Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast
Universal Studios Florida · Production Central
Overview
A motion-simulator ride in Production Central where guests boarded rocket-shaped vehicles alongside Jimmy Neutron, chasing through segments themed to several Nickelodeon animated shows of the early 2000s, including SpongeBob SquarePants and The Fairly OddParents, as Jimmy's invention went awry.
ParksLog Verdict
A product of its era, tightly tied to the peak of early-2000s Nicktoons popularity, and mostly remembered fondly by guests who grew up on those shows. Its theater has stayed in continuous simulator-ride use for over three decades across three different attractions.
About this experience
Motion simulator chase through Nicktoons worlds in rocket vehicles. Closed in 2011; replaced by Despicable Me Minion Mayhem.
Best For
- Guests who rode it as kids in the mid-to-late 2000s
- Fans of early-2000s Nickelodeon shows
- Park historians tracking Production Central's simulator lineage
Tips
- Its theater had already hosted one earlier simulator ride, The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera, before this one.
- It closed to make way for Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, still operating in the same theater today.
- The ride featured segments themed to multiple different Nicktoons shows rather than just Jimmy Neutron alone.
Details
History
Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast opened in 2003 in the theater previously occupied by The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera, and closed in 2011 to make way for Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, which opened the following year.
- The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera (1990–2003) — Earlier motion simulator in the same theater.
Fun Facts
- It was built in the same theater that had previously housed The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera.
- The ride combined Jimmy Neutron with several other early-2000s Nickelodeon shows in different simulator segments.
- Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, its direct replacement, opened in the same space just a year after this ride closed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast take?
- The experience runs about 8 minutes. Budget extra time for the queue, any pre-show, and boarding — on busy days the full process can take considerably longer.
- Is Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast good for young children?
- Yes — Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast is listed as kid-friendly on ParksLog. The experience is gentle enough for most young guests, though always consider a child's individual comfort with the ride type before queuing.
- How intense is Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast?
- ParksLog rates this as moderate intensity — some speed, movement, or simulated effects. May not suit guests with strong motion sensitivity. Use your own judgement based on personal comfort and any health advisories posted at the entrance.
- When did Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast open?
- Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast opened at Universal Studios Florida in 2003.
- Is Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast still operating?
- ParksLog marks this attraction as retired or no longer operating. Check Universal Studios Florida's official site for the current lineup.