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Universal Studios Hollywood debuts “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!”
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fter more than a year of closure, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, California, is ready for its close-up and calling “action” on the all-new “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!” A stroll along the cleverly themed Pets Place will bring guests to the front of Katie’s NYC apartment building where the innovative “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!” ride resides. This all-new tech-savvy adventure inspired by Illumination’s blockbuster The Secret Life of Pets films, answers the question, “What are your pets really doing when you’re not at home?”
In this all-new fully immersive experience, guests will assume the roles of stray puppies as they join a familiar cast of leading characters from The Secret Life of Pets on the ultimate quest of finding forever homes. This impressive new ride combines 64 technologically- advanced animated figures with hyper-realistic media and projection mapping designed to take guests on a journey to meet some of their favourite Illumination characters from the movies, including Max, Snowball, Gidget, Chloe and Duke, along with a host of other animal friends, who have all been transformed and transported into the live-action world. From blinking eyes to eyebrow movements, from head tilts to head nods, from moving mouths to smiles, from ear curls to lip curls, from full torso twists to physically walking, the depth of mobility and function programmed within each of these loveable characters creates an experience unlike any other theme park ride. The innovative adventure will blend live, dimensional
and animated characters with hyper-realistic media as guests travel through bustling New York City streets aboard ride vehicles towards the Pet Adoption event and the ultimate happy ending: forever homes. Along the way, guests will face an array of challenges and
“Jurassic World - The Ride” opens at Universal Studios Hollywood The grand reopening of Universal
Studios Hollywood, Universal City, California, brings guests face-to-face with “Jurassic World—The Ride’s” all- new, extraordinarily realistic dinosaur, the Indominus rex, who stakes her claim at the ride’s finale in a forceful battle with her arch-rival, the Tyrannosaurus rex. Breaking new ground with highly complex innovations, this fully-articulated lifelike Indominus injects intense new thrills, excitement and intrigue to the already dynamic ride. Spanning nearly 55 feet (17 m) horizontally from head to tail and over 22 feet (7 m) vertically, the Indominus’ imposing presence will be amplified by the fluidity of her motions and synchronised movements that deliver an unprecedented level of authenticity. From the subtle blinking of
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her eyes, the flexing of her arms and claws and clenching of her jaw as she bears her razor-sharp teeth, the colossal Indominus rex will lunge from her hillside setting, stalking guests just before they descend the giant waterfall drop to escape her grasp.
While most rides will be operational, some rides and attractions will reopen at a later date as the theme park complies with government restrictions. Universal Studios Hollywood continues to work in partnership with health and government officials to implement new health and safety procedures that include controlled capacity to enforce physical distancing and required face coverings. In accordance with government guidelines, only California residents may visit the theme park at this time and party size is
meet up with fellow animal pals eager to help guide them toward their destination.
“The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!” is located adjacent to the popular “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” and “Super Silly Fun Land” attractions.
limited to three households. “We have been looking forward to this moment for over a year and are incredibly thrilled to reopen our theme park today,” said Karen Irwin, president and COO, Universal Studios
Hollywood. “There is certainly lots to celebrate and we are overjoyed to return team members to work and welcome guests back to enjoy a Universal Studios Hollywood experience that is better than ever.”
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