Transformers: The Ride – 3D – Universal Studios Hollywood is proud to premiere their long anticipated Immersive Themed Ride “Transformers: The Ride – 3D” this May. Based on the iconic Hasbro brand and thrilling film franchise by director Michael Bay, this attraction is celebrated by multiple generations for it’s inventive storyline and spectacular action-packed special effects. Based on the most recent global box office smash, TRANSFORMERS: Dark of the Moon, which was the fourth largest grossing movie of all time.
“Humans, you are in grave danger. The DECEPTICONS have taken over. We need your help.”
OPTIMUS PRIME, Leader of the AUTOBOTS
All-Spark
This epic thrill ride continues the “TRANSFORMERS” story line with you immersed in the action. Riding on a roaming flight simulator with well polished special effects by Industrial Light & Magic and sophisticated High Definition 3D technology casts a cleaver illusion for your eyes and interactive experience that is one of a kind. Fusing all these high-tech elements together with the vision of Michael Bay’s “TRANSFORMERS” tale has been Universal Studios Hollywood’s most ambitious ride ever setting presidency for a new standard for theme park attractions. Come and experience the ride that stretches the medium to its potentiality with an immersive and powerful storytelling vehicle.
To see a video on the making of this attraction click HERE.
Bumblebee
“’Transformers: The Ride—3D” will envelop the audience and make them feel like they’re in it, that they’re in the midst of these robots. It’s quite an exciting experience. I wish we could do this with movies.”
Michael Bay, Award-Winning Filmmaker and Creative Consultant on “Transformers: The Ride – 3D”
The ride feels like you are in a “TRANSFORMERS” movie. Get caught up in the middle of an intergalactic war between alien robots the heroic AUTOBOTS and the evil DECEPTICONS. Volunteer with N.E.S.T. (Nonbiological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty) to ride along with an elite AUTOBOT named EVAC through a battle to save the world.. EVAC is a stealth-transport robot you actually get to sit on during the fight to save the All-Spark. Once under attack you ride along with EVAC while emergency sirens blaring and lock-down procedures underway with warning signs flashing. EVAC leads you and your fellow N.E.S.T. recruits through the fantastic fight to save humanity from MEGATRON and his army of DECEPTICONS. Finally, after you and EVAC safely secure the All-Spark and keep it from being compromised OPTIMUS PRIME proudly awards you with the title, “Freedom Fighter”.
EVAC AUTOBOT
Fans can get into the excitement from their homes. N.E.S.T. volunteers may join the AUTOBOTS human combat force and get an advanced preview for the mission by going to the PrepareForBattle.com website. This website includes an interactive, online game in which fans compete to rise up the military ranks by successfully completing missions involving exclusive videos, downloads and trivia.
To see a teaser trailer for “TRANSFORMERS: The Ride – 3D” click HERE.
Megatron & Optimus Prime
“I can’t wait for the audience to be blown away from just being involved in the action. I think the fans are going to love it. It’s like nothing I’ve ever experienced in a ride.”
Delio Tramontozzi, Visual Effects and Animation, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)
Optimus Prime
“TRANSFORMERS: The Ride – 3D” is created under a license between Universal Parks & Resorts and Hasbro, Inc. The ride’s pioneering photo-realistic 3D media is created by multiple Oscar-winning Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), a division of Lucasfilms, Ltd., the ground-breaking visionary special effects company behind acclaimed films such as “TRANSFORMERS,” “Avatar,” “Iron Man” and “Star Wars.”
“TRANSFORMERS,” debuted this film trilogy in 2007 and received 3 Academy Award nominations. “TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN,” the sequel opened in 2009 and also earned an Academy Award nomination. “TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON,” premiered in 2011 and is the inspiration for “TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D.” All three “TRANSFORMERS” films were directed by Michael Bay, executive produced by Steven Spielberg and released by Paramount Pictures.
To preview the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park and get tickets click HERE.
