The Lower lot is home to Jurassic Park: The Ride, The NBC Universal Experience and Revenge of the Mummy.
Jurassic Park: The Ride is a water-based ride based on Steven Spielberg's hit film Jurassic Park and Michael Crichton's novel. The ride was actually researched and built while the film was still in its production phase. It opened in June 1996. The ride is designed to have the feel of Isla Nublar. After entering the gates to Jurassic Park, guests wait under an open-wall building. A tour guide is seen on a screen reviewing safety on the boarding and ride. Guests are then split into two lines to board their tour boats for the ride. During Universal Studios Hollywood's annual "Halloween Horror Nights" in 2009, the ride was temporarily re-named "Jurassic Park in the Dark". Alterations included shutting off most of the lights inside the Environmental Systems Building near the end of the ride, while the occasional strobe light illuminated violent scenes of dinosaurs tearing apart scientists and game wardens.
Transformer: The Ride is expected to open in 2011 at Universal Studios Hollywood. It will replace Backdraft and the Special Effects Stages. The ride will employ new 3D HD footage and animatronics.
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