2024 Bucket List
Updated on May 17 2024 12:42pm
If you've ever dreamt of stepping into the shoes of an Autobot and battling the nefarious Decepticons to save Earth, your dreams can become reality at TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride-3D. Located within the enchanting realm of Universal Studios Hollywood, this attraction promises an unparalleled adventure that will leave you exhilarated and awe-struck.
Enter the world of Transformers, where the fate of the universe hinges on your courage and determination. In this immersive, next-generation thrill ride, you're not just a spectator – you're an essential part of the action. The story revolves around the relentless pursuit of power by Megatron and his Decepticon minions, as they strive to control Earth and harness the AllSpark, the source of incredible energy. But hope is far from lost, for the Autobots, led by the valiant Optimus Prime and the heroic Bumblebee, are ready to wage an epic battle against the Decepticons.
Designed by a collaboration between Universal Creative, Oceaneering International, and Industrial Light & Magic, TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride-3D takes you on a heart-pounding journey that merges cutting-edge technology with the magic of storytelling. This dark ride experience is unlike any other, with motion platform-mounted vehicles following a 2,000-foot-long track that twists and turns to immerse you in the intense action.
As you buckle up in your NEST vehicle, get ready to traverse a multi-sensory world that seamlessly blends reality and fantasy. The attraction features an array of colossal 3D screens, some reaching up to an astonishing 60 feet in height, projecting life-like images of your favorite Transformers characters in the midst of their battles. You'll feel the rumble of the ride as your vehicle darts through the chaos, putting you right at the heart of the conflict.
The journey commences as your vehicle, named Evac and voiced by Dustin James Leighton, launches from the loading station. The first of thirteen 3D high-definition video screens materializes, depicting Ravage's audacious attempt to seize the AllSpark. The ride's immersive technology sweeps you into the fray, propelling you through each turn, twist, and confrontation.
Evac's mission takes you to incredible heights – literally. The vehicle ascends to the second level of the attraction through elevator shafts, and here the spectacle truly unfolds. You'll find yourself engulfed in an intense skirmish between Optimus Prime and Megatron, with Grindor relentlessly pursuing Evac. The visuals are so vivid that you'll feel the heat of battle and the spray of water as the action unfolds.
The ride does more than just stimulate your visual senses; it engages all your senses to make you a part of the action. Hot air and fog recreate the sensation of an explosion, and as you navigate through the wreckage, the illusion of debris being sucked away adds to the intensity. The immersive environment culminates as you find yourself in the presence of Devastator, grappling to protect the AllSpark from this formidable foe.
As the battle rages on, Evac charges forward, leading to an epic showdown with Megatron. The climax is nothing short of breathtaking, with Optimus Prime emerging in a dramatic leap to take on Megatron himself. The action culminates with a triumphant moment as Evac forces the AllSpark into Megatron's chest, sending both tumbling to the ground below.
As the ride concludes, you'll exit with your heart racing and your senses tingling, having experienced the pinnacle of a 3D dark ride adventure. TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride-3D transports you into a realm where fiction and reality converge, making it an essential experience for fans of the franchise and thrill-seekers alike.
So, are you ready to join the ranks of the Autobots and rise up against the Decepticon threat? The universe depends on you. Roll out!