Nicholas H. Drobnis - Universal City CA Craig R. Hanna - Universal City CA Philip D. Hettema - Los Angeles CA James H. Hightower - Orlando FL Cecil D. Magpuri - Orlando FL Edward S. Newquist - Glendale CA
Assignee:
Universal City Studios, Inc. - Universal City CA
International Classification:
A63D 508
US Classification:
472 65
Abstract:
An amusement attraction is housed within a building. The building contains several different settings. Each setting contains a variety of scenic elements. One setting acts as a pre-show and includes an audio-visual presentation. A second setting is designed to resemble a tornado-damaged building. A third setting contains various scenic elements designed to resemble an outdoor scene. In the third setting, a special effects show takes place that includes a man-made tornado. Other special effects are used to simulate the effect of the tornado on the scenic elements in the outdoor scene. Guests can safely view the man-made tornado from a guest viewing area.