It would cost such a small amount of money to just replace some of the theming with some theming for whatever Dreamworks IP they wanted to put in place of Woody Woodpecker. The track wouldn't even necessarily have to be painted depending on what they chose to do. Overall, it would probably take less than a month to retheme that coaster (possibly 2 weeks if they wanted it done ASAP) and the cost would be very minimal.I'm hoping this is popular enough to get them to greenlight a KidZone update/re-theme.
It would cost such a small amount of money to just replace some of the theming with some theming for whatever Dreamworks IP they wanted to put in place of Woody Woodpecker. The track wouldn't even necessarily have to be painted depending on what they chose to do. Overall, it would probably take less than a month to retheme that coaster (possibly 2 weeks if they wanted it done ASAP) and the cost would be very minimal.
The thing is, even though the cost is minimal, what exactly is the gain? They still have to figure out how to make money from the land. There's a closed shop in the land that I assume they are retheming as the shop is part of the exit to the theater and it was previously themed to Barney. The question is, are they going to leave the tiny bathroom at the back of KidZone Barney themed or will they retheme it?
Until they bother to retheme that bathroom, I wouldn't hold out hope for anything in the rest of the land, long-term.
Yes, one of the main reasons KidZone is often so dead is that it's IP's don't resonate with the little kids anymore. Dreamworks characters they care about would help to alleviate that problem. Retheme what's there, save a ton of cash, and use the money to fix that white elephant garbage attraction that occupies so much land in San Francisco.I've always imagined that re-theming Fievel to a modern IP (Trolls would be eye-catching from the main walkway and popular), a re-themed Woodpecker and a couple of flat rides would do the job. It's also a quick/cheap way to associate Dreamworks IPs with Universal and provide a dedicated merchandise area.
I'm fairly certain they'y use the theater, but could be wrong. It just makes sense based on how the press release reads.Barney was a well done show for what it was, one of the better produced in the parks (Adrian LePeltier and co set this up). If they do a retheme (and use the existing stage structure, which is completely set up for a good sing along) then it could be good. But the playground, preshow, and stage area were pretty heavily themed, and I'd hope they keep it. Trolls is very colorful and would draw folks that Barney wouldn't, but the show better be as good of quality as Barney was if they do one. This current "Dreamworks Experience" I'm not sure if they'll even use the show area or playground.
A non-descript meet and greet themed to Dreamworks or whateverI'll be honest, seeing the words "Dreamworks" and "Kidzone" stickied made me think something way bigger was coming lol. This should be a fine addition nonetheless.
Yes, one of the main reasons KidZone is often so dead is that it's IP's don't resonate with the little kids anymore. Dreamworks characters they care about would help to alleviate that problem. Retheme what's there, save a ton of cash, and use the money to fix that white elephant garbage attraction that occupies so much land in San Francisco.
Yeah, for a park that has seen a pretty decent amount of work over the past decade or so, it still has a long ways to go.Not to mention that eventually Simpsons/ET/MIB will need a refurb out of necessity.
Not to mention that eventually Simpsons/ET/MIB will need a refurb out of necessity.
I'm cautiously optimistic about USF getting some capital projects and major refurbishments before EU opens.
I'm cautiously optimistic about USF getting some capital projects and major refurbishments before EU opens.
Hopefully one of those is some moving props/cars in the Fast and Furious dark ride sections.I'mcautiouslyoptimistic about USF getting some capital projects and major refurbishments before EU opens.
Hopefully one of those is some moving props/cars in the Fast and Furious dark ride sections.
I like these little pop up experiences
Keeps the parks fresh and allows for some lesser known Dreamworks Characters to make and appearance
....But my gawd Kidzone is a huge chunk of land with nothing happening
Yes, I get why Kidzone happened the way it did and where it didI was just thinking how it packed a pretty good punch in the 90s with Barney, ET, and Fievel.
ET just managed to outlive them all, relivancy-wise.