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	==Notes==		==Notes==
			===Continuity notes===
			*This is the first instance of General Morshower being referred to as "General ''Glenn'' Morshower", in honor of his actor. This would be repeated a year later at [[Transformers: The Ride – 3D Grand Opening (Orlando)\|the similar event in Orlando]].
			*Michael Bay's brief message is presented from an out-of-universe, real-world perspective, describing ''Transformers: The Ride – 3D'' as what it is, a ride at [[Universal\|Universal Studios]]; whereas everyone else involved in this event acts in-character, treating the ride as a new training facility for the N.E.S.T. recruits.
			*The [[AllSpark]] is depicted as a jagged shard of its original cubed state, in accordance to its last film appearance in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)\|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''.

			===Transformers references===
			*Megatron orders his troops to "Transform and rise up", a Decepticon-equivalent of the Autobot rally cry "[[Roll out\|Transform and roll out]]", first used by the [[Megatron (Animated)\|Megatron]] of ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)\|Transformers Animated]]'' in the episode "[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]".

			===Trivia===
	*The cast:		*The cast:
	**[[Peter Cullen]]: [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]] (voice)		**[[Peter Cullen]]: [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]] (voice)
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	**[[You]]: [[NEST\|N.E.S.T.]] recruits		**[[You]]: [[NEST\|N.E.S.T.]] recruits
	*Also in attendance of this event were Peter Cullen and Frank Welker in person, [[Steven Spielberg]], [[Anthony Anderson]], and even {{w\|Judd Apatow}}.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqpXhhSGZ7k Transformers: The Ride - Universal Studios Hollywood Grand Opens], from ''InsideUniversal''</ref>		*Also in attendance of this event were Peter Cullen and Frank Welker in person, [[Steven Spielberg]], [[Anthony Anderson]], and even {{w\|Judd Apatow}}.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqpXhhSGZ7k Transformers: The Ride - Universal Studios Hollywood Grand Opens], from ''InsideUniversal''</ref>
			*As Morshower is called to the stage at the beginning of the ceremony, a dossier displaying his name, rank, and status info appears on the presentation screen. His rank is given as "General, N.E.S.T. HQ", and his status info reads "Maintains the relationship and daily operations of the Autobot alliance for the Nonbiological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty."
	*Optimus and Bumblebee are physically portrayed by their onscreen vehicles seen in ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)\|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'', while Megatron only appears first as a voice over a loudspeaker and then as a CG animated figure on the presentation screen, with new footage of him created for just this occasion.		*Optimus and Bumblebee are physically portrayed by their onscreen vehicles seen in ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)\|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'', while Megatron only appears first as a voice over a loudspeaker and then as a CG animated figure on the presentation screen, with new footage of him created for just this occasion.
	*This is the first instance of General Morshower being referred to as "General ''Glenn'' Morshower", in honor his actor. This would be repeated a year later at [[Transformers: The Ride – 3D Grand Opening (Orlando)\|the similar event in Orlando]].
	*As Morshower is called to the stage at the beginning of the ceremony, a dossier displaying his name, rank, and status info appears on the presentation screen. His rank is given as "General, N.E.S.T. HQ", and his status info reads "Maintains the relationship and daily operations of the Autobot alliance for the Nonbiological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty."
	*Michael Bay's brief message is presented from an out-of-universe, real-world perspective, describing ''Transformers: The Ride – 3D'' as what it is, a ride at [[Universal\|Universal Studios]]; whereas everyone else involved in this event acts in-character, treating the ride as a new training facility for the N.E.S.T. recruits.
	*Megatron orders his troops to "Transform and rise up", a Decepticon-equivalent of the Autobot rally cry "[[Roll out\|Transform and roll out]]", first used by the [[Megatron (Animated)\|Megatron]] of ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)\|Transformers Animated]]'' in the episode "[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]".
	*The [[AllSpark]] is depicted as a jagged shard of its original cubed state, in accordance to its last film appearance in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)\|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''.

	==References==		==References==

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	"Ladies and gentlemen, in just a few moments, our facility will be fully operational. Once we receive the AllSpark, and bring our base online, we will be ready to take on Megatron, that son of a—"		"Ladies and gentlemen, in just a few moments, our facility will be fully operational. Once we receive the AllSpark, and bring our base online, we will be ready to take on Megatron, that son of a—"<br>
	"Foolish humans. Enough with this charade! The AllSpark belongs to me, Megatron! Decepticons, transform and rise up! The battle for Earth begins... NOW!"		"Foolish humans. Enough with this charade! The AllSpark belongs to me, Megatron! Decepticons, transform and rise up! The battle for Earth begins... NOW!"
	:—'''Morshower''' is conveniently interrupted by '''Megatron'''.		:—'''Morshower''' is conveniently interrupted by '''Megatron'''.

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	"Ladies and gentlemen, in just a few moments, our facility will be fully operational. Once we receive the AllSpark, and bring our base online, we will be ready to take on Megatron, that son of a—"		"Ladies and gentlemen, in just a few moments, our facility will be fully operational. Once we receive the AllSpark, and bring our base online, we will be ready to take on Megatron, that son of a—"
	"Foolish humans. Enough with ~~the~~ charade! The AllSpark belongs to me, Megatron! Decepticons, transform and rise up! The battle for Earth begins... NOW!"		"Foolish humans. Enough with this charade! The AllSpark belongs to me, Megatron! Decepticons, transform and rise up! The battle for Earth begins... NOW!"
	:—'''Morshower''' is conveniently interrupted by '''Megatron'''.		:—'''Morshower''' is conveniently interrupted by '''Megatron'''.

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	On the morning of [[May 24]], [[2012]], a large crowd of new [[NEST\|N.E.S.T.]] recruits (including [[you]]) gathers before a stage ~~the~~ await the grand opening of a new training facility, ''[[Transformers: The Ride – 3D]]''. As N.E.S.T. soldiers stand guard, a loud voice introduces the host of the ceremony, [[Morshower\|General Glenn Morshower]]. Stepping up to the podium, the general welcomes the new recruits and declares that they, as first of the new recruits, shall bear witness to the activation of the facility by the power of the one and only [[AllSpark]].		On the morning of [[May 24]], [[2012]], a large crowd of new [[NEST\|N.E.S.T.]] recruits (including [[you]]) gathers before a stage to await the grand opening of a new training facility, ''[[Transformers: The Ride – 3D]]''. As N.E.S.T. soldiers stand guard, a loud voice introduces the host of the ceremony, [[Morshower\|General Glenn Morshower]]. Stepping up to the podium, the general welcomes the new recruits and declares that they, as first of the new recruits, shall bear witness to the activation of the facility by the power of the one and only [[AllSpark]].

	But first, Morshower offers to give recognition to certain individuals whose efforts have been crucial to this occasion. The first guest is award-winning filmmaker and director [[Michael Bay]], who served as a consultant in the training facility's construction. Via secure satellite transmission, an onscreen message from Bay is shown on a nearby presentation screen, in which he greets the recruits, briefly summarizes his involvement in creating the facility, and hopes that everyone enjoys it.		But first, Morshower offers to give recognition to certain individuals whose efforts have been crucial to this occasion. The first guest is award-winning filmmaker and director [[Michael Bay]], who served as a consultant in the training facility's construction. Via secure satellite transmission, an onscreen message from Bay is shown on a nearby presentation screen, in which he greets the recruits, briefly summarizes his involvement in creating the facility, and hopes that everyone enjoys it.

	The general next introduces the two [[Autobot]] heroes currently safeguarding the AllSpark, [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]]. The two Autobots drive up and, speaking through his [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]], Optimus welcomes the recruits and assures Morshower that the AllSpark is ready for delivery. But, before Morshower can give the order, the voice of [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] interrupts the festivities and declares open hostility ~~towards~~ the occasion.		The general next introduces the two [[Autobot]] heroes currently safeguarding the AllSpark, [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]]. The two Autobots drive up and, speaking through his [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]], Optimus welcomes the recruits and assures Morshower that the AllSpark is ready for delivery. But, before Morshower can give the order, the voice of [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] interrupts the festivities and declares open hostility toward the occasion.

	A communiqué alerts the general of imminent [[Decepticon]] attack and Morshower gives Optimus the order to send forth the Allspark. N.E.S.T. soldiers scramble to secure the perimeter and protect the recruits as fire and explosions let loose in the surrounding area. As Optimus and Bumblebee <s>just sit parked doing nothing</s> continue to hold their position, an armored truck pulls up to deliver the AllSpark, ~~which is~~ contained within a protective canister. One of the N.E.S.T. soldiers takes it and brings it to Morshower, who prepares to lock it ~~into~~ place to activate the new facility. But before he can, Megatron appears on the screen~~, declaring~~ that Morshower is too late.		A communiqué alerts the general of imminent [[Decepticon]] attack and Morshower gives Optimus the order to send forth the Allspark. N.E.S.T. soldiers scramble to secure the perimeter and protect the recruits as fire and explosions let loose in the surrounding area. As Optimus and Bumblebee <s>just sit parked doing nothing</s> continue to hold their position, an armored truck pulls up to deliver the AllSpark, contained within a protective canister. One of the N.E.S.T. soldiers takes it and brings it to Morshower, who prepares to lock it in place to activate the new facility. But before he can, Megatron appears on the screen and declares that Morshower is too late.

	However, Optimus counters Megatron's attempts to stop Morshower; the general succeeds in locking the AllSpark ~~in place and brings~~ the new training facility fully online. Megatron is defeated and a massive explosion erupts above the facility as confetti rains down in celebration of N.E.S.T.'s victory. Morshower concludes the ceremony by declaring ''Transformers: The Ride – 3D'' now officially open, and recruits begin to swarm the facility's entrance. The armored is backed away off to the side while Optimus and Bumblebee silently stick around in close proximity to the AllSpark, which is remains out in the open on display for all the recruits to behold.		However, Optimus counters Megatron's attempts to stop Morshower; the general succeeds in locking down and installing the AllSpark, bringing the new training facility fully online. Megatron is defeated and a massive explosion erupts above the facility as confetti rains down in celebration of N.E.S.T.'s victory. Morshower concludes the ceremony by declaring ''Transformers: The Ride – 3D'' now officially open, and the recruits begin to swarm the facility's entrance. The armored truck is backed away off to the side while Optimus and Bumblebee silently stick around in close proximity to the AllSpark, which remains out in the open on display for all the recruits to behold.

	==Featured characters==		==Featured characters==

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	*As Morshower is called to the stage at the beginning of the ceremony, a dossier displaying his name, rank, and status info appears on the presentation screen. His rank is given as "General, N.E.S.T. HQ", and his status info reads "Maintains the relationship and daily operations of the Autobot alliance for the Nonbiological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty."		*As Morshower is called to the stage at the beginning of the ceremony, a dossier displaying his name, rank, and status info appears on the presentation screen. His rank is given as "General, N.E.S.T. HQ", and his status info reads "Maintains the relationship and daily operations of the Autobot alliance for the Nonbiological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty."
	*Michael Bay's brief message is presented from an out-of-universe, real-world perspective, describing ''Transformers: The Ride – 3D'' as what it is, a ride at [[Universal\|Universal Studios]]; whereas everyone else involved in this event acts in-character, treating the ride as a new training facility for the N.E.S.T. recruits.		*Michael Bay's brief message is presented from an out-of-universe, real-world perspective, describing ''Transformers: The Ride – 3D'' as what it is, a ride at [[Universal\|Universal Studios]]; whereas everyone else involved in this event acts in-character, treating the ride as a new training facility for the N.E.S.T. recruits.
			*Megatron orders his troops to "Transform and rise up", a Decepticon-equivalent of the Autobot rally cry "[[Roll out\|Transform and roll out]]", first used by the [[Megatron (Animated)\|Megatron]] of ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)\|Transformers Animated]]'' in the episode "[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]".
	*The [[AllSpark]] is depicted as a jagged shard of its original cubed state, in accordance to its last film appearance in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)\|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''.		*The [[AllSpark]] is depicted as a jagged shard of its original cubed state, in accordance to its last film appearance in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)\|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''.

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	A communiqué alerts the general of imminent [[Decepticon]] attack and Morshower gives Optimus the order to send forth the Allspark. N.E.S.T. soldiers scramble to secure the perimeter and protect the recruits as fire and explosions let loose in the surrounding area. As Optimus and Bumblebee <s>just sit parked doing nothing</s> continue to hold their position, an armored truck pulls up to deliver the AllSpark, which is contained within a protective canister. One of the N.E.S.T. soldiers takes it and brings it to Morshower, who prepares to lock it into place to activate the new facility. But before he can, Megatron appears on the screen, declaring that Morshower is too late.		A communiqué alerts the general of imminent [[Decepticon]] attack and Morshower gives Optimus the order to send forth the Allspark. N.E.S.T. soldiers scramble to secure the perimeter and protect the recruits as fire and explosions let loose in the surrounding area. As Optimus and Bumblebee <s>just sit parked doing nothing</s> continue to hold their position, an armored truck pulls up to deliver the AllSpark, which is contained within a protective canister. One of the N.E.S.T. soldiers takes it and brings it to Morshower, who prepares to lock it into place to activate the new facility. But before he can, Megatron appears on the screen, declaring that Morshower is too late.

	However, Optimus counters Megatron's attempts to stop Morshower; the general succeeds in locking the AllSpark in place and brings the new training facility fully online. Megatron is defeated and a massive explosion erupts above the facility as confetti rains down in celebration of N.E.S.T.'s victory. Morshower concludes the ceremony by declaring ''Transformers: The Ride – 3D'' now officially open, and recruits begin to swarm the facility's entrance.		However, Optimus counters Megatron's attempts to stop Morshower; the general succeeds in locking the AllSpark in place and brings the new training facility fully online. Megatron is defeated and a massive explosion erupts above the facility as confetti rains down in celebration of N.E.S.T.'s victory. Morshower concludes the ceremony by declaring ''Transformers: The Ride – 3D'' now officially open, and recruits begin to swarm the facility's entrance. The armored is backed away off to the side while Optimus and Bumblebee silently stick around in close proximity to the AllSpark, which is remains out in the open on display for all the recruits to behold.

	==Featured characters==		==Featured characters==

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	"Ladies and gentlemen, in just a few moments, our facility will be fully operational. Once we receive the AllSpark, and bring our base online, we will be ready to take on Megatron, that son of a—"		"Ladies and gentlemen, in just a few moments, our facility will be fully operational. Once we receive the AllSpark, and bring our base online, we will be ready to take on Megatron, that son of a—"
	"Foolish humans. Enough with the charade! The AllSpark belongs to me, Megatron! Decepticons, transform and rise up! The battle for Earth begins... NOW!"		"Foolish humans. Enough with the charade! The AllSpark belongs to me, Megatron! Decepticons, transform and rise up! The battle for Earth begins... NOW!"
	:—'''Morshower'' is conveniently interrupted by '''Megatron'''.		:—'''Morshower''' is conveniently interrupted by '''Megatron'''.

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	The general next introduces the two [[Autobot]] heroes currently safeguarding the AllSpark, [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]]. The two Autobots drive up and, speaking through his [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]], Optimus welcomes the recruits and assures Morshower that the AllSpark is ready for delivery. But, before Morshower can give the order, the voice of [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] interrupts the festivities and declares open hostility towards the occasion.		The general next introduces the two [[Autobot]] heroes currently safeguarding the AllSpark, [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]]. The two Autobots drive up and, speaking through his [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]], Optimus welcomes the recruits and assures Morshower that the AllSpark is ready for delivery. But, before Morshower can give the order, the voice of [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] interrupts the festivities and declares open hostility towards the occasion.

	A ~~communique~~ alerts the general of imminent [[Decepticon]] attack and Morshower gives Optimus the order to send forth the Allspark. N.E.S.T. soldiers scramble to secure the perimeter and protect the recruits as fire and explosions let loose in the surrounding area. As Optimus and Bumblebee <s>just sit parked doing nothing</s> continue to hold their position, an armored truck pulls up to deliver the AllSpark, which is contained within a protective canister. A N.E.S.T. ~~soldier~~ takes it and brings it to Morshower, who prepares to lock it into place to activate the new facility. But before he can, Megatron appears on the screen, declaring that Morshower is too late.		A communiqué alerts the general of imminent [[Decepticon]] attack and Morshower gives Optimus the order to send forth the Allspark. N.E.S.T. soldiers scramble to secure the perimeter and protect the recruits as fire and explosions let loose in the surrounding area. As Optimus and Bumblebee <s>just sit parked doing nothing</s> continue to hold their position, an armored truck pulls up to deliver the AllSpark, which is contained within a protective canister. One of the N.E.S.T. soldiers takes it and brings it to Morshower, who prepares to lock it into place to activate the new facility. But before he can, Megatron appears on the screen, declaring that Morshower is too late.

	However, Optimus counters Megatron's attempts to stop Morshower; the general succeeds in locking the AllSpark in place and brings the new training facility fully online. Megatron is defeated and a massive explosion erupts above the facility as confetti rains down in celebration of N.E.S.T.'s victory. Morshower concludes the ceremony by declaring ''Transformers: The Ride – 3D'' now officially open, and recruits begin to swarm the facility's entrance.		However, Optimus counters Megatron's attempts to stop Morshower; the general succeeds in locking the AllSpark in place and brings the new training facility fully online. Megatron is defeated and a massive explosion erupts above the facility as confetti rains down in celebration of N.E.S.T.'s victory. Morshower concludes the ceremony by declaring ''Transformers: The Ride – 3D'' now officially open, and recruits begin to swarm the facility's entrance.

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'''The opening of a new N.E.S.T. training facility is interrupted by a Decepticon attack.'''

==Synopsis==
On the morning of [[May 24]], [[2012]], a large crowd of new [[NEST|N.E.S.T.]] recruits (including [[you]]) gathers before a stage the await the grand opening of a new training facility, ''[[Transformers: The Ride – 3D]]''. As N.E.S.T. soldiers stand guard, a loud voice introduces the host of the ceremony, [[Morshower|General Glenn Morshower]]. Stepping up to the podium, the general welcomes the new recruits and declares that they, as first of the new recruits, shall bear witness to the activation of the facility by the power of the one and only [[AllSpark]].

But first, Morshower offers to give recognition to certain individuals whose efforts have been crucial to this occasion. The first guest is award-winning filmmaker and director [[Michael Bay]], who served as a consultant in the training facility's construction. Via secure satellite transmission, an onscreen message from Bay is shown on a nearby presentation screen, in which he greets the recruits, briefly summarizes his involvement in creating the facility, and hopes that everyone enjoys it.

The general next introduces the two [[Autobot]] heroes currently safeguarding the AllSpark, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]. The two Autobots drive up and, speaking through his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], Optimus welcomes the recruits and assures Morshower that the AllSpark is ready for delivery. But, before Morshower can give the order, the voice of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] interrupts the festivities and declares open hostility towards the occasion.

A communique alerts the general of imminent [[Decepticon]] attack and Morshower gives Optimus the order to send forth the Allspark. N.E.S.T. soldiers scramble to secure the perimeter and protect the recruits as fire and explosions let loose in the surrounding area. As Optimus and Bumblebee <s>just sit parked doing nothing</s> continue to hold their position, an armored truck pulls up to deliver the AllSpark, which is contained within a protective canister. A N.E.S.T. soldier takes it and brings it to Morshower, who prepares to lock it into place to activate the new facility. But before he can, Megatron appears on the screen, declaring that Morshower is too late.

However, Optimus counters Megatron's attempts to stop Morshower; the general succeeds in locking the AllSpark in place and brings the new training facility fully online. Megatron is defeated and a massive explosion erupts above the facility as confetti rains down in celebration of N.E.S.T.'s victory. Morshower concludes the ceremony by declaring ''Transformers: The Ride – 3D'' now officially open, and recruits begin to swarm the facility's entrance.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters|c1=
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (5)
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] (6)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] (7)

|c3=
*[[NEST|N.E.S.T.]] recruits (including [[You]]) (1)
*N.E.S.T. soldiers (2)
*[[Morshower|General Glenn Morshower]] (3)
*[[Michael Bay]] (4)
}}

==Quotes==
'''General Morshower:''' "Well, what do you say, recruits? Are you ready to kick the tires and light the fires?"<br>
'''N.E.S.T. recruits:''' ''*cheers*''

"The AllSpark has been in the protection of two of the toughest freedom fighters I have ever met. They have saved this planet more times... Well... more times than you would like to know."
:—'''Morshower''' knows more than he's letting on about.

"Ladies and gentlemen, in just a few moments, our facility will be fully operational. Once we receive the AllSpark, and bring our base online, we will be ready to take on Megatron, that son of a—"
"Foolish humans. Enough with the charade! The AllSpark belongs to me, Megatron! Decepticons, transform and rise up! The battle for Earth begins... NOW!"
:—'''Morshower'' is conveniently interrupted by '''Megatron'''.

==Notes==
*The cast:
**[[Peter Cullen]]: [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] (voice)
**[[Glenn Morshower]]: [[Morshower|General Morshower]]
**[[Frank Welker]]: [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] (voice)
**[[You]]: [[NEST|N.E.S.T.]] recruits
*Also in attendance of this event were Peter Cullen and Frank Welker in person, [[Steven Spielberg]], [[Anthony Anderson]], and even {{w|Judd Apatow}}.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqpXhhSGZ7k Transformers: The Ride - Universal Studios Hollywood Grand Opens], from ''InsideUniversal''</ref>
*Optimus and Bumblebee are physically portrayed by their onscreen vehicles seen in ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'', while Megatron only appears first as a voice over a loudspeaker and then as a CG animated figure on the presentation screen, with new footage of him created for just this occasion.
*This is the first instance of General Morshower being referred to as "General ''Glenn'' Morshower", in honor his actor. This would be repeated a year later at [[Transformers: The Ride – 3D Grand Opening (Orlando)|the similar event in Orlando]].
*As Morshower is called to the stage at the beginning of the ceremony, a dossier displaying his name, rank, and status info appears on the presentation screen. His rank is given as "General, N.E.S.T. HQ", and his status info reads "Maintains the relationship and daily operations of the Autobot alliance for the Nonbiological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty."
*Michael Bay's brief message is presented from an out-of-universe, real-world perspective, describing ''Transformers: The Ride – 3D'' as what it is, a ride at [[Universal|Universal Studios]]; whereas everyone else involved in this event acts in-character, treating the ride as a new training facility for the N.E.S.T. recruits.
*The [[AllSpark]] is depicted as a jagged shard of its original cubed state, in accordance to its last film appearance in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsZ2f4I_6uY Grand Opening of Transformers: The Ride 3D at Universal Studios Hollywood], from ''Inside the Magic''
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hp2EtYGbvc Transformers: The Ride grand opening ceremony at Universal Studios Hollywood], from ''Attractions Magazine''

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