tram travels between them, and guests get a view of the mini island. Prior to the promotion of King Kong, guides informed guests that the waterfall effect was originally installed for the "parting of the Red Sea" scene from The Ten Commandments. The surrounding pond was also featured as part of the film set from The Creature from the Black Lagoon. For many years a mock-up of the creature stood in the pond.Whoville Comes To Life''' (2008–2016) During the holiday season, at the Whoville set all of the Whos, even Max the dog, perform a musical spectacular for the guests' enjoyment. The songs are remixes of songs from the movie. This is part of Universal's Grinchmas celebration. In 2017, with the addition of "The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle" projection mapping and fireworks show in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Whoville Comes To Life was closed to appease nearby neighbors who would frequently complain about noise caused by the Whoville show and the extended Studio Tour hours. In 2020, during the COVID-19 closure of Universal Studios Hollywood, the Whoville Sets were demolished and replaced with picture cars seen in Universal films and in the theme park. Notable tour guides John Badham, Director Michael Hitchcock, Actor Michael Ovitz, Entertainment Executive Randy Pitchford, Video Game Developer Benjamin Salisbury, Actor Tony Sepulveda, Vice President of Casting, Warner Bros. Ryan Slattery, Actor Jack Wagner, Singer and Actor James Kyson Lee, Actor Conan O'Brien, Host of Conan and former host of The Tonight Show Ron Howard, Director Jimmy Fallon, actor and current host of The Tonight Show'' Cecilia Peck, Actress, Director, Daughter of Gregory Peck Brian Clark, Actor Whoopi Goldberg, Actress Paul Feig, Director Scott Gairdner, Writer, Podcaster Photo gallery See also Universal Studios Studio Tour (Florida) Studio Backlot Tour, a similar attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios that eventually got demolished References External links Official site 1964 establishments in California Universal Studios Hollywood Universal Parks & Resorts attractions by name Amusement rides introduced in 1964 Amusement rides based on film franchises Animatronic attractions Backlot sets