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    Back to the Future: The Ride

    Universal Studios Hollywood

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    • Category
      Show Ride
    • Type
      Simulator
    • Status
      Defunct
    • Opened
      12 June 1993
    • Closed
      3 September 2007
    Park
    Universal Studios Hollywood
    Description

    Back To The Future: The Ride was based on the Back to the Future-film franchise. During the ride, riders would join Emmet 'Doc' Brown and chase the character of Biff Tannen through several time periods.

    History

    Back To The Future: The Ride was one of three versions constructed in Universal Studios Florida (1991-2007), Hollywood (1993-2007) and Japan (2001-2016).

    Rethemed versions:

    • Back to the Future: The Ride (1993-2007)
    • Simpsons Ride (2008-present)
    Design by
    Universal Creative
    Ride system(s) by
    Intamin Amusement Rides
    Media by
    Universal Creative
    Technical installation by
    IMAX Corporation
    Anitech Systems Inc.
    Statistics
    • Number of vehicles
      12 vehicles
    • Seats (per vehicle/theatre)
      8 seats
    • Ride duration
      15 minutes
    Features
    • Motion simulator
    Location
    • Strike 3 - Simpson's Arcade Booth, Los Angeles, California 91608, United States

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