Special Effects Stage
Defunct show at Universal Studios Hollywood / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Special Effects Stage (known as Special Effects Stages from 2002 to 2010, Special Effects Stage from 2010 to 2015, and Special Effects Show from 2016 to 2023) was an attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood. Originally located in the park's Lower Lot area, it was relocated to the Upper Lot’s Castle Theater to make way for Transformers: The Ride 3D.[1][2][3][4] The attraction opened in this second and final location on June 26, 2010.[5] The show permanently closed on January 8, 2023 alongside Universal's Animal Actors, and both will be replaced by a Fast & the Furious-themed rollercoaster.[6][7]
Special Effects Stage | |
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Universal Studios Hollywood | |
Area | Upper Lot |
Status | Removed |
Opening date | January 2002 |
Closing date | January 8, 2023 |
Replaced | The Land of a Thousand Faces (1975 – 1980) Castle Dracula Live Show (1980 – 1983) The Adventures of Conan: A Sword and Sorcery Spectacular (1983 – 1992) Beetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue (1992 – 1999) Spider-Man Rocks (2002 – 2004) Fear Factor Live (2005 – 2008) Creature from the Black Lagoon: The Musical (2009 – 2010) |
Ride statistics | |
Attraction type | Special Effects Show |
Theme | Universal Pictures films |
The attraction took guests through demonstrations of how movie special effects are created, including Motion capture, Chroma key, and Stop motion techniques. It included sections with park guest participation, and lifted elements from Universal's Horror Make-Up Show at Universal Studios Florida. The live attraction had two hosts: an older, practical effects guru and a younger, digital effects artist.[8]