Location: Universal Studios Florida - San Francisco
Richter’s Burger Co. is one of the best themed restaurants in the park. Every detail of the building is created to resemble the aftermath of a devastating earthquake. From the upside-down statue embedded in the floor beside the door to the menu boards that have been cracked in two, it’s obvious that this place has been through quite an ordeal. Take a good look around as you dine to really appreciate all the little details that went into the design, such as the hammer and bell rigged to the ceiling to warn of another quake.
Richter’s has a fairly limited menu with only 5 options, but these are diverse enough to satisfy nearly anyone (see full menu below). If you’re feeling the constraint of so few meal options, consider that you can choose from more than 100 drinks. The Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage machines at the end of the line have handy touch screens to help you navigate the dozens of available choices till you find the perfect concoction to quench your thirst.
Meals:
“The Big One” – Burger with Cheese, Served w/Fries - $8.29
“The Aftershock” – Two Patties with Cheese, Served w/Fries - $9.69
“The San Andreas” – Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Served w/Fries - $8.49
“The Fault Line” – Garden Burger with Cheese. Served w/Fries - $7.79
“The Richter Scale Salad” – Grilled Chicken Salad - $8.49
Additions:
Bacon - $.75
American Cheese - $.50
Swiss Cheese - $.50
Onion - $.79
Sautéed Mushroom - $.79
Fries:
Chili Cheese Fries - $3.79
French Fries - $2.99
Cheese Sauce - $.79
Beverages:
Fountain Soda - $2.69/$2.99
Souvenir Cup - $8.99
Refills - $.99
Refillable Freestyle Cup - $10.99
Root Beer Float - $4.19
Powerade - $2.89
Bottled Spring Water - $2.75
Milk - $2.29
Bottled Beer - $6.00
Desserts & Shakes:
The Frisco Shake – Vanilla or Chocolate
Small - $3.19 Regular - $4.49
Mile High Apple Pie - $3.49
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Cup - $3.39
Freshly Baked Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie - $2.39
Freestyle Machine Drinks:
With the Coca-Cola Freestyle machine you can choose from over 100 different beverages. Not only do you have light and zero calorie options for nearly every drink, you’ll also find a wide range of flavoring choices for each beverage. Options include myriad possibilities for:
Minute Maid
Fanta
Vault
Barq’s
Coke
Diet Coke
HiC
Sprite
Mr. Pibb
Powerade
** Menus and pricing are subject to change at any time **
Location: Universal Studios Florida - San Francisco
With the Coca-Cola Freestyle machine you can choose from over 100 different beverages. Not only do you have light and zero calorie options for nearly every drink, you’ll also find a wide range of flavoring choices for each beverage. Options include myriad possibilities for:
Description: Curious George Goes to Town is a water-filled playland for children. The area is themed after the classic Curious George books
, and you can find storybook pages throughout that tell the tale of another of George's mischievous journeys. Just past the entrance to your right you'll find some posters with holes cut out for kids' faces that make great photo-ops.
As you explore the lower level you’ll find plenty of places to pull ropes and turn levers for fun surprises. The second level is for visitors of a more devious nature, as this is the spot where you’ll find dump buckets and water guns for soaking unsuspecting guests below. When you hear the bells going off, make sure you’re away from the center of the play area. This noise signals that one of the two giant dump buckets on either side of the space is about to overturn. On busy days, masses of kids who’ve gotten wise to the system will make a beeline for the spot just below these buckets.
Location: Universal Studios Florida - Woody Woodpecker's Kidzone
may be a forgotten character to some kids today, he's actually the icon of the park and this coaster is his signature attraction. This is a relatively slow moving coaster with only gentle hills and turns. It’s an ideal choice for kids who are new to thrill rides. Older guests won’t get much out of the short adventure, which lasts only about 45 seconds, but small visitors will get a thrill out of a ride so obviously designed just for them. Keep a look out in the queue for a few extra bells and whistles to play with while you wait.
Location: Universal Studios Florida - Woody Woodpecker's Kidzone
Show Description: Animal Actors on Location is a stage show featuring a vast array of trained animals. The intro includes a raccoon, skunk, pig, birds, dogs and even a few well trained cats. Movie clips are interspersed with humorous animal performances for an entertaining show that’s appropriate for the whole family. You can even get picked as a volunteer if you’re itching to be part of the action. The show lasts about 20 minutes and features several short bits with pigs, dogs, birds and the star of the show – a playful orangutan. Movie buffs may even recognize some of the little stars such as the pug from Men in Black. Universal is a little lean on attractions for toddlers and small children so this is a must see if you have these types of youngsters in your party.
Getting Ready: Check show times as soon as you get to the park so you can plan appropriately.
As soon as you sit down you’ll notice that things run a bit differently here. Each table is equipped with a set of license plates reading “Run Forest Run” and “Stop Forest Stop.” If you want your server to stop by, you just flip to the appropriate sign. The idea being that they’ll otherwise leave you to enjoy your meal. We were forced to go through a lengthy drill of Forest Gump
trivia mid-conversation but otherwise the system seemed to work.
In fact, fans of the classic Tom Hanks film will find the kitsch here as enjoyable as the food. Every facet of the restaurant is designed to reflect some part of Forest’s fantastic journeys. The meals themselves are teeming with cute nods to the movie as well, from the newspaper-print papers beneath the fish and chips plate to the cardboard ship, dubbed “Jenny”, that the kid’s meal comes in.
