Ghostbusters Spooktacular
Universal Studios Florida · New York
Overview
A theatrical stage show in the New York section of the park built around the original Ghostbusters films, part of the park's 1990 opening lineup.
ParksLog verdict
A relatively obscure entry in the park's history today, but a genuine piece of its 1990 opening-day identity, when Universal leaned hard into big licensed film properties for its live entertainment. Mostly remembered by guests who visited in the park's first half-decade.
About this experience
Live stage show featuring Ghostbusters characters, special effects, projections, and audience interaction battling supernatural forces in a theatrical spectacle.
Best for
- Guests who saw it during the park's first years
- Ghostbusters film fans
- Universal park historians
Tips
- It was one of the original 1990 attractions, part of the park's first-generation entertainment lineup.
- It closed relatively early in the park's history, in 1996, compared to many other original attractions.
Details
History
Ghostbusters Spooktacular opened with the park in 1990 and closed in 1996, one of several original attractions retired as Universal Studios Florida refreshed its entertainment lineup through the mid-1990s.
Fun facts
- It was part of Universal Studios Florida's original 1990 opening-day lineup.
- It closed in 1996, making it one of the shorter-lived attractions from the park's first generation.