Minecraft x Universal Studios Experience Brings Beloved Theme Park Rides Into Your Home

Minecraft x Universal Studios Experience has created an all-new virtual world that combines legendary attractions and experiences inspired by Universal Destinations & Experiences around the world as well as throughout the theme parks’ history. This DLC (downloadable content) features attractions and experiences inspired by all Universal Destinations & Experiences around the world from Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Beijing Resort, Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Singapore.

“Our collaboration with Minecraft over the past 4 years has enabled fans and game players alike to adventure, craft, build, and create in worlds highlighting favorite franchises from Jurassic World to How to Train Your Dragon and beyond,” said Bill Kispert, SVP & GM, Games & Digital Platforms at Universal Products & Experiences. "This new offering is our biggest and most detailed Minecraft map yet and invites fans into a virtual Universal Studios theme park featuring beloved attractions and experiences – present and past – inspired by Universal Destinations & Experiences around the world.

The Universal Studios Experience DLC: A Virtual Theme Park Adventure

You’ll start your adventure at the gates of Universal Studios, where Woody Woodpecker will greet users and ask for help in restoring the iconic Universal Studios globe. As you venture forward, players will experience rides, shops, minigames and encounter characters like Shrek, Dracula, King Kong, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. There are eight different islands to explore including Hollywood, New York, San Francisco, Amity Island, Hill Valley, Lower Lot, Jurassic World and Skull Island. 

Featured Attractions in Minecraft x Universal Studios DLC Experience 

Skull Island: Reign of Kong inspired by the ride at Universal Orlando Resort’s Islands of Adventure 

Universal Beijing Resort's Jurassic World Innovation Center 

Universal Studios Hollywood’s Jurassic World – The Ride

Universal Studios Florida’s Revenge of the Mummy

JAWS attraction inspired by the ride at Universal Studios Japan

Back to the Future – The Ride, inspired by a past fan-favorite at Universal destinations around the world

E.T. Adventure, inspired by the ride at Universal Orlando Resort

For in-game merchandise, players can visit Back to the Future Gifts, Universal Studios Store, E.T. Toy Closet, Sahara Traders, Surf Shack, Jurassic Outfitters and Base Camp Provisions. For in-game dining, visit Hollywood & Dine, Universal Studios’ Classic Monsters Cafe, Amity Boardwalk Snacks, Isla Nu-Bar and many more. 

Universal Studios Experience – Minecraft Quest  

Between all of the attractions hides a quest – some of the letters have disappeared from Minecraft’s Universal Studios Globe and there’s quite the reward for the explorer who finds them all. Players will head out on an adventure across the virtual theme park, completing film-themed minigames to advance. Sneaking past Velociraptors, diving for treasure amongst sharks and hoverboard racing back in time create quite the challenge, but fan favorite characters like Frankenstein’s Monster, Puss in Boots, Shrek or Woody Woodpecker can help.  

The Universal Studios Experience DLC is available at Minecraft Marketplace now so grab some churros and let’s go. There’s no other way to experience every Universal Destinations & Experiences theme park around the world in just one day. So, get ready – a hair-raising world of fun awaits. 

Universal Minecraft DLC Maps

In addition to the Universal Studios Experience, Universal Products & Experiences have launched 4 DLC maps including Jurassic World, Jurassic World Adventures, Minions and How to Train Your Dragon – all currently available for download in Minecraft Marketplace. 

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