The Theme Park History of Nickelodeon Studios (Universal Studios Florida)

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Published 2018-09-03

Nickelodeon Studios was a television taping studio as well as an original family attraction at Universal Studios Florida, which opened on June 7, 1990, and closed on April 30, 2005. In this video we take a look at the history of the first channel for kids and its rise in popularity, the channel’s success leading to the creation of the world’s first kids headquarters, and the studios’ decline and closure.

Songs Used (In Order)
Double Dare 1988-1993 Theme    • Double Dare 1988-1993 Theme
Ren and Stimpy Production Music - Model Girl    • Ren and Stimpy Production Music - Mod...
Ren And Stimpy Production Music - Star Parade    • Ren And Stimpy Soundtrack - Star Parade
Nickelodeon Doug Soundtrack - A Little Baseball    • Nickelodeon Doug Soundtrack A Little ...
Hey Arnold! - Groove Remote Lockjaw (Extended)   • Video
Legend of the Hidden Temple Soundtrack    • legends Of The Hidden Temple Soundtra...

Videos Used (In Order)
Pinwheel Opening Credits 1980s by robatsea2009    • Pinwheel opening credits 1980s
Nickelodeon Bumpers (1979-1981) by tvguy1979    • Nickelodeon Bumpers (1979-1981)
Nickelodeon Bumper Audio Restoration #1 by The Remaster    • Nickelodeon Bumper Audio Restoration #1
Never-Before-Seen '90s Nickelodeon Studios Commercial (2016) by NickSplat    • Never-Before-Seen '90s Nickelodeon St...
Where Nick Was Made by NickSplat    • Where Nick Was Made | NickRewind
QUBE Promo by profCarlson    • QUBE promo
Early QUBE demonstration - What is QUBE? By Jon QUBE    • Early QUBE demonstration - What is QUBE?
RARE NICKELODEON Pinwheel Full Episode (Tape from Early 1986) by Notelu    • RARE NICKELODEON Pinwheel Full Episod...
Nickelodeon Promos 1979 by tvguy1979    • Nickelodeon Promos- 1979! (by Joseph ...
You Can't Do That on Television (Intro/Credits) (1984) by CDCB2    • You Can't Do That on Television (Intr...
Canadians Saying "About" | You Can't Do That On Television by NickSplat    • Canadians Saying "About" | You Can't ...
'80s Kids Get Slimed | You Can't Do That On Television by NickSplat    • '80s Kids Get Slimed | You Can't Do T...
Nickelodeon 1981 Bumper by jcbluejr01    • Video
MTV ID - One Small Step (1981) by Music Television Collector    • Video
MTV ID - Hairy M (1982) by Music Television Collector    • Video
MTV ID - Swick (1981) by Music Television Collector    • Video
Nickelodeon Studios Construction Timelapse by Bird King Faisal Jewell the 1st    • Video
Nickelodeon Studios Opening Day Celebration (First Hour Only) by The Lost Media Wiki    • Nickelodeon Studios Opening Day Celeb...
Nickelodeon Studios Slime Geyser 1992 by jamesKI4jKV    • Nickelodeon Studios Slime Geyser 1992
Official 1992 Footage Of The Nickelodeon Time Capsule by NickSplat    • Footage of 1992 Nickelodeon Time Caps...
Nickelodeon's New Headquarters in Burbank, California by 20,000 Things    • Nickelodeon's New Headquarters in Bur...
Classic Nick Commercial Promo (Early 90's) - Nickelodeon Studios by stufflikesite    • Classic Nick Commercial Promo (Early ...
Nickelodeon Studios Tour - September 1990 by Ethan    • Nickelodeon Studios Tour - September ...
Nick Studio Tour 1994 - Slime Kitchen by Kelly McDaniel    • Nick Studio Tour 1994 - Slime Kitchen
Universal/Nickelodeon Studios 1992 by jamesKI4jKV    • Universal/Nickelodeon Studios, FL 1992
Universal Studios Orlando - December 31, 1992
By The Jones Less Traveled    • Video
Universal Studios Florida Promo VHS 1996 by Boyd Ringrose    • Universal Studios Florida promo VHS 1996
Nicktoons "Blob" ID (1993) by mcydodge919    • Nicktoons "Blob" ID (1993)
Vintage 1994 SNICK Opening Promo by NickSplat    • Vintage 1994 SNICK Opening Promo | #S...
Nickelodeon Game Lab Footage 2004 by cjmalm88    • Nickelodeon Game Lab Footage 2004
Nickelodeon Studios - Behind Closed Doors 2012 by adamthewoo    • Nickelodeon Studios - Behind Closed D...
Nickelodeon Studios Remnants - History Hunters Universal Studios by JakeOrl    • Nickelodeon Studios Remnants - Histor...
Dorado/Nickelodeon Productions/Nickelodeon Studios/Nelvana International (2001) by Pepsi9072    • Dorado/Nickelodeon Productions/Nickel...

I take no credit for any of the footage used in this video. Use the above links to view the full footage and give those videos the views they deserve.

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All Comments (21)

@Lecci520 3 years ago

This made me want to cry. When I was a kid I always wanted to go to Universal Studios. I never got to experience it. Now, my 27 and finally got around to visit Universal Studios, although Nick is gone. This was my childhood. I’m thankful for the memories from watching all the tv shows growing up.
@jessicakarnia4433 5 years ago

I remember going there in 95. My bro and i begged our parents to take the tour. I'm so glad they said yes because the next time we were able to go to universal, Nickelodeon was gone.
@bignath250688 5 years ago

Keenan and kel was my childhood. " who loves Orange soda? " " kel loves Orange soda "
@FlynnApollo 5 years ago

I knew I’d see AdamTheWoo in here! He always is going on adventures for us, he doesn’t even ask our moms!
@theresacherco9543 5 years ago

When I was little I always wanted to go Nickelorion studios
@PigWIthGlasses 5 years ago

This was my favorite Abandoned place. So sad to see it go and turned into just an office space
@Yo_Bentley 5 years ago

I love how you added that sad song from “Hey Arnold” that was a nice touch.
@Mrrbigg 5 years ago

If I could only watch one YouTube video a month, it would be definitely Theme Park History.
@shereadsmysteries 4 years ago

Thank you for doing this one! I watch a lot of these theme park videos and I couldn’t find another channel that covered Nick Studios and I was beginning to think I had imagined it 😂
@xSunnyEclipse 5 years ago

Thanks for bringing back great memories! Back in 1993, my sister got to particpate in one of the game shows and I watched her from the audience. I don't remember a lot (since I was three), but I had my picture taken on the Blues' Clues thinking chair! Wonderful video keep it up! I'd love to see you cover the Ghostbusters show!
@exodia9817 5 years ago

Since you mentioned it, how about a video about Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast?
@Musicofthenyt 5 years ago

This was such a nostalgia trip. I went there was I was 6/7 years old for the first time. I still have so many pictures of it. I’m so glad I was able to see this again and remember all the amazing memories I have of it. Thanks. :)
@eduardodotel8524 5 years ago

You should do Captain EO. I'm a fan of MJ and never got to experience the attraction.
@ryansalter2325 5 years ago

My only memory of going there was in 2001 while it was still standing. I saw the slime geyser outside, and my family and I went straight to the game lab, where they were doing Family Double Dare. My older brother actually was one of the kids who got picked to participate. Afterward, we took some pictures of the Nicktoon cutouts. It was a special moment in my life being a Nickelodeon kid.
@Themeparknerd1993 5 years ago

This video brought back so many memories. Tear in my eye!
@donnytucker 5 years ago

I auditioned for blue man group in the old nick studios building. I felt nostalgic for sure! And can you do a video on boardwalk and baseball ? It's an old theme park that was near WDW in the late 80's
@coachken6130 5 years ago

When I heard the 'Pinwheel' theme I knew I would like the episode. Good choice.
@ausername5410 5 years ago

I know it’s going to be a great day when Theme Park History uploads!
@Playgrl966 5 years ago

This was amazing! I watched it while I was cooking. So bittersweet! Thank you so much for doing this video, and putting time into it. I also loved the shout-out, I screamed when I saw my name lol.
@davidbilu1166 5 years ago

I worked there about 20 years ago. Amazing, wacky experience....especially when you are shooting a live show with tours watching you through the glass in almost every single room including the control room, the studios, costume department, slime lab, etc...