour guide leads the tram into a revolving tunnel themed to the 1999 Mummy movies series.Fast & Furious: SuperchargedLucy: A Tribute19912007Lower lotAn exhibit of the life and fame of Lucille Ball, the Queen of Comedy.The Universal ExperienceE.T. Adventure19912003Lower lotE.T. Adventure was a dark ride based on Steven Spielberg's hit movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial where guests go on an adventure with the title character to his home planet. It closed in 2003 to make way for Revenge of the Mummy.Revenge of the MummyThe Fast and the Furious: Extreme Close-Up20062013Studio TourA demonstration of some of the special effects used in The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift.Fast & Furious: Supercharged20152025Studio TourA 3-D simulator dark ride serving as a grand finale to the Studio Tour.(To Be Announced)The World of Cinemagic19912001Lower lotSpecial Effects StagesSpecial Effects Stage20022010Lower lotA behind-the-scenes show that presents visual effects. The attraction's Lower Lot location closed in 2010 to make way for Transformers: The Ride 3D and moved to the Upper Lot's Castle Theater, replacing Creature from the Black Lagoon: The Musical.Transformers: The Ride 3DBackdraft19922010Lower lotBackdraft was a fire special effects show based on the Ron Howard film of the same name.Transformers: The Ride 3DJurassic Park: The Ride19962018Lower lotA Shoot the Chutes water ride, based on Jurassic Park. The attraction closed on September 3, 2018, to be rethemed to Jurassic World: The Ride, which is based on the 2015 film of the same name.Jurassic World: The Ride

Former services ServicesOpening yearClosing yearPark sectionDescriptionReplacement Upper Lot Time Travelers Depot (Back to the Future: The Ride) removed in 2003, now Kwik-E-Mart (The Simpsons Ride) T2 Gear & Supply Co (T2-3D: Battle Across Time) closed in 2012, now Super Silly Stuff (Despicable Me Minion Mayhem) Cyber Grill (T2-3D: Battle Across Time) closed in 2012, now Minion Cafe (Despicable Me Minion Mayhem) Nickelodeon Stuff (Nickelodeon Blast Zone) removed in September 2013 Studio Souvenirs (Studio Tour) closed in September 2013 Hollywood Cantina closed in January 2014, now Springfield (The Simpsons) Doc Brown's Chicken (Back to the Future: The Ride) closed in January 2014, re-themed as Cletus' Chicken Shack as part of Springfield (The Simpsons) Hollywood Shoppe closed in early 2014, now Palace Theatre Café International Cafe closed in May 2014, rethemed as French Street Bistro Finlays closed in May/June 2014. Louie's Pizza & Pasta closed January 2015, re-themed as Luigi's Pizza as part of Springfield (The Simpsons) Ben & Jerry's closed late 2014, re-themed as Phineas Q. Butterfat's Ice Cream Parlor as part of Springfield (The Simpsons) Lower Lot Universal Studios Commissary closed in 2003, now Panda Express E.T.'s Toy Closet (E.T. Adventure) closed in 2003 and are now lockers for Revenge of the Mummy Energon Recharging Station (Transformers: The Ride 3D) removed in February 2014 Lower Lot Arcade closed on April 1, 2014, now Starbucks Coffee Tomb Treasures (Revenge of the Mummy) closed and replaced with Studio Store Former characters

Andy Panda Captain America Charlie Chaplin Chilly Willy Crash Bandicoot Curious George Fievel Mousekewitz Groucho, Harpo and Chico Marx Harry Henderson Hop: E.B., Carlos, and The Pink Berets The Keystone Cops The Land Before Time: Littlefoot and Cera Laurel and Hardy Lucille Ball Migration: Gwen Rugrats: Tommy Pickles, Angelica Pickles, and Chuckie Finster