Is Universal Moving too Fast?

[quinnmac000]

I think they had to put the brakes on with all the projects going on. Between the design and construction teams being stretched, the vendors being overwhelmed and trying to figure out what is going into the new location and what timeline it will be on, it has to be a little overwhelming for everyone involved.

I'd guess that with the end of construction in sight for Volcano Bay we may things start to ramp up with the next round of projects. Right now the logistics of materials/labor/etc. alone all around the property must be a nightmare for the teams in charge. I'll be they are looking forward to the closure of WnW in December so they can really utilize the space there for things like parking all the construction workers.

I bet they are also trying to work out deals so they have priority over others for the upcoming park with the park down the road also being busy with upcoming plans.

 

[Mad Dog]

On another front, there's a good article on Inside Universal about the management change at Hollywood Universal. They're saying under performance of Potter has put the breaks on & created uncertainty on some future projects.

 

[Galaxy Defender]

On another front, there's a good article on Inside Universal about the management change at Hollywood Universal. They're saying under performance of Potter has put the breaks on & created uncertainty on some future projects.

Potter Hollywood underperformed? Tell us more.

 

[Disneyhead]

I don't think Potter under performed as much as USH over shot their market value when raising prices on APs and admission.

 

[Mad Dog]

I don't think Potter under performed as much as USH over shot their market value when raising prices on APs and admission.

Sounds plausible.

 

[Galaxy Defender]

You say too slow, I say too fast...Who wants to create a thread that says they are going just right?

We can call it the Goldilocks Zone thread.

 

[Galaxy Defender]

I believe this. Some vendors are going up in flames, metaphorically speaking. Catch while catch can isn't necessarily a good thing.

Can you clarify this a bit?

 

[UNIrd]

I would think Secret Life of Pets would be the biggest no-brainer project to continue, but I have zero insight into its merch sales. Anyone?

 

[Galaxy Defender]

I would think Secret Life of Pets would be the biggest no-brainer project to continue, but I have zero insight into its merch sales. Anyone?

I have been watching the merchandise and have not seen much of it sold in the parks or people wearing it. Most of the people walking around with the merchandise won it as prizes at the games.

 

[quinnmac000]

I bet Uni is trying to get another outside IP and the 4th biggest toy IP this year that Disney doesn't own or have in their parks nor does Universal own.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

I bet Uni is trying to get another outside IP and the 4th biggest toy IP this year that Disney doesn't own or have in their parks nor does Universal own.

I'd like to know that 4th biggest Toy IP..

 

[quinnmac000]

I'd like to know that 4th biggest Toy IP..

Yokai Watch

 

[Mad Dog]

I have been watching the merchandise and have not seen much of it sold in the parks or people wearing it. Most of the people walking around with the merchandise won it as prizes at the games.

Yeah, I would think the merchandise sales may be important as to whether the project goes forward. It would be interesting to see some actual results.

 

[UNIrd]

I'd like to know that 4th biggest Toy IP..

I think I read recently it was Trolls, no?

 

[Teebin]

Can you clarify this a bit?

What would you like me to clarify?

 

[quinnmac000]

I think I read recently it was Trolls, no?

They are the third highest.

1. Disney Princess
2. Frozen
3. Trolls
4. Yokai Watch

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I don't think Potter under performed as much as USH over shot their market value when raising prices on APs and admission.

Sounds plausible.

We have to decouple Potter popularity and park attendance. There can be demand and no execution on demand by guests due to ticketing decisions.

 

[Galaxy Defender]

What would you like me to clarify?

I didn't understand your post.

 

[Galaxy Defender]

They are the third highest.

1. Disney Princess
2. Frozen
3. Trolls
4. Yokai Watch

Trolls is the third biggest toy IP? If I were Universal I would dump a SLoP dark ride for a Trolls one then.

 

[Mad Dog]

Universal might be watching to see how Trolls & Sing does at the box office and merchandise sales before they finalize the next kids/family attraction. I would think the SLOP attraction plans could be re formatted for a different animated feature if they back off the SLOP IP. Just redo the scenes to a different IP.....Merchandise sales are crucial.