Terminator 2: 3-D
Universal Studios Florida · Hollywood
Overview
A theatrical attraction that blended a specially shot 3-D film with live stunt performers and practical effects on stage, seamlessly transitioning between screen and live action as Skynet's T-1000 threatened the Cyberdyne Systems shareholder meeting guests were supposedly attending, widely regarded as one of the most technically sophisticated theme park shows of its time.
ParksLog Verdict
Widely considered one of the best theme park shows of its generation, and its 21-year run backs that up. The Bourne Stuntacular carries its format forward with modern technology, but Terminator 2: 3-D is still the benchmark longtime fans compare it to.
About this experience
Film blended with live actors and practical effects, pitting guests against Skynet. Permanently closed October 9, 2017; replaced later by The Bourne Stuntacular.
Best For
- Guests who saw it during its 21-year run
- Terminator franchise fans
- Theme park show-production enthusiasts tracking the film-to-live-action format's evolution
Tips
- Its theater was reworked into The Bourne Stuntacular, which uses a similar film-to-live-action blending technique with newer LED technology.
- It ran for 21 years, one of the longest tenures of any Universal Studios Florida show.
- It was widely regarded as one of the most technically ambitious theme park shows of the 1990s.
Details
History
Terminator 2: 3-D opened in 1996 and closed on October 9, 2017 after a 21-year run. Its theater was reworked into The Bourne Stuntacular, which opened in 2020 using newer LED-screen technology to achieve a similar film-to-live-action blend.
Fun Facts
- It ran for 21 years, from 1996 to 2017, one of the longest runs of any Universal Studios Florida attraction.
- Its theater was directly reworked into The Bourne Stuntacular, which uses a comparable film-and-live-action blending technique.
- The show used specially filmed 3-D footage produced with direct involvement from Terminator 2 director James Cameron.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does Terminator 2: 3-D take?
- The experience runs about 12 minutes. Budget extra time for the queue, any pre-show, and boarding — on busy days the full process can take considerably longer.
- Is Terminator 2: 3-D good for young children?
- Terminator 2: 3-D is not marked as kid-friendly on ParksLog. Check the height requirement and thrill level before visiting with young children.
- When did Terminator 2: 3-D open?
- Terminator 2: 3-D opened at Universal Studios Florida in 1996.
- Is Terminator 2: 3-D still operating?
- ParksLog marks this attraction as retired or no longer operating. Check Universal Studios Florida's official site for the current lineup.