New Animation Studio Store

[Aaron]

Since walls have now appeared around the large planter in front of Cartooniversal could we start seeing some changes to the store soon? The other side of the street is pretty much complete so this seems like the next logical place to see changes. They removed some of the trees behind the structure and the large planter looks to be on its way out so could this be a sign of a much larger structure being built here? Just food for thought. This is just a rough concept of what I think they're doing. 

I forgot I made this, might have to revisit it once construction progresses. Like many other members I'm curious if Hello kitty will end up here or if it will just sell the same merchandise as before? 

 

[Alexshow.]

from Ryanthemepark on Twitter, Walls are now up surrounding the Cartooniversal building..

 

[SnideRemarksDept]

The store itself is going to be two stories, so I imagine that it'll be big enough to have a section dedicated to Hello Kitty, like the Harry Potter part of the Universal Stuido Store. The rest will probably be a combination of Illumination and Dreamworks merch.

 

[Jon Fu]

The store itself is going to be two stories, so I imagine that it'll be big enough to have a section dedicated to Hello Kitty, like the Harry Potter part of the Universal Stuido Store. The rest will probably be a combination of Illumination and Dreamworks merch.

This could be the Hello Kitty area that Universal Studios Florida received a few months ago. I'm guessing the retail section of this new structure will be able to house a variety of items alongside guest amenities.

 

[William]

Does anyone think this could be gift shop overkill for Universal Blvd? We just got a brand new expanded Universal Studio Store, and we also have Feature Presentation by the entrance plaza. I'm hoping this features more room for guest amenities than retail space.

 

[Ryan]

The Hello Kitty stuff will be a psuedo-attraction if it retains the Meet & Greet.

 

[Alexshow.]

From IU themselves; The building has now been demolished..

http://insideuniversal.net/2016/11/cartooniversal-has-been-demolished/

 

[AlexanderMBush]

From @12th Man on Twitter,

 

[12th Man]

From @12th Man on Twitter,

That only took a frickin' year and a half!

 

[k_peek_2000]

WOW, that's a big improvement. I'm just glad they didn't paint clouds on it.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

From InsideUniversal themselves,

If you would like to see more photos of the new changes, along with more of projects like the upgrade for the Escalators to the new pavement for Soundstages 22-25; check the link above!

 

[k_peek_2000]

I would love to see them connect the animation studio store with the exit of Dreamworks theater.

 

[Rideguy70]

So is there any word on what will happen to New York Street? Will it remain as it, or also get changed to a Spanish motif?

 

[AlexanderMBush]

So is there any word on what will happen to New York Street? Will it remain as it, or also get changed to a Spanish motif?

If I'm not mistaken, it will depart.

 

[chris.g]

If I'm not mistaken, it will depart.

Well I wouldn't say it's departing for good...

 

[k_peek_2000]

The concept art pretty much shows them replacing the facade with a themed Spanish wall. The bigger question is the fate of Sweet Liberty.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Well I wouldn't say it's departing for good...

Well, yes. Not for good, but it will depart for the time being..

 

[AlexanderMBush]

DP, From rideguy70 on Twitter.

 

[Rideguy70]

Hey, that's me!

 

[AlexanderMBush]

From IU.