Originally intended to be NBC Universal's East Coast filming base, high costs, shortage of labour and logistical issues soon forced Universal to give up on the working studio plan for Universal Studios Florida. Today Universal Studios in Florida is a place where you can be immersed in some of your favourite movies instead of a place to "ride the movies".

That's not to say that Universal Studios Florida hasn't seen its fair share of big-name productions. Psycho IV: The Beginning was being filmed here just after the park opened to the public in 1990. Nickelodeon used Soundstages 18 & 19 as the base for all their TV output until 2005. Other notable films partly or fully filmed here include "Parenthood", "Oscar", "The Waterboy" and, more recently, "The Final Destination" and "Sharknado 3: Oh, Hell No!"

Now used mainly for music videos and commercials, Universal Studios Florida and neighbouring Islands Of Adventure have been pushing the envelope of theme park immersion for years and are home to some of the biggest, most technically advanced rides, attractions and shows in the world.

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A Visual Guide

A Visual Guide

A Visual Guide

A Visual Guide

A Visual Guide

A Visual Guide

A Visual Guide