The video discusses the history of two attractions at Universal Studios Florida: "Earthquake: The Big One" and its successor, "Disaster: A Major Motion Picture Ride...Starring You". "Earthquake: The Big One" opened in 1990 and was based on the 1974 film "Earthquake". The attraction simulated an 8.3 earthquake and featured various special effects. It was later revamped in 2002 to update the pre-shows, but this attempt was not well-received.
In 2007, the attraction was closed and replaced with "Disaster: A Major Motion Picture Ride...Starring You", which opened in 2008. This new attraction featured a similar main show, but with a new theme and storyline. The ride used advanced technology, including a Pepper's Ghost effect, to create an immersive experience.
However, "Disaster" was eventually closed in 2015 to make way for a new attraction, "Fast and Furious: Supercharged". The closure was likely due to the lack of a strong intellectual property (IP) tie-in, as well as declining popularity. Despite this, both "Earthquake" and "Disaster" remain nostalgic attractions for many fans of Universal Studios Florida.
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1. The original attraction "Earthquake: The Big One" opened at Universal Studios Florida on June 7th, 1990.
2. The attraction was based on the 1974 disaster film "Earthquake".
3. The tram stop was set in San Francisco, rather than the film setting of Los Angeles.
4. The attraction was designed by Peter Alexander and Totally Fun Company.
5. The ride did not function well on opening day and was closed intermittently for tweaking and repairs.
6. The attraction remained the same for 12 years until 2002 when it received a slight revamp.
7. In 2007, the attraction was closed and replaced by "Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride...Starring You".
8. The new attraction opened on January 17, 2008, with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson making a guest appearance at the ceremony.
9. The attraction used new technology, including mutant technology, to allow Christopher Walken's character to appear in real-time and interact with objects.
10. The attraction closed on September 8, 2015, to make way for "Fast and Furious: Supercharged".
11. The tram stop still exists in Universal Studios Hollywood and is nearly identical to the main show in Florida.