It's
hard to believe, but E.T. is now over 20 years old. The
E.T. Adventure at Universal
Studios was personally supervised by Steven Speilberg. This
attraction was touched up in March 2002 to coincided with
the re-release of the films 20th Anniversary. While this
attraction is mild as far as thrill rides go, it it literally
an "uplifting" experience and you dash through
the forest and are magically transported to E.T.'s home
planet. This
is a fantastic ride for ALL ages.
- Location:
KidZone
- Type:
Moving Ride through forest and E.T. Homeworld
- 3-Parts:
Briefing / Forest Displays / Ride
- Universal
Express Available
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Stage
One: Waiting Room Briefing
As
you enter the theater waiting room, you are greeted by Steven
Spielberg, who informs us E.T. has crash landed on Earth
10,000 light years from home and he needs your help to get
him home. E.T.'s home world, "The Green Planet",
is dying. Only E.T.'s magical healing touch can save his
planet. As you exit the Waiting Room, you are given a special
pass which you are instructed to give your name prior to
your leaving.
Stage
Two: The Forest
As
you enter the cue line, you are transported into a dark
forest, which is probably the most impressive waiting area
of any park. As you make your way through, we see NASA Astronauts
searching the forest for E.T.. Look fast! You may catch
a glimpse of E.T.'s heart as he runs through the forest.
In the center of the forest E.T.'s teacher, Botanticus,
appears and asks the people of Earth to help E.T. get home.
Towards the end of the woods you'll find E.T.'s Speak-and-Spell
phone calling home. Next it's off to to save E.T.
Stage
Three: The Bike Ride and Voyage to The Green Planet
You
and your group will be seated on your very own bicycle with
E.T. in the basket up front. You're off, making your way
through the forest while Police and scientist block your
path. Just like the movie, E.T. will use his magic to send
you high above the forest and city below. Now it's time
to warp to the Green Planet. E.T.'s homeworld is dying,
the creatures here need E.T.'s help. With his magic touch,
E.T. breathes new life into the planet. A celebration engulfs
your surroundings. One last thing to do before you warp
home is for E.T. to say "Thank you" to each and
every one by name.
Discover Universal Orlando: E.T. Adventure Insider Guide
An option is available for Handicap visitors
to ride in a Spaceship instead of on a bicycle. If at all
possible try to sit in the front row and on the left hand
side. You'll see more of the action on E.T.'s homeworld
and get a great view of the city below. Take
notice of the moon as you travel above the city. You'll
see E.T., Elliott, and his friends soar across the moon.
A final note, take a listen to E.T. as the ride concludes,
he will thank you personally by calling your name.
Back
in 1990, the E.T. Adventure had a different Preshow Movie.
Click
Here to View this Vintage Video!
