Opening date for Universal Orlando’s Transformers

Megatron at Universal Orlando Resort

The much-awaited blockbuster attraction TRANSFORMERS: The Ride – 3D will open at Universal Orlando on June 20. A host of celebrities will be there to see Megatron and the Decepticons take over the park.

With billboards advertising the ride being posted on Florida highways (below), the big build-up for the opening has also begun with a “Join the Resistance” Facebook experience to prepare fans for the battle they’ll experience. “Recruits” can create their very own NEST IDs, train for battle and access exclusive photos and video. Click www.facebook.com/UniversalOrlandoResort?fref=ts to join the resistance.

TRANSFORMERS: The Ride – 3D is a mind-blowing, action-packed ride experience that pushes the limits of technology to place guests in the middle of a larger-than-life battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons. The battle begins when guests enter the NEST facility – the headquarters for the government operation that partners with the Autobots to protect Earth from the Decepticons. While inside, they are recruited to help protect the AllSpark – a powerful energy source that would allow the Decepticons to destroy the planet. Guests board EVAC – an Autobot created exclusively for the attraction – to transport the AllSpark to safety.

For more information about TRANSFORMERS: The Ride – 3D, visit www.universalorlando.co.uk and for tickets – £114 per adult and £104 per child – with unlimited admission to both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure for up to 14 consecutive days and access to Universal CityWalk, Orlando’s hottest nightspot, see www.universalorlando.co.uk

Virgin Holidays offers seven nights room-only at the 3V Clarion Inn Lake Buena Vista on a room only basis with car hire included, from Gatwick on June 24, from £873 per person.

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TRANFORMERS The Ride-3D to Open June 20