List of amusement rides based on film franchises

Last updated

This is a list of amusement park rides based on specific films or film franchises.

* - Has since closed in that particular location.

RideBased onLocation(s)Ride typeOpening date by yearNotes
The Adventures of Conan: A Sword and Sorcery Spectacular Conan the Barbarian
Conan the Destroyer
Universal Studios Hollywood *Live Stunt Show/ Special Effects Show1983Closed in 1993. Replaced by Beetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue.
Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies Psycho
The Birds
Dial M for Murder
Universal Studios Florida *3-D Film/Live ShowJune 7, 1990Closed on January 3, 2003. Replaced by Shrek 4-D.
Alice in Wonderland Alice in Wonderland Disneyland Dark RideJune 14, 1958
Mad Tea Party Magic Kingdom
Tokyo Disneyland
Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland
Disneyland Paris
Flat RideOriginal: July 17, 19555 Disney theme parks have this ride.
Alice's Curious Labyrinth Disneyland Paris MazeApril 12, 1992
An American Tail Theatre An American Tail Universal Studios Florida *
Universal Studios Hollywood *
Live ShowJune 7, 1990
1990
Florida's version closed in 1992 and was replaced by Beetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue. Hollywood's version closed in 1997 to make way for Terminator 2: 3D.
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! Ant-Man and the Wasp Hong Kong Disneyland Shooting Dark RideMarch 31, 2019The ride replaced Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters at Hong Kong Disneyland.
Armageddon – Les Effets Speciaux Armageddon Walt Disney Studios Park Special Effects ShowMarch 16, 2002The show closed in 2019 along with the rest of the Production Backlot to make way for Avengers Campus.
Arthur – The Ride Arthur and the Invisibles Europa-Park Inverted Powered Coaster July 30, 2014
Avatar Flight of Passage Avatar Disney's Animal Kingdom Flying simulatorMay 27, 2017
AVPX Alien vs. Predator Dreamworld * Sudden Impact! Entertainment Laser tag April 10, 2009Closed on March 13, 2013. Replaced by Zombie Evilution.
Backdraft Backdraft Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Florida *
Universal Studios Japan
Special Effects ShowJune 1992
March 31, 2001
Hollywood location closed on April 11, 2010, to make way for Transformers: The Ride 3D.
Back to the Future: The Ride Back to the Future Universal Studios Florida *
Universal Studios Hollywood *
Universal Studios Japan *
Motion SimulatorMay 2, 1991
June 12, 1993
March 31, 2001
Construction of the ride at Universal Studios Hollywood caused a portion of the Studio Tour known as Battle of Galactica to close. Both American versions were replaced by The Simpsons Ride while the Japan version was replaced by Despicable Me Minion Mayhem.
Batman Adventure – The Ride Batman Warner Bros. Movie World *
Movie Park Germany *
Parque Warner Madrid
SimulatorDecember 23, 1992
June 7, 1996
April 5, 2002
Rebuilt in 2001 as 'Batman Adventure: The Ride 2', this attraction still incorporates elements of the first four 'Batman' films.
Batman: The Ride Six Flags Great America
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Six Flags St. Louis
Six Flags Over Georgia
Six Flags Over Texas
Roller CoasterMay 9, 1992
May 1, 1993
March 26, 1994
April 22, 1995
May 3, 1997
May 26, 1999
The ride replaced Tidal Wave at Six Flags Great America and Lightnin' Loops at Six Flags Great Adventure.
Beetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue Beetlejuice
Universal Monsters
Universal Studios Florida *
Universal Studios Hollywood *
Universal Studios Japan
Musical TheatreMay 1992
Summer 1992
March 31, 2001
Hollywood's version closed in 1999 and Florida's closed in 2016. In Hollywood, it was replaced by Spider-Man Rocks, while in Florida, it was replaced by Fast & Furious: Supercharged. It continues to operate in Japan where it is known as Universal Monsters Live Rock and Roll Show.
The Blues Brothers Show The Blues Brothers Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Hollywood *
Live ShowMarch 1991
1992
Borg Assimilator Star Trek Carowinds *Roller CoasterMarch 20, 2004Renamed in 2007 to Nighthawk due to Paramount's sale of the park, but no longer retains allusions to the movie franchise.
Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters Toy Story Magic Kingdom
Tokyo Disneyland
Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland
Disneyland Paris
Shanghai Disneyland
Interactive Shooting RideNovember 3, 1998
April 15, 2004
March 17, 2005
Sept 12, 2005
April 8, 2006
June 16, 2016
The ride replaced Delta Dreamflight at Magic Kingdom, The Timekeeper at Tokyo Disneyland and Disneyland Paris, and Rocket Rods at Disneyland. The ride closed in Hong Kong in 2017 to make way for Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle!
Casey Jr. Circus Train Dumbo Disneyland
Disneyland Paris
Train RideJuly 17, 1955
March 20, 1994
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Ride Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Alton Towers *Dark RideApril 1, 2006Despite being built in response to the 2005 film, it bears more resemblance to the 1971 film. In fact, it actually bears more resemblance to the original novel. Closed in 2015 and replaced by The Alton Towers Dungeon in 2019.
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable The Lion King Epcot *TheaterJanuary 21, 1995
Creature from the Black Lagoon: The Musical Creature from the Black Lagoon Universal Studios Hollywood *Live ShowJuly 1, 2009Closed on March 9, 2010, and replaced by a relocated Special Effects Stage.
The Dark Knight Coaster The Dark Knight Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great America
Six Flags Mexico
Roller CoasterMay 15, 2008
May 21, 2008
March 9, 2009
The ride replaced Movietown Water Effect at Six Flags Great Adventure and Theatre Royale at Six Flags Great America.
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem Despicable Me Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Japan
3-D simulator rideJuly 2, 2012
April 12, 2014
April 21, 2017
The ride replaced Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast at Universal Studios Florida, Terminator 2: 3D at Universal Studios Hollywood, and Back to the Future: The Ride at Universal Studios Japan.
Dinosaur Dinosaur Disney's Animal Kingdom Dark RideApril 22, 1998Originally named 'Countdown to Extinction', the ride's name was changed following the release of the film.
Drachengrotte How to Train Your Dragon Heide Park Old Mill 1991/1994Formerly named "Kanalfahrt" (1991/1994-2015)
Dragon Challenge Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Islands of Adventure *Roller coasterJune 18, 2010The ride was originally known as Duelling Dragons when it opened on May 28, 1999. Closed in 2017.
Dragon Gliders How to Train Your Dragon Motiongate Dubai Dark Ride2017
DreamWorks Theatre Kung Fu Panda (First Year) Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Japan
TheatreJune 15, 2018The attraction replaced Shrek 4-D and features other DreamWorks Animation characters from Shrek, Madagascar, and Trolls. The attraction will also host a new show every year based on another DreamWorks Animation franchise.
Drop Zone: Stunt Tower Drop Zone California's Great America
Canada's Wonderland
Carowinds
Kings Dominion
Kings Island
Drop tower1996
1997
1999
2003
Renamed in 2007 to Drop Tower due to Paramount's sale of the parks, but retains no allusions to the movie franchise.
Dumbo the Flying Elephant Dumbo Disneyland
Magic Kingdom
Tokyo Disneyland
Disneyland Paris
Hong Kong Disneyland
Shanghai Disneyland
Spinning RideAugust 16, 1955
October 1, 1971
April 15, 1983
April 12, 1992
Sept 12, 2005
June 16, 2016
Earthquake: The Big One Earthquake Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Florida
Partial Tram Tour1988
June 7, 1990
Operates as a portion of the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood. Opened with Universal Studios Florida in 1990 and closed in 2007. It was replaced by Disaster! in 2008, which eventually closed in 2015 to be replaced by Fast & Furious: Supercharged.
Enchanted Airways Shrek Universal Studios Singapore Roller CoasterMarch 18, 2010
Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast' Tokyo Disneyland Dark RideSeptember 28, 2020
The Enchanted Tiki Room: Stitch Presents Aloha e Komo Mai! Lilo & Stitch Tokyo Disneyland Theatre in the round July 25, 2008The ride replaced The Enchanted Tiki Room: Now Playing Get The Fever! at Tokyo Disneyland.
The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) Aladdin
The Lion King
Magic Kingdom Theatre in the roundApril 5, 1998The ride replaced Tropical Serenade, a port of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room with a different pre-show, at Magic Kingdom. The attraction caught fire on January 12, 2011, which was rumored to have severely damaged the first Iago Audio-Animatronic figure. No guests were injured in the incident. As a result of the fire, the attraction closed and was reverted to an edited port of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room.
Eraser Eraser Movie Park Germany* Suspended Looping Coaster April 6, 2001Renamed to FX in 2005
Escape from Madagascar Madagascar Dreamworld* Suspended Family Coaster December 26, 2002Formerly "Rugrats Runaway Reptar" (2002–2011) and "Sky Rocket" (2011–2012); Renamed to "Escape Coaster" in 2022
E.T. Adventure E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Hollywood *
Universal Studios Japan *
Dark RideJune 7, 1990
June 12, 1991
March 31, 2001
Only the more elaborate Florida version remains; Hollywood version closed on March 14, 2003, Japan version closed May 10, 2009
Fast & Furious: Supercharged The Fast and the Furious Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Florida
3-D SimulationJune 25, 2015
2018
Opened as a portion of the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood replacing The Fast and the Furious: Extreme Close-Up and Curse of the Mummy's Tomb. Replaced Disaster!, and Beetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue in Florida. The Florida version is a standalone attraction without 3D.
Festival of the Lion King The Lion King Disney's Animal Kingdom
Hong Kong Disneyland
Live ShowApril 22, 1998
September 12, 2005
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Finding Nemo Disneyland Submarine RideJune 11, 2007Originally Submarine Voyage, heavily rebuilt and rethemed for Finding Nemo.
Flight of the Hippogriff Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Islands of Adventure
Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Hollywood
Roller coasterJune 18, 2010
July 15, 2014
April 7, 2016
Originally opened as Flying Unicorn on June 29, 2000, at Islands of Adventure.
Frozen Ever After Frozen Epcot Water RideJune 21, 2016The ride replaced Maelstrom at Epcot.
Ghostbusters 5D Ghostbusters Heide Park Interactive Dark RideApril 15, 2017The ride replaced the Hallo Spencer Studio.
Ghostbusters Spooktacular Universal Studios Florida *Special Effects ShowJune 7, 1990Closed in 1996. Replaced by Twister...Ride it Out.
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros The Three Caballeros Epcot Water RideApril 6, 2007The ride replaced El Rio del Tiempo at Epcot.
The Great Movie Ride Footlight Parade
Singin' in the Rain
Mary Poppins
The Public Enemy
Alien
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Tarzan the Ape Man
Casablanca
Fantasia
The Wizard of Oz
Disney's Hollywood Studios *Dark RideMay 1, 1989
Grobians Wolkenspringer How to Train Your Dragon Heide Park Red Baron 1985Formerly named "Roter Baron" (1985–2015)
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Guardians of the Galaxy
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Epcot Roller CoasterMay 22, 2022Replaced Ellen's Energy Adventure.
Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! Disney California Adventure Drop tower May 27, 2017The ride replaced The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney California Adventure.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Harry Potter Islands of Adventure
Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Hollywood
RoboCoaster G2June 18, 2010
July 15, 2014
April 7, 2016
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts Universal Studios Florida Motion Simulated roller coasterJuly 8, 2014
Haunted Mansion Holiday The Nightmare Before Christmas Disneyland
Tokyo Disneyland
Dark RideOctober 3, 2001
September 15, 2004
Originally planned for the Magic Kingdom. Props were eventually sent to Tokyo Disneyland.
Hicks Himmelsstürmer How to Train Your Dragon Heide Park Giant Sky ChaserMay 14, 2016
Hogwarts Express Hogwarts Express from Harry Potter Universal Studios Florida
Islands of Adventure
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Japan
People mover July 8, 2014
Hollywood Tour Jaws
Tarantula
Samson and Delilah (1990–1999)
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1999–2020)
Frankenstein
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Tarzan the Ape Man

The Birds (1990–2007)
The Wizard of Oz (2007–2020)
King Kong

Phantasialand*Dark Ride1990Closed in June 2020 initially for maintenance work. After not opening for one and a half years, the attraction was officially closed in January 2022.
Honey, I Shrunk the Audience! Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Epcot *
Tokyo Disneyland *
Disneyland *
Disneyland Paris *
3D Film TheaterNovember 21, 1994
April 15, 1997
May 22, 1998
March 28, 1999
Hotel Transylvania Hotel Transylvania Motiongate Dubai Trackless Dark Ride December 16, 2016
Hunny Pot Spin Winnie the Pooh Shanghai Disneyland Tea Cups Ride June 16, 2016
Hurler Wayne's World Carowinds
Kings Dominion *
Roller CoasterApril 1994Though the park's license to use Paramount material has since expired, there are several traces of the Wayne's World theme still remaining at the Hurler.
HyperSpace Mountain Star Wars Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Tokyo Disneyland Roller CoasterNovember 2015 (California), May 2017 (Paris)Temporary overlay on the Space Mountain roller coaster ride in various Disney parks.
Ice Age Adventure Ice Age Movie Park Germany* Water Dark Ride June 30, 1996Formerly Looney Tunes Adventure (1996–2004); First attraction themed after the Ice Age franchise
Incredicoaster The Incredibles Disney California Adventure Roller CoasterJune 23, 2018The ride replaced California Screamin' and is a part of the new land, Pixar Pier.
Indiana Jones Adventure Indiana Jones Disneyland
Tokyo DisneySea
Dark RideMarch 3, 1995
September 4, 2001
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril Disneyland Paris Roller coasterJuly 30, 1993
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! Disney's Hollywood Studios
Live stunt showAugust 25, 1989
Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind Inside Out Disney California Adventure Spinner Ride2019This ride will be a part of the land Pixar Pier and will be remodeled like Flik's Flyers, which was featured at the former land, A Bug's Land.
Iron Man Experience Iron Man Trilogy Hong Kong Disneyland 3-D motion simulator January 11, 2017The first Disney attraction to be based on a Marvel property
Italian Job: Stunt Track The Italian Job Canada's Wonderland
Kings Island
Kings Dominion
Themed Family CoasterMay 1, 2005
May 20, 2005
May 27, 2006
After the sale of the Paramount Parks to Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, the roller coaster was renamed Backlot Stunt Coaster, retaining the Mini-Cooper themed trains, helicopter attack, and flame effects.
It's Tough to Be a Bug! A Bug's Life Disney's Animal Kingdom
Disney California Adventure *
3D Film TheaterApril 22, 1998
February 8, 2001
Replaced by an Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure at Disney California Adventure.
Jaws: The Ride Jaws Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Florida *
Universal Studios Japan
Special Effects Demonstration (Hollywood version only)/Boat Ride1976
June 7, 1990
March 31, 2001
Operates as a segment on the Studio Tour in Universal Studios Hollywood. This segment inspired the Florida and Japan versions, but the concept was expanded upon, and it eventually became its own ride. The Hollywood and Japanese versions still operate as of 2017.
Jim Knopf - Reise durch LummerlandJim Button and Luke the Engine Driver Europa-Park Lok 99March 24, 2018Replaced Old 99.
Jurassic Park: The Ride Jurassic Park Universal Studios Hollywood*
Universal Studios Japan
Water RideJune 21, 1996
March 21, 2001
Closed on September 3, 2018, for a new ride based on the Jurassic World franchise
Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure Universal Studios Singapore Water RideMarch 18, 2010
Jurassic Park River Adventure Islands of Adventure Water RideMay 28, 1999Same as Jurassic Park: The Ride.
Justice League: Alien Invasion 3D Justice League Warner Bros. Movie World Interactive Shooting RideSeptember 22, 2012The ride replaced Batman Adventure: The Ride at Warner Bros. Movie World.
King Julien's Beach Party-Go-Round Madagascar Universal Studios Singapore Merry-Go-RoundMarch 18, 2010
King Kong Encounter King Kong Universal Studios Hollywood *Dark RideJune 14, 1986Operated as a portion of the Studio Tour. Based on the original 1933 version of King Kong . Accidentally destroyed in a studio fire on June 1, 2008.
King Kong: 360 3-D Universal Studios Hollywood 3-D SimulationJuly 1, 2010Operates as a portion of the Studio Tour. Based on the 2005 version of King Kong .
Kongfrontation Universal Studios Florida *Suspended Dark RideJune 7, 1990Closed on September 8, 2002, and replaced by Revenge of the Mummy .
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – Enter the Tomb Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Dreamworld Haunted House WalkthroughDecember 26, 2003
Lethal Weapon - The Ride Lethal Weapon Warner Bros. Movie World Suspended Roller CoasterDecember 26, 1995The roller coaster closed January 27, 2012 for maintenance and reopened as Arkham Asylum on April 7, 2012.
Lethal Weapon Pursuit Movie Park Germany* Dual-tracked roller coaster June 30, 1996Renamed to Cop Car Chase in 2005; Only dual-tracked roller coaster in Germany
Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters Cars Disney California Adventure Park Trackless Ride / Dancing CarsMarch 7, 2016The ride replaced Luigi's Flying Tires at Disney California Adventure.
Mad Tea Party Alice in Wonderland Disneyland
Magic Kingdom
Tokyo Disneyland
Disneyland Paris
Hong Kong Disneyland
Shanghai Disneyland
Tea Cups Ride July 17, 1955
October 1, 1971
March 8, 1986
April 12, 1992
Sept 17, 2005
June 16, 2016
Also known as: Alice's Tea Party (TDL), Mad Hatter's Tea Cups (DLP), Mad Hatter Tea Cups (HKDL and SDL)
Madagascar: A Crate Adventure Madagascar Universal Studios Singapore Water ride 2011
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Magic Kingdom
Disneyland
Disneyland Paris
Hong Kong Disneyland
Shanghai Disneyland
Dark RideJune 5, 1999
April 11, 2003
Sept 12, 2005
June 16, 2016
The ride replaced Mr. Toad's Wild Ride at Magic Kingdom and Country Bear Jamboree at Disneyland.
Mission: Space Mission to Mars Epcot centrifugal motion simulator August 15, 2003
Mater's Junkyard Jamboree Cars Disney California Adventure Park Spinning Whip RideJune 15, 2012Part of Cars Land.
Matterhorn Bobsleds Third Man on the Mountain Disneyland
Roller CoasterJune 14, 1959
October 1, 1982
April 15, 1983
April 12, 1992
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run Star Wars Disneyland
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Flight simulatorMay 31, 2019
August 29, 2019
Men in Black: Alien Attack Men in Black Universal Studios Florida Interactive Shooting RideApril 8, 2000
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Monsters, Inc. Magic Kingdom Interactive TheaterApril 2, 2007Replaced The Timekeeper, and a handful of other attractions that once occupied the Magic Kingdom's Circle-Vision 360° Theater.
Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! Disney California Adventure Park Dark RideJanuary 23, 2006The ride replaced Superstar Limo at Disney California Adventure.
Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek Tokyo Disneyland Dark RideApril 15, 2009The ride replaced Meet the World at Tokyo Disneyland.
Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast Batman & Robin Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags St. Louis
Roller Coaster1998
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad Disneyland
Magic Kingdom
Tokyo Disneyland
Disneyland Paris *
Dark RideJuly 17, 1955
October 1, 1971
Mül-Müls Karussell Arthur and the Invisibles Europa-Park Jump-AroundJuly 30, 2014
Na'vi River Journey Avatar Disney's Animal KingdomDark boat rideMay 27, 2017
Peter Pan's Flight Peter Pan Disneyland
Magic Kingdom
Tokyo Disneyland
Disneyland Paris
Hong Kong Disneyland
Shanghai Disneyland
Dark RideJuly 17, 1955
October 1, 1971
April 15, 1983
April 12, 1992
September 12, 2005
June 16, 2016
Pandamonium Kung-Fu Panda Dreamworld Air Race2013Opened as part of "Kung-Fu Panda: Land Of Awesomeness"
Pinocchio's Daring Journey Pinocchio Tokyo Disneyland
Epcot
Disneyland
Disneyland Paris
Dark RideApril 15, 1983
May 23, 1983
April 12, 1992
Originally planned for Disneyland and Epcot, but opened first at Epcot and Tokyo Disneyland.
Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure
Pirates of the Caribbean Disneyland
Magic Kingdom
Tokyo Disneyland
Disneyland Paris
Shanghai Disneyland
Water RideMarch 18, 1967
December 15, 1973
April 15, 1983
April 12, 1992
June 16, 2016
Film franchise originally based on the original Disneyland ride. Elements from the movies were eventually added to the attractions.
Pixar Pal-A-Round Pixar Animation Studios' films Disney California Adventure Ferris WheelJune 23, 2018The ride replaced Mickey's Fun Wheel and is now a part of the land, Pixar Pier. This ride also features every main character from a Pixar movie; these characters range from Toy Story , The Incredibles , Inside Out , Coco and more.
Police Academy Stunt Show Police Academy Warner Bros. Movie World*
Movie Park Germany*
Parque Warner Madrid
Stunt show June 3, 1991
1996
2002
The show was one of the world's longest running stunt shows before closing in 2008 at Warner Bros. Movie World.
Pooh's Hunny Hunt Winnie the Pooh Tokyo Disneyland
Dark RideSeptember 4, 2000
The ride replaced Skyway at Tokyo Disneyland.
Poppy Towers Arthur and the Invisibles Europa-Park Family drop towers July 30, 2014
Radiator Springs Racers Cars Disney California Adventure Park High speed simulated test track / Dark RideJune 15, 2012Part of Cars Land.
Raffnuss & Taffnuss Wasserflieger How to Train Your Dragon Heide Park CarousalMay 14, 2016
Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy Ratatouille Disney California Adventure Park
Epcot
Walt Disney Studios Park
Dark RideJuly 10, 2014
RC Racer Toy Story Walt Disney Studios
Hong Kong Disneyland
Roller CoasterAugust 17, 2010
November 17, 2011
Revenge of the Mummy The Mummy Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Singapore
Indoor Roller CoasterJune 25, 2004
May 21, 2004
March 18, 2010
The ride replaced Kongfrontation at Universal Studios Florida and E.T. Adventure at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Riddlers Revenge Batman & Robin Movie Park Germany*Top Spin1999Rethemed to N.Y.C. Transformer in 2005
Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin Who Framed Roger Rabbit Disneyland
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Tokyo Disneyland
Dark RideJanuary 26, 1994
February 25, 1994
April 15, 1996
Saw: Alive Saw Thorpe Park Live Action Horror Maze2010
Saw: The Ride Thorpe Park Euro-Fighter roller coaster March 13, 2009This is the first and only ride to be based on a horror film franchise.
Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster Scooby-Doo Warner Bros. Movie World Roller CoasterJune 17, 2002Replaced Warner Bros. Classics & Great Gremlins Adventure
The Seas with Nemo & Friends Finding Nemo Epcot Dark Ride January 24, 2007Originally The Living Seas, heavily rebuilt and rethemed for Finding Nemo.
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Magic Kingdom
Shanghai Disneyland
Roller CoasterMay 28, 2014
June 16, 2016
The ride replaced 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage and Pooh's Playful Spot at Magic Kingdom.
Shrek 4-D Shrek Movie Park Germany*
Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Hollywood *
Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Singapore
Warner Bros. Movie World
3D Film TheaterMay 23, 2003The attraction was planned to open at Alton Towers in 2011, but was canceled in December 2010 when DreamWorks was unhappy with a proposed area to retheme. The Universal Studios Hollywood version closed in 2017 and is due to be replaced by the DreamWorks Theatre attraction.
Shrek's Ogre-Go-Round Dreamworld*Carousel1983Formerly "Carousel" (1983–2001), "Nick-O-Round" (2002–2008), "Backyardigans Mighty-Go-Round" (2008–2011) and "Mighty-Go-Round" (2011–2012); Renamed to "Bananas in Pyjamas Carousel" in 2022
Silly Swirly Despicable Me Universal Studios Hollywood Spinning RideApril 21, 2017The attraction is a part of a small section of the park called "Super Silly Fun Land".
Skull Island: Reign of Kong King Kong Islands of Adventure 3-D SimulationJuly 13, 2016Based on the 2005 version of King Kong and is essentially an expanded version of King Kong: 360 3-D from Universal Studios Hollywood.
Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin Toy Story Walt Disney Studios
Hong Kong Disneyland
Caterpillar ride August 17, 2010
November 17, 2011
Hong Kong Disneyland version is called "Slinky Dog Spin".
Snow White's Scary Adventures Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Disneyland
Magic Kingdom *
Tokyo Disneyland
Disneyland Paris
Dark RideJuly 17, 1955
October 1, 1971
April 15, 1983
April 12, 1992
Splash Mountain Song of the South Disneyland
Magic Kingdom
Tokyo Disneyland
Water RideJuly 17, 1989
October 1, 1992
October 2, 1992
April 12, 1992
Splash Mountain has closed in Magic Kingdom as of January 23, 2023, as well as Disneyland's version on May 30, 2023. Both versions will be replaced with Tiana's Bayou Adventure in 2024. Tokyo Disneyland's Splash Mountain will remain.
Star Tours Star Wars Disneyland *
Tokyo Disneyland *
Disney's Hollywood Studios *
Disneyland Paris *
SimulatorJanuary 9, 1987
July 12, 1989
December 15, 1989
April 12, 1992
The ride replaced Adventure Thru Inner Space at Disneyland.
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue Disney's Hollywood Studios
Disneyland
Tokyo Disneyland
Disneyland Paris
SimulatorMay 20, 2011
June 3, 2011
May 7, 2013
March 2017
A prequel to the original Star Tours attraction.
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Disneyland
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Dark Ride2019
Stitch Encounter Lilo & Stitch Hong Kong Disneyland
Walt Disney Studios Park
Tokyo Disneyland
Shanghai Disneyland Park
Digital puppetry showJuly 13, 2006
March 22, 2008
July 17, 2015
June 16, 2016
Walt Disney Studios Park's version is known as Stitch Live!. The Tokyo version replaced Captain EO Tribute . The original version in Hong Kong closed on May 2, 2016, and was replaced by Star Wars: Command Post.
Stitch's Great Escape!
Magic Kingdom
Theatre in the roundNovember 18, 2004The ride replaced the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter at Magic Kingdom. The ride has been under seasonal operation since October 2, 2016. Since October 2017, the meet and greet attraction Stitch's Alien Encounter Character Greeting operates in Stitch Great Escape!'s first pre-show room during its non-operating periods.
Stitch's Supersonic Celebration Disney California Adventure Park
Magic Kingdom
Live stage showMay 6, 2009The show was very short-lived and ended after less than two months on June 27, 2009. The stage that was made for the show is now used seasonally for other stage shows.
Studio Tour Back to the Future
King Kong
Jurassic Park
Earthquake
Jaws
Universal Monsters
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Psycho
War of the Worlds
The Fast and the Furious
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Japan
Tram TourJuly 15, 1964
June 7, 1990
March 31, 2001
World-famous and iconic attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Florida, and Universal Studios Japan. Travels through the real and fully functional Universal Backlot. Sometimes, guests can see celebrities and see filming in the process. Includes smaller attractions such as King Kong: 360 3-D , Jurassic Park (props and effects from The Lost World: Jurassic Park), Flash Flood, Earthquake , and Jaws (Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Florida, and Universal Studios Japan Only), Whoville Comes to Life (Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Florida Only), Psycho, and Fast & Furious: Supercharged . Former attractions include Rockslide, Battle of Galactica, Runaway Train, Red Sea, King Kong Encounter , The Fast and the Furious: Extreme Close-Up, and Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (Universal Studios Hollywood only.)
Superman: Escape from Krypton Superman Six Flags Magic Mountain Roller Coaster March 15, 1997Originally known as Superman: The Escape from 1997 to 2010.
Superman: Ultimate Flight Six Flags Over Georgia
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great America
Roller Coaster April 6, 2002
April 17, 2003
May 3, 2003
The ride replaced Viper at Six Flags Over Georgia and Shockwave at Six Flags Great America.
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure The Little Mermaid Disney California Adventure Park
Magic Kingdom
Omnimover dark ride June 3, 2011
December 6, 2012
The ride replaced Golden Dreams at Disney California Adventure.
T2-3D: Battle Across Time Terminator 2: Judgment Day Universal Studios Florida *
Universal Studios Hollywood *
Universal Studios Japan
3D Film Theater / Live Show / Dark RideApril 27, 1996
May 6, 1999
March 31, 2001
Also known as Terminator 2: 3D . Production of the attraction reunited director James Cameron with the main cast of T2, including stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Robert Patrick, and Edward Furlong. Universal Studios Hollywood's version closed on December 31, 2012, and Florida's version on October 8, 2017.
Terminator X: A Laser Battle for Salvation Terminator Royal Adelaide Show *
Adventure World *
La Ronde *
Sunway Lagoon *
Six Flags Mexico *
Sudden Impact! Entertainment Laser tag September 4, 2009
December 26, 2009
May 1, 2010
May 2010
February 3, 2011
Terminator Salvation: The Ride Terminator Salvation Six Flags Magic Mountain Roller Coaster May 23, 2009Initially planned as Terminator: The Coaster. Moon Bloodgood and Common reprised their roles from the movies for the pre-shows, which were used from 2009 to 2010. The ride was renamed to Apocalypse: The Ride in 2011 after Six Flags dropped the license, but it still retains a lot of theming. It continues to operate as Apocalypse.
The Lego Movie: Masters of Flight The Lego Movie Legoland California
Legoland Florida
Motion SimulatorMarch 27, 2019
Godzilla vs Evangelion Godzilla and Neon Genesis Evangelion Universal Studios Japan 3-D Special Effects Dark RideMay 31 to August 25 [1]
Tomb Raider: The Machine Tomb Raider Movieland Studios, ItalyWindshear2007It has five different kind of cycles (Kazak, China, Bolivia, Congo, Peru).
Top Gun: The Jet Coaster Top Gun Carowinds Roller CoasterMarch 20, 1999Renamed in 2007 to Afterburn due to Paramount's sale of the park, but still retains allusions to the movie franchise.
Tomb Raider: The Ride Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Kings Island *Giant Top Spin2002Renamed in 2007 to The Crypt due to Paramount's sale of the park, but retained minimal allusions to the movie franchise until its closure in 2011.
Tomb Raider: Firefall Tomb Raider: Cradle of Life Kings Dominion *Suspended Top Spin2005Renamed in 2007 to The Crypt due to Paramount's sale of the park, but retains the ride's original synchronized Tomb Raider score, movie props, Triangle of Light engravings, and general theme.
Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop Toy Story Walt Disney Studios
Hong Kong Disneyland
Parachute jump–style rideAugust 17, 2010
November 17, 2011
Hong Kong Disneyland version is called "Toy Soldier Parachute Drop"
Toy Story Mania! Disney's Hollywood Studios
Disney California Adventure Park
Tokyo DisneySea
Interactive Shooting RideMay 31, 2008
June 17, 2008
July 19, 2012
Transformers: The Ride 3D Transformers Universal Studios Singapore
Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Florida
3-D Special Effects Dark RideDecember 3, 2011
May 25, 2012
June 20, 2013
Construction of Hollywood's version forced the closure of the Backdraft attraction and the relocation of the Special Effects Stages attraction. Florida's version replaced Hercules and Xena: Wizards of the Screen.
Trolls Village Trolls Dreamworld*Walk through attraction2018Closed in 2019
Tron Lightcycle Power Run Tron Shanghai Disneyland
Magic Kingdom
Motorbike roller coaster June 16, 2016
2023
Twister...Ride it Out Twister Universal Studios Florida *Special Effects ShowMay 4, 1998Closed on November 2, 2015, and replaced by Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon.
U-571 U-571 Movieland Studios, ItalySimulator2006
Unendliche Geschichte The NeverEnding Story Bavaria Filmpark*

Movie Park Germany*

River rapids ride June 6, 1992

June 30, 1996

Rethemed to Mystery River in 2005
Warner Bros. Classics & Great Gremlins Adventure Gremlins ,

Warner Bros. films

Warner Bros. Movie World* Dark ride June 3, 1991
Gremlins Invasion Movie Park Germany*June 30, 1996
Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular Waterworld Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Singapore
Live Stunt Show1995
May 28, 1999
March 31, 2001
March 18, 2010
Wild Wild West Wild Wild West Movie Park Germany* Wooden roller coaster May 7, 1999Renamed to Bandit in 2005; First wooden roller coaster in Germany
Wurzelrutschen Arthur and the Invisibles Europa-Park PlaygroundJuly 30, 2014
Zombieland Blast-off Zombieland Motiongate Dubai Drop TowerDecember 16, 2016

See also

Related Research Articles

Nickelodeon Universe is the name of two indoor amusement parks located at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota and American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with a third location under construction at the Mall of China in Chongqing, China. The parks consist of attractions and rides based on Nickelodeon’s popular franchises. The amusement parks are owned and operated by the Triple Five Group with licensing rights from Paramount Global, which owns Nickelodeon.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Playland (Vancouver)</span> Amusement park in Vancouver, BC

Playland Amusement Park is an amusement park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The amusement park is located at Hastings Park and is operated by the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), an organization that hosts an annual summer fair and exhibition adjacent to Playland. Playland opened at its current location in 1958, although its predecessor, Happyland, operated at Hastings Park from 1929 to 1957. Playland was formally made a division of the PNE in 1993.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">PokéPark</span> Theme park

Pokémon The Park 2005 or PokéPark was a traveling Japanese theme park based on the Pokémon franchise. It previously existed in two locations, both currently closed. The theme parks featured many Pokémon-themed attractions, and were open between March 18, 2005, and September 25, 2005, in Japan.

<i>T2</i>-3D: Battle Across Time Defunct attraction at Universal parks

T2-3D: Battle Across Time was an attraction at Universal Studios Florida, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Japan. The version of the show in Hollywood had its final performance on December 31, 2012; the show then closed January 1, 2013. The version in Florida had its final performance on October 8, 2017; the show then closed October 9. The version in Osaka closed on September 14, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, making the show on September 13, 2020, the final performance.

<i>Jaws</i> (ride) Ride at Universal Studios Japan

Jaws is an amusement ride attraction based on the Jaws film series and is located at Universal Studios Japan. It originally opened at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando in 1990, and another installation later opened at Universal Studios Japan in 2001. The ride uses tour boats to take guests through a harbor of the fictional Amity Island, which begins as a leisurely tour that is abruptly interrupted by an attack of the famous great white shark. The concept is an expanded version of the Jaws miniature attraction featured in the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood in California. In 2012, the attraction was removed from the Florida theme park to make room for the second phase of expansion for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

<i>Jurassic Park</i>: The Ride Attraction at Universal theme parks

Jurassic Park: The Ride, also known as the Jurassic Park River Adventure is a water-based amusement ride based on the Steven Spielberg 1993 film Jurassic Park and Michael Crichton's 1990 novel of the same name which the film is based on located at Universal Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida, and Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. It was formerly located at Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California, where it was turned into Jurassic World: The Ride on July 12, 2019.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast</span> Defunct simulator ride

Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast was a simulator ride at Universal Studios Florida that replaced The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera based on the 2001 movie Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and it is set to take place after the events of the film. The storyline revolves around Ooblar, from the Yolkian planet that has stolen Jimmy's newest rocket creation, the Mark IV. Jimmy, along with his best friend Carl and robot dog, Goddard, invite the audience to give chase in other rockets through the worlds and sound stages of the Nicktoons.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Arkham Asylum – Shock Therapy</span> Roller coaster in Queensland, Australia

Arkham Asylum – Shock Therapy was a Vekoma SLC roller coaster located at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. When the ride was introduced in 1995, it was themed to the Lethal Weapon film series created by Shane Black and was named Lethal Weapon – The Ride. In 2012, the ride was rethemed to Batman: Arkham Asylum and renamed Arkham Asylum. The ride was the first steel inverted roller coaster at an Australian theme park.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gardaland</span> Amusement park in northeastern Italy

Gardaland Resort is an amusement park resort located in northeastern Italy. Opened on 19 July 1975, the resort includes Gardaland Park, Gardaland Sea-Life, Legoland Waterpark, Gardaland Hotel, Adventure Hotel and Magic Hotel. It is adjacent to Lake Garda. The entire complex covers an area of 445,000 m2 (4,789,940 sq ft), while the amusement park alone measures 200,000 m2 (2,152,782 sq ft). Sporting both traditional attractions and entertainment shows, it attracts nearly 3 million visitors every year.

Pirates of the Caribbean is a Disney media franchise encompassing numerous theme park rides, a series of films, and spin-off novels, as well as a number of related video games and other media publications. The franchise originated with Walt Disney's theme park ride of the same name, which opened at Disneyland in 1967 and was one of the last Disneyland attractions overseen by Walt Disney. Disney based the ride on pirate legends, folklore and novels, such as those by Italian writer Emilio Salgari.

There were a number of amusement park rides based on the Tomb Raider film franchise:

Amusement rides and stunt shows themed to the Batman franchise its derivative elements are commonly found at Warner Bros. and Six Flags amusement parks across the world.

<i>Scoobys Ghoster Coaster</i> Defunct roller coaster

Scooby's Ghoster Coaster was a suspended roller coaster at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio. Opened in 1998, it was billed as the first suspended roller coaster in the United States designed for children. The ride is also the first in the country from Caripro Amusement Technology, a defunct company once based out of the Netherlands and later bought by Vekoma. Scooby's Ghoster Coaster was removed in the 2005-2006 off-season to make room for other rides during the area's conversion from Hanna-Barbera Land to Nickelodeon Universe.

Afterburn (roller coaster) Inverted roller coaster at Carowinds

Afterburn is an inverted roller coaster located at Carowinds amusement park in Charlotte, North Carolina. After more than two years of planning and construction, the roller coaster opened on March 20, 1999. The ride previously operated as Top Gun: The Jet Coaster, before it was renamed following Cedar Fair's purchase of Paramount Parks in 2006.

<i>Transformers</i>: The Ride – 3D Ride at Universal Studios parks

Transformers: The Ride – 3D, also known as Transformers: The Ride and Transformers: Battle for the AllSpark, is a 3D dark ride located at Universal Studios Singapore, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Florida, and Universal Studios Beijing. The ride, based on the Transformers film franchise, was designed by Universal Creative, Oceaneering International, and Industrial Light & Magic. Each installation is reported to have cost US$100 million. Universal Studios Singapore was the first to open the ride.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Revenge of the Mummy</span> Roller coasters at Universal parks

Revenge of the Mummy, officially named Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride, is an enclosed roller coaster located at Universal Studios Florida, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Universal Studios Singapore. It is themed to The Mummy film franchise, and the ride features linear induction motors (LIMs) that launch riders to a maximum speed of 40 mph (64 km/h) in a matter of seconds. The Florida and Singapore locations have the same track layout, although each location offers a slightly different virtual experience. Manufactured by Premier Rides, the attractions feature track switches installed by Dynamic Structures. Universal Creative and ITEC Entertainment Corporation created the theme at each location, with Adirondack Studios responsible for several of the unique elements implemented at the Singapore location.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Parque de Atracciones de Madrid</span> Amusement park in Madrid, Spain

Parque de Atracciones de Madrid is a 20-hectare (49-acre) amusement park located in the Casa de Campo in Madrid, Spain. Opened in 1969, it is the third-oldest operating amusement park in Spain behind Parc d'Atraccions Tibidabo and Parque de Atracciones Monte Igueldo. It is the flagship park of Parques Reunidos, who operates the park under Madrid municipal government concession until 2039.

Mass Effect: New Earth is a theatrical motion simulator amusement park ride at California's Great America in Santa Clara, California. It is an adaptation of the Mass Effect video game series and features recurring characters from the franchise. New Earth opened on May 18, 2016.

References

  1. "'Godzilla vs. Evangelion' brawl is the ultimate Hideaki Anno crossover". Newsweek . May 15, 2019.