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Saturday, 7 June, 2008 2:00 PM
'The Show Must
Go On' Is Rallying Cry at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal
CityWalk Following Backlot Fire Incident
PHOTO
BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©2008 AMERICAJR.com
The
Universal Studios globe is located outside the main entrance to
the theme park.
UNIVERSAL
CITY, Calif. -- Universal Studios
Hollywood and Universal CityWalk have taken a "the show must
go on" stance
and are open for business as usual after a much-publicized weekend
fire
that damaged the King Kong backlot attraction and one area of film
sets
that were frequently visited by the Studio Tour.
All rides,
shows and attractions are open and operating normally,
including the new and much-acclaimed "The Simpsons Ride,"
which opened to
spectacular reviews just weeks ago and joined "Revenge of the
Mummy -- The
Ride" and "Jurassic Park -- The Ride" as stand-out
Universal Studios
Hollywood thrill-ride experiences.
Neither
Universal CityWalk, the popular entertainment, dining and
retail complex nor the Universal CityWalk Cinemas were impacted
and have
also opened for business as usual. The Gibson Amphitheatre, the
Sheraton
Universal and the Universal Hilton Hotels are fully operational
and were
not affected by the incident.
Universal
Studios Hollywood's parent company, NBC Universal, has
announced its determination to rebuild and replace the film sets
that were
lost in the fire. Specifically, the New York Streets sets will be
reconstructed and a new, compelling guest experience will ultimately
replace the 22-year-old King Kong attraction.
Universal's
world-renowned Studio Tour attraction will continue to take guests
behind-the-scenes of an authentic working movie studio backlot,
an ever-changing landscape, responding to a myriad of productions
daily. Universal Studios Hollywood (http://www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com)
The Entertainment Capital of L.A., includes a movie-based theme
park and Studio Tour, the CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining
complex, the Universal Cinemas and the Gibson Amphitheatre concert
and special event venue.
Source: Universal
Studios Hollywood
Universal
Studios Hollywood Honors California Firefighters for Heroic Efforts
in Saving Universal's Historic Backlot With Free One Day General
Admission to the Entertainment Capital of L.A., Throughout Month
of June
UNIVERSAL
CITY, Calif., -- Universal Studios
Hollywood pays tribute to the firefighters who recently helped save
the
historic Universal studio with a "Salute to Firefighters,"
offering badged
fire department personnel a free One Day General Admission throughout
the
month of June. Up to three family members or friends accompanying
an
eligible firefighter will also receive 50% off a One Day General
Admission.
To obtain
free admission, firefighters may show current photo employee
identification at the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park box
office.
Larry Kurzweil,
President and Chief Operating Officer, Universal
Studios Hollywood, said: "We are deeply grateful to the selfless
firefighters who put their lives on the line to save our historic
studio.
Through their extraordinary efforts, we were able to resume operations
at
our theme park and on CityWalk just one day after Sunday's major
fire."
The free
One Day General Admission is valid throughout June 2008 and
cannot be combined with any other offer. Friends and family members
must
come to the park on the same day as the eligible emergency personnel
to
receive 50% off One Day General Admission. More information can
be obtained
by calling 1-800-UNIVERSAL or accessing
http://www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com.
Just one
day after the accidental fire broke out, business resumed and
guests were welcomed to the theme park and entertainment complex
as
Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk's employees assumed
a
"the show must go on" spirit in the face of the temporary
setback. All
rides, shows and attractions are open and operating normally, including
the
new and much-acclaimed "The Simpsons Ride," which opened
to spectacular
reviews just weeks ago and joined "Revenge of the Mummy --
The Ride" and
"Jurassic Park -- The Ride" as stand-out Universal Studios
Hollywood
thrill-ride experiences.
Universal
Studios Hollywood (http://www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com)
The Entertainment Capital of L.A., includes a movie-based theme
park and
Studio Tour, the CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex,
the
Universal Cinemas and the Gibson Amphitheatre concert and special
event
venue.
Source: Universal
Studios Hollywood
PHOTO
BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com
A
look at the backlot at Universal Studios from high above before
the fires took place.
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