![]() ![]() Related: 5 Reasons Universal Studios Is Better Than Disney World for Families ![]() He was devastated, but they gave him a certificate that would allow him to head directly to the front of the line once he reached the required minimum height of 54 inches. During a 2021 visit to Universal, my son was just a hair too short to ride The Incredible Hulk Coaster. This next secret starts off sad, but I promise it has a happy ending. Growing tall enough for Hulk is a right of passage in our family. In The Wizarding World of Harry Potter's Knockturn Alley, if you use your interactive wand to cast a spell on the collection of shrunken heads, they will occasionally sing "Show Me the Way to Go Home," a song that was featured in the "Jaws" film. The record store facade outside the entrance to Diagon Alley has a copy of "Here's to Swimming with Bow Legged Women" by The Quint Trio displayed in the front window, a nod to shark hunter Quint's toast with Chief Brody in the film. Though the Jaws ride is long gone, references to the famed shark surround the area near The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The entire Amity Island area, including the Jaws ride, closed in 2012 to make way for the Diagon Alley section of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The ride was surrounded by a replica of Amity Island that looked much like the backdrop for Steven Spielberg's 1975 thriller. Jaws opened in 1990 along with the rest of Universal Studios. One of these albums is a Jaws Easter egg. If you dial 62442 (MAGIC) from the black rotary phone in the booth, you'll hear a "wizarding" message from the Ministry of Magic. The final one is in the red phone booth in the London area of Universal Studios Florida. ![]() There's also a message waiting for you at the phone outside of The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man in Islands of Adventure. He picked it up when it rang and, from what I can gather, a girl told him she lost her purse, but her phone number was on a piece of paper in the purse and if he found it and saw any cute boys, please give them her number. My son tried one out in the Simpsons area of Universal Studios Florida next to Cletus's Chicken Shack. There are a handful of pay phones around the park that are silently begging for you to pick them up and see who is on the other end. This tip applies to all of Universal Orlando's parks, not just Universal Studios Florida. Wait for the phone to ring, then pick it up. While the tours may not be available during your visit, it's always worth asking - especially when the park isn't too busy. ![]() I've heard of other Universal visitors having success getting a "backstage tour" on Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon, Revenge of the Mummy, The Incredible Hulk Coaster, Skull Island: Reign of Kong and Jurassic World: VelociCoaster. After your tour, the team member will typically escort you to the front of the line so you can get right on the ride. You can take photos and get a close-up look at the aliens working the front desk. Unfortunately, nobody was available to give the tour during this visit - but the team member said it never hurts to ask and if you get a "no" at the entrance, try again at the unload area after you ride.ĭuring the tour, a team member will escort you to an immigration room that looks straight out of the MIB films. On a recent visit, I asked for the "Immigration Tour" at the entrance to Men In Black Alien Attack. Unlike the VIP tours, you won't find these tours on Universal's website or in any guidebook, but there are a few select attractions where you can get a behind-the-scenes tour from a Universal team member upon request. To prepare for the Halloween Horror Nights season, one of the theatres closes from the beginning of the summer through the season, therefore wait times may be a little higher during this season.The immigration room at Men In Black Alien Attack.There are 2 theatres, one for Express Pass users and the other for those without the Express Pass.The same voices you hear in the ride are the same actors who voiced the characters in the original Shrek Movies.Shopping: Shrek’s Ye Olde Souvenir Shop, Hello Kitty Store, & Betty Boop Store Did You Know? Nearby Attractions: Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit & Despicable Me Minion Mayhem Type of Vehicle: Interactive Seating (stationary seats available) Wheelchair Accessible: Yes (as well as service animals) Typical Wait Time: 10 – 45 Minutes (varies on crowd size/season) Ready to get more information or to book your Universal Orlando vacation? Learn More.Īge Recommendation: All Ages (under 48″ must be accompanied by a supervising companion) ![]()
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