Transformers Officially Opens at Universal Studios

Some pics of the Grand Opening of the new Transformers The Ride 3D at Universal. Special Guest included, Steven Spielberg, General Morshower, different branches of the Armed Forces, Universal executives, and of course, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. Also there, Frank Welker ( voice of Megatron) and Peter Cullen ( voice of Optimus Prime) <both not pictured below>

Optimus and Bumblebee walking the red carpet.

Optimus and Bumblebee red carpet entrance intro:

Guest were able to enter the park around 8:15am. The only rides open: Shrek, Rip Ride Rockit and Despicable Me near the front of the park. Guest wanting to see the opening festivities were held just before the Terminator attraction till 9am. Around 9, Universal team members walked the crowd to the different viewing areas, none of them near the front of the attraction which was reserved for the news media. Red carpet was rolled out for the special guest near the attraction.

New Maps with Optimus and NEST building updated inside. A note on the inside fold about opening activities and that the actual Transformers Ride would not open till early afternoon.

Other vehicles:

The show itself was action packed, with explosions,  fighter jets flying overhead and fireworks to officially open the ride. Short video of the fighter jets and explosions above NEST.

A queue for the ride was started near the Mummy attraction even prior to the opening ceremonies. The ride did open as soon as the front entrance of the attraction was cleared around 1 pm

Walk-through of the Transformers Queue:
Watch the Full opening show :

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Transformers construction is mostly complete outside. Most of the construction walls have been removed around the attraction a few weeks ago. 

You can now also meet with Megatron out near the Supply Vault. A few weeks ago Bumblebee and Optimus Prime were the only ones meeting guests. The Transformers meet guest daily. Currently no set times  and can change at any time. Once the barricades are set out near the attraction it will be easy to spot them and will take turns coming out throughout the day.

Video: Megrantron, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee

A few weeks ago high winds tore the banner off the front of the Rip Ride Rockit attraction. Still no banner today.

Area around Transformers receiving some much needed attention.

Universal also getting ready and setting up for the Grad Bash event for high school seniors. A Coke karaoke stage has been set up opposite the Horror Make-up show and props around both Universal parks. Grad Bash dates:

• Friday, April 12 

• Friday, April 19 

• Friday, April 26 

• Saturday, April 27 

• Friday, May 3 

• Saturday, May 4 

A quick look at the construction over at the old Jaws area: 

Finally, the Simpsons area. 

 New small Simpsons shop across the attraction.