Universal Studios Turns “Nope” Into a Real Amusement Park

The unexplained is unavoidable at Universal Studio’s latest horror-themed attraction. Modeled after the Gold-Rush-themed amusement park from Jordan Peele’s “Nope,” the attraction, referred to as Jupiter’s Claim, has earned a everlasting spot on Universal Hollywood’s Studio Tour, which additionally options the Bates Motel from Alfred Hitchcock’s basic horror-thriller, “Psycho,” a “King Kong” 360 3-D expertise, a “Fast & Furious” – Supercharged! expertise, and extra. “Jupiter’s Claim is the bestest darn California Gold Rush theme park within the Santa Clarita/Lancaster space,” the park’s Twitter web page reads. “Stop by, say hello to the one and solely Kid Sheriff.”

“Nope” — which stars Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya, and Steven Yeun — tells the story of caretakers at a California horse ranch who encounter a “mysterious drive” that has results on human and animal habits. The movie set, created by Production Designer Ruth DeJong, was fastidiously disassembled after filming and transported to Universal Studios Hollywood, the place it was reconstructed utilizing unique props from the movie, in response to Deadline.

What Is Jupiter’s Claim?

Jupiter’s Claim, set within the Santa Clarita Valley, is described as “a family-fun theme park” impressed by the white-washed historical past and aesthetics of the California Gold Rush. The park was initially owned by Ricky “Jupe” Park, a former little one star brimming with “evangelical delight.”

An ideal recreation of the movie set, Jupiter’s Claim, a pivotal location within the movie, will characteristic points of interest like a financial institution, the place guests can play video games to earn prizes on the basic retailer — together with Kid Sheriff posters, frisbees, and lunchboxes — a theater, the Star Lasso Experience, a PO Box, and the Winkin’ Well, the place you may toss your hard-earned “jangles” to make a want. Peele’s group even created a Jupiter’s Claim website, which sparkles between day and night time. The web site additionally options a map of the park, a temperature examine — it is all the time a sunny 98 levels — and ominous music that will get progressively louder and extra disturbing, a doable sneak peek into the IRL theme park ambiance.

“This is Jupe’s place, and he welcomes you with open arms,” the location’s homepage reads. “Here at Jupiter’s Claim, there are horses to behold, a basic retailer to go to, and the Sundae Saloon to knock again a few spirits. While you are right here, do not forget to gather your Jupe Jangle for probably the most revealing attraction: The Winkin’ Well — the place each conceivable want might come true.” As the location shifts from day to nighttime, the captions on the web page change, main us to imagine that there is greater than meets the attention on this completely happy tumbleweed city.

Jupiter’s Claim Opening Date

Like the movie, Jupiter’s Claim will likely be open to the general public on July 22. In the meantime, if you happen to’re within the temper for a haunting journey, take a look at the creepy Jupiter’s Claim web site forward for a sneak peek at what to anticipate.