The Franklin Institute<\/a>. <\/p>\n![\"Franklin](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gallery-3_-Technology-and-Innovation-Rendering-by-MDSX-Creative.jpg\")
The Technology and Innovation Rendering by MDSX Creative is shown.PROVIDED\/FRANKLIN INSTITUTE<\/p>\n
The exhibit offers an inside look at the storytelling, innovation and world-building behind a few different creations from the brand\u2014from The World Famous Studio Tour to the most recent launch of Universal Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort (aka one of the largest and most technologically advanced theme parks in the country). Essentially, if Universal has had their hands in it, it will be included in the exhibit. \u00a0<\/p>\n
The new showcase at the FI will dive deeper into animatronics, robotics, ride design, costuming and special effects as well. <\/p>\n
\u201cAt Universal, we are known for creating mind-blowing attractions and experiences that shatter guest expectations, and for those wondering how we do it, this engaging exhibit offers an in-depth look that celebrates the talents of our team,\u201d said Gerald Raines, Senior Vice President of Global Location Based Entertainment & Licensing, Universal Destinations & Experiences. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to partner with The Franklin Institute to share the innovation, artistry, and technical expertise we use to bring beloved stories and characters to life for the millions of guests visiting our destinations each year.\u201d<\/p>\n
Some highlights include a way to build coasters, design monster masks, and program animated \ufb01gures using real theme park tools and technology; stations to pose with costumes of your favorite characters (like Toothless, Po, Tigress, and Gingy) from Universal\u2019s live shows; stops to snap photos with real props; plus ways to view vehicles and more from attractions up close. \u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHosting the world premiere of an exhibition of this caliber in 2026, during what will be a monumental year for the nation, is extraordinary,\u201d added Larry Dubinski, President and CEO of The FI. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to\u202fadd \u2018Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition\u2019 to the already impressive lineup of major events happening during the 2026 semi-quincentennial in Philadelphia.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The Scares & Horror Rendering by MDSX Creative is shown. PROVIDED\/FRANKLIN INSTITUTE<\/p>\n
\u2018Universal Theme Parks\u2019 was created in collaboration with the award-winning creative design firm MDSX. The Franklin Institute will house the exhibition in the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion and the Mandell Center from Feb. 14, 2026, through Sept. 7, 2026, a release notes. Tickets will go on sale soon, and renderings have just been release to mark the occasion. <\/p>\n
For more information on \u2018Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition\u2019 at the FI (222 N 20th St.), visit fi.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Storytelling & Wonder Rendering by MDSX Creative is shown. PROVIDED\/FRANKLIN INSTITUTE The Franklin Institute recently announced plans…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":81485,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5132],"tags":[5229,648,7180,1448,2830,1311,55779,7181,67,586,132,5230,941,68,2969],"class_list":{"0":"post-81484","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-philadelphia","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-arts","10":"tag-going-out","11":"tag-pa","12":"tag-pennsylvania","13":"tag-philadelphia","14":"tag-theme-parks","15":"tag-things-to-do-in-philadelphia","16":"tag-united-states","17":"tag-united-states-of-america","18":"tag-unitedstates","19":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","20":"tag-universal","21":"tag-us","22":"tag-usa"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/114893071745139561","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81484","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=81484"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81484\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/81485"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=81484"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=81484"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=81484"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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