One of America's favorite talk show hosts is having a ride in Universal Orlando named after him.
Universal Orlando Resort has recently announced that The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon will bring New York City to Orlando through the "Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon" attraction, to be formally opened in the spring.
Fallon's famous Tonight Show segments will also be part of the ride--you'll be able to have some Lip Sync Battle action and send a personalized Tonight Show Thank You Note to your friends. Hashtag Panda, the show's mascot, is also set to make an appearance.
"After a briefing in the Studio 6B Lobby, you'll board the world's first-ever flying theater, which seats up to 72 audience members, for a rousing race alongside Jimmy Fallon through the greatest city in the world, New York," the Universal Orlando blog teased.
"From 30 Rock out into the streets (and the skies!) of The Big Apple, you and your fellow studio audience members will zoom past iconic New York City landmarks in an action-packed race with plenty of twists and turns along the way," the announcement added.
The Late Show, under NBC and broadcasted from Rockefeller Center in New York, has been airing since 1954. It's the longest running talk show as well as the longest running, regularly scheduled entertainment program in the United States. It has had a total of six hosts: Steve Allen, Jack Paar, Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, and Fallon. Prior to joining the Tonight Show, Fallon was a regular on Saturday Night Live.
Those who do the Race will also be able to enjoy some pretty cool history lessons. Here, you'll also get to watch how the show has evolved in the last 62 years, as well as see some actual props used.
According to Orlando Sentinel, the spot of this new ride will take the spot of Twister: Ride It Out, which closed its doors last year.
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