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On the reverse side you have Disney's unrelenting media march that was the opening of SDMT that left everyone with a bad taste in their mouths.
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On the reverse side you have Disney's unrelenting media march that was the opening of SDMT that left everyone with a bad taste in their mouths.
Or, you know, good things like updates on Star Wars, announcing Ratatouille, Tron, and GotG for WDW, and an inside look at Tokyo’s Beauty and the Beast ride even though the latter won’t open until next year. Hmmm, what else is opening in Japan next year? It’s right on the tip of my tongue...
I don't want to see unrelenting coverage...Just something
I honestly want to see Universal be in the public conversation more...They've gotten better at it, but they are still finding their footing
I also believe they're post Potter drop in attendance...They have enough to keep people showing up
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I was a wrestling fan before I got into theme parks. The things uberfans will do to get info will never surprise me anymore.
That said, my comment wasn't to do with the humor of it - as much as I admire bio, it IS pretty funny - it was more to do with the subtext if "we should be given news and info anyway, as we're entitled to it." Whether intended or not, that's the way it read, which is why I worded my response the way I did.
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Forget the theme park nerds.
I guarantee that more of the general public is aware about a new Star Wars land being built then a new Potter coaster.
That’s the whole purpose of marketing/advertising.
UOR needs to step up soon. People have already started planning their summer vacations. Myself included.
I guarantee that more of the general public is aware about a new Star Wars land being built then a new Potter coaster.
That’s the whole purpose of marketing/advertising.
UOR needs to step up soon. People have already started planning their summer vacations. Myself included.
It's hard to get any news from Universal...We are interested and will go to great lengths to get some info
As I said, it's up to them how they want to disseminate official info...Even though I think their way of going about it is wrong and leaving them out of public conversation
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Oh yes, you clarified your position super well,and while we still disagree on the "shoulds," I didn't want you thinking I was calling you out on something I wasn't. Much love.
You didn't, I just want to make sure my position is clear as I'm super fearful of the "we deserve it because we're fans" mentality (see Iger's comments thread)
At the same time I think Universal has a bogus way of "revealing" information to the public, fans/aps/GP included
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I mean it sucks we get litte info from Universal on this project, but to compare it to the marketing for Star Wars land is ridiculous. One is a single ride and the other is a billion dollar land of a massive IP. Yeah there is gonna be a slight difference in marketing.
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And let's be fair, Universal doesn't NEED more people, per se. They're chugging along just fine. Throw your advertising into overdrive if that starts to slow down.
Well, they do what they think works for them. I don't agree but I am not calling the shots.
I think they could market the heck out of the improvements and boost their gate count exponentially keeping the people coming back each year to see what is new but they didn't ask me and it is their playground so I guess we get what we get but to be disappointed with the lack of info is wasted effort IMO. Tuesday is shaping up to be an EPIC park day so I think I will partake.
If they boost attendance too much it will need expansion or it will be like Dis. Too crowded all the time
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It's almost like Universal believes that hotel occupancy and park capacity is almost maxed.
And this thread has devolved into exactly what I tried to avoid. The new Screenz discussion.
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Going on the crowd levels experienced this year at HHN, Marketing know what they're doing when they want/need to. I think the latter being the key.
Anyhoo, on topic. The ruins of the abbey remind me a lot of some ruins we have nearby (about 45mins from Edinburgh in Scotland). Not my picture here but if Uni need my local knowledge I'm happy to help!
Edit: couldn't work out how to post the image.... nevermind, back to screenz etc etc
Anyhoo, on topic. The ruins of the abbey remind me a lot of some ruins we have nearby (about 45mins from Edinburgh in Scotland). Not my picture here but if Uni need my local knowledge I'm happy to help!
Edit: couldn't work out how to post the image.... nevermind, back to screenz etc etc
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Well I don't think it's an accident that we're getting a new coaster immediately after this one opens
Ok.
Ride vs. ride, Disney has said and released more about the GotG coaster than Universal has for this coaster. Same goes for the Mickey Mouse ride.
Also, Gaurdians is either 2020 or 21. I forget which. Potter is this year.
I have seen this coaster appear on several Top 10 most anticipated coasters lists from coaster enthusiasts...Not sure how many GP watch that, but it's kind of cool to see
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