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History. The first studio tour. In 1914, German American immigrant Carl Laemmle bought the Taylor Ranch in the San Fernando Valley and founded Universal City as a gigantic studio with a zoo, its own police and mayor and Native Americans living on the premises.
Outside the park's gates, Universal opened CityWalk in 1993, providing a blueprint for a new generation of themed shopping and dining experiences, such as The Grove in Los Angeles' Fairfax...
July 4th – The Making of Apollo 13 attraction opened. Autumn – The live stunt show Waterworld – A Live Sea War Spectacular opens, based on the Kevin Costner epic, following Universal’s history of pushing the envelope on blending high-tech special effects, pyrotechnics and human stunt artists.
Universal Studios was formed in 1924 by Jules Stein and William R. Goodheart, Jr., as Music Corporation of America, a music booking agency based in Chicago, Illinois. MCA helped pioneer modern practices of touring bands and name acts.
The original theme park in the resort, Universal Studios Florida, opened on June 7, 1990, as a theme park that let visitors "Ride the Movies." The park is composed of themed areas and attractions based on the film industry.
Universal Studios is all about experiences that bring excitement and exhilaration into people's lives. Our businesses and products create special moments, unforgettable experiences, and lasting memories. Key Dates: 1913: Traffic in Souls, Universal's first feature length film, is produced.
Universal Studios was officially established in 1912 by a group of key individuals including Carl Laemmle. The world’s first film studio created expressly for the production of feature-length films, Universal City Studios, officially opened on March 15, 1915.