Universal Studios Florida's 25th Anniversary (2015)

[Teebin]

Vast number of aerial and ground pics of construction and detailing back in 89, and then more pics of the grand opening from the air. Really good stuff, much of which I had never seen before:

Universal Orlando, at 25th anniversary, amid explosion in growth - Orlando Sentinel

 

[Ash]

i was a bit in shock when I saw it and believed it...

Ill just get the BTTF III blu ray out and watch it on there.

 

[Jwhee]

They buried a time capsule on opening day in 1990, Orlando Sentinal and a few other sites have it mentioned in their article from opening day. Supposed to be uncovered in 2015, guess it's not happening

 

[martymcflyy85]

what was the BTTF rumor?

 

[Brian G.]

what was the BTTF rumor?

That you would be able to experience BttF in the Simpsons Ride for 1 day only....

 

[Freddyglove]

Wow..that's quite the rumor!

 

[JungleSkip]

Wow..that's quite the rumor!

It wasn't really a rumor. It was an unfunny joke passed around that some believed.

 

[ReelJustice]

With the power to Photoshop comes great responsibility.

 

[Cole]

I swear the people who start these things have no idea how theme parks are run. Like good lord guys, an entire attraction rebuilt for a single day with no press release or anything? Y'all be trippin

 

[Jwhee]

It wasn't really a rumor. It was an unfunny joke passed around that some believed.

Actually a pretty funny joke in my opinion, he did it for basically every single attraction, BTTF I guess just stuck with some people.

Today they added some 25th anniversary signage to the arch.

 

[martymcflyy85]

Can someone point me to where this joke is? I want to see it.

 

[Jwhee]

Can someone point me to where this joke is? I want to see it.

 

[martymcflyy85]

Even though this rumor wasn't true......at least we're getting the new roller coaster that goes 88mph.

 

[Cheezbat]

Even though this rumor wasn't true......at least we're getting the new roller coaster that goes 88mph.

If only...

It wouldn't matter how old the BTTF franchise is...a coaster like that would be super popular for years to come!

 

[Ash]

If BTTF was to come back surely a RSR esque ride would be the only way to go.... that would be the Shiz

 

[Clive]

In fairness, the original "Ride BTTF for one day only" started when the Express Pass price for "BTTF Day" (the day in October where Marty travels to 2015) randomly shot up to the highest possible price point. It has since returned to normal.

 

[Brian G.]

New sweepstakes for USF's 25th.

Universal Orlando Close Up | 25th Anniversary Timeline Sweepstakes | Universal Orlando Blog

 

[Jade Light]

What's the music in the promo?

 

[martymcflyy85]

What's the music in the promo?

Sounds like a remix of the BTTF theme but I think its original.

 

[Jwhee]

According to Attractions Magazine, they just added a new 25th anniversary flavor to the coke freestyle machines