Universal to Open Transformers: The Ride – 3D

Universal Orlando has announced that the highly anticipated blockbuster attraction Transformers: The Ride – 3D will officially open on Thursday, June 20, 2013.

Universal also launched an all-new “Join the Resistance” Facebook experience to prepare fans for the battle they’ll experience on the mega-attraction.

“Recruits” can create their very own NEST IDs, train for battle, access exclusive photos and video and win prizes – including a trip to the attraction’s grand opening celebration on June 20.

Transformers: The Ride – 3D is an action-packed ride experience that pushes the limits of technology to place guests in the middle of a larger-than-life battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons. The ride was created under license from Hasbro, Inc. and is based on its iconic Transformers brand.

Meanwhile, the Hasbro, Inc. Transformers brand is inviting fans of all ages around the globe to help create a new Transformers character that will be forever added to the Transformers world.

In anticipation of the Transformers’ brand 30th anniversary in 2014, the “Fan Built Bot” Poll will run through May 5th on Transformers.com/vote. (Read: Hasbro Invites You to Create Transformers)

The battle begins when guests enter the NEST facility – the headquarters for the government operation that partners with the Autobots to protect Earth from the Decepticons.

While inside, they are recruited to help protect the AllSpark – a powerful energy source that would allow the Decepticons to destroy the planet. Guests board EVAC – an Autobot created exclusively for the attraction – to transport the AllSpark to safety.