9 Exciting Things Coming To Universal Resort Orlando

5. Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon

Back in October it was announced that Universal Studios Orlando will soon become the home of a new attraction featuring Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon. Moving to the former home of Twister on 57th Street, Race Through New York will take guests on a action packed 3D ride through the streets of the Big Apple. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQY7b_dXCvs Jason Surrell a Creative Director at Universal was clear on the Universal Orlando Blog that guests will "make your way to the fabled Studio 6B for a very special taping in which Jimmy challenges his studio audience to the ultimate race through the greatest city on earth" "You€™ll rocket through the streets€”and skies€”of New York City, from the deepest subway tunnels to the tallest skyscrapers, encountering colorful characters, famous landmarks" Work has already begun on the show building, as well as the show's film. Jimmy Fallon posted images on Instagram of his involvement in get this ride up and running. https://www.instagram.com/p/9sCXX_PZyF/?taken-by=jimmyfallon Race through New York starring Jimmy Fallon is scheduled to open in 2017.
Contributor

Jen has been a writer and video editor at WhatCulture for over 10 years. She has a BA Hons in History from Newcastle University and in a past life worked at Beamish Open Air Museum and was a corporate trainer (BTC Award in Education and Training). Jen joined WhatCulture to discuss all things Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World, as well as her love of all things movies. She has worked closely with Universal and Disney, giving WhatCulture readers breaking news and exclusives. Her knowledge of Disney parks has lead her to be published by The Sun. If you've ever completed a Disney movies or Friends quiz on WhatCulture it was probably written by Jen. Jen's love of all things Universal's Halloween Horror Nights brought her to WhatCulture's Horror Channel as a video editor. Her video edits can be found across WhatCulture's Film & TV and Horror channels, along with WhatCulture's Facebook, Instagram and TikTok accounts.