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[[File:Transformers The Ride construction (Hollywood, May 2010).jpg|thumb|left|Construction of the ride at Universal Studios Hollywood.]]
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At Universal Studios Hollywood, Transformers: The Ride required the removal of two attractions. On 11 April 2010 both [[Backdraft (attraction)|Backdraft]] and [[Special Effects Stages]] closed. The Special Effects Stages were relocated to the [[Universal Studios Hollywood#Upper lot|Upper Lot]] and renamed to the [[Special Effects Stage]] on 26 June 2010.<ref>{{cite news|last=MacDonald|first=Brady|title=Universal Studios Hollywood updates & relocates special-effects show|url=http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/universal-studios-ho-6900/|accessdate=1 May 2011|newspaper=LA Times|date=11 May 2010}}</ref> Just days after the closure of the two attractions, work began on stripping back the buildings.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|coauthors=Lam, Albert|title=2010 Recap - Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=010311&page=12|date=3 January 2011|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011|work=Photos}}</ref> By June 2010, work had begun on removing the roof and of the walls of the former show buildings.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|date=1 June 2010|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=060110&page=6|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011}}</ref> One month later, the roof and front wall was completely removed.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|date=12 July 2010|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=071210|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011}}</ref> In August 2010, excavation inside the walls of the former buildings began.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|date=3 August 2010|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=080310&page=8|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011}}</ref> The excavation continued through September to a depth of approximately two stories.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|date=15 September 2010|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=091510&page=14|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011}}</ref> The below-ground level was sub-divided up into several rooms in October.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|date=26 October 2010|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=102610&page=3|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011}}</ref> In early November a large [[tower crane]] was erected inside the building.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=111610&page=4|date=16 November 2010}}</ref> By the end of December, bracing was being installed for the walls and a second floor.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=122210&page=11|date=22 December 2010}}</ref> Work continued on the walls, second floor and roof throughout January, February and March 2011.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=031711&page=3|date=17 March 2011}}</ref> In early April, the tower crane was removed and work began on installing the track for the ride.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=040611&page=3|date=6 April 2011}}</ref> With the floors and roof mostly complete in late March, work continued on the walls in April and May 2011.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|title=Knott's Berry Farm and Universal Studios Hollywood|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=042811&page=4|date=28 April 2011}}</ref> Additionally the elevator shafts and evacuation stairs were installed in May.<ref>{{cite web|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=051111&page=9|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=23 November 2011|author=Angona, Dan|coauthors=Disney, James|date=11 May 2011}}</ref> In June 2011, the front walls of the building were completed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=062311&page=5|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=23 November 2011|author=Angona, Dan|coauthors=Disney, James|date=23 June 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=063011&page=4|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=23 November 2011|author=Angona, Dan|coauthors=Disney, James|date=30 June 2011}}</ref> In September 2011, construction of the entrance archway and surrounding area began.<ref>{{cite web|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=090811&page=7|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=23 November 2011|author=Angona, Dan|coauthors=Disney, James|date=8 September 2011}}</ref> In October and November 2011, the main facade was painted to look like an explosion where some Transformers are fighting.<ref>{{cite web|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=111711&page=7|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=23 November 2011|author=Angona, Dan|coauthors=Disney, James|date=17 November 2011}}</ref> In March 2012, Optimus Prime and Megatron were attached to the facade's explosion.<ref>{{cite web|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=030812|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=4 June 2012|author=Angona, Dan|coauthors=Disney, James|date=8 March 2012}}</ref> In April 2012, the ride's sign was attached and the entrance area was finalised.<ref>{{cite web|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=040412&page=6|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=4 June 2012|author=Angona, Dan|coauthors=Disney, James|date=4 April 2012}}</ref> In late April 2012, the ride, along with its gift shop the Transformers Supply Vault, soft opened to the public.<ref name="LAT Review">{{cite news|last=MacDonald|first=Brady|title=Review: Transformers ride at Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-transformers-universal-studios-hollywood-review-04201222,1,2276447.story|accessdate=24 April 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=23 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=042012&page=2|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=4 June 2012|author=Angona, Dan|coauthors=Disney, James|date=20 April 2012}}</ref> Transformers: The Ride officially opened on May 24, 2012.<ref name="‘Transformers' ride rolls out at Universal Studios">{{cite news|title=‘Transformers' ride rolls out at Universal Studios|url=http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012-05-21/news/31804237_1_optimus-prime-transformers-chick-russell|accessdate=4 June 2012|newspaper=New York Daily News|date=21 May 2012}}</ref>
At Universal Studios Hollywood, Transformers: The Ride required the removal of two attractions. On 11 April 2010 both [[Backdraft (attraction)|Backdraft]] and [[Special Effects Stages]] closed. The Special Effects Stages were relocated to the [[Universal Studios Hollywood#Upper lot|Upper Lot]] and renamed to the [[Special Effects Stage]] on 26 June 2010.<ref>{{cite news|last=MacDonald|first=Brady|title=Universal Studios Hollywood updates & relocates special-effects show|url=http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/universal-studios-ho-6900/|accessdate=1 May 2011|newspaper=LA Times|date=11 May 2010}}</ref> Just days after the closure of the two attractions, work began on stripping back the buildings.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|coauthors=Lam, Albert|title=2010 Recap - Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=010311&page=12|date=3 January 2011|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011|work=Photos}}</ref> By June 2010, work had begun on removing the roof and of the walls of the former show buildings.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|date=1 June 2010|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=060110&page=6|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011}}</ref> One month later, the roof and front wall was completely removed.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|date=12 July 2010|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=071210|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011}}</ref> In August 2010, excavation inside the walls of the former buildings began.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|date=3 August 2010|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=080310&page=8|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011}}</ref> The excavation continued through September to a depth of approximately two stories.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|date=15 September 2010|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=091510&page=14|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011}}</ref> The below-ground level was sub-divided up into several rooms in October.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|date=26 October 2010|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=102610&page=3|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011}}</ref> In early November a large [[tower crane]] was erected inside the building.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=111610&page=4|date=16 November 2010}}</ref> By the end of December, bracing was being installed for the walls and a second floor.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=122210&page=11|date=22 December 2010}}</ref> Work continued on the walls, second floor and roof throughout January, February and March 2011.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=031711&page=3|date=17 March 2011}}</ref> In early April, the tower crane was removed and work began on installing the track for the ride.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=040611&page=3|date=6 April 2011}}</ref> With the floors and roof mostly complete in late March, work continued on the walls in April and May 2011.<ref>{{cite web|author=Angona, Dan|author2=Disney, James|title=Knott's Berry Farm and Universal Studios Hollywood|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=2 May 2011|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=042811&page=4|date=28 April 2011}}</ref> Additionally the elevator shafts and evacuation stairs were installed in May.<ref>{{cite web|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=051111&page=9|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=23 November 2011|author=Angona, Dan|coauthors=Disney, James|date=11 May 2011}}</ref> In June 2011, the front walls of the building were completed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=062311&page=5|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=23 November 2011|author=Angona, Dan|coauthors=Disney, James|date=23 June 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=063011&page=4|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=23 November 2011|author=Angona, Dan|coauthors=Disney, James|date=30 June 2011}}</ref> In September 2011, construction of the entrance archway and surrounding area began.<ref>{{cite web|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=090811&page=7|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=23 November 2011|author=Angona, Dan|coauthors=Disney, James|date=8 September 2011}}</ref> In October and November 2011, the main facade was painted to look like an explosion where some Transformers are fighting.<ref>{{cite web|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=111711&page=7|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=23 November 2011|author=Angona, Dan|coauthors=Disney, James|date=17 November 2011}}</ref> In March 2012, Optimus Prime and Megatron were attached to the facade's explosion.<ref>{{cite web|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=030812|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=4 June 2012|author=Angona, Dan|coauthors=Disney, James|date=8 March 2012}}</ref> In April 2012, the ride's sign was attached and the entrance area was finalised.<ref>{{cite web|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=040412&page=6|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=4 June 2012|author=Angona, Dan|coauthors=Disney, James|date=4 April 2012}}</ref> In late April 2012, the ride, along with its gift shop the Transformers Supply Vault, soft opened to the public.<ref name="LAT Review">{{cite news|last=MacDonald|first=Brady|title=Review: Transformers ride at Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-transformers-universal-studios-hollywood-review-04201222,1,2276447.story|accessdate=24 April 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=23 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Universal Studios Hollywood|url=http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=042012&page=2|work=Photos|publisher=Westcoaster|accessdate=4 June 2012|author=Angona, Dan|coauthors=Disney, James|date=20 April 2012}}</ref> Transformers: The Ride officially opened on May 24, 2012.<ref name="‘Transformers' ride rolls out at Universal Studios">{{cite news|title=‘Transformers' ride rolls out at Universal Studios|url=http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012-05-21/news/31804237_1_optimus-prime-transformers-chick-russell|accessdate=4 June 2012|newspaper=New York Daily News|date=21 May 2012}}</ref>
===Future sites===
Rumor has it on TFw2005 and other sites and also Universal said that there consider building a Transformers The Ride in Orlando Florida. in the Year (2013).


==Production==
==Production==

Revision as of 22:05, 18 July 2012

Transformers: The Ride
Ride entrance in Singapore
Universal Studios Singapore
AreaSci-Fi City
Coordinates1°15′13.99″N 103°49′16.07″E / 1.2538861°N 103.8211306°E / 1.2538861; 103.8211306
StatusOperating
CostUS$100 million[2]
Soft opening date19 November 2011 (2011-11-19)[3]
Opening date3 December 2011 (2011-12-03)[1]
Universal Studios Hollywood
AreaLower Lot
CostUS$100 million[2]
Soft opening dateLate April 2012[5]
Opening date24 May 2012 (2012-05-24)[4]
ReplacedBackdraft
Special Effects Stages
Ride statistics
Attraction type3-D Special Effects Ride
DesignerUniversal Creative
Industrial Light & Magic[6]
ThemeTransformers
Riders per vehicle12
Rows3
Riders per row4
Duration4:30
Height restriction102 cm (3 ft 4 in)
Universal Express available
Single rider line available

Transformers: The Ride is 3D dark ride located at Universal Studios Singapore and Universal Studios Hollywood. It is based on the film franchise of the same name and employs 3D high-definition video and audio-animatronics.[7] The ride has been reported to have cost US$100 million.[2]

History

Announcements

In 2007, early planning and design for the ride began.[8] In October 2008, Universal Parks & Resorts announced the addition of Transformers: The Ride at their Singapore and Hollywood theme parks.[9] At the time of the announcement, speculation gathered towards a ride which would feature an upgraded ride system, similar to that of The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man.[10]

Universal Studios Singapore

Construction started for the Singapore attraction in late 2009 in a back-of-house location adjacent to Sci-Fi City. Construction continued throughout the soft opening period of the park which began on 18 March 2010.[11] By October 2010, some of the track for the ride had been installed. It was also discovered that the ride will be spread across two levels.[12][13]

On 27 October 2011, Universal Studios Singapore announced that Transformers: The Ride will make its debut in Singapore on 3 December 2011.[14] On 19 November 2011, Universal Studios Singapore opened the ride to the public for "technical rehearsals", where the ride operated intermittently until the official opening date.[3] The ride had its world premiere at an exclusive evening event on 2 December 2011 with director Michael Bay and Universal Parks & Resorts CEO Tom Williams gracing the event.[15][16] The ride officially opened to the public on 3 December 2011.[1]

Universal Studios Hollywood

Construction of the ride at Universal Studios Hollywood.

At Universal Studios Hollywood, Transformers: The Ride required the removal of two attractions. On 11 April 2010 both Backdraft and Special Effects Stages closed. The Special Effects Stages were relocated to the Upper Lot and renamed to the Special Effects Stage on 26 June 2010.[17] Just days after the closure of the two attractions, work began on stripping back the buildings.[18] By June 2010, work had begun on removing the roof and of the walls of the former show buildings.[19] One month later, the roof and front wall was completely removed.[20] In August 2010, excavation inside the walls of the former buildings began.[21] The excavation continued through September to a depth of approximately two stories.[22] The below-ground level was sub-divided up into several rooms in October.[23] In early November a large tower crane was erected inside the building.[24] By the end of December, bracing was being installed for the walls and a second floor.[25] Work continued on the walls, second floor and roof throughout January, February and March 2011.[26] In early April, the tower crane was removed and work began on installing the track for the ride.[27] With the floors and roof mostly complete in late March, work continued on the walls in April and May 2011.[28] Additionally the elevator shafts and evacuation stairs were installed in May.[29] In June 2011, the front walls of the building were completed.[30][31] In September 2011, construction of the entrance archway and surrounding area began.[32] In October and November 2011, the main facade was painted to look like an explosion where some Transformers are fighting.[33] In March 2012, Optimus Prime and Megatron were attached to the facade's explosion.[34] In April 2012, the ride's sign was attached and the entrance area was finalised.[35] In late April 2012, the ride, along with its gift shop the Transformers Supply Vault, soft opened to the public.[5][36] Transformers: The Ride officially opened on May 24, 2012.[4]

Future sites

Rumor has it on TFw2005 and other sites and also Universal said that there consider building a Transformers The Ride in Orlando Florida. in the Year (2013).

Production

Michael Bay, director of the Transformers film franchise, collaborated with Universal on the ride, despite an earlier blog post that suggested otherwise: "I don't support it yet -- I'm not involved and [I'm] not sure the story of the ride works, and I know Optimus is not going to just show up to be directed by some new people that have never worked with him," he wrote.[37] In a special for the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter on NBC, the president of Universal Creative Mark Woodbury mentioned working with directors like Peter Jackson for Universal Studios Hollywood's new King Kong: 360 3-D attraction and Michael Bay for Transformers.[38][39] Bay also previously visited the Islands of Adventure park for a behind the scenes tour of the park's The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride,[citation needed] which utilizes the same technology that Transformers: The Ride uses.[3] The ride was designed by Universal Creative and Industrial Light & Magic.[40][41] Universal Creative's Thierry Coup was the Creative Director of the ride having worked on previous attractions including Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Shrek 4-D, Revenge of the Mummy[disambiguation needed] and King Kong: 360 3-D.[42]

Ride experience

Queue and pre-show

A portion of the queue at Universal Studios Singapore

Riders enter the queue from the Sci-Fi City themed area of Universal Studios Singapore or the Lower Lot at Universal Studios Hollywood.[3][43] Riders with Universal Express, single riders and standard riders are split into separate queue lines at the entrance.[44] Riders must be at least 122 centimetres (48 in) to ride alone or 102 centimetres (40 in) if they are with an adult.[44] The first portion of the queue is a large collection of switchbacks which are housed behind some of the New York facades. The latter part of the queue is themed to be a Nonbiological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty (NEST) base. A series of signs and video screens are located within this area.[3] The video screens plays briefings from General Morshower, Bumblebee and Ratchet who collectively explain how the Decepticons have come to Earth in search of the AllSpark. Optimus Prime concludes the briefing by introducing all of the Autobots that will be featured in the ride.[45][46][47] Towards the end of the queue guests are given pairs of blue 3D glasses for the ride. Once guests arrive at the loading station, they are grouped and loaded into an EVAC ride vehicle.[3]

Ride vehicles

One of the ride vehicles ready for dispatch at Universal Studios Singapore

Transformers: The Ride utilises several ride vehicles. Each ride vehicle seats twelve riders in three rows of four.[3] Each row of riders is restrained by a single lapbar.[3] The ride vehicles are modelled after an Autobot named Evac.[48]

Each vehicle is mounted to a track-roaming platform that provides the forward motion to move the vehicle through each show scene. The vehicle is capable of moving 360 degrees and different angles thanks to the yaw motor and the six DOF motors attaching it to the platform. Each vehicle is outfitted with a motor that controls the right side door where guests board and dismount the ride vehicle.[3]

Ride

AllSpark in the queue for the ride

The ride begins with EVAC moving out of the loading station and making a turn. The vehicle approaches the first 3D screen which depicts Ravage grabbing the canister containing the AllSpark. EVAC spins 180° to face the second screen where Bumblebee is fighting Sideways for the AllSpark which ends up in EVAC's possession. EVAC reverses into one of two elevator shafts which ascend to the second level of the attraction. During the ascent Optimus Prime battles Megatron and Blackout. Megatron grabs EVAC and the two enter a struggle which concludes with Megatron breaking a water pipe which sprays riders with water. EVAC enters a dead end pathway before reversing and turning to face another 3D screen which shows Megatron firing a missile at EVAC. Hot air and fog generate the illusion of an explosion. EVAC then heads through the hole in a building which was caused by the explosion. Inside lies Devastator who is attempting to suck everything out of the building.Ratchet and Ironhide covers fire while EVAC manages to reverse and escape the suction. Here the Autobot Sideswipe provides assistance in battling against the Decepticon Bonecrusher. Devastator returns to the scene alongside Starscream. EVAC manages to escape from Devastator a second time but Starscream is able to grab EVAC and throw it across several city blocks before coming to a stop in a construction site, smashing into some drums. These drums release clouds of fog resulting in EVAC asking if the riders are okay. Optimus Prime and Megatron continue their battle in the construction site as EVAC reverses away in an attempt to protect the AllSpark. Starscream appears for a second time but is chased away by two NEST helicopters. EVAC then returns to a second set of two elevators. During the descent to the ground floor, EVAC forced the AllSpark into Megatron's chest causing both to freefall to the ground when Megatron grabs EVAC along. Bumblebee saves EVAC from destruction before Optimus Prime congratulates EVAC and the riders on their mission.[3][49]

Exit

Transformers Supply Vault at Universal Studios Singapore

Once the ride is complete, riders will dismount the EVAC vehicle at the unload station which is directly adjacent to the load station.[3] They will follow a path which leads into the Transformers Supply Vault retail outlet. This outlet sells a variety of items from the Transformers film franchise, Transformers: The Ride merchandise as well as a variety of vintage Transformers.[44]

Reception

Transformers: The Ride has been praised by many around the world. Brady MacDonald of the Los Angeles Times had high expectations of the ride prior to riding it.[43] MacDonald was very pleased with the ride stating it "ranks among the top theme park attractions in the world".[5] Bob Strauss from the Daily Breeze interviewed some park guests who had experienced the attraction. Comments included "the 3-D's crazy; I think it's a step above where the other rides are so far" and "it's a new way of making these rides".[50] News.com.au stated "the happy smiles on the faces of visitors as the exit [...] say it all".[41]

Advertising

Initial promotion for the ride began with a blog by Resorts World Sentosa dedicated to the ride.[51] Similarly, Universal Studios Hollywood launched the Prepare For Battle website.[52]

A 30-second commercial for Transformers: The Ride premiered during Super Bowl in 2012. Additionally, an 80-foot (24 m) tall silhouette of Megatron has been plastered to the Staples Center in Los Angeles.[53] Universal Studios Hollywood also released a 30-minute documentary on the making of the ride.[54]

Toyline

An exclusive toyline was also been introduced. A preview of these toys was seen at San Diego Comic-Con International in 2011.[55] The sets are exclusive to Universal Studios Hollywood and Singapore and were launched alongside the ride.

Year Figure Class Name Affiliation Notes
2012 Deluxe Evac[55] Autobot Universal Studios Hollywood exclusive[56]
2012 Legion Evac[55] Autobot Will be sold in both Transformers Universal Studios ackaging and the Transformers Prime Cyberverse line.
2012 Deluxe Optimus Prime[56] Autobot Will be sold in both Transformers Universal Studios packaging
2012 Deluxe Bumblebee[56] Autobot Will be sold in both Transformers Universal Studios packaging
2012 Voyager Optimus Prime[56] Autobot Will be sold in both Transformers Universal Studios packaging
2012 Voyager Megatron[56] Decepticon Will be sold in both Transformers Universal Studios packaging

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b c Lang, Derrik J. (21 May 2012). "'Transformers' roll out in Universal Studios ride". Associated Press. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Nicholas, Dejiki (19 November 2011). "Transformers: The Ride". dejiki.com. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
  4. ^ a b "'Transformers' ride rolls out at Universal Studios". New York Daily News. 21 May 2012. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
  5. ^ a b c MacDonald, Brady (23 April 2012). "Review: Transformers ride at Universal Studios Hollywood". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
  6. ^ Universal Studios Singapore (15 November 2011). "Behind the scenes – The Magic of Visual Effects". Resorts World Sentosa. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
  7. ^ Graser, Marc (21 October 2008). "Universal boards 'Transformers' ride". Variety. Retrieved 21 October 2008.
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  9. ^ "Giant robots are coming to Singapore, Hollywood". Fox News. 20 October 2008. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
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  11. ^ Chan, Rachel (17 March 2010). "Universal Studios roller-coasters get pulses racing". Asia One News. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
  12. ^ Bigbearsg (1 October 2010). "Look inside the Building of Transformers Ride Universal Stud". Video. YouTube. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
  13. ^ digimax (11 December 2010). "RWS Fans Day Out". Live Journal. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
  14. ^ "BREAKING NEWS: TRANSFORMERS The Ride Premieres at Universal Studios Singapore® on 3 December 2011". RWS Blog. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
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