Universal Orlando Resort Flashcards
Who was the creative consultant of Universal Studios?
Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg Story
- Visits family on summer vacation as a teenager
- Does the Uni Studios tram tour, but sneaks off because there’s no filming
- Sneaks into a SS and meets Chuck Silvers, the head of the editorial department
- Chuck writes him a day pass to come back the next day and watches some of his films
- The day after Steven puts on a business suit and sneaks back onto the backlot
- Finds an empty office in room 23C and puts up a name plaque, staying there for the rest of the summer and meeting tons of film directors
How many soundstages are on property? What sizes are they?
8 Soundstages, 7 for rent at all times
Most are 16,500 sq ft
SS 21 is 22,000 sq ft (largest)
SS 22 is 11,000 sq ft (smallest)
What are the SS numbers
18-25
What is the front and back lot?
Front Lot: Soundstage 18-25
Back Lot: The entire back of the park
How many stars are on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
2,500+ on the real one
68 at USF
What are the categories on the Walk of Fame stars?
Radio, Television, Film, Stage, and Recording Arts
*Bonus category for USF people
What are the 5 stars on Universal’s Walk of Fame?
Woody Woodpecker
Walter Lantz (His creator)
Bob Gault (Former president and COO of UOR)
Tom Williams (CEO of Uni Parks and Resorts)
Robert L. Ward (Former creative director)
What was the 1st operation open at USF?
Production Stage Operations, October 1988
What were the 1st facilities open at USF?
The Producer’s Building: SS 20-21, 23-24
Where was Nickelodeon recorded from 1990-2005?
SS 18, 19, and B17
What building opened in 1993 and what did it become?
SS 25 opened as America’s Health Network, but is now home to the DAVE school
What popular music video was filmed at USF and why is it infamous?
“My Sacrifice” by Creed
They flooded the NY area of the park with water from the lagoon
What was filmed in 2017 in SS 19?
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
