New Rumor: Shrek to Close/T2 Upgrade

[Brian G.]

Really now? What about Earthquake/Disaster? That ride is still relevant and yet its been the same ride system since the opening. If youre going that route then for all the people who say ET should stay and be refurbished are wrong. Now granted I like ET and Twister but I think theres better options for ET. I like Twister because its different and gives a unique experience. Update the effects and maybe change it up a little and with some advertisement it'll be fine.

It may be the same ride system, but it was massively renovated in 2008. ET has not been touched essentially since USF opened.

 

[USO92]

It may be the same ride system, but it was massively renovated in 2008. ET has not been touched essentially since USF opened.

Right, and to an extent it's a completely different experience. Sure it has the same idea behind it and the effects etc aren't necessarily up to date. None of these classic rides are beyond some good TLC and boom, they'll be fine for a few more years. And I know Ive made the argument ET should go but that doesn't mean they cant be upgraded and held on to for a while.

 

[Brian G.]

Right, and to an extent it's a completely different experience. Sure it has the same idea behind it and the effects etc aren't necessarily up to date. None of these classic rides are beyond some good TLC and boom, they'll be fine for a few more years. And I know Ive made the argument ET should go but that doesn't mean they cant be upgraded and held on to for a while.

Which is what a lot of people are saying... what are you getting at?

 

[USO92]

Which is what a lot of people are saying... what are you getting at?

Blue180 basically said that Twister is without hope and relevancy and should be replaced. Im saying that a ride is never without hope when there's always the chance of updating and refurbishing.

 

[DK745]

Well ET for instance they could certainly add to the effects when being chased by the cops and with what Briman said, the AA's (especially the first couple) are looking like the manicans in JCPenny.

Twister- Update the pre-show a little and then the in-house effects need to be changed or enhanced. Their "Twister" is quite puny and I think it would do wonders if the twister actually moved. I know the tech behind it is more advanced than I make it out to be but still...would be cool.

I love seeing the cop pop up then squat back into position waiting for the next group! But yeah they really need to upgrade those AA's and can add some effects.

 

[shiekra38]

I love seeing the cop pop up then squat back into position waiting for the next group! But yeah they really need to upgrade those AA's and can add some effects.

HAULT holitrighderyurunder WOAH! Best part of the ride for sure...I would love an ET refurb with some new projections and AAs

 

[knokout1]

I hope Kidzone is done before Shrek goes anywhere. Shrek is a people eater, and one of the things young ones can do. Universal is already lacking in the kids department, so I would hope to see something for kids before they take something away that's for kids.

 

[General Specific]

As far as Twister goes, I think a Horror Make-Up Show style presentation would work best.

Putting on my design hat for a minute, if I remember correctly there's 2 preshow rooms to work with, so you remove the direct references to the film Twister, add a couple of preshows educating guests about the 2nd unit, and keep the main attraction intact.

Renamed to something like "Universal's Special Effect Studio", you have an attraction accessible to everyone without being directly based on an out of date film.

 

[USO92]

While I see where youre going with it, it screams to me Disaster.

 

[General Specific]

While I see where youre going with it, it screams to me Disaster.

Would that be so bad? I personally think that Disaster has been a very sucessful overlay of Earthquake.

 

[USO92]

I agree but if Twister is to be overlaid then make it something new

 

[General Specific]

I agree but if Twister is to be overlaid then make it something new

Twister's overlay would be less about filming you as a movie extra and more educational, think the USH Tram Tour or DHS' Backlot Tour in it's heyday, mixed with the historical perspective that the Horror Makeup show has in its video packages. Getting slightly more elaborate on my initial thought:

Room 1, Studio:
Gives a brief introduction to the heyday of the Universal backlot, where spectators would come view movies in production.

Room 2, Entering "The Set":
Same devastated house as current Twister, screens display information on the benefit of practical effects over CGI in modern times.

Room 3, Effects:
Displays a more robust funnel than the current Twister attraction, and allows guests to view scenic elements reset for a fresh shot as they exit.

 

[Uncle_Darren]

I'm pretty sure they're still selling Walking Dead merch. I think it's a few shirts, posters, and I can't remember if there were any collectibles or not.

Thank you. I seem to remember that store selling a bit of everything on my last visit in 2011!

 

[DK745]

Twister's overlay would be less about filming you as a movie extra and more educational, think the USH Tram Tour or DHS' Backlot Tour in it's heyday, mixed with the historical perspective that the Horror Makeup show has in its video packages. Getting slightly more elaborate on my initial thought:

Room 1, Studio:
Gives a brief introduction to the heyday of the Universal backlot, where spectators would come view movies in production.

Room 2, Entering "The Set":
Same devastated house as current Twister, screens display information on the benefit of practical effects over CGI in modern times.

Room 3, Effects:
Displays a more robust funnel than the current Twister attraction, and allows guests to view scenic elements reset for a fresh shot as they exit.

They could just replace Twister with Lights, Camera Action! from Singapore.

[video=youtube;5HjujThsrOg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HjujThsrOg[/video]

 

[General Specific]

They could just replace Twister with Lights, Camera Action! from Singapore.

[video=youtube;5HjujThsrOg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HjujThsrOg[/video]

I'm aware of that attraction, and that wouldn't be a bad way to go, I just think a Disaster style overlay is the best way to pay homage to the attraction's history.

 

[USO92]

What about a walkthrough attraction set up to idealize Universals past big hits?

Like a legitimate 30 minute walkthrough where you start from the beginning of universals history up until the present and in some rooms its set up like a museum but in others are live action rooms ie Twister or Backlot tours at USH.

Can you imagine a twister like setting but your on the set of Jaws and your watching them "film" and all of a sudden Jaws attacks you? And they would use an animatronic of Jaws?

My mind is exploding at how cool this would be...

 

[DK745]

What about a walkthrough attraction set up to idealize Universals past big hits?

Like a legitimate 30 minute walkthrough where you start from the beginning of universals history up until the present and in some rooms its set up like a museum but in others are live action rooms ie Twister or Backlot tours at USH.

Can you imagine a twister like setting but your on the set of Jaws and your watching them "film" and all of a sudden Jaws attacks you? And they would use an animatronic of Jaws?

My mind is exploding at how cool this would be...

Isn't this similar to what the backlot tour is in Hollywood? Those are real sets though but don't they take you through the history and you go through Kong, Jaws, etc..? The idea is ok but not sure if it would really be a good fit.

 

[Felipe]

What about a walkthrough attraction set up to idealize Universals past big hits?

Like a legitimate 30 minute walkthrough where you start from the beginning of universals history up until the present and in some rooms its set up like a museum but in others are live action rooms ie Twister or Backlot tours at USH.

Can you imagine a twister like setting but your on the set of Jaws and your watching them "film" and all of a sudden Jaws attacks you? And they would use an animatronic of Jaws?

My mind is exploding at how cool this would be...

I'd like it better maybe as an omnimover-style ride, sort of like the love child of the Great Movie Ride and the USH Backlot Tour
It would be VERY cool, but unfortunately, I don't think there's enough space in USF to have such an attraction

 

[USO92]

I'd like it better maybe as an omnimover-style ride, sort of like the love child of the Great Movie Ride and the USH Backlot Tour
It would be VERY cool, but unfortunately, I don't think there's enough space in USF to have such an attraction

Ahhh yes omnimover would be pretty awesome! But yes unfortunately not...that would be something I would ride over and over again

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Isn't this similar to what the backlot tour is in Hollywood? Those are real sets though but don't they take you through the history and you go through Kong, Jaws, etc..? The idea is ok but not sure if it would really be a good fit.

Yes its very similar! But this would be more of a historic thing and maybe even add some scenes with the horror and get a good scare goin :thumbs:

But alas a dream is a dream

 

[Dr. Emmett Brown]

I'd like it better maybe as an omnimover-style ride, sort of like the love child of the Great Movie Ride and the USH Backlot Tour
It would be VERY cool, but unfortunately, I don't think there's enough space in USF to have such an attraction

Oh yeah, cause those rides are insanely popular among guests at Disney...

As much as the fanboi in me wants to see a Universal history attraction, it wouldn't be very popular.