Bourne Stuntacular

[Keyser]

I just had to make a separate post to highlight this show, since I think it has to be one of the most underrated things at all of Universal. I don't want to give any "spoilers" for it, but the combination of the incredibly high-res video, on-stage motion, live action, etc. was incredibly impressive. I had expected something more like the Indiana Jones stunt show at Disney (which I consider just "OK"), but this is really quite different. I'm really surprised I don't hear more people discuss it!

I almost never hear it referenced, and in planning our trip, I had it in kind of a group of "try to see, but no big deal if we miss it" things, but it turned out to be one of the most impressive things in all the parks. Maybe it was just going in with low expectations, but our entire family was really surprised by how good it was (I think all four of us had it in our "top 5" list of things we saw/rode). If you are planning a trip, I'd personally put this in the "must see" category.

 

[mom2rtk]

I agree. It's an amazing piece of stagecraft.

 

[macraven]

Agree with you!
It’s a great show for many.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

It is the best show on property, including Epic shows & the parades (haven't seen the drone show yet though). It sets a very high bar.

If you have time for twice, I suggest first from the middle or even back, and again up close to see some of the mechanics.

 

[Jonnnyap]

I agree. I reluctantly went to it on a trip years ago and was surprised/amazed. It’s incredible. Now it’s my top attraction at Universal and never skip it.

 

[georgina]

I'm glad a lot of people enjoy it. That's the great thing about parks having a variety of options for people to enjoy. I have seen it several times, but it is not something I do often, the theme and storyline are just not my thing.

 

[DoryGirl1963]

I'm glad a lot of people enjoy it. That's the great thing about parks having a variety of options for people to enjoy. I have seen it several times, but it is not something I do often, the theme and storyline are just not my thing.

Same here...one & done for me & hubby.

 

[nycdisneygal]

I enjoyed it. Wont see it every trip but thought it was worth while

 

[MrBellatrixLestrange]

It's a quality show and allows me to get out of the heat for a bit. As others have noted, not really something that needs to be seen often since it doesn't change but it is definitely worth seeing.

 

[Seeker615]

My sister and I went and saw it as we needed a bit of a break. We were pleasantly surprised at how good it was.

 

[disneyseniors]

It is the best show on property, including Epic shows & the parades (haven't seen the drone show yet though). It sets a very high bar.

If you have time for twice, I suggest first from the middle or even back, and again up close to see some of the mechanics.

We watch it twice every visit. It is an amazing stunt show. I can never figure out just how they do it which makes it all the more fun.

 

[MIChessGuy]

I see it multiple times on every trip. When something goes wrong and it's taking them a while, the director comes out on stage and yaks about the technical aspects of the presentation while the fix is in progress. (Sometimes they can't fix it fast enough and the audience is dismissed, but I think that's rare.) I like anything with live actors in it--will make sure to see Ollivander's a couple of times on each trip.

 

[Minnie1222]

I think Bourne's screen technology, or something similar, is being used at Battle of the Ministry and Monsters Unchained. That would explain the realistic screen scenes on the rides.