1.6 Hello Kitty Fashion Avenue 1.7 Sesame Street Fun Zone 1.8 Lagoon

s Japan in its first year of operation.[1] USJ is believed[by whom?] to have attracted 8.8 million visitors in fiscal year 2011, although the company does not officially disclose the number. The number of visitors had been in a downtrend after the highest attendance was recorded in the first year. Fiscal 2011 was the tenth anniversary year, and various commemorative events were implemented. As a result, attendance in this year achieved growth from the previous year’s approximate eight million.[2] Universal Studios Japan greeted its 100 millionth visitor on Monday, October 29, 2012, since its opening in 2001.[3] According to 2011 Theme Index Global Attraction Attendance Report, Universal Studios Japan is ranked ninth among the top 25 amusement/theme parks worldwide, attracting 8.5 million visitors in 2011, which is 4.2% larger than in the previous year.[4]
Contents  [hide]
1 Attractions
1.1 New York
1.2 Hollywood
1.3 San Francisco
1.4 Jurassic Park
1.5 Snoopy Studios
1.6 Hello Kitty Fashion Avenue
1.7 Sesame Street Fun Zone
1.8 Lagoon
1.9 Water World
1.10 Amity Village
2 Former attractions
2.1 Land of Oz (closed in 2011)
3 Awards
4 Attendance
5 Official hotels
6 Universal CityWalk Osaka
7 Awards
8 Incidents
9 See also
10 References
11 External links
Attractions[edit]

The attractions are arranged in nine areas of the park.[5] A tenth area, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, will open by 2014 with its flagship attraction, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. The area will be modelled on the areas of the same names at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood.[6]
New York[edit]

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FiestAventura
During seasonal events like summer nights, Halloween (September–November) and Christmas (November–January), PortAventura Park opens seasonal walkaround rides or shows, including the mazes: Psycho Circus, Horror in Penitence, La Mina del Diablo and La Selva del Miedo.
Summer Nights[edit]
Sesamo Parade – A parade with music and choreography, leading up to the start of the FiestAventura show.
FiestAventura – The fireworks show including water effects and floats.
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Universal Studios Japan
USJ Globe.JPG
The Universal Globe
Location    Konohana-ku, Osaka, Japan
Coordinates    34°39′53″N 135°25′59″ECoordinates: 34°39′53″N 135°25′59″E
Owner    USJ Co., Ltd.
Operated by    USJ Co., Ltd.
Opened    March 31, 2001
Visitors per annum    8,000,000 (2010)
Area    54 ha (108 acres)
Website    www.usj.co.jp/e


Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan (ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン?), located in Osaka, is one of four Universal Studios theme parks, owned and operated by USJ Co., Ltd. with a license from NBCUniversal. The park is similar to the Universal Orlando Resort since it also contains selected attractions from Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. Most visitors are Japanese tourists and tourists from other Asian countries such as Taiwan, Hong Kong, and South Korea. In 2005 Goldman Sachs became the largest shareholder in Universal Studios Japan. The park opened on March 31, 2001. Universal Studios Japan reached the milestone of attracting the first ten million visitors faster than any other theme park in the world. A total of eleven million guests visited Universal Studio

Major rides[edit] The Hurakan Condor drop tower ride. Name Manufacturer Speed Height Length Year Shambhala: Expedición al Himalaya Bolliger & Mabillard 83 miles per hour (134 km/h) 249 feet (76 m) 5,410 feet (1,650 m) 2012 Dragon Khan Bolliger & Mabillard 65 miles per hour (105 km/h) 148 feet (45 m) 04,165 feet (1,269 m) 1995 Furius Baco Intamin 83.9 miles per hour (135.0 km/h

latforms. Since 2010 it is able to play several different films throughout the day.
SésamoAventura[edit]


View of SésamoAventura.
Themed to the Sesame Street characters, this area is aimed for the younger visitors of the park. It opened for the 2011 season, and it was built between China and Polynesia in former lands of the Polynesia area, maintaining some of its attractions. The investment was around €12 million. PortAventura joins Universal Studios Japan and Busch Gardens with an area dedicated to Sesame Street, being the only theme park in Europe.[1]
It is home to 11 rides including:
CocoPiloto – A monorail around the area.
Tami-Tami – A roller coaster for children.
Magic Fish – A water carousel with jet-ski cars.
El salto de Blas – A drop-tower for children.
La granja de Elmo – A ride to visit Elmo's farm.
The shows: It is also home to two shows and street animation starring Ernie, Bert, Elmo and company.
Major rides[edit]


The Hurakan Condor drop tower ride.
Name    Manufacturer    Speed    Height    Length    Year
Shambhala: Expedición al Himalaya    Bolliger & Mabillard    83 miles per hour (134 km/h)    249 feet (76 m)    5,410 feet (1,650 m)    2012
Dragon Khan    Bolliger & Mabillard    65 miles per hour (105 km/h)    148 feet (45 m)    04,165 feet (1,269 m)    1995
Furius Baco    Intamin    83.9 miles per hour (135.0 km/h)    015 feet (4.6 m)    02,789 feet (850 m)    2007
Stampida    CCI    46 miles per hour (74 km/h)    084 feet (26 m)    03,127 feet (953 m)    1997
Hurakan Condor    Intamin    71.4 miles per hour (114.9 km/h)    376 feet (115 m)    00,370 feet (110 m)    2005
Tomahawk    CCI    30 miles per hour (48 km/h)    044 feet (13 m)    01,444 feet (440 m)    1997
Tami-Tami    Vekoma    21.7 miles per hour (34.9 km/h)    028 feet (8.5 m)    00,679 feet (207 m)    1998
El Diablo    Arrow Dynamics    37 miles per hour (60 km/h)    54 feet (16 m)    03,306 feet (1,008 m)    1995
Tutuki splash    Intamin    35 miles per hour (56 km/h)    045 feet (14 m)    01.438 feet (0.438 m)    1995
Silver River Flume    Mack Rides    35 miles per hour (56 km/h)    050 feet (15 m)    02.260 feet (0.689 m)    1995
Grand Canyon Rapids    Intamin    10 miles per hour (16 km/h)    –    02.800 feet (0.853 m)    1995
Ferrocarril Tour    *    07 miles per hour (11 km/h)    –    32.810 feet (10.000 m)    1995
Seasonal events[edit]