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Show Southern California Travel News Citizen, Press, Review Wed., May 29, 1991 - Page 15 Universal Studios opens biggest expansion ever ' Universal Studios Hollywood will see its biggest expansion ever this year, including "E.T.'s Adventure," "Lucy: A Tribute," and "The World of Cinemagic" Changes include an all-ne- w streamlined tramride and the futuristic Starway people mover which stretches over 14 mile to a portion of the studio previously inaccessible to the public. Based on the most successful and internationally beloved film of all time, the new $40 million E.T.'s Adventure opens June 1. visitors will feel the wind on their faces as they race across the moon and d through the galaxies on board bicycles when E.T. personally enlists them to help him save his home planet. Lucy: A Tribute opened March 22 and contains highlights of her career ranging from the actual "I Love Lucy" television set to home movies of her family, and memorabilia which has never been seen before. Featuring "Back To The Future Special Effects," "The Magic of Alfred Hitchcock," and "Harry and the Hendersons Sound Effects Show," The World of Cinemagic gives studio guests the chance to "travel" in a DeLorean like Marty McFly, experience the "fall" from the top of the Statue of Liberty as star-boun- seen in sound effects just like the professionals, and participate in many other ways in the magic of moviemaking. Universal Studios continues to offer its popular features including the Big One," the "Earthquake world's first man-mad- e 8.3 quake, an encounter with the 2 ton, "King Kong," "JAWS," plus the stage production and playland of "An American Tail," and "The Riot Act," live stunt show. 30-fo- Hitchcock's famed create real movie "Saboteur," Live special effects shows include either the "Star Trek Adventure" (where 29 members of the audience seemingly appear in an episode with William Shatner as Admiral Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Captain Spock), Miami Vice Action Spectacular, Animal Actors Stage, and Conan, A Sword and Sorcery Universal Center or Lankershim Blvd. exits. Visitors should plan to arrive between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. for a day long visit. Admission prices are $24.50 for ages 12 and older and $19.00 for ages 3 to 11 or 60 and above. Children under three are free. Parking is $4.00 for cars and $5.00 Spectacular." for RVs. Universal City is located just off the Hollywood Freeway (101) at For more information call (818) 508-960- Disneyland is Zip -A- Dee -Doo - Dah time Disneyland's mountain range of thrill rides "Matterhorn Mountain," "Space Mountain," and now "Big Thunder Mountain," boasts a new peak, "Splash Mountain," based on the animated sequences in Walt Disney's 1946 film, "Song of the South. Riders take a waterborne journey through backwoods swamps and bayous, and plunge down a five-stor- y g flume drop that makes this the highest speed ride in the park. Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, and Brer Bear all appear in the attraction thanks to an advanced version of the technology used in "Pirates of the Caribbean." This rollicking adventure also knuckle-whitenin- Audio-Animatroni- cs features the biggest animated prop ever. The showboat in the rousing final scene is 50 feet wide and 30 feet high, and carries 21 animated characters singing as the ship rocks in time to the music. "Splash Mountain" is located in Disneyland's seventh theme 'land," Critter Country, formerly known as "Bear Country." Other theme areas include Adventureland, Fantasyland, Frontierland, Main Street U.S.A., New Orleans Square, and Tomorrowland, home "Star Tours," of New this season in Fantasyland is "Disney Afternoon Live," featuring characters from Disney's afternoon television programs. Joining Disney's newest stars are some familiar characters in brand-neroles. Baloo, the bear who shared in the thrills of "The Jungle Book" is now the barnstorming pilot hero of "Tale Spin." Chip and Dale have donned action gear and gone into the "Rescue Ranger" business. Scrooge McDuck and Donald's nephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, are troubleshooting for a w happy-go-luck- y where wizardy brings the Star Wars adventure to real life. Disneyland now has 60 different attractions. 1964 and polka-do- t bikinis. The minute display will be presented savbtoI timps dnilv in fiaa Wnrld's 30-- . newest show facility a $5 million ski lagoon on San Diego's Mission Bay. Led by Howard, a group of good teens square off against Johnny Stingray and the Squi ds for control of the beach. A water ski competition follows to decide the question. The contest includes barefoot and pyramid skiing, ramp gainer, jumping, a and a variety of small boat and ski ;. maneuvers. "Beach Blanket Ski Show" is one of seven shows at Sea World. The Killer Whale show features Baby Shamu. Sea lions, otters, and a Pacific walrus perform in "Pirates of Pinniped." Singing, dancing, entertaining vignettes in city streets, along with world-clas- s Disneyland admission prices are $27.50 for age 12 and older (2 days $50.00) and $22.50 for ages 3 to 11 (two days $41.00). Children under three are free. Discounts are available for senior citizens and military personnel. For more information call (714) 999-456- 5. technological ., t . ''. , mi ill Beach Blanket Ski Show now playing at Sea World The story of Johnny Stingray, Howard the Coward, and lovely Barbara Ann will be told daily at Sea World of California in the "Beach Blanket Ski Show." The show turns back time to globetrotting adventurer named Launchpad McQuack. Elsewhere in the Park, selected attractions will be modified to involve guests in additional new "Disney Afternoon" adventures. ' . imp skateboarding and BMX riding are all part of "Colonel Sullivan's Radio Show." In the research vessel Oceanus, visitors will have a window to the sea via a video screen. Other shows are the "New Friends" dolphin and whale show and the underwater Commerson's """ Dolphin Presentation. Sea World is world famous for its more than 20 aquariums and exhibits with everything from sharks to penguins. Children also enjoy "Cap'n Kid's"' World," a creative play area with two dozen interactive games for children. Sea World is open daily from 9 a.m. to dusk. Visitors should plan on staying a full day. When driving from the North to San Diego, exit west from 5 onto Sea World Drive. Admission prices are $22.95 for ages 12 and older and $16.95 for ages 3 to 11. Children under three are free. There is no charge for parking. For more information call (732-9753- P Splash Mountain flume drop at Disneyland Your Credit Union Pacific Walrus performs in show at Sea World ' r membership saves $ even in California! ). irk r Sfc . w . V - , - IMMUk three-story-hi- i 1 WTWost Iravel exhibit of robotic prehistoric mammals features over two dozen lifelike and animated animals. They will be surrounded by living plants that existed during the Mesozoic Era. Each creature has been designed by a group of paleontologists, artists, sculptors, and engineers to resemble the original as closely as possible. Tails wish, necks crane, legs step, and all jaws open in ferocious roars driven by an intricate system of computers and pneumatics. This exhibit goes well with the purpose of the Wild Animal Park, where many endangered species have been saved from going the way of the dinosaur. An extension of San Diego Zoo, this park was built first for the animals and second for the people. In fact, as park officials sometime say, "Here we put the people in a moving 'cage,' and let the animals roam free." The moving "cage" is the Wgasa Bush Line monorail, from which visitors can view large groups of African animals in their natural habitat Tha narrated, tour covert five miles. At the Wild Animal Park, animal enclosures are measured in acres rather than feet As visitors tour th 50-min- 17-n- cr 1 We do all Robotic Allosaurus at Wild Animal Park MORRIS "Nairobi Flights! ' Charter fascinating animal shows take place throughout the day, including a bird show, elephant show, "Hawk Talk," and "Rare and Wild Village," ,Ja ; , American Fork - ''H' 15. Children under three are free. For more information call (619) 747-870- 2. 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