Q 01/05

Universal Studios Florida, the resort's first park, opened to the public on what date?

A) October 1, 1991

B) March 13, 1987

C) May 28, 1999

D) June 7, 1990

Answer · why

D) June 7, 1990

Its Kong, Jaws and Earthquake rides all broke down so often in the first months that guests were given free return tickets.

Q 02/05

Which director worked closely with Universal on two of the Florida park's early attractions as creative consultant?

A) Robert Zemeckis

B) James Cameron

C) Steven Spielberg

D) George Lucas

Answer · why

C) Steven Spielberg

He famously dislikes drops and got off the Jurassic Park ride before the final plunge during testing.

Q 03/05

Which children's TV network had working studios inside Universal Studios Florida until 2005?

A) PBS Kids

B) Nickelodeon

C) Cartoon Network

D) Disney Channel

Answer · why

B) Nickelodeon

Its slime-heavy game shows and the opening credits of All That were shot around the park.

Q 04/05

Kongfrontation at Universal Studios Florida put guests on which New York conveyance?

A) The Roosevelt Island Tramway

B) A Broadway subway car

C) A Coney Island roller coaster

D) A Staten Island ferry

Answer · why

A) The Roosevelt Island Tramway

Each 39-foot animatronic Kong had a 'smellitzer' that breathed banana scent at riders.

Q 05/05

Kongfrontation closed in 2002 to make way for which indoor roller coaster?

A) Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

B) Revenge of the Mummy

C) Men in Black: Alien Attack

D) Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit

Answer · why

B) Revenge of the Mummy

The Premier Rides launch coaster opened in May 2004 and hits about 40 mph in the dark.