EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Set sail with ‘Adventures in Amity: Tales from the Jaws Ride’ book
Travel back to the days of Captain Jake’s Amity Boat Tours at Universal Studios Florida with the new tribute book, “Adventures in Amity: Tales from the Jaws Ride” by Dustin McNeil.
This book holds over 30 new interviews with the classic ride’s designers, engineers, and skippers as they give insight into the attraction’s creation and operation.
With an introduction by J. Michael Roddy, a member of the entertainment industry for over 25 years, the book also includes:
- Never-before-seen photos and concept art from the original 1989 construction of the ride
- Details on the seldom-seen 1990 Jaws ride that closed shortly after the park opened
- Hear from skippers about the temperamental mechanical sharks
- Read stories from the 1990/1993 opening teams, as well as the 2012 closing team
- Learn of the breakdowns, malfunctions, celebrity guests and instances of “Man overboard!” during the attraction’s run
- Hear from park executives about the disastrous opening of both the Jaws ride and Universal Studios Florida
- Coverage of the Jaws ride that is still operational at Universal Studios Japan
“Dustin McNeil has written the all-encompassing history of the ride,” said Roddy. “His enthusiasm and attention to detail are obsessive in the best possible way.”
This comprehensive tribute to the Jaws attraction is written by McNeill, a lifelong theme park enthusiast primarily known for his work on the horror genre. His other works include “Phantasm Exhumed: The Unauthorized Companion” and “Slash of the Titans: The Road to Freddy vs. Jason.”
To learn more about “Adventures in Amity: Tales from the Jaws Ride” and to purchase your own copy, visit TalesFromTheJawsRide.com.
Check out our video of the last-ever public Jaws ride at Universal Studios Florida below: