Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon officially Opens on April 6

The new thrill ride “Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon” began technical rehearsals at Universal Studios last week.  The public got its first glimpse of the attraction, which includes famous landmarks and even smells from the Big Apple and highlights from NBC’s long-running late-night talk show, “The Tonight Show.”  

The ride is scheduled to have its grand opening on April 6 but guests were able to get a sneak peek of the ride beginning last Thursday. Before you even enter the attractions you are transported to New York, particularly 30 Rockefeller Center, the home of the “Tonight Show” tapings. The attraction is located in the former home of the Twister ride, and its new outdoor look blends in perfectly with the New York street scene of the park. 

Get your Jimmy Fallon merchandise including Hashtag Panda 

The gift shot is now currently open, and you can get access to all your favorite merchandise including fan favorites like hashtag panda and more! The ground floor of the queue pays tribute to the NBC talk show and its many hosts  Each of the six hosts including Steve Allen, Jack Paar, Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Fallon, have individual displays with a television style of that era.   

Upstairs the queue continues with some Fallon-style humor, including appearances by Hashtag Panda and prerecorded highlights from the show. There are also touch-screen games and couches to relax on while you wait. Eventually groups move into an actual queue line that leads to a pre-show with a safety video featuring Fallon and his house band the Roots.   

Finally you will board the six-row vehicle that seats 12 people across on a single platform. The ride vehicle will then weeble and wobbles as you race through the city. Once seated and buckled in, guests are challenged to a race and Fallon takes off in the Tonight Rider. Away you go chasing after the all show host flying into Times Square, the subway, the East River, to the top of the Empire State Building and even into outer space, all with Fallon’s witty commentary to keep you laughing.   

If you want a chance to take a ride on the new Race Through New York ride before anybody else look for discounted Universal Orlando tickets right here on Best of Orlando.   

Orlando, FL – 3/6/17

By: Jena Pugh