So I was browsing the interwebs today a stumbled on the Goddard Groups Facebook page and found a plethora of Universal concept art. After looking through it I decided to share it all with you. There are definitely some very interesting things to be seen.
"This is an incredible illustration by famed Star Wars conceptual artist, Ralph McQuarrie, depicting the climactic moments of a JAMES BOND STUNT SHOW, developed in the very early conceptual stages of Universal Studios Florida back in the 80's."
"While Jurassic Park: The Ride first premiered at Universal Studios Hollywood in 1996, the attraction was originally designed for the parcel of land now occupied by the "Men in Black: Alien Attack!" attraction at Universal Studios Florida, as shown here in this early illustration by Dan Gooze and plan by Greg Damron."
"Were you as pumped up by the Jurassic World trailer as we were? In the coming months leading up to the film's release, we'll bring you a never-before-seen look at the creation of the original JURASSIC PARK: THE RIDE, starting off with this incredible illustration from 1992 depicting the attraction's covered entrance when it was being planned for Universal Studios Florida."
"A lost scene from Jurassic Park: The Ride's concept design phase, in which riders would have passed through the Pteranodon aviary followed by a close call with one of these massive creatures a few moments later."
This was just fun. "Here's a never-before-seen look at the walk-through study model of JURASSIC PARK: THE RIDE. This enormous model was put together to allow the design team, Universal executives, and even Steven Spielberg to get a guest-perspective understanding of exactly what the finished attraction would be like."
"Universal Studios Hollywood's 1989 concept for "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AND THE THEATRE OF HORRORS" show. Located in Stage 28, and the set of the Paris Opera House, first used in the Universal production of The Phantom of the Opera in 1926."
"This concept art is an especially unique one, depicting an epic nighttime stunt spectacular to have taken place on the central lagoon of UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA. This piece was developed in the very beginning of the park's conceptual design stage in 1982. The show's climax was to have simulated a full-size airliner crash landing in the lagoon- a spectacular finale which was shelved after the helicopter crash tragedy on the set of Universal's "Twilight Zone" film later that year."
"Here's a look at an early layout study and storyboards of SPIDER-MAN in which the ride would have utilized an omnimover-style ride system."
"Here in these early storyboard illustrations by Neal Adams (circa 1994), the ride's sewer sequence played out quite differently, with THE LIZARD terrifying riders instead of Hydro-Man."
"Here's a never-before-seen look at the early development of MARVEL SUPER HERO ISLAND at Universal's Islands Of Adventure theme park. Back when the project was first being developed, the S&S Worldwide Space Shot ride system didn't exist, so DR. DOOM'S FEAR FALL was initially envisioned as a first generation Intamin Free Fall!"
"Back in the early 90's, a small team of industry leaders was assembled to conceptualize "PROJECT X"- the code for what ultimately became Universal's ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE. During this effort, Gary Goddard and team created BATWING- a BATMAN vs. THE PENGUIN-themed suspended dueling coaster (as B&M had not yet introduced their inverted coaster) that eventually evolved into DUELING DRAGONS once "Marvel Superhero Island" took the place of the planned DC themed area."
This one is not so much unused as it is cool. "Recently discovered in the Landmark archives- check out these cool never-before-seen photos of the original KING KONG foam core study model. This model shows the version that ran on the world famous Universal Studios Hollywood tram tour from 1986 until it was destroyed in a massive fire in 2008."
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"This is an incredible illustration by famed Star Wars conceptual artist, Ralph McQuarrie, depicting the climactic moments of a JAMES BOND STUNT SHOW, developed in the very early conceptual stages of Universal Studios Florida back in the 80's."
"While Jurassic Park: The Ride first premiered at Universal Studios Hollywood in 1996, the attraction was originally designed for the parcel of land now occupied by the "Men in Black: Alien Attack!" attraction at Universal Studios Florida, as shown here in this early illustration by Dan Gooze and plan by Greg Damron."
"Were you as pumped up by the Jurassic World trailer as we were? In the coming months leading up to the film's release, we'll bring you a never-before-seen look at the creation of the original JURASSIC PARK: THE RIDE, starting off with this incredible illustration from 1992 depicting the attraction's covered entrance when it was being planned for Universal Studios Florida."
"A lost scene from Jurassic Park: The Ride's concept design phase, in which riders would have passed through the Pteranodon aviary followed by a close call with one of these massive creatures a few moments later."
This was just fun. "Here's a never-before-seen look at the walk-through study model of JURASSIC PARK: THE RIDE. This enormous model was put together to allow the design team, Universal executives, and even Steven Spielberg to get a guest-perspective understanding of exactly what the finished attraction would be like."
"Universal Studios Hollywood's 1989 concept for "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AND THE THEATRE OF HORRORS" show. Located in Stage 28, and the set of the Paris Opera House, first used in the Universal production of The Phantom of the Opera in 1926."
"This concept art is an especially unique one, depicting an epic nighttime stunt spectacular to have taken place on the central lagoon of UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA. This piece was developed in the very beginning of the park's conceptual design stage in 1982. The show's climax was to have simulated a full-size airliner crash landing in the lagoon- a spectacular finale which was shelved after the helicopter crash tragedy on the set of Universal's "Twilight Zone" film later that year."
"Here's a look at an early layout study and storyboards of SPIDER-MAN in which the ride would have utilized an omnimover-style ride system."
"Here in these early storyboard illustrations by Neal Adams (circa 1994), the ride's sewer sequence played out quite differently, with THE LIZARD terrifying riders instead of Hydro-Man."
"Here's a never-before-seen look at the early development of MARVEL SUPER HERO ISLAND at Universal's Islands Of Adventure theme park. Back when the project was first being developed, the S&S Worldwide Space Shot ride system didn't exist, so DR. DOOM'S FEAR FALL was initially envisioned as a first generation Intamin Free Fall!"
"Back in the early 90's, a small team of industry leaders was assembled to conceptualize "PROJECT X"- the code for what ultimately became Universal's ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE. During this effort, Gary Goddard and team created BATWING- a BATMAN vs. THE PENGUIN-themed suspended dueling coaster (as B&M had not yet introduced their inverted coaster) that eventually evolved into DUELING DRAGONS once "Marvel Superhero Island" took the place of the planned DC themed area."
This one is not so much unused as it is cool. "Recently discovered in the Landmark archives- check out these cool never-before-seen photos of the original KING KONG foam core study model. This model shows the version that ran on the world famous Universal Studios Hollywood tram tour from 1986 until it was destroyed in a massive fire in 2008."
MORE TO COME...
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