In 1973, Universal Studios (Tour) Hollywood introduced the Parting of the Red Sea effect to their Studio Tour, recreating the iconic moment from The Ten Commandments where Moses parts the Red Sea. The Studio Guide informs guests about the adjacent Park Lake's history in films and TV shows (The Mississippi Gambler (1953) McHales Navy, Gilligan’s Island, Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Nude Bomb (1980), Dawn of the Dead), cautioning them about potential splashes as the tram drives through. During the tour, guests participate in a countdown, witnessing the waters part before them, creating an impressive spectacle as water cascades past the tram. Occasionally, the metal plates holding back the water may be visible, but safety systems were added later to prevent incidents like a tram getting trapped due to the timed effect. Even now, there's still excitement as the tram roadway may not always fully drain, resulting in some guests getting their feet wet. To avoid this, the Studio Guide ...