The Institute
of Future Technology had thrown open it's doors for visitors to Universal
Studios Hollywood to explore. It soon became clear, however, that
not all is well... Biff Tannen was on the loose inside the building and he had theft of the Delorean on his mind.
Would the Doc's new 8 passenger time vehicle get up to speed and rise to the occasion?
A spectacular totally-themed incredibly immersive simulator ride with a specially made 4 minute ride film that literally took you back to the future, this ride cost a huge $60 million in 1993.
Because the film featured the year 2015 as the distant future the lifespan of the attraction was always limited. The Florida version of the attraction closed on March 30 2007, and the Hollywood version closed on September 3 2007. The replacement Simpsons attraction is due to open in 2008.
More information:
- Preshow area signage
- Preshow area gallery (coming soon)
- The Ride Film
- About the Film & Credits
- Director: Douglas Trumbull
- Ride Technology
- Photo Gallery
- Press Release from 1989
- Press coverage of the ride
- Timeline and History
- Closure Press release (July 2007)
- Christopher Lloyd to start countdown to closure
(August 2 2007) - Countdown to Closure speeches & photos (NEW)


