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Honestly, a Fantasyland-style dark ride is exactly what both the domestic Studios parks need.
Most recent plans showed what would be a Fantasyland dark ride on lots & lots of Steroids. This really looks very good.Honestly, a Fantasyland-style dark ride is exactly what both the domestic Studios parks need.
This coming to the Upper Lot next to Despicable Me actually sounds like a great idea to me. That means the Lower Lot has more freedom for attractions and they hopefully won't do Fallon anymore. Does anyone have an idea what the Lower Lot space meant for Pets would go to? More Jurassic? More Nintendo? Something to go with Transformers?
If it’s true that both Orlando and Hollywood get this would it be a dual announcement? I think so similar to Nintendo.
If it’s true that both Orlando and Hollywood get this would it be a dual announcement? I think so similar to Nintendo.
This coming to the Upper Lot next to Despicable Me actually sounds like a great idea to me. That means the Lower Lot has more freedom for attractions and they hopefully won't do Fallon anymore. Does anyone have an idea what the Lower Lot space meant for Pets would go to? More Jurassic? More Nintendo? Something to go with Transformers?
As long as it’s at least mostly practical, AA-filled ride with some descent spinning, I’ll be happy.I heard whispers of upper lot but I can't believe I didn't think of Globe Theater. Makes sense that they would place it there.
Last I heard, the version that was going was pretty lavish, albeit a bit more compact and less full than the original one. You all should be pretty happy with the final product if all goes well.
As long as it’s at least mostly practical, AA-filled ride with some descent spinning, I’ll be happy.
It seems like Universal is almost ending itself as a peak aimed at teenagers and mature audiences, just because they can compete with Disney.
The Upper Lot having the family friendly Illumination-themed area, the all-ages Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the show-heavy Universal Plaza, and Springfield seems like it would make a very good balance and basically complete the Upper Lot's transformation.
As for the Lower Lot... with SLoP potentially out of the way, I think a Nintendo expansion could be nice. I don't know if the current plans called for Mario Kart, Donkey Kong, and Yoshi to all be there, but if they didn't, they have their work cut out for them. If they do... well, more JP (Hollywood getting the Gyrosphere ride?) and more Nintendo (Pokmeon) would be nice.
1. There's more money in the family demographic. 2. Universal already has the teenager market covered with HHN. Most teens who generally don't visit the park at all come during the months of Sept/Oct. That's pretty good if you ask me.
The Upper Lot having the family friendly Illumination-themed area, the all-ages Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the show-heavy Universal Plaza, and Springfield seems like it would make a very good balance and basically complete the Upper Lot's transformation.
As for the Lower Lot... with SLoP potentially out of the way, I think a Nintendo expansion could be nice. I don't know if the current plans called for Mario Kart, Donkey Kong, and Yoshi to all be there, but if they didn't, they have their work cut out for them. If they do... well, more JP (Hollywood getting the Gyrosphere ride?) and more Nintendo (Pokmeon) would be nice.
With this news, I'm seeing acronyms I've never even seen before. HE? IJA? SWSA?
Yeah, but I'm talking about during normal operations or attractions, not special events. Back in the 1990s, Universal was seen as rad and geared towards teenagers and adults with rides like Spider-Man, Dudley-Do Rights, The Mummy, Jurassic Park, Kongfrontation, Men in Black, etc, which are still distinct from the Disney parks since it something Disney might not normally do due to its themes that conflict with Disney's own standards. Right now, the Universal attractions we're getting seems to be family-friendly based rather than thrill-based like Jurassic Park or Forbidden Journey like it used to. Just hope Universal keeps the balance between the two things.
Lol, I hear ya. That’s a lot of initials.With this news, I'm seeing acronyms I've never even seen before. HE? IJA? SWSA?
From what we know, the Mummy should be on the chopping block by next year and Nintendo would be at the Lower Lot since it's definitely meant for more mature or exciting attractions or areas like Nintendo's Mario Kart and other potential attractions. Transformers should survive another decade or so before being removed for a new attraction. Except Nintendo Land to not open until around 2022-23 at the least, it's also good timing considering that the Olympics in LA is at six/five years away after SNW opening, bringing in more crowds.
Unless they have plans for doing so, I'm not sure. Shrek 4d, where SLOP is rumored to be, hasn't been torn down and it's already been 15 years since it opened in Florida. So it probably might not come until a bit later and we won't get a dual announcement since each park is very different.