Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!, the third installment in the satirical, sharks-in-a-tornado TV movie franchise, premiered on SyFy tonight. Spoiler alert: it was so bad that it was — still really bad.
The acting was just as (if not more) terrible than the film’s two predecessors. But the one thing that brought me back for more shark-filled cyclones was the role Universal Orlando played in the film (the SyFy channel is owned by NBCUniversal). No matter how bad a movie is, if roller coasters are involved, I’ll probably watch.
Luckily for anyone who didn’t have the patience to sit through the two hours of cinematic torture, Universal Orlando tweeted some of the most memorable moments from the theme park’s scenes. Enjoy:
#UniversalAP's be like…"Gotta ride everything before that Sharknado hits!" #Sharknado3 pic.twitter.com/KMpmc7ErqR
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) July 23, 2015
Despite an opening scene that depicts mass chaos and casualties in Washington D.C., all is well at Universal Orlando.
Even Universal Orlando President Bill Davis is on hand to greet guests as they enter the park:
#UniversalOrlando President Bill Davis nailed his #Sharknado3 cameo. Way to go Bill! pic.twitter.com/C0FPQVdnpO
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) July 23, 2015
A way-too-long scene shows the iconic Universal Studios globe detached from the ground and turned into a kickball of sorts:
Don't know about you guys, but we are getting TOTALLY sucked into #Sharknado3 right now. 😉 pic.twitter.com/Nk3lKa8O1S
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) July 23, 2015
The filmmakers probably decided to extend this segment as it was easier to animate a giant sphere rather than additional sharks:
Nooooo! Not the globe! Oh no you didn't just knock over our globe, #Sharknado3! It's on now. pic.twitter.com/kvZlb3iX0p
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) July 23, 2015
I would probably pay an additional fee to go for a spin inside the globe (maybe without the sharks):
Usually you need a park-to-park pass to see both parks, @CassieScerbo and @IanZiering. #Sharknado3 😉 pic.twitter.com/Rz3FEsxkyq
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) July 23, 2015
But if you sat through the entire scene, the globe did manage to serve somewhat of a purpose:
YESSSS! #UniversalOrlando Globe – 1, Sharks – 0…that's how we roll! #Sharknado3 pic.twitter.com/uqNasa6gl4
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) July 23, 2015
At one point in the film, a shark latches onto a Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit train (and devours a ride operator in the process) because why not?
Mr. Y2J @IAmJericho just got Y-2-Slayed on #RipRideRockit! #Sharknado3! EPIC! pic.twitter.com/kjpaIiQBJJ
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) July 23, 2015
I’m not sure if Maurer (the manufacturer of the coaster) would approve of on-ride shark attacks.
Um, please keep your fins and tails inside the coaster at all times. Thanks. #SafetyFirst #Sharknado3 pic.twitter.com/BqkOU5ikyP
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) July 23, 2015
I have to admit, I found it clever how some of the lesser-known Universal attractions were incorporated into the film, such as Disaster:
The Disaster Ride just took on a whole new meaning…#Sharknado3 pic.twitter.com/bYgI7x6eg1
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) July 23, 2015
As one could assume, Universal’s Harry Potter attractions did not have any cameos.
Few members of the cast were spared from poorly animated carnage. Jerry Springer included:
.@JerrySpringer: "Take care of yourself, and each other." #FamousLastWords #Sharknado3 pic.twitter.com/D3wGxF7j0O
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) July 23, 2015
It’s a shame that Universal Studios Florida’s Jaws ride is no more. I’m sure Sharknado’s popularity would make for a great “refresh.” But the Twister attraction (which also makes a cameo in the film) is still around. After watching Sharknado 3, anything is possible.
If you’re still interested in more Sharkando 3, watch a behind-the-scenes video below which features more footage from Universal Orlando:
Did you watch Sharknado 3? Share your thoughts about the movie in the comments section below.
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