Visitors' Center (Film Universe)
Visitors' Center | |
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General information | |
Status | Abandoned |
Location | Main Compound, Jurassic Park |
Cost | USD$ 357 Million |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 3 |
Design and construction | |
Main contractor | InGen Construction |
The Visitors' Center was the central hub of operations at Jurassic Park on Isla Nublar.
History
A Soft Opening
Failing Fences
Raptors in The Rotunda
The Dream Forgotten
With the Raptors distracted by the Tyrannosaur, the survivors fled the Visitors' Center just as Hammond and Malcolm arrived in the damaged Jeep #10. Back inside the Rotunda, the Rex lay waste to the final Velociraptor, ripping it from it's perch and throwing it into the Tyrannosaurus Fossil which disintegrated into pieces. The Rex then stood triumphant, letting out a final roar as the 'When Dinosaurs Rules The Earth' Banner fell to the ground.
The building sat abandoned for the next 22 years.
Rediscovering the Lost Park
Over two decades later during the Jurassic World Incident the abandoned Visitors' Center was rediscovered by Zach and Gray Mitchell whilst on the run from the Indominus Rex. An abandoned and practically destroyed Jurassic World Utility Quad drew their attention to the overgrown and almost unrecognisable entrance to the Visitors' Center.
Layout and Facilities
The building is divided up into both visitor and staff areas.
Ground Floor
Rotunda
Café and Gift Shop
Kitchen
Garage
1st Floor
Control Room
Genetics/Fertilisation/Hatchery Laboratory
Showcase Theater
Presentation Room
Production Notes
Jurassic Park
Pre-production
Production
Area | Filming Location | Notes |
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Exterior | Valley House Plantation Estate | A large Facade was constructed next to pond along with a tarmac road and rail. A portion of this Facade was reconstructed at the Universal Soundstages along with matching interiors. |
Rotunda and Restaurant | Universal Studios Stage 12 | A large multi-level Set was constructed on Stage 12, comprising the forward portion of the Visitors' Center with Tour Road, the Rotunda with Ventilation Ducts and the Restaurant with an exterior patio and Jungle. |
Control Room, Genetics/Fertilisation/Hatchery and Theater Showcase | Universal Studios Stage 28 | A large Set was constructed on Stage 28 to represent much of the first floor of the Visitors' Center including the Control Room, Genetics/Fertilisation/Hatchery and Theater Showcase. |
Presentation Room | Universal Studios Stage 24 | A small Set was constructed on Stage 24 to represent the Presentation Room. |
Kitchen | Universal Studios Stage 24 | A medium-sized Set was constructed on Stage 24 to represent the Visitors' Center Kitchen with Freezer, and partial mockups of the Restaurant and exterior Jungle. |
Post Production
After the film had wrapped, the Rotunda Set was used once again to record pre-show material for Jurassic Park: The Ride.