Abandoned History of Nickelodeon Studios at Universal Studios Florida 📺
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ค. 2024
- Nickelodeon Studios at Universal Studios Florida was the epicenter of '90s children's television. Closing its doors in the mid-2000s, the studio has sat abandoned for some time. Today, we're exploring what happened to one of the most beloved and nostalgic locations for our childhoods.
0:00 Channel Background
2:47 Nick Studios History
5:24 Studio Tour Experience
8:43 Studio Downfall
11:33 Closure and Abandonment
14:12 Future of Nick
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If Nick Studios will return, NBCUniversal and ViacomCBS must team up first. I mean, NBCUniversal produced the Magnum, P.I. remake/reboot on CBS plus ViacomCBS provided some of the content of it's shows - including Everybody Hates Chris - on NBC's Peacock streaming site. With that being said, both companies should team up and reopen Nickelodeon Studios.
@@karlc2869 I still hope someone gets the idea to throw in Nickelodeon Studios (The 90's Universal Theme Park One) in as a stage in Nickelodeon All Star Brawl For PS4 and XBox One.
That would be nice as well if they don't think to reopen the attraction at Universal.
@@dylansmith5206 Same.
I’ve been to Nickelodeon Studios 4 times as a kid. Talk about a dream come true . We saw Keenan and Kel live as well
No video does that place justice. Glad you got to go so many times!
Wow you are so lucky!! I loved the Nickelodeon Studios.
Looking back, I'm so glad I grew up in the 90's, the golden age of Nickelodeon. Kids today don't know what they're missing the crap that's on now. And yes I did do the tour back in 1993... and it was awesome! RIP.
It was so special to visit the same place you saw on TV every day. True, I wish today's generation could experience the same thing!
I took the tour in 1992. Nickelodeon back in the day was awesome.
Kicking myself because I grew up in Florida and never went to Nick. We mostly went to Disney for vacations. Still obsessed with 90s Nick nostalgia!
Same! I didn’t know or completely forgot about the tour until about 10 years ago. Weird!
‘90s Nick is a drug 🥴
@@StorybookAmusement Not only that, but nostalgia is a virtue!!
I just missed the end of of Nickelodeon Studios when I first visited Orlando. I really wish I could've had the chance to experience it.
I got to see a taping of Figure It Out back in the day, but never actually did the studio tour. I empathize with you!
I was lucky enough to go a few times. Was there for the very first filming of a Good Burger, saw it live. Nick Studios was an absolutely magical place. Just took our son to Universal recently. They wouldn’t let us get close enough to take a picture and let me show him the former building cause BMG show is dark now. Still, neat and also sad to see it in its new state. It’s all blue now.
That's so cool that you went to show your son! I hope you got him hooked on a few of those old shows
@@StorybookAmusement it really was awesome. We waited till he was 7 to take him so he could remember, and also enjoy everything. He was a hard no on Rip 🚀 Coaster (little short anyways 😎).
Honestly, it was amazing being there with him, but it is so different, especially with the masks and the standing apart.......took some of the experience magic out of it, but still amazing to get our boy there. Didn’t get on Rise of Resistance at MGM.....Hollywood, but we covered everything he wanted to see and that we wanted to get him on. Universal has always been my favorite, he said it was his too out of all of them when we left. Now, we are binging your channel.
@@brettbaratheon9776 that means a lot! I appreciate it! Yeah, I definitely agree it's hard to completely forget about the world when you constantly have to follow health and safety rules, but I'm glad you were able to have a blast regardless!
@@StorybookAmusement honestly, there were staff fighting with people, people getting ejected (and we know that means for life) it was a whole different experience. I wear glasses, so I did have a nose cover issue- got yelled at several times. In the end, we got out boy there, that was all that mattered. We didn’t know if it was even going to be there for much longer with the way the world is going.
Now, we look back to amazing channels like yours to see the hay day, the pinnacle of when it was truly amazing. I freaking love channels like yours, they captured the good ole days. Who know how many kids might be watching this someday wishing they could have experienced it.
I'm glad that I went to Nickelodeon Studios once. It's a shame that it had to close.
It really was perfect for that era. Too bad kids don't have anything like that today.
Lucky
Clapped my first set of cheeks at Nick studios when I was there on vacation with my family.
Please, do tell!
I watched Nickelodeon but never traveled to the studio. I don't think I would have wanted to be slimed. 😆Very interesting video.
😅 Seeing the slime as an adult, I’d say no way! But as a kid, that’s a different story!
I’m so glad I approached this video… I recently had a dream one night that I got a free Nickelodeon item from the Nickelodeon studios… even though I’ve never in my life been to the studios in real life, I’m thankful i remember glimpses of the 90s of watching blues clues, cat dog, rugrats, etc. I’m proud to have been born in the 90s (1995).
My hopes and dreams would be that they could either do a “re-grand opening” (same or close to the original location) of the Nickelodeon studies but to make it more nostalgic like going down a time machine attraction or history tunnel of Nickelodeon.
Thank you for this video!
That’s amazing! Thanks for sharing. 😊 It really was special-a dream for all us ‘90s kids!
Good job on the history video of Nickelodeon Studios. I really wish I could visit it when it was in operation.
Sonic, it's always an honor to find you in the comment section. Thanks for watching!
That was a lot of fun there. My daughter was so excited to meet people dressed up as Angelica and Chuckie from Rugrats when we took her there. That was one of her favorite shows. Nickelodeon was awesome. Luckily did not get slimed.😊 Awesome video.
Ah man, that’s special! Glad you two got to experience that!
Nice!
I wanna see a Nickelodeon Universe theme park at Universal Orlando Resort that’ll feature all different kinds of rides and attractions based on Nickelodeon TV shows as well as some themed areas like Bikini Bottom, a TMNT NYC, Nicktoon Studios, Royal Woods and Great Lakes City, Nickelodeon KidZone, and other themed areas!
Nickelodeon had so much creativity, but now the network is a shadow of its former self
They really had something special going on!
@@StorybookAmusement ikr
We never went in here despite visiting the parks quite a few times when it was open, thanks for showing what I missed.
I did wonder if you’d reference Adam as I remember seeing his video of this after it had been abandoned
Love his old videos! There’s some newer footage out there too of course, but you can’t mention Nick Studios without the Woo!
@@StorybookAmusement I think like a lot of things, where he walked thousands have followed!
I feel old I miss that old Nickelodeon logo
It worked so well. 😭 Thanks for watching this old video!
@@StorybookAmusement I hope it comes back
I remember like yesterday pulling up at Nickelodeon studios,Born and raised in Florida that was our vacation almost every spring break and summer,the 90s I miss everything about it,even my dad and his sandals 😜.
And you probably gave him a hard time for those sandals 😅 I know the feeling. It’s the little things like the floor in your bedroom or something-I miss it all.
I’ve watched a lot of vids about Nickelodeon Studios, but this one has the most detailed timeline of the history. The information about the tour changes over the years was really interesting. Great video!
Thank you so much! I try to go into much detail as possible, so I really appreciate when people like you notice. 😊
@@StorybookAmusement I’m obsessed with amusement park history, and I just found your channel. Your videos are excellent! Definitely subscribed.
Why thank you! And I guess that makes two of us!
It's good to see more historical videos of the First Kids Headquarters.
By the way, You now have 100 subscribers to your channel. Congrats, dude!
Thanks! It really was a special place back in the day!
Wow this video is amazing I don’t know why this doesn’t have that many views you definitely deserve more attention
I appreciate that! Thanks for tuning in 😁
I visited the studio in 1999 for my 11th birthday. This was when nickelodeon peaked in terms of live action shows ex: all that, kenan & kel, figure it out, guts, etc. I got to take part in a double dare style game & get slimed. Nickelodeon was never the same after 2004 & IMO it's never recovered.
Nickelodeon went corporate and lost their creative edge. Once upon a time they took chances to be a success, making wacky shows like Double Dare, Wild n Crazy Kids, Guts, Salute Your Shorts and sooo many more! Now....lame ass SpongeBob 24/7...yay.......
Those were the days
I went once when I was 3 or 4, and I just barely remembered the tour. I spent the next decade trying to take that tour again, only to be stopped every time I was lucky enough to go to Universal. Either it was by my stepfather (who had an intolerance for anything "kiddy"), or by fellow summer day camp kids who outvoted me out of spite.
Oh that stinks! It was lightning in a bottle back then, for sure.
I went there when I was 7 years old.
That’s awesome. Good memories!
@@StorybookAmusement yes. Sad that it had to close. Would have loved to have gone back.
I have lived in Westpalm beach Florida for a while but now I currently live in South Central valley California. My job had me move there for my promotion. I will say I've been to a lot of states in my short 30 years of life. But nowhere I've ever been in America, has better weather than Florida. I can definitely see why they built that theme park in Orlando.
this video was put edited so well, i love this style of videos. keep up the good work, you deserve more recognition !
I appreciate that a lot 😁 thanks for tuning in!
Ya know the saddest part about this? I never got to visit! Being born in 2001 and whatnot...
Ah dang! 😭
You deserve more subs because this is edited really great and has alot of great facts about the attraction! 👍👍👍
I really appreciate that! Thanks for stopping by. 😊
Play back bring back the old Nickelodeon at 12:00 at night
The music from 8:55 to 10:00 was beautiful wish I knew what song it came from but this video was awesome. Damn I love the 90s
I just checked, and I sadly don't have the files from this old project anymore. I'm sorry I don't know the name of the song, but it's a stock tune from a website called Epidemic Sound. 😊 Thanks for watching.
@@StorybookAmusement do you remember where n the website you used
@@adrianbredell1446 Not particularly. I probably searched "ninties" in the search bar on Epidemic Sound and looked through the songs. 😊
@@StorybookAmusement thanks hopefully the answer comes along
Great video. I live locally so I go often and it’s always sad to see the shell of ole Nick studios. Watching people walk past without knowing the history that was filmed there.
Definitely sad to see it empty once again too. I wonder what’s in store for it now!
Great rundown of an incredible era for kids everywhere! (And thanks for the link to the SpongeBob video, much appreciated!)
Thanks! ‘90s Nick meant so much to many of us 😊 and no problem! I always try to link back to the original source or relevant content when possible. You’ve contributed so much over the years!
I hope all the kids in this video had a great life and are doing well today
Big same
Here's an update: *The Blue Man Group Theater closed its doors in March of 2021, the building's future is uncertain as of right now, but maybe Universal might keep the building for something big*
I know, it's interesting! They have a lot of unused theater space at the moment. I'm curious if this is the beginning of a revamped Production Central.
I would think that Nickelodeon and Universal would do something like this again
@@CartoonFinder It would be great if something like this could return for today's kids, but Nick is owned by Viacom/CBS. I wouldn't expect NBC/Universal to have a strong Nickelodeon presence in the parks any time soon.
Well, you did say SpongeBob is in the park so... Why not make a deal that both ViacomCBS and NBC/Universal can't disagree on?
@@CartoonFinder I'm rooting for it!
Wow, amazing history 👍👍 Hi guys, we're your new subscriber in Australia 👋🇦🇺 Keep up the interesting vlogs ❤️️
Thank you!
awesome research, i'm really enjoying your channel. you deserve way more subs. RIP Nick studios, I wish I could have visited.
Thank you! Ah, too bad you didn't get a chance to go. It'd be awesome if something similar existed today for kids.
Hi there!
This is so awesome!
Thank you for sharing.
Jen xo
Thanks for checking it out!
@@StorybookAmusement Of course. Jen xo
I hope you make more vids, especially defunct, abandoned stuff like Nick Studios.
Thanks! I have a few abandoned topics in my schedule, and plenty of defunct ones! I have a recent Dueling Dragons video you may like 😊
Thanks for tuning in!
In Mexico, specifically in the Riviera Maya, there is a Nickelodeon operating hotel, it is very nice.
Did you ever get slimed at Nickelodeon Studios? What was your favorite show filmed there? 📺
No, I never got slimed in my life. My favorite show filmed there would probably be either "Guts" or "Legends of the Hidden Temple". I wonder why "Wild and Crazy Kids" was never filmed there. It was one of the few at the time. Would you think that it may have been too expensive?
@@CROSSTATT I would assume, given the time, that on-site production needs for Wild and Crazy Kids wouldn't have been met in Orlando. Being in SoCal, they were able to get production crews and whatnot to film outside of the studio. Easier to do today outside of LA than in the '90s. Cost probably plays into it too like you mentioned.
So they shut down because no visitors? I never thought that place would ever shut down. Been there 1 time and loved it. This is so sad. I dont get why nobody visited no more.
Considering all the team members and different components, I would imagine that was an expensive attraction when operating at full capacity.
With less foot traffic comes more budget cuts. With more budget cuts comes a cheapened experience. Combine that with the height of Nickelodeon in the past, and it adds up, sadly. It was an amazing time to be a kid.
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5:06 It Isn’t Ethan is Jeffrey Elson for Full Vacation is Disney 09/1990 #1
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The Blue Man Group left the park in February 2021.
I did the Nickelodeon set tour once, (I think I was like 11 years old at the time) unfortunately nothing was filming on the day I did the tour
Ah dang! There's always the Game Lab though. Thanks for tuning in!
Please do more theme park history videos like Terminator 2 3D, Earthquake, Jaws, Nicktoon Blast, ET Adventure, Jurassic Park: The Ride, Countdown to Extinction/Dinosaur, Men in Black: Alien Attack, Ghostbusters Spooktacular, Shrek 4D, etc.!
You got it! I have a lot of old school stuff planned 😊
Now nothing resides there sad
Truly!
Why Showbiz company has to be in Hollywood
Nick was better when it was in Florida
at 5:40 is that for the Nick All-Star Challenge?
Can't say for sure, but it looks like it!
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Me born in 2001 and it shut down in 2005 I bascially missed my chance 😿 I wish I was born earlier 😿 Even if I went during the 2000s I don't think I would of remembered going so unfair 😿
It was truly a moment! Nick was huge in the '90s. Kind of like lightning in a bottle. Sorry you missed it!
@@StorybookAmusement Yeah defently i'm glad u got to exprience it and it's ok 😁
Bring back the old Nickelodeon Studios and California get rid of the Blue Man Group opening back. Floyd leave bring back please back to
Bring back people that made the TV so it's like all like you need to cancel all of that I meant to find from all that Amanda sent that man to sail
i kinda wished i've could've been there
It was great!
And now sound stage 18 is being abandoned once again... as blue man group is moving away...
Yeah, I’m definitely interested in what will happen next
At 11 at night bring back the old Nickelodeon at 11.
That looks Similar to like Universal Studios Hollywood Since They Have like a lot where they filmed NBC Shows and is connected with a studio tour that takes you around like when you see like The Voice Soundstage and other soundstages where they do NBC Shows Nothing looks similar to that Nickelodeon Studios
Down at them now is the blue man in the blue men's group now with the blue mint now with the blue men's group till they ain't no hope for survival to bring it back it ain't no hope at survival to bring it to bring it back it ain't no hope I survival the bring it back
Actually, Blue Man Group recently announced they won’t resume shows at Universal Orlando 👀