Universal Studios Hollywood · Operating · 1995
WaterWorld
Stunt show · Upper Lot
A live water stunt show with jet skis, fireballs, and a seaplane flyover — Hollywood's long-running WaterWorld spectacular.
At a glance
Key facts for WaterWorld.
Type
Show
Status
Operating
Subtype
Stunt show
Opened
1995
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for WaterWorld.
Ride profile
Show · Stunt show
- show
- stunt
- water
Experience
Stunt show
Specs source: universalstudioshollywood.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for WaterWorld.
Timeline
1995
WaterWorld opens
Background
WaterWorld opened in 1995 as a live stunt spectacular tied to the film's mythology and has run for decades with pyrotechnics and wet-seat thrills.
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- WaterWorld — official ride pageuniversalstudioshollywood.com(opens in a new tab)
- Universal Studios Hollywood — official siteuniversalstudioshollywood.com(opens in a new tab)
- Universal Studios Hollywood on Coaster AtlasPark page
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