Drew CareyThe Final Cut“Mom, can we go to Florida” is a common phrase heard when school is out. Deciding where to go and what to see is a very hard decision for cash strapped parents. Picking one park is even harder when they are both five minutes apart from each other. When you want to see top amusement parks, you have a choice of two of the biggest names in the Industry, Disney-MGM or Universal. Both parks offer a different experience, yet they started with the same goal in mind, entertain the guest. Both Disney-MGM Studios and Universal Studios draw their theme and inspiration from film and television. They both offer rides based on television and movies, some of which can be fun, educational, or a look behind the scenes of the art of making movies. The studios are both working film and television production centers. The size of each park is a major separating factor.Nearly half of Disney-MGM is off limits to guest except by guided tour, while Universal is virtually all open for exploration. Unlike Disney-MGM, Universal’s backlot is open for the public to walk among the movie sets. Universal informs people that they are a working picture and television studio, and only incidentally a tourist attraction. Guests are more likely to see a movie or picture in production at Universal then at Disney-MGM. With Universal being completely open to guest, the size difference become readily apparent, while trying to navigate around the different rides and attractions in the parks. Attractions at both parks are excellent, though Disney-MGM rides are designed to move people on and off faster. Each park competes with one another to build better rides for their guest. The rides at both parks break new ground in engineering, power, and originality. Both parks offer 3-D simulation rides, Roller coasters, and stunt shows. Waiting to ride the rides has changed considerably since Universal started operations.FastPass i...
