Disasters make great movies -- and great rides too. Here Charlton Heston will walk you through a pair of pre-shows where you see how an earthquake is simulated and filmed. You are then placed on a subway with tram-style seating, presumably in San Francisco. After a short trip the train stops at an exit and the earthquake begins. The trains rattle, water comes racing towards the tram, fiery explosions erupt from the ground. You are tucked safely in your jerky train, and you don't even get all that wet. If your child can accept that this is all staged then you should have no problems with this elaborate disaster recreation.

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By booking your stay at one of the three onsite resorts you will not only be staying a short walk or complimentary boat ride from the park -- you will also receive the Universal Express benefit to avoid long lines and get on your favorite rides like this one quickly.

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