Universal Studios is rumored to be haunted for many years sometimes however rather then do an investigation we try to explore a place and bring you the photos so you can enjoy such a site. What alot of people do not understand about our society is that we are an adventure group we go out to these places haunted or not we live the journey we document it as well. We can only hope that we find the paranormal or it finds us along the way.

Of course this place would be special afterall it was our last little jaunt right before our society moved out to California.  Universal Studios at least the one we visited is in Orlando Florida which just adds another notch in my belt as far as Orlando locations go. Its places like these that make memories last a life time. I mean seriously how can someone not want to enjoy the Jaws ride or being on The Mummy!

A ride which was removed from Universal Studios called Back To The Future was one of the most haunted attractions.  Its a ride where a couple individuals died....it happens and hell it will not be the last time either. People use to see shadows while working on the various floors of the ride. Two employees were crushed to death by cars and EVP is often heard as well of some of the apparitions for example whistling noises.  That ride did go up in flames during the ghost whisperer filming which leads me to believe their is a curse. I mean why is it that this one ride had so many deaths and accidents think about it? As a theorist I question everything sometimes not enough. 

I have heard a few other rides being haunted also but I really did not go there to see ghost I went to Universal as a way of saying goodbye to Florida. Our society achieved alot in the 4 years being located in Florida. I have no regrets of all our achievements and wanted to do one last fun excursion before we would make our way out to the west coast.

The Universal Studios in Hollywood is a little more haunted then the one in Orlando FL but both have had some specters of celebrity ghost. Further below you can read a little more about the history and see the timeline to Universal Studios coming to be.  The purpose of this page is to make it fun we want our viewers to feel as if they were their with us having a good time. I am a pretty generous founder so I did offer some of our members to come for free since I had an extra ticket. Even a public investigation can turn out some good paranormal evidence if you are in tune.

I have divided this adventure into various sections in an area of Universal called The Islands Of Adventure. You will only see a taste of what Universal is about the rest you will have to discover some day yourself. Your not going to see fancy orbs or ghost photos or hear EVPs this addition to the site is mainly entertainment. I like to give our fans a look into my life as the founder of The Paranormal & Ghost Society. I want to know there is a real individual who is going out there seeing the world and sharing it through his eyes. I am not saying this place is not haunted cause I heard plenty of stories about the theme park. 

One of the greatest yearly events at Universal is the Halloween Horror nights where they take the theme park make it into one big haunted attraction. They have haunted houses and I heard its pretty good people get scared. Would I get scared probably not but most humans need fear rather then feeding off it like us paranormal investigators do lol. 

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A Brief history of Universal Orlando
by Pete Werner, Founder/Webmaster
wdwinfo.com

With its grand opening in 1990 - Universal Studios Florida became the first real challenge to Disney's dominance of the Orlando tourism market. But the now famous rivalry between the two mega-destinations didn't start in Orlando - for that, we need to go back to the early 1920's.

It is well known that Walt Disney’s inspiration for Mickey Mouse came when he lost the rights to his first creation, Oswald the Rabbit.  What’s less known is who he ultimately lost those rights to – Universal Studios.  Universal was the distributor for the ‘Oswald the Rabbit’ shorts, and when they failed to agree to Walt Disney’s demands for more money, Walt walked away and Universal had sole rights to Oswald.   That experience was the foundation of Disney’s insistence that he would never again license any of his creative property, especially his replacement for Oswald – Mickey Mouse.  So, in a way, Disney fans have Universal to thank for just about everything that happened after that.  

The first incarnation of a Universal theme park happened in Hollywood, and was attached to the soundstages at the heart of Universal’s movie empire.  What once began as a simple backstage tour through the Universal lot in 1962, eventually grew to become a full fledged theme park.  It was the success of that venture that inspired Universal to eventually invest the princely sum of $250 million in 1990 to launch an east coast version of its theme park – this one designed to challenge Disney head on.  But Disney had plans of its own.  In the planning stages for the park, Universal sought out a partner to help minimize its financial risk – one of the company’s it approached was Paramount Studios, and one its most promising executives – Michael Eisner.  While Eisner passed on the project, he remembered what he saw.  Once Eisner took over the reins at Disney, he was determined to beat Universal to the punch.  Plans for the Disney-MGM Studios were hurriedly assembled, and despite Universal’s year long head start – the Disney MGM Studios opened before Universal was able to open its gates.  How you ask?  Easy – it’s called the Reedy Creek Improvement District – a quasi-governmental agency that Disney controls that issues all the building and zoning permits that Disney requires when it undertakes any kind of new construction.  Not having to go thru the usual channels for permits, it was able to open up its movie-inspired theme park ahead of Universal.

When Universal Studios Florida first opened in 1990, it had its fair share of problems.  Several of its A-List attractions, including Jaws and Kongfrontation had technical glitches and long lines that had people leaving the park vowing to never return.  It was so bad at points that managers were handing out vouchers for free tickets as angry guests stormed out of the park.  It took some time, but Universal eventually overcame its inauspicious launch and became a real player in the Orlando theme park market.  Jaws, Kongfrontation, and E.T. were among the parks biggest draws in those days (and still are, with the exception of Kongfrontation which was closed in 2002 to make way for “Revenge of the Mummy”). 

Since then, Universal has become very good at creating top notch, A-List attractions –  Terminator 2: 3D continues to be one of the parks most popular attractions.  Men in Black – Alien Attack is another perennial favorite along with Twister: Ride it Out, The Revenge of the Mummy, and Shrek 4D (one of the most entertaining 3D attractions you’ll ever experience).

By 1996, it was time for Universal to consider expansion.  They had learned a lot since 1990, and they knew they had the talent to build an extraordinary theme park – but they understood that if they really wanted to challenge Disney, they needed to do more than just add a few rides; they needed to transform their singular theme park into an entire resort destination.   They also understood the importance of getting it right this time, so they reached out to industry heavyweights, including Steven Spielberg (who assisted with the original Universal Studios Flordia park), as well as hiring away some of Disney’s top imagineers.   The plan called for a new theme park (Islands of Adventure), an upscale resort hotel (Portofino Bay) and a dining and nighttime entertainment district (CityWalk).   In 1999 – Universal Studios Escape (eventually renamed Universal Studios Orlando) was unveiled.   In 2000, a second hotel, The Hard Rock Hotel was added, and in 2002 – The Royal Pacific Hotel completed the plan.

Thanks to this major new expansion, the tourism downturn that nearly decimated most of the industry in 2001 and 2002 had little impact on Universal, as people were drawn to such mega-hit attractions as The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman, The Incredible Hulk coaster and Dueling Dragons.   CityWalk almost from the start replaced Pleasure Island and Church Street Station as the preferred nighttime destination for Orlando locals, offering clubs that were more ‘hip’ and in some cases, a bit more upscale. While CityWalk was derided by some Disney fans as a rip off of Pleasure Island, the fact is that the original CityWalk at Universal Hollywood pre-dates Pleasure Island by more than 5 years.  It was Disney that ‘borrowed’ the concept from Universal, not the other way around. 

Rumors of expansion are back in the air – venues have been added, or remodeled at CityWalk (including the popular Red Coconut Room nightclub), the once venerable “Back to the Future” attraction at Universal Studios has been closed to make way for a new A-List attraction (rumored to be based on the  upcoming movie “The Simpsons” – from the Fox TV Show), and rumors persist that Harry Potter may be coming to Islands of Adventure – whether the specifics of these rumors are accurate remains to be seen – what has been confirmed is that major expansion is planned for the next three years.   Given the creativity and success of Universal’s recent endeavors, the expectations surrounding any new attractions will be high – but I’m firmly convinced that Universal is up to the challenge.

History Timeline of Universal Orlando

1987 - MCA (Universal Studios’ parent company) begins construction on Universal Studios Florida

1990 - June 7- Universal Studios Florida opens in Orlando. A much larger area means larger versions of the Hollywood favourites are possible. Among the first attractions are versions of the Earthquake, Jaws and King Kong ('Kongfrontation') attractions at Hollywood that are single self-contained attractions rather than being parts of the tram tour.
1990 - Ghostbusters and The Futuristic World of Hanna Barbara are created by Landmark Entertainment.
1990 - “Fright Nights” debuts at Universal Studios Florida, beginning what will become Universal Orlando’s annual “Halloween Horror Nights” event

1991 - May 2 - Back to the Future: The Ride opens
1991 - Matsushita Electronics buys MCA
1991 - The Wild, Wild, Wild West Stunt Show opens at Universal Studios Florida

1992 - The Beetlejuice Graveyard Review opens at Universal Studios Florida
1992 - Landmark Entertainment develop concepts for Superhero Island and Toon Lagoon

1993 - Universal Studios Florida announces plans to open Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and Universal CityWalk.
1993 - Spiderman 3-D, Dr. Dooms Castle of Fear, X-Men Mindwarp, Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges, Popeye's Island, Silver Surfer Coaster, Avengers Stunt Show concepts developed for Islands of Adventure by Landmark Entertainment.
1993/4- Jaws Ride relaunches following a simplification of the ride mechanisms. (Soft opening in September 1993, official opening in 1994)

1995 - The Seagram Company, Ltd. purchases MCA
1995 - A Day In The Park With Barney opens at Universal Studios Florida

1996 - Terminator 2: 3D opens at Universal Studios Florida and is named "Best New Attraction for 1996" by Themed Entertainment Association (Orlando, Florida)
1996 - MCA is renamed Universal Studios
1996 - Ghostbusters Spooktacular show closes

1997- Hercules & Xena: Wizards of the Screen opens at Universal Studios Florida

1998 - Twister: Ride it Out opens in the former Ghostbusters show building.

1999 - Universal's Islands of Adventure opens with The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman (created and designed by Landmark in concert with Universal Creative) Other Landmark concepts featured at Islands of Adventure include Bluto’s Bilge Rat Barges, Comic Strip Lane, Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls and Dr. Doom’s Fear Fall.
1999 - Universal CityWalk and the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel (the first of the on-site hotels) are unveiled. The whole complex is rebranded Universal Orlando.
Woody Woodpecker’s Kidzone opens at Universal Studios Florida

2000 - Men In Black: Alien Attack opens at Universal Studios Florida
2000 - Flying Unicorn opens in Islands of Adventure’s Lost Continent
2000 - Storm Force Accelatron opens in Islands of Adventure’s Marvel Super Hero Island
2000 - The Blackstone Group acquires a 50% interest in Universal Orlando
2000 - Vivendi merges with Seagram, including its interest in Universal Studios, Inc., creating the new Vivendi Universal
2000 - The Grinchmas “Who-liday” celebration debuts at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

2001 -The Loews Hard Rock Hotel opens as Universal Orlando’s second on-site hotel
2001 - Animal Planet Live! opens at Universal Studios Florida

2002 -The Loews Royal Pacific Resort opens as Universal Orlando’s third on-site hotel
2002 - Halloween Horror Nights XII moves to Universal’s Islands of Adventure for the first time
2002 - The annual Macy’s Holiday Parade debuts at Universal Studios Florida
2002 September - Kongfrontation ends

2003 - Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast opens at Universal Studios Florida, replacing “The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera”
2003 - Shrek 4-D opens at Universal Studios Florida, replacing “Alfred Hitchcock, the Art of Making Movies”

2004 - Revenge of The Mummy – The Ride opens at Universal Studios Florida, in the former "Kongfrontation" building
2004 - General Electric acquires Vivendi Universal’s interest in Vivendi Universal Entertainment, and merges the company with NBC to become NBC-Universal
2004 - Halloween Horror Nights XIV expands to include both Universal Studios Florida, and Universal’s Islands of Adventure

2005 - Fear Factor Live opens at Universal Studios Florida

2006 - June - The High In The Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride opens at Universal's Islands of Adventure
2006 - June - Red Coconut Club opens at Universal CityWalk
2006 - July - Universal 360: A Cinesphere Spectacular premieres at Universal Studios Florida
2006 - July - The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. opens at Universal CityWalk

2007 March 30 - Back to the Future: The Ride closes to make way for The Simpsons ride in Spring 2008
2007 - June - The Blue Man Group performances begin in the new Sharp Acquos Theatre between the two parks

2008 - January 17 - Earthquake is rethemed and relaunched as Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride... Starring You! featuring 'holographic' projection technology.
2008 - The Simpsons RiHistory of Universal Orlando

1987 - MCA (Universal Studios’ parent company) begins construction on Universal Studios Florida

1990 - June 7- Universal Studios Florida opens in Orlando. A much larger area means larger versions of the Hollywood favourites are possible. Among the first attractions are versions of the Earthquake, Jaws and King Kong ('Kongfrontation') attractions at Hollywood that are single self-contained attractions rather than being parts of the tram tour.
1990 - Ghostbusters and The Futuristic World of Hanna Barbara are created by Landmark Entertainment.
1990 - “Fright Nights” debuts at Universal Studios Florida, beginning what will become Universal Orlando’s annual “Halloween Horror Nights” event

1991 - May 2 - Back to the Future: The Ride opens
1991 - Matsushita Electronics buys MCA
1991 - The Wild, Wild, Wild West Stunt Show opens at Universal Studios Florida

1992 - The Beetlejuice Graveyard Review opens at Universal Studios Florida
1992 - Landmark Entertainment develop concepts for Superhero Island and Toon Lagoon

1993 - Universal Studios Florida announces plans to open Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and Universal CityWalk.
1993 - Spiderman 3-D, Dr. Dooms Castle of Fear, X-Men Mindwarp, Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges, Popeye's Island, Silver Surfer Coaster, Avengers Stunt Show concepts developed for Islands of Adventure by Landmark Entertainment.
1993/4- Jaws Ride relaunches following a simplification of the ride mechanisms. (Soft opening in September 1993, official opening in 1994)

1995 - The Seagram Company, Ltd. purchases MCA
1995 - A Day In The Park With Barney opens at Universal Studios Florida

1996 - Terminator 2: 3D opens at Universal Studios Florida and is named "Best New Attraction for 1996" by Themed Entertainment Association (Orlando, Florida)
1996 - MCA is renamed Universal Studios
1996 - Ghostbusters Spooktacular show closes

1997- Hercules & Xena: Wizards of the Screen opens at Universal Studios Florida

1998 - Twister: Ride it Out opens in the former Ghostbusters show building.

1999 - Universal's Islands of Adventure opens with The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman (created and designed by Landmark in concert with Universal Creative) Other Landmark concepts featured at Islands of Adventure include Bluto’s Bilge Rat Barges, Comic Strip Lane, Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls and Dr. Doom’s Fear Fall.
1999 - Universal CityWalk and the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel (the first of the on-site hotels) are unveiled. The whole complex is rebranded Universal Orlando.
Woody Woodpecker’s Kidzone opens at Universal Studios Florida

2000 - Men In Black: Alien Attack opens at Universal Studios Florida
2000 - Flying Unicorn opens in Islands of Adventure’s Lost Continent
2000 - Storm Force Accelatron opens in Islands of Adventure’s Marvel Super Hero Island
2000 - The Blackstone Group acquires a 50% interest in Universal Orlando
2000 - Vivendi merges with Seagram, including its interest in Universal Studios, Inc., creating the new Vivendi Universal
2000 - The Grinchmas “Who-liday” celebration debuts at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

2001 -The Loews Hard Rock Hotel opens as Universal Orlando’s second on-site hotel
2001 - Animal Planet Live! opens at Universal Studios Florida

2002 -The Loews Royal Pacific Resort opens as Universal Orlando’s third on-site hotel
2002 - Halloween Horror Nights XII moves to Universal’s Islands of Adventure for the first time
2002 - The annual Macy’s Holiday Parade debuts at Universal Studios Florida
2002 September - Kongfrontation ends

2003 - Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast opens at Universal Studios Florida, replacing “The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera”
2003 - Shrek 4-D opens at Universal Studios Florida, replacing “Alfred Hitchcock, the Art of Making Movies”

2004 - Revenge of The Mummy – The Ride opens at Universal Studios Florida, in the former "Kongfrontation" building
2004 - General Electric acquires Vivendi Universal’s interest in Vivendi Universal Entertainment, and merges the company with NBC to become NBC-Universal
2004 - Halloween Horror Nights XIV expands to include both Universal Studios Florida, and Universal’s Islands of Adventure

2005 - Fear Factor Live opens at Universal Studios Florida

2006 - June - The High In The Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride opens at Universal's Islands of Adventure
2006 - June - Red Coconut Club opens at Universal CityWalk
2006 - July - Universal 360: A Cinesphere Spectacular premieres at Universal Studios Florida
2006 - July - The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. opens at Universal CityWalk

2007 March 30 - Back to the Future: The Ride closes to make way for The Simpsons ride in Spring 2008
2007 - June - The Blue Man Group performances begin in the new Sharp Acquos Theatre between the two parks

2008 - January 17 - Earthquake is rethemed and relaunched as Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride... Starring You! featuring 'holographic' projection technology.
2008 - The Simpsons Ride due to open

2009 - Spring - Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit is due to open.

2009 - December 1st - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter due to open

Certain dates from Universal Orlando Media Site de due to open

2009 - Spring - Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit is due to open.

2009 - December 1st - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter due to open

Certain dates from Universal Orlando Media Site