Despicable Me/Coke Soak

[Allen The Actor]

Yeah, it's gonna be Gru's mansion as the queue. All the ride specific queue videos are based on us touring his mansion before going to his lab to be minionized

 

[Jon Fu]

Confirmed: http://insideuniversal.net/2013/02/l-a-times-its-official-despicable-me-coming-to-universal-studios-hollywood/

 

[Allen The Actor]

Surprised that USH didn't confirm it with a flashy press event.

 

[Allen The Actor]

Also surprised why they didn't want to confirm it's taking T2's spot...

 

[Allen The Actor]

Do you think at the press event for the master plan they'll reveal any more details beyond Despicable Me and Potter? I hope so! I wish they'd do what Disney did with DCA and show details of the whole plan. Although I feel that they won't only because A. Universal doesn't like doing that and B. I don't think they themselves have an idea of what attractions we'll get beyond Potter and DM. Just guessing.

 

[Jonathan]

After the EP 27th vote (assuming it gets passed). When do you think we'll see a press conf.?

 

[Jon Fu]

Schmosby hit the nail in all of his points.

This isn't a press event or even a press release by any means. Rather, think of this announcement as a hesitant confirmation. The news had broke to a point where it became widespread knowledge. Universal, at this point, had to confirm something.

As for the EP, I doubt there would be an event for that. Remember, the EP is more like a basis for what could happen in the next 5-10 years - not a confirmed, master plan to the extent that California Adventure is/was.

 

[Jonathan]

Wouldn't they want to have some sort of press event when they announce the specifics for HP?

 

[Jon Fu]

Although Harry Potter and the Evolution Plan are closely related, I don't think they'll want to combine the two elements. EP isn't strictly confined to Potter, but rather Universal City as a whole.

 

[Jon Fu]

Some photos of Terminator, courtesy of @jmillsgreen on Twitter (and on the forum, I believe).





Terminator Progress - February 23, 2013 by InsideUniversal.net, on Flickr





Terminator Progress - February 23, 2013 by InsideUniversal.net, on Flickr





Terminator Progress - February 23, 2013 by InsideUniversal.net, on Flickr

 

[Jonathan]

This is probably in the wrong forum but...I've noticed at the park quite of bit of Cat and the Hat merchandise with USH printed on it.  Have there been any rumblings on us receiving this ride?

 

[Jonathan]

Gotcha, thanks!

 

[Freak]

Hmmm...Interesting construction photos. It looks like they tore out the ramp. I guess the entire queue will be flat and they're going to relocate the doors to ground level.

 

[Jon Fu]

Is that what they're doing? I would have assumed that they would keep the basic structure in place.

 

[Allen The Actor]

Yeah, i thought the same. Quite interesting! BUT that kinda makes sense. Maybe we'll be loading at the bottom, and they'll have the ceiling height like in USF?

 

[Allen The Actor]

The awkward moment when it's gonna take more effort to change the exterior and build the queue than it will be to install the ride

 

[BruceTheShark]

Ugh, sad to see those pictures.

 

[Jon Fu]

Anyone have an update on the progress thus far?

 

[Allen The Actor]

^ That made a lot of people i know think it was a roller coaster! Haha. I'm curious if maybe at one point they were considering making Transformers like Forbidden Journey.

 

[Jon Fu]

Thanks for the update!

Demolition is still ongoing. I have a feeling that DM is going to only vaguely resemble T2's building when all is said and done.

For our sanity, I hope Hollywood turns out better than Florida. I'm expecting something big. Despicable Me - from what I've seen - seems like a genuinely good ride, and it'll be great if Hollywood could get the 'improved' version for once. They could resort to Florida's current theme of having Gru's house infused with a lab/soundstage, but I'm guessing they want to do something bigger.

After all, there are plenty of possibilities given our wide facade.