This ride definately needs to be kept. Redo the figures. Make them fresh and looking alive not like dummies. Love this ride.

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping for some type of refurbishment for the 30th anniversary of the attraction, not much has to been done to the ride it's (animatronic upgrades, new special effects) I just hope they don't add anything like screens, that would ruin the experience.

@mikekaraoke

5 жыл бұрын

Julia Webb-Not all the animatronics look like dummies to be fair-Some do and some don't

@glocknineteen9190

5 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History *YOU READ MY MIND . I HAVE NO IDEA WHY THEY'RE NOT RENOVATING AND UPGRADING THE E.T. RIDE . THEY'VE GOT PLENTY OF CASH TO DO SO IF THEY REALLY WANTED TO . THE E.T. RIDE SHOULD BE RENOVATED EVERY TWO YEARS JUST LIKE THE HAUNTED MANSION RIDE . THE HAUNTED MANSION RIDE LOOKS MAGNIFICENT AND IT'S ACTUALLY BEEN AROUND SINCE 1969 !!!*

@jaggedlittlepearl8635

5 жыл бұрын

I remember going on this ride when I was a little kid. The ride may be old, but it still holds a place in my heart.

@Klynch111

5 жыл бұрын

I actually would rather see it stay as is, the crowds it get prob doesn't justify a revamp, but, for me that adds to the charm of it. We grew up with this movie, it's a classic 80s flick, so let it keep the charm of its age. I love the animotronica, especially the cop with the 80s style Ronnie who pops out with the police car 👮🚨😂

im with Speilberg. I would be pissed too if they took Florida's version out. And from what I've heard Nintendo World isn't replacing this one. It's thankfully getting spared. PLEASE STAY OPEN!!!

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

Whatever is going to come to the kidzone, whether it's going to be Super Nintendo Land or Pokemon, rumors state that ET isn't going to closed or replaced. Instead, a new entrance for the attraction will be created instead. I really don't how people would react to the news if they close ET, I imagine there would be a lot of angry hashtags and petitions going around to save it.

@Frankie2751

5 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History I would find that ironic. ET is the only ride in Universal that always has a 5 minute wait time. I never see anyone go to it. It’s always skipped. Which is why universal wanted to remove but Spielberg threatened them. Personally I think they either remove or at least update the poor ride. The animatronics barely function and it’s age is really obvious to new comers of the park.

@lunahetfield

5 жыл бұрын

Striljr im gonna agree with Speilberg i love this ride i was able to get in the row with E.T in the basket a experience i shall never forget, if they take this ride down then im gonna beg universal to NOT close it if they continue to ignore it then, i might have no choice but to beg my mom to buy me a E.T plush so i can remember the fun times i had with E.T heck sometimes i make up fake names for E.T to say at the end

@lunahetfield

5 жыл бұрын

Frankie2751 every time i go to universal i ALWAYS make sure to go on ET becoz its the ONLY attraction left from the 80s that some of the rides like BTTF, i never had a chance to experience it becoz i wasnt born at that time so ET is the only way to experience the 80s if they close ET then i, gonna be in tears like they did to the Terminator i never got any Terminator merch but if they close ET im gonna get all the merch i can

@cosmiceclipse7131

4 жыл бұрын

Frankie2751 I disagree i frequently see the ride posting 30-40 minute waits I just hope they don’t close it, it is my favorite ride at the park besides dragon challenge which is gone now. I just checked and the wait right now at 5:43 am is 40 minutes highest in the park lol

As much as I love Universal they have forgotten the power of nostalgia. It forgets that people have been coming to these parks for years hoping to pass that tradition on to their families. Sad that Universal has killed off all of its original rides.

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

Nostalgia is very important for the success of a theme park but I understand why Universal made the decision to close the original attractions: it's a business for them and in order to keep bringing guests into the parks they need to keep building new and exciting attractions. My biggest gripe isn't the closings, it's what has replaced them. When Disney closes a attraction, whatever replaces it is usually just as good or better (except Journey Into Your Imagination). Universal though just uses the same ride layouts, focusing heavily on motion simulator, 3D and screens. I'm a huge fan of Universal, been going to the parks since 94 but these days I'm not as eager to visit them because of this. I'm much more interested to see what Disney has in store these days, as there's been more variety in the newer attractions they've opened.

@disneytherapy8028

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your response. I would rather ride King Kong than the Mummy. I would rather ride Jaws than Gringotts. And lets not even talk about the horrendous Fast/Furious disaster. I am just thankful that I was able to ride and be part of the early Universal years.

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

No problem, always a pleasure! I agree, I'll take Kong and Jaws any day. Someone asked if I can do a video on Supercharged already and honesty if I did it would be my most bias video so far, I would have nothing nice to say about it and Universal.

@Foxy02016

6 жыл бұрын

That Disney Guy except for E.T and J believe Jurassic Park

@Foxy02016

6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History I hope you mean Journey into Your Imagination is bad and your not calling Journey Inti Imagination with Figment bad because it’s good when compared to Journey into Your Imagination

I will always remember ET saying my name. it's one of my favorite rides and I honestly hope it never leaves.

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

Still one of the best moments I had when I rode it as a child. As long as Spielberg is working with Universal I think ET should be safe.

@aldozanoletti8166

4 жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to get that honor if I am not mistaken I believe I was like 5 or 6 I went on the ride and at the end of the ride he said my name

I adore this ride. Anything that makes me feel a PART of the film, is better than something that just assaults my senses into overload. The line-up area for this is almost as special as the ride. That pine smell, the sounds and just the overall feeling of being a part of the movie. I hope it survives long enough to get my kids into it.

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

In my opinion it's the best attraction Universal has ever built. You could tell Spielberg and the team really put a lot effort to making this a fully immersive experience. The forest queue is grained into my memories: the NASA scientists, the speak and spell, Botanicus arriving and like you mentioned that pine smell. I'm right there with you hoping the attraction sticks around but with Comcast I always feel it's days can be numbered.

@hellboy1976

6 жыл бұрын

It's a toss-up for me between Jaws, this and Kong. The lineup for Kong is just incredible for it's mood. I love them all. Disney could have taken a lesson from these rides when they made "Dinosaur", which was one of the most needlessly violent (in movement) rides I've been on. My son melted down and I was just angry that they could have made something special with it...

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

I always have a hard time between Kong and Jaws: Kong was a great experience and the animatronics were the best at the time, while the atmosphere for Jaws was pretty terrifying (even though I knew the sharks were fake and the water wasn't deep, there was always this sense of dread if something went wrong.) You would have figured they would have been able to get the movement ride on the Dinosaur ride, it uses the same technology that Indiana Jones does. It's another of the those Disney rides that have a great concept but the execution is mediocre at best.

@hellboy1976

3 жыл бұрын

@John Lorton Last week we went to the Drive-In for an E.T. / Raiders double feature. I saw E.T. upon it's release in '82 at the very same Drive-In. Taking my kids and seeing it back at the same Drive-In put me on nostalgia overload!

@mattnzn

3 жыл бұрын

That's the problem with modern Universal rides, not only are they all 3D screens, but they have so much going on they just assault your senses. Good ride design should be slower so you can take in the scenes and what is going on. That's why classic rides are so popular and cherished.

Maybe I’m crazy but this ride reminds me of my childhood ! The line has this certain smell and ONLY this ride makes me go “it’s that smell” and when ever I go back to it I remember being a kid

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

This attraction WAS my childhood. It would always been the first attraction I would go on whenever I visited the park. I need that smell for my house!

@glocknineteen9190

5 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Aguirre *WHEN YOU TALK ABOUT THE SMELL ON THE E.T. RIDE , I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU MEAN BECAUSE THAT'S MY CHILDHOOD TOO . BUT IF UNIVERSAL STUDIOS EVER DECIDED TO RENOVATE THAT RIDE , I REALLY WOULDN'T MIND IF THEY CHANGED THAT SMELL TO TOM FORD COLOGNE OR SOMETHING BECAUSE TOO MANY FUNKY AZZ PEOPLE WALK THROUGH THAT RIDE . AND TOM FORD COLOGNE SMELLS REALLY GOOD .*

@lunahetfield

5 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Aguirre when me and my mom went there my moms sister's neighbor came to Florida and we went to E.T and i was in the front with the basket with E.T, i'll never forget that experience

@Sc12407

5 жыл бұрын

OMG every time I smell that anywhere I instantly go in my mind “ET”

@slowbro4567

5 жыл бұрын

@@ThemeParkHistory There is a company called The Magic Candle company who makes candles that smell like rides and the have a scent called extraterrestrial forest smells just like the er adventure also comes a air freshener or oil for a diffuser

I hope this attraction NEVER goes away.

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

Right there with you, I think many fans of the park would be very angry if ET did go back to his home planet for good.

@dollsNcats

6 жыл бұрын

Agree ! The ride has this smell in the line que and it reminds me of my childhood

@Foxy02016

6 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Aguirre about ride smells Justice League in Six Flags has a smell that I’ve only smelled there

@Foxy02016

6 жыл бұрын

jediarco While Nintendo World will be near it and the que might need to be replaced Universal wouldn’t mess up thier relationship with Spielberg with Jurassic World 3 coming in 2021

@Darthpsy66

6 жыл бұрын

I'm still mad Hollywood got rid of it

We used to give the operators fake names for E.T. to say at the end. Hugh Janus, Mike Hunt etc...

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

My favorite was Dylan Weed. Made sense why the cops were coming after ET.

@TheSharter

6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History dude, I'm liking your channel. Very well made videos. It's going to be bigger than mine in no time.

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you dude, we appreciate the kind words. I don't want to get ahead of myself with numbers, I just appreciate that people like yourself are enjoying what we work on. That's a real sense of accomplishment to me.

@EddieGaster

6 жыл бұрын

what about 'Mike Rotch'?

@jacobpresley1596

5 жыл бұрын

I did to

1 like=1 prayer for E.T adventure at universal studios hollywood.

@ThemeParkHistory

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@jackierocha5096

5 жыл бұрын

The fact that this hasn’t gotten that many prayers is concerning

@lauravaleria

4 жыл бұрын

Why? Is it closed?

@Chrisisawesome-cn6mn

4 жыл бұрын

Laura Valeria 🦋 yes

@IzukuMidoriya-cl9tm

4 жыл бұрын

It closed to make room for revenge of the mummy at Hollywood

Thank you Spielberg for raging and helping keep one of my favorite rides at Universal open. It was a shame when they closed down the little things like Twister and Disaster, that I always really enjoyed, so I'm glad that at least ET is sticking around for the haul.

@Cooper-di9pn

4 ай бұрын

I’m mad that they took away Back to the Future ride

I rode this back in 2016 for the first time, and I've got to say, the second half of the ride is an absolute bewildering trip. However, I can't deny its charm.

This is probably my favorite ride at the park. I consider it to be a hugely important part of my childhood, and holds a very special place in my heart. I love it, and I hope it never closes.

this hit me right in the feels, still one of my all time favorites, my ex was terrified of ET, apparently there's an entire phobia group on people who are traumatized by ET and fear him and the movie...

Just rode ET today. Every time I go to Universal I have to ride it. Brings me back to my childhood. I hope it never goes away!

I love how Speilberg fought for the Florida ride. 10/10, my dude. If i were him, though, I'd put up some money and get some sponsors to give the E.T. ride a technology update and some new paint. I have such fond memories of it but the ride hasn't aged to greatly if you look past the nostalgia of it.

My childhood omg I would be scared as a kid cause of heights my mom and dad would tell me open your eyes and one day I opened them and saw the damn view and I fell in love with it, this is a huge part of my childhood

Thank you for this video! ET is my favorite movie of all time!!! I never knew why the closed the ride, I will never forget ET saying my name!

This ride was absolutely magical when I rode it as a kid ❤️

e.t. adventure is a weird ass ride but you gotta love it

@ThemeParkHistory

5 жыл бұрын

Especially when you get to the Green Planet and meet all those aliens and baby ETs, feels like I'm having a fever dream.

I got the ET basket on my 7th birthday (I'm not 20 soon to be 21) and at the end hearing him say your name! made my entire trip! and it sticks with me to this day! defiantly a favorite of mine and I'm glad to hear Spielberg being so admit on keeping the ride in the park! it gives me hope....but I'm still scared it will go....always.

We all know that E.T. wants to phone home, but how's he gonna do so without cell service? Maybe ET&T

What's cool about this is that it's not the same story we know in the movie, it's actually one of the few sequels I really enjoy.

@ThemeParkHistory

5 жыл бұрын

It's a cool concept to keep exploring the story of ET, not just a rehashing of the original movie. That's what I like about the Universal rides, they always come up with a story that stands out and isn't just a retelling of the movie.

in 1994 I was 4 years old and came all the way from switzerland to the Florida Theme Parks for an experience I never forget. A part of that experience was the ET Ride I still have some memories from it and when I went back exactly 20 years later in 2014 I was so happy to ride it again. Like you said in the video this ride will always have a special place in my heart and maybe I go this year again. On another note: You got a great channel ! subscribed!

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

It really is something magically when you experience it for the first time, I couldn't believe ET said my name. That was mind blowing for me as a 5 year old at the time. I always get a bit anxious whenever the rumors pop up that the attraction might be closing down, as it's something that's part of my childhood. Thank you for the kind words and the sub Swiss_brodi! We appreciate the support!

When I was 9. I sobbed so much in joy when we flew across the moom and the films theme playing. I loved this ride so much it made me love film and theme parks.

I have some great plans to update the ride. Better moving animatronics, make the bikes feel like more realistic bikes, keep the E.T says your name system and have the flying scenario last a little longer maybe 1:30 full minutes or less. But at the same time should they?? This ride is so full of memories and heart that it’s perfect just the way it is. I love E.T The Extra-Terrestrial❤️

Questions for the ride: •Why does E.T. need our help to get back home? Didn't he go home at the end of the movie? •Why are the scientist's searching for E.T. wearing astronaut suits when they are on Earth? •Why are they searching for E.T. using a metal detector?

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

-E.T. really liked Reese's Pieces so he came back to Earth, spent all his money on candy and couldn't afford an Uber back to the green planet. -The scientists wanted to prove that anyone could pull off wearing a astronaut suit, even though it make their movements very limited and slow. -They were using metal detectors because......ET likes heavy metal music? I got nothing the for third one.

@ClaysGuitarCorner

5 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History they are using metal detectors cause in his way back ET broke his hip and had to get a metal plate installed

@CosplayCore

4 жыл бұрын

If anyone has to ask why the scientists are wearing astronaut suits, I have to ask... "Did you even watch the movie?". .-. FYI, they are wearing those suits as a way of avoiding contamination that's more spacey than a HAZMAT. You didn't see them invading Elliott's house in those in the film?! About the other two, though... If you read the books, the metal detectors are being used in order to find any nearby metallic alien artifacts. In fact, I think one officer was using one in the hopes of finding the Great Ornament (E.T.'s ship). As for the other questions, I think Theme Park History had a pretty good explanation. There'd be nowhere else in the galaxy that E.T. could find a manufacturer of his favorite sustenance. HOWEVER... His crew of herbologists travels to Earth each time there is a new evolution or mutation in the plant life, too. So even though the technology mainly looks the same as it was in the movie (the cop cars, the bikes, etc), it might have been just the slightest bit intended for us to understand that we have arrived to take E.T. home a few decades after his adventure on Earth because he has once again played the part of the mindless professor and forgot to get back to his crew in time.

@lino4

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThemeParkHistory instead of Reece’s pieces, he blew it on alcohol. The continue yours, except the reason they have metal detectors so, bottle caps in his flesh pockets. He never showed all of his powers in the movie 🤷‍♂️

Spielberg is an absolute legend. If it weren't for him, the ride would probably be gone by now. I'm glad he spoke up.

Man...I have memories of the SMELL of this ride. Like it wasnt a super bad smell, I think it was whatever they used for the fog machines but like I have vivid memories of the smell. I thought I smelt something like it not to long back and I was blasted with memories of this ride.

E.T is my favorite film and I will hope nothing bad will ever happen to this ride.

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

As long as Spielberg and Universal have a working relationship, I think E.T. might be safe.

@cf2228

5 жыл бұрын

The ride is gone never to be seen or ridden again m

@laurendemosten9202

4 жыл бұрын

This ride is my obsession. It needs to stay retro as it is a retro movie!

Thank you for reminding me about that smell! It was very woodsy and distinctive. It's weird you can have smell memory but I definitely remember it from almost 30 years ago.

I just rode this ride for the first time. It's the closest thing to a time machine as anything I've ever experienced. The sounds, the smell, the materials used, the technology. It took me back 30 years. I loved it.

I live in FL and grew up with this amazing experience. The smell of the inside que line is unforgettable. They better never get rid of it.

@ThemeParkHistory

5 жыл бұрын

I just want them to bottle and sell that smell so I can use everywhere in my house. I would blast all my guests to my house with it the moment they entered.

@sallyxsprinkler

4 жыл бұрын

They sell a candle online scented after the rides smell. I want one

Here's a suggestion: The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera from Universal Studio Florida

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Sir Isaac.

@marcusblackwell2372

3 жыл бұрын

Defunctland did it 3 years ago as the Season 1 finale

@drakejaxon9417

3 жыл бұрын

Pro tip: watch movies on KaldroStream. I've been using them for watching a lot of movies recently.

@nikolasjeffery3225

3 жыл бұрын

@Drake Jaxon Definitely, I've been watching on Kaldrostream for since december myself :)

Needless to say, I can't believe you did E.T. (My favorite movie of all time) Keep up the great work! Can't wait for BTTF!

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

I had to, nobody had covered it yet and as one of my favorite rides as a kid I had to do it justice. Don't worry BTTF is coming soon, I promise!

After watching this, it reminded me I used to collect pencils. I dug out an old box, and found a bunch of holographic pencils from the back to the Future, E.T., Flinstones, and Nickleodeon areas of the early Universal. Thanks for the nostalgia!

Brings back so many memories visiting UStudios in early 1991 & 1993 from the UK with my grandparents. Nostalgia.

God bless Steven Spielburg and his threat to Universal to keep E.T. open. God bless that beautiful man.

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

The man is a national treasure! He belongs in a museum!

PLEASE DO THE HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS AT ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE OR BILL AND TED PLEASE!!!!!!

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

Covering Halloween Horror Nights is on the list! Probably won't see something released though till October, to be in the mood!

@ToshisGarden

5 жыл бұрын

@@ThemeParkHistory Please cover Bill and Ted as well, as the previous poster in this chain requested!!

I remember my mom telling a story of way back in the 90s before I was born, which was February 10th 1998, when she and the rest of the family went to Universal and ended up getting trapped when the ride shut down on them. But after years and years, they got to go on the ride again, minus my brothers, and took me along to join the adventure.

E.T. always pronounces my name wrong at the end lol. Such a classic ride, I hope they don’t close it in Florida.

As much as I love the nostalgia of this ride, my mom did say they could easily change this ride to become Stranger Things, which would also be cool. The bikes, forest setting, and overall 80s vibe would work perfectly for it.

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

That has been a rumor for a while now but I don't know if it's speculation or a fact. I can tell you this Natalie, if the Stranger Things house ends up being huge at Halloween Horror Nights (which it will 99.9% will), I won't be surprised if Universal starts to consider replacing ET with it.

@NeverSaySandwich1

5 жыл бұрын

Screw stranger things

@rickalicious1116

5 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History Spielberg wouldn’t be pleased about this.

@mikekaraoke

5 жыл бұрын

Natalie Brown-Bet your pumped for ST season 3, As you know they are filming at the mo and the teaser trailer was brilliant wasn't it I'm from the UK in England :-)

@scerb100

3 жыл бұрын

I could see that yes but Stranger Things is pretty much based off 1980s nostalgia and science fiction movies, one of which being ET.

I freaking love this ride

@ThemeParkHistory

5 жыл бұрын

One of the best still at the park, can't imagine what will happen if they ever announce it's closure.

I went on E.T three times during last years halloween horror nights season. I had tears of happiness running down my face when you flew over the city.The memories came back to going on the hollywood one as a kid.Keep your inner child alive and this ride does that in spades.

Universal Better not ever close this ride. It's the Heart of Universal and in these days we need heart more than ever.

Does anyone remember when they offered a small spaceship you could ride in aswell as the bikes? The idea didn't last long.

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

Seemed like a silly idea to be floating around in a spaceship. The bikes were so much of a better idea.

I still ride this every time I’m in Florida. Yes, I’m 31. I don’t care lol.

I just want one more ride on this. It gives me the chills when I remember riding it for the first time in 92.

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

You might have a couple of years to do so, who knows what is going to happen with the attraction once Nintendo comes to the park.

This was my favorite ride as a kid. I absolutely loved it. I miss it.

@ThemeParkHistory

5 жыл бұрын

Still a favorite of mine as well, can't imagine what will happen if it ever closes down for good.

I love this ride. I went on it 2 years ago and it's so true that it has a heart and soul that other rides are missing. I was sick and tired of all the damn 3d rides that Univeraal had. I'm 46 and yes even though I'm old thinking I miss the Jaws and original King Kong ride. I think that the new one sucked. I'm glad that my kids were able to experience it before they get rid of it.

The Ghost busters attraction would be a really cool one to see.

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

It's been added to our list, thank you for your suggestion!

I miss ET at universal Hollywood

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

And I'm sure ET misses Universal, the green planet looks like crap.

I love this ride. I have a vivid memory of going as a kid, and my entire family would come up with ridiculous names to tell the crew so we could hear ET say them at the end

ET Adventure At Universal Studios Florida Is So Awesome. It Was A Bit Like Thunderbird 1 From Gerry Anderson's Thunderbirds The Original Series In 1965. Thunderbirds Are GO!!! F.A.B Virgil. Thanks Theme Park History Mate. X

Thank you so much for sharing. I had forgotten riding ET as a child, and watching this video brought all the memories back. I really appreciate the time you put into this video. Thank you again for making my day. :)

There are so many Disney-Centric park history channels. I love this one for having big love for Universal. Never been as poor & british. But i was obsessed with that 90s universal studio's vhs. Thanks for the little clip at the start

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

I enjoy both parks but growing up my family would always go to Universal, so I have a soft spot for both USF/IOA. The VHS would be playing no stop the weeks before we would go on vacation, I wonder if my parents still have it.

Spielberg knows how much E.T. means to people (along with himself) so I give him so much respect for protecting this ride and its legacy.

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

Something else that I found out after this video came out is closing ET could be a way for Universal to push Spielberg out of his creative consultant contract. Basically Universal in theory could be able to void the agreement if they state that the attractions Spielberg worked on (BTTF/JAWS/ET) are no longer at the park. I doubt Universal would want to do something as slimy as that but I wouldn't be surprised if Comcast might.

@jasonsamuels3757

5 жыл бұрын

@@ThemeParkHistory What about the Jurassic World ride? Wouldn't they want to keep Speilberg happy for his work on that?

Love the way you bring up sentimental value and a attraction having a heart. Most of my earliest happiest memories are riding the first wave universal rides as a child. Great video

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you George, I felt it was appropriate to bring up for this attraction. Many grew up with it and seem to share the same feelings for it as I do. It will be a shame to see it go, whenever that will be.

“Making it the only opening day attraction remaining”, you forgot about the Horror Makeup Show.

Good on Spielberg standing up to keep the ET ride at Florida. I am so excited to ride it again this September!

this will always be one of my favorite rides. the queue scent still gives me nostalgia, and is one of my favorite memories. i hope it never leaves!

I went on this ride last month as an pass holder with universal, my younger brother yelled “where is E.T’s dad”while in the queue and a team member says “he is dead”. My younger brother was shocked and cried the whole ride. I was shocked that a team member would say that loudly to a child.

This was my first favorite ride ever. I was 6 years old and “big enough” to ride. Good times.

@ThemeParkHistory

5 жыл бұрын

It was the same way for me and my sister, this was the first ride we remember going on. Just thinking of it, I can smell the queue right now.

An oldie but a goody as i have fond memories of this film as a child. The photo ops were so much fun.

I love this so much. This is my childhood relived through the video.

Growing up in NYC we had 2 theme parks in nearby New Jersey, Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson NJ, and Action Park in Vernon NJ. Do something on any of their classic coasters like Rolling Thunder or Lightning loop or just about anything on the fun yet dangerous Action Park.

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

Rolling Thunder/Lighting Loop and Action Park have been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion M11sanman!

King Kong would be interesting, since it went from being I New York themed in Orlando, to being tossed for a decade and a half. Then coming back with a forest theme. This E.T video is 10/10 excellent

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Kongfrontation is added to the list, I appreciate Universal brought back the big man but nothing compares to the original.

My friends and I just came back from Universal Studios Orlando last night, I personally hadn't been to the parks in about 20 years. Honestly the ET ride was one of the few things that I genuinely enjoyed, you could tell so much care and love and attention was put into the ride, both the queue and the ride itself. It's a shame that it's starting to show it's age (due to a lack of upkeep) and some of the Green Planet sections were quite the strange choice but it makes it MEMORABLE. No I do NOT know why there's a giant mushroom with a deep silly voice but I'll remember that moreso than the other 'screen ride that sprays water at you sometimes' rides.

@melrwill

Жыл бұрын

Lol his name is Orbidon 🤣 "welcome hooooome, you've arrived"

Easily one of the best rides Universal has ever created, even to this date.

History on black draft!! That ride was cool. Dude also this channel is awesome! Love the nostalgia and finding out about the rides I loved growing up. Keep doing what you do bro!

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Alberto, we appreciate it! Backdraft has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion.

Why should it close? Disneyland has open attractions that pre-date the 70's. But there's nothing wrong with the idea of the E.T. ride shutting down to get a technological upgrade.

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

I think most fans are just worried with the track record Universal has had recently where it's all about how they can bring in more guests and drive up attendance levels. Even if the ride were to get a tech upgrade, I can imagine the outrage there would be if they replaced all the animatronics with just 3D and screens.

@thisismysea

5 жыл бұрын

Disney's old rides feature characters that have a lot more pop culture relevance than ET. Little kids know who Snow White is, but not ET. Doesn't hurt that the Disney rides mostly feature timeless fairytale characters who exist beyond their movies anyway. Not saying this ride should close or anything, but it's a pretty different situation than the dark rides at Disneyland.

I love E.T so much. I’ve watched it since I was a little girl. I was scared of him but I always wanted to watched it. It’s my favorite movie and always will be. I love all of Steven Spielberg’s movies. I love Jurassic park, E.T, Jaws and more. But kinda basic but they’re all my favorite. Steven Spielberg is my favorite. I want to be a Director when I graduate and I’ve helped direct videos in my classes at school and I’ve acted in them too. I don’t think I’m the best but I hope someday I can make movies and write books.

I'm very happy I found this channel!

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

And we're very happy we found you Austin! Thank you for all the support!

My fav attraction reminds me of my father who loved it too. Amazing video!

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's definitely one of the best attractions Universal has ever created. I know a lot of people are nervous about what might happen to ET with all the recent changes but I feel if Spielberg is still working with Universal, the ride should be safe.

@humbertocellig

6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History Thanks for this wonderful video and channel. I am a huge fan, yes let's pray Universal keep this lovely ride.

I feel like they'll close it after Steven dies.

@derekllewellyn6663

Жыл бұрын

40th birthday party anniversary celebration party years I'd love it so much it's looks like movie 30th birthday party years

I really enjoy this channel because I get to see so many wondrous Disney attractions I wouldn't otherwise get to see. When a ride get removed it feels so sad. It's like the memories we have are being toyed with too. At the end of the day, it's a business which has to make a profit from the peoples memories. Keep up the excellent videos and information you share.

I haven't ridden this, but they should save this attraction! It's like an old friend, and it seems so pleasant. A refurbishment that keeps all the classic bits would be perfect for this ride, not replacing it.

This is my favorite ride!!!! I LOVE the smell in the queue; possibly my favorite scent in the world lol. How about an episode about the wild west show at Universal Orlando? That was always a great time!

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

Best queue ever in a theme park without a doubt! The Wild West Show has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion Paul!

Next up... *Back to the Future:The Ride!*

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

It's coming, probably our most requested attraction for the channel so far.

I remember going on that ride for the first time in 2021 and i adored it. Walking inside and seeing the beautiful queue really got me excited for the ride

I remember being on this 1990/1991 and remember it so well with my parents and grandparents.

Please take on the Funtastic World of Hanna Barbera! Thank you and keep up the amazing work! Your friend Vecronus the Gameroom Wizard

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

Funtastic World of Hanna Barbera has been added to the list! Thank you for the suggestion and the support Gameroom Wizards! Your friend Jack from Theme Park History

I agree with snarkus63 don’t shut ET down. Give the theming a refresh update the technology and let it stay. It’s a classic ride it doesn’t need to close.

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

I'm all for an update, as long as Universal doesn't think an update is for the attraction to become tons of screens and/or 3D.

this video gave me goosebumps. i love that ride, and hope it never goes away.

this ride is my favorite place on earth. the pine smell, the bikes, the miniature city, that classic E.T. score... its all so sweet and charming and it warms my cold dead heart everytime. the day this ride closes and the fast and the furious ride stays open is the day art dies

E.T. Is my favorite

So sad this ride closed !

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

Come to Florida to get your kicks.

@user-ic4zx1mq7s

6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History what

@JoCox4048

6 жыл бұрын

RyanTube The attraction is still open in Florida

this was my favorite ride when I went to Universal Orlando

The E.T. ride is a classic. It seems like almost every ride is a 3-D motion platform and this ride is kind of like a breathe of fresh air from the 80's. It's really an enjoyable ride and its really cool to see how the ride was back then since it is still the same now. Of course it is outdated but I think that just makes it more of a must see ride. They did a very great job with the ride and I really hope it stays.

This is an amazing ride, i hope it never goes.

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

It will be around as long as Steven Spielberg still has something to say about it.

@Eddytainment

6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History thats what im hoping

Awesome Video Can y'all do a history of Jurassic Park attractions at Universal Studios Japan, Hollywood, and Orlando!!!!!! :) :)

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Jurassic Park has been added to the list! If the rumors of a Jurassic World refurb coming to the Universal Studios Hollywood attraction are true, we will cover it ASAP!

@JasonBellows

6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History cool well let's hope have a Indominus Rex sculpture to get photos with like they do with Spinosaurus and T-Rex and the Jurassic Park stuff!! :)

I rode this ride a couple weeks ago for the first time and let me tell you for an old ride, it’s definitely one of my favorites. Before going in, I thought this was a dark slow-moving boring ride. Boy I was wrong about that😂. The ride is truly amazing🙌🏾

Watching this the day after riding it with my boyfriend of 1 year: this being his first and mine being my third/fourth time. I have always loved the joy this ride brings me. It fills me with childlike wonder every time I ride it. No other ride in the park makes me feel that way. My boyfriend wanted to do it again and again and again. I hope this attraction stays as long as it can. You can always renovate the dummies and some of the movement, but one thing you can’t replace is that nostalgia and joy. Plus that 80’s smell in there, lol.

Next Kongfrontation!!!!

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

Kong has been added to our list, thank you for the suggestion!

How about doing Men in Black: Alien Attack? I just want you to do that because I LOVE LOVE LOVE that ride and with a new MIB sequel/spinoff coming next year I think you should do it!

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

Men In Black Alien Attack has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion! It's a favorite of mine as well, shame I never beat my sister when we go on it. I always tell her to NEVER PUSH THE RED BUTTON but does she listen? Nope!

@hamursh

5 жыл бұрын

@@ThemeParkHistory I've seen the video and it was a great honor to have my name in the requests because I am a MUCHO fan of MIB!

Guys, just so you know, Super Nintendo World is NOT going in to replace ET and the Kid Zone section of the park like it was originally planned. It's been moved to the 3rd Universal Park that's still under construction. ET is still safe!

As a native Floridian, I’ve been going to Universal for over 20 years. I try and ride ET at least once every time I’m there.

Splash Mountain

@ThemeParkHistory

6 жыл бұрын

Splash Mountain has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Alex.

@danieldietrich9969

5 жыл бұрын

Theme Park History If you do Splash Mountian, please do adequate research on it's source material. And possibly watching the movie, there's one or two slightly sped up bootleg versions of it on KZread, and it actually gives some insight into where certain elements of the ride come from.

Great video, but spielberg only produced back to the future. Robert Zemeckis directed it. Just feel like he should be properly credited

This is my favorite Universal Ride. Every time me and my family go to Universal Studios Orlando we always ride this. I always get excited when the pre show begins.