Transformers: The Ride 3D
Transformers: The Ride 3D | |
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US$100 million[2] | |
Soft opening date | 19 November 2011[3] |
Opening date | 3 December 2011[1] |
US$100 million[2] | |
Soft opening date | Late April 2012[5] |
Opening date | 25 May 2012[4] |
Replaced | Backdraft Special Effects Stage |
Hercules and Xena: Wizards of the Screen | |
Universal Studios Beijing | |
Name | Transformers: Battle for the AllSpark |
Area | Transformers: Metrobase |
Status | Operating |
Opening date | September 20, 2021 |
Ride statistics | |
Attraction type | 3-D Special Effects Ride |
Manufacturer | Oceaneering International |
Designer | Universal Creative Industrial Light & Magic[8] |
Theme | Transformers |
Length | 2,000 ft (610 m) |
Riders per vehicle | 12 |
Rows | 3 |
Riders per row | 4 |
Duration | 4:30 |
Height restriction | 40 in (102 cm) |
Vehicle Names | Evac |
Sponsor | Beijing: Mengniu |
Universal Express available | |
Single rider line available | |
Must transfer from wheelchair | |
Closed captioning available |
Transformers: The Ride 3D (or simply Transformers: The Ride and Transformers: Battle for the AllSpark) is a
The dark ride consists of
History
Announcements
Early planning and design for the ride began in 2007.
Universal Studios Singapore
Construction started in Singapore in late 2009 in a back-of-house location. Construction continued throughout the
On 19 November 2011, Universal Studios Singapore opened the ride to the public for "technical rehearsals"; the ride operated intermittently until the official opening date.[3] The ride debuted at an exclusive evening event on 2 December 2011, attended by director Michael Bay and Universal Parks & Resorts CEO Tom Williams.[18][19] The ride officially opened to the public on 3 December 2011.[1]
Universal Studios Hollywood
Installation of Transformers: The Ride 3D at Universal Studios Hollywood, required the removal of two attractions. On 11 April 2010, Backdraft and Special Effects Stages closed. The Special Effects Stages were relocated to the Upper Lot and renamed the Special Effects Stage on 26 June 2010.[20] Work began almost immediately on the construction of the ride. After a period of construction spanning close to two years, the ride and its gift store, the Transformers Supply Vault, soft opened to the public in late April 2012.[5] Transformers: The Ride 3D officially opened to the public on 24 May 2012.[4]
Universal Studios Florida
A few days after Transformers: The Ride 3D opened at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Parks & Resorts decided to open the attraction at Universal Studios Florida.
Universal Studios Beijing
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Ride system and experience
The ride vehicles, developed by Oceaneering International, are mounted to a track-roaming platform that provides the forward motion to move the vehicle through each show scene.[5][25] The yaw motor and a stewart platform with six degrees of freedom attaching it to the platform allows the vehicle to move 360 degrees at different angles along the 2,000-foot-long (610 m) track.[26] Each vehicle is fitted with a motor that controls the right side door through which guests board and leave. These vehicles are modeled after an Autobot named Evac and each vehicle accommodates twelve riders.[27] Each row of four riders is restrained by a single lap bar.[28]
Queue and pre-show
Riders enter the queue from the Sci-Fi City themed area of Universal Studios Singapore,[29] the Lower Lot at Universal Studios Hollywood,[30] Production Central at Universal Studios Florida[31] or Transformers: Metrobase at Universial Studios Beijing. The first portion of the queue is a large collection of switchbacks. The later part of the queue is themed as a Nonbiological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty (NEST) base.
A series of signs and video screens are located within this area. The video screens play briefings from
Ride
The ride begins with Evac (voiced by Dustin James Leighton) moving out of the loading station and making a turn. The vehicle approaches the first of thirteen 3D high-definition video screens which depicts
Evac reverses into one of two elevator shafts which ascend to the second level of the attraction. During the ascent Optimus Prime battles Megatron and Grindor chases Evac who is furiously heading in reverse until Grindor's arm is broken off by a train. Megatron grabs Evac and the two struggle until Megatron breaks a water pipe, which sprays riders with water. Evac enters a dead end pathway before reversing and turning to face another 3D screen, which shows Megatron firing a missile at Evac while continuing to fight Optimus.
Hot air and fog generate the illusion of an explosion. Evac then heads through the hole in a building which was caused by the explosion. Inside lies
Evac then rotates to another section where Megatron then appears, reaching out for Evac. He is then foiled by Optimus who jumps from out of view, tackling Megatron and holding him on the edge of a building, and that's when Evac charges towards Megatron and forces the AllSpark into Megatron's chest causing both to freefall to the ground when Megatron grabs Evac. Bumblebee then saves Evac from destruction while playing James Brown's "I Feel Good" at the verse 'I got you.' Optimus Prime then reports Evac in and acknowledges him on the success of the mission.[35] The last thing guests see before disembarking is the twisted wreckage of Megatron stuck in the ceiling near the exit.
Exit and Transformers Supply Vault
Once the ride is complete, riders dismount the Evac vehicle at the unload station. Upon exiting the ride, guests are greeted with the Transformers Supply Vault gift store, which sells items from the Transformers film franchise, Transformers: The Ride 3D merchandise and a variety of Transformers toys, including a toy of Evac exclusive to the ride.[36]
Cast
- Glenn Morshower – General Morshower
- Corey Klemow – Theodore Stallworth
- Pilar Holland – Sonya Bradley
- Ezra Masters – Sergeant Dees
- Andrew Arrabito – Military
Voices
- Peter Cullen – Optimus Prime
- Dustin James Leighton – Evac
- Frank Welker – Megatron, Grindor, Ravage, Sideways, Bonecrusher, Devastator
- Charlie Adler – Starscream
- Mark Ryan - Bumblebee
- Robert Foxworth – Ratchet
- Jess Harnell – Ironhide
- Wheelie
- James Remar – Sideswipe
Production
Development
Transformers: The Ride 3D was primarily developed by
Special effects
As well as the motion-based vehicle, riders feel wind, water, hot air, fog, air blasts, vibration, and smoke.
Marketing
Initial promotion for the ride began with a blog by
Reception
Unlike the Transformers films, which received mixed-to-negative reviews, Transformers: The Ride 3D was praised by media around the world. Brady MacDonald of the Los Angeles Times said he had high expectations of the ride,[30] and was very pleased with it, and wrote that it "ranks among the top theme park attractions in the world".[5] Martin Miller, also of the Los Angeles Times, was equally pleased with the ride, and called it "one of Universal's most sophisticated, satisfying rides". Miller acknowledged the long queues associated with the ride but commended Universal for the design and theming of the queue to combat this.[48] John Chan of CNET stated Transformers: The Ride 3D "isn't as heart-stopping as a roller coaster [but] the (relatively) long 4-minute ride is every bit as entertaining".[49] Florida Today's Tim Walters and Jennifer Sangalang stated the "action-packed 'Transformers' ride doesn't disappoint". Both praised the ride's "fun factor" giving it a rating of 5/5, with Walters and Sangalang giving ratings of 4 1/2 and 4 overall, respectively.[50]
Bob Strauss from the Daily Breeze interviewed some park guests who had experienced the attraction. Their comments included "the 3-D's crazy; I think it's a step above where the other rides are so far" and "it's a new way of making these rides".[51] News.com.au stated "the happy smiles on the faces of visitors as the exit ... say it all".[41]
The opening of the ride at Universal Studios Hollywood was an immediate success, with record attendance over the
Transformers: The Ride 3D was ranked in the
Golden Ticket Awards: Best New Ride for 2013
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Ranking | 5[53]
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See also
- List of amusement rides based on film franchises
- 2011 in amusement parks
- 2012 in amusement parks
- 2013 in amusement parks
- Pandora – The World of Avatar, a themed land at Disney's Animal Kingdom
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External links
- Transformers: Prepare for Battle Archived January 4, 2013, at archive.today – dedicated website for Transformers: The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood and Florida
- Transformers: The Ride at the official Universal Studios Singapore website
- Official Blog Archived November 3, 2019, at the Wayback Machine for Transformers: The Ride at Universal Studios Singapore
- Official Blog for Transformers: The Ride 3D at Universal Studios Hollywood
- Official Blog for Transformers: The Ride-3D at Universal Studios Florida
- Official Blog for Transformers: Battle for the AllSpark at Universal Studios Beijing