“Amity Island had everything. Clear skies. Gentle surf. Warm water. People flocked there every summer. It was the perfect feeding ground.”
When it comes to Lost Legends, we’ve tackled some giants before. From getting tangled up with a giant squid aboard 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea to escaping a rampaging T. rex on Jurassic Park: The Ride; surviving a bloodcurdling Alien Encounter to facing the rage of the gods aboard TOMB RAIDER.
But to take on the creature in today’s story, let’s just say we’re gonna need a bigger boat… Today, we’ll dive deep into the history of Universal Studios Florida’s JAWS, the sensationally terrifying ride that represented the best of Universal’s action, storytelling, and signature special effects; a twisted take on a Disney classic, this complex attraction lived multiple lives before sinking forever in favor of a magical replacement.
Let’s relive the astounding story of this headlining ride that outlived most of Universal’s classics by exploring its history, riding through its signature scenes, and seeing where it lives on today…
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