NBC Media Center

NBC Media Center is an attraction located at Universal Studios Florida. It is seasonal, and is an interactive survey attraction that allows park guests to preview and focus-test an upcoming Universal Studios' film or television show. The attraction is located in the "Garden of Allah Villas" section of the park's Hollywood area.[1][2]

NBC Media Center
Universal Studios Florida
AreaHollywood
StatusOperating
Opening dateJuly 8, 2015 (July 8, 2015)
Ride statistics
Attraction typeInteractive attraction, survey
ThemeUniversal Studios productions

It allows visitors to preview an upcoming Universal TV program or film by sitting in front of individual computer monitors equipped with headphones. This allows the Universal company to receive feedback from a wide range of sources.[3] The attraction is seasonal, and only operates during peak seasons, much like the defunct Fear Factor Live attraction.[4]

History

The previous iteration of this attraction, Delancey Street Preview Center, was located in the New York City area of the park and opened in spring 2006 next to The Blues Brothers Show attraction.[3] Before this version of the attraction opened, its building was a "Bull's Gym" facade and used for storage. This iteration of the attraction closed in 2014 and was replaced by "The Film Vault" giftshop.[5]

In 2015, the construction of NBC Media Center involved repurposing two themed buildings within the "Garden of Allah Villas” area, a replica of the 1920’s Garden of Allah Hotel.[6][7]

Photograph of the Delancey Street Preview Center iteration of the attraction

References
  1. "Universal Studios: New "NBC Media Center" Unveiled". Orlando Theme Park News. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  2. Duo, The Orlando (2019-01-04). "NBC Media Center Tips and Tricks". The Orlando Duo. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  3. Burgan, Derek (2014-09-20). "SATURDAY SIX: Six "Secrets" of the Universal Orlando Resort (MEN IN BLACK, Doc Brown's Plans, USF's 2nd Entrance)". TouringPlans.com Blog. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
  4. "More Details On the New NBC Media Center in Universal Studios Florida". Orlando ParkStop. 2015-08-11. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  5. "Exit Through The Gift Shop: 6 Lost Universal Orlando Stores With INSANE Backstories". Theme Park Tourist. 2020-09-12. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  6. "NBC Universal Media Lab - C.T. Hsu + Associates, P.A." www.cthsu.com. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  7. "All That Remains". West Hollywood History Center. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
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