Universal Studios Japan General Discussion

[Teebin]

So we expect there to be actors presenting the lighting of the castle as in Japan?

 

[Viator]

So we expect there to be actors presenting the lighting of the castle as in Japan?

When Hollywood did the Nighttime Lights this past summer, it had no actors visibly present but that the Sorting Hat was the host of that show.

I have to think why Osaka has actors is more due to the language barriers.

 

[fryoj]

No spotlights and no fireworks in the show. Don't know if that means a different show in Orlando or if those will be just for the grand opening then go away. As shown in the video, it's going to leave some people underwhelmed.

 

[Mad Dog]

Bring that night time parade to Orlando and Universal will finally be able to siphon off some of that WDW night show crowd. And a guarantee that people staying on site at Universal will show up to watch that parade is in the future cards. That's as good as a new D/E ticket attraction.

 

[quinnmac000]

The third announcement for 2018 Universal Cool has been released and its a repeat IP seen last year.

With the highest Guest Satisfaction rating of 99% which is the highest in the entire history of USJ, Detective Conan is coming back for a limited time. This time not only will the escape room come back with new story and more characters from the Conan series to help you along in interactive cooperative play.

Detective Conan started out as a comicbook (Manga) back in 1994 and since then has maintained its popularity all around the world with growing sales and popularity in Asia, United States, and Europe. The series has been sold over 94 volumes and have had shows/movies made off the series.

Very Rough translation from Japanese release:
The last real escape game "Detective Conan - the Escape" brought together the technological capabilities and creativity of Universal Studios Japan, faithfully reproducing the world of "Detective Conan", incorporating an original attraction which can only be experienced at the park which received great popularity with the story and full-scale live performances.

This time during "Universal Cool Japan 2018" , we will further evolve the previous "Detective Conan - the Escape" and it will be a completely new work. This time not only will Conan appear, other characters from the show will be present and the attraction will be a big success. Cooperation with Conan and guests will solvethe mystery of the incident and overcome the crisis of desperate situation.

Guests will be challenged through reasoning and logic to solve the incident with various traces left on the site in order to unlock the bombs set by the murderous evil criminal and reveal the criminal's identity. "This made for Universal original story will require quests which cooperate and interact with various characters that appeared in "Detective Conan" to investigate and solve the mystery. The most popular members will be physically present appearing in front of guests actually through the fusion of full-scale "live performance" such as big scale action scenes of Hollywood caliber that occurred last time. It is an one of a kind experience that you can enjoy a sense of accomplishment, refreshing feeling, while being impressed. Please enjoy the world of overwhelming presence and realistic "Detective Conan" that you can only experience at Universal Studios Japan .

In addition, experience a case while dining at Detective Conan Mystery Restuarant and Detective Conan Live where you may encounter an "incident" as you dine. (essentially an in park mystery dinner)

Very Rough translation again:
Guests are invited to Suzuki Zaibatsu party which is organized by Junichi Suzuki's uncle, Sonoko Suzuki and the grandmother of Mr. Mori Araki who is a girlfriend of a conglomerate, They will enjoy fine dining at an elegant and upscale restaurant in the park . However, the situation changes completely as guests encounter an unexpected incident, the venue is left panicked.

The guest who hold the key to solving the incident that is present on the site and together you will infer with the various people actually appearing in "Detective Conan" and will be involved in the real world in Conan world to solve the crime. Please enjoy a completely new entertainment experience beyond imagination.

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For those who are interested, the event last year was a mix of Terminatior 2: 3D meets an 4 floor escape room.

 

[quinnmac000]

Universal has started a new program to surprise and honor guests by using water art to welcome them to their park or commerate their birthday.



In addition, USJ has now attracted over 2 million foreign visitors which they are dedicating to the fact they have IPs that can only be found at USJ.

Universal Studios Japan sees over 2 million foreign visitors for 1st time in 1 year - The Mainichi

 

[Brian G.]

Here's a photo update featuring the Universal Wonder Christmas offerings and other happenings around Universal Studios Japan.

Photo Update: December 21, 2017 – Universal Studios Japan | Inside Universal

Thanks to @Haru

 

[Mad Dog]

Here's a photo update featuring the Universal Wonder Christmas offerings and other happenings around Universal Studios Japan.

Photo Update: December 21, 2017 – Universal Studios Japan | Inside Universal

Thanks to @Haru

Everyone wearing cold winter coats fits into Hogsmeade well.

 

[Miketheboss]

Why don't we have a real owl?!

 

[Haru]

2018年春、『おさるのジョージ』の新アトラクション、『ウォーターワールド』、「ハリー・ポッター・アンド・ザ・フォービドゥン・ジャーニー」リニューアルオープン！ | コンフェティ
In 2018. We gonna have Harry Potter Forbidden Journey renewal update, Waterworld renewal update, Curious George new attraction and new Night Parade

 

[Scott W.]

Universal has started a new program to surprise and honor guests by using water art to welcome them to their park or commerate their birthday.



In addition, USJ has now attracted over 2 million foreign visitors which they are dedicating to the fact they have IPs that can only be found at USJ.

Universal Studios Japan sees over 2 million foreign visitors for 1st time in 1 year - The Mainichi

I love that.

 

[Viator]

2018年春、『おさるのジョージ』の新アトラクション、『ウォーターワールド』、「ハリー・ポッター・アンド・ザ・フォービドゥン・ジャーニー」リニューアルオープン！ | コンフェティ
In 2018. We gonna have Harry Potter Forbidden Journey renewal update, Waterworld renewal update, Curious George new attraction and new Night Parade

So it seems like that they are adding the Dementors from Hollywood, which, is fascinating. As at this point, Orlando will be the only one not having that.

 

[Haru]

So it seems like that they are adding the Dementors from Hollywood, which, is fascinating. As at this point, Orlando will be the only one not having that.

Also there is a rumor that they will remove 3D glasses from the ride.

 

[quinnmac000]

2018年春、『おさるのジョージ』の新アトラクション、『ウォーターワールド』、「ハリー・ポッター・アンド・ザ・フォービドゥン・ジャーニー」リニューアルオープン！ | コンフェティ
In 2018. We gonna have Harry Potter Forbidden Journey renewal update, Waterworld renewal update, Curious George new attraction and new Night Parade

Eng ver of press release:

 Universal Studios Japan will offer four large scaled attractions from spring 2018, including the world-first, next-generation "UNIVERSAL SPECTACLE NIGHT PARADE: The Best of Hollywood".
 A brand-new theater-type show attraction, starring everyone's favorite “Curious George”, who has captured the hearts of fans around the world for over 75 years*4. “Curious George” takes a keen interest in the smaller guests in the crowd. As if coming to life, he befriends the little children will be smiling from ear to ear as the lovable Curious George plays around the room and befriends everyone.
 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter's world-class attraction "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" will be enhanced with the latest technological advancements and relaunch late March, 2018. The award-winning thrill ride will be elevated to offer guests even more exhilaration, using state-of-art technology to take guests on an unforgettable adventure.
 Universal Studios will shock the world with a dramatic upgrade of the wildly popular live stunt show "WaterWorld," which has been enjoyed by more than 100 million people. Hollywood-quality excitement will be much greater than ever before.
 Universal Studios Japan offer guests these 4 large-scaled attractions slated to open sequentially from spring 2018.
News & Topics:UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN™ SITE

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Also there is a rumor that they will remove 3D glasses from the ride.

Does USJ have 4K projectors installed? If not I bet that’ll be an upgrade too.

 

[Haru]

Does USJ have 4K projectors installed? If not I bet that’ll be an upgrade too.

Yes, we do.
FJ opened on 2014 summer with 4K projectors.
And They changed to 3D in 2015.

 

[Jwhee]

The George show uses similar tech to the old ghostbusters show. Stage is behind a big piece of glass and they project on it.

 

[King_K.]

Here's a photo update featuring the Universal Wonder Christmas offerings and other happenings around Universal Studios Japan.

Photo Update: December 21, 2017 – Universal Studios Japan | Inside Universal

Thanks to @Haru

I'm going to have to find a way to get one of those Christmas Jaws plushes over to the states for myself.

Many thanks for the update, Haru!

 

[quinnmac000]

The George show uses similar tech to the old ghostbusters show. Stage is behind a big piece of glass and they project on it.

Yep, its replacing the Yokai Watch attraction.

 

[Jwhee]

Yep, its replacing the Yokai Watch attraction.

That's just a temporary overlay of the Animation Celebration attraction, which is about Woody Woodpecker coming to life when an animator draws him. Guess it'll close with this overlay and not reopen with Animation Celebration.