Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks
2025– · Peacock · 54 min · 1 season
S01E03 · The Opening
Tue, 18 Nov, 4:00 am
In June 1990, the opening day of the first Universal theme park in Orlando is wrought with challenges, a misstep the creators of the new theme park are determined to avoid.
About
Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks celebrates the history and legacy of Universal Destinations & Experiences. Through unprecedented access, rare archival and intimate interviews with directors, producers, executives, and A-list celebrities, the series will explore Universal's iconic film and theme park history as well as provide an exclusive behind-the-scenes countdown to the opening of its groundbreaking new theme park, Universal Epic Universe.
Episodes
- E01
The Build
Tue, 18 Nov· 56 minA team of engineers, designers, artists and executives works under tight deadlines to put the final touches on the Epic Universe theme park; their drive to create a groundbreaking experience is inspired by Universal Studios' founder Carl Laemmle.
- E02
The Handoff
Tue, 18 Nov· 53 minCreators who worked for years on Epic Universe hand off the project to the people who will run the park for guests; in the 1980s, Steven Spielberg joins the team to create rides based on movies at a Universal Studios theme park.
- E03
The Opening
Tue, 18 Nov· 53 minIn June 1990, the opening day of the first Universal theme park in Orlando is wrought with challenges, a misstep the creators of the new theme park are determined to avoid.
