Springfield Expansion

[AllAroundOrlando]

Anyone know what's playing on the TVs?

Short loops of Simpsons clips. I think that's all they will ever play. Those hoping for NFL, I highly doubt it. It would be nice but I can't see it.

 

[Skubersky]

Anyone know what's playing on the TVs?

More clips from Duff Gardens episodes, plus Blockoland. The loop is about the same length as the one inside FFB (ie way too short).

 

[Parkscope Joe]

More clips from Duff Gardens episodes, plus Blockoland. The loop is about the same length as the one inside FFB (ie way too short).

I don't want outside TV playing in the parks, but I'm disappointed that the loop isn't longer.

 

[PourJudgment]

Just got back. Wow is it awesome in person. Felt great to finally sit at that bar *sigh* (ET~ "Home")! I also had a couple tacos. While at Duff Gardens, I asked the bartender about liquor. He said he hopes it comes soon because the guest request for it have been non stop all day. I with those guests!

 

[sierrak5]

I sat at the bar for about 30 minutes today. Had a Duff Dry. Good stuff.
The bar appetizers didn't look all that great to me though. Some sort of fruit salad and a veggie platter.

 

[AllAroundOrlando]

I agree with the loops being way too short. The one in Moe's can't be 5-7 minutes. We hung in there during a thunderstorm the other day for 40 minutes and i kinda wanted to pull my hair out listening to same loop. In Moe's it's very loud so you can't avoid it either.

 

[JumpingJackFlash]

Ugghhh can't believe the walls went down on the last day I was down there on vacation, I visited three times in the last two weeks! :'( Guess I have to wait until next year.

I'm still amazed not only by how much they improved such a dull area of the park, but how fast they did it as well. It's sure to be a huge hit with both tourist and the regulars.
Only thing I wish is that they make the loop on the tv in moe's longer, I felt bad for the bartender, especially when he started quoting it word by word after I asked if that gets annoying after a while.

Great photos everyone!

 

[Brervixen]

Ok I usually never eat dinner at the parks but when I do I eat at 3 Broomsticks.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I agree with the loops being way too short. The one in Moe's can't be 5-7 minutes. We hung in there during a thunderstorm the other day for 40 minutes and i kinda wanted to pull my hair out listening to same loop. In Moe's it's very loud so you can't avoid it either.

 

[Teebin]

The good news is that they are listening to the guests, and perhaps (likely) reading website reviews and forums.

 

[martymcflyy85]

Thank you everyone for posting these amazing pics, videos. The entire area looks amazing. And that desert........

 

[Cupcakes]

It does feel odd having the video loops being so short, especially considering that the loop in IFFF went on for over an hour. Hope they address the problem soon.

 

[PourJudgment]

The Duff Gardens bartender also mentioned the food menu expanding soon. They didn't have any dogs today, so it might have just been what was known

 

[HomerFan]

So was today considered the official grand opening?

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

I can't see them airing live sports over at Duff Gardens due to Cinespec, closing times, and the fact Nascar Sports Grill is yards away from the entrance.

 

[RonaldsModernLife]

So was today considered the official grand opening?

No. Very soft opening at most. Lots of the tiny details aren't installed, K&K isn't opened yet, and the menus aren't final.

 

[HomerFan]

No. Very soft opening at most. Lots of the tiny details aren't installed, K&K isn't opened yet, and the menus aren't final.

Gotcha...is the "Welcome to Springfield" sign up yet? Are the double yellow lines painted on the street yet? I wonder what else noticeable still needs to be installed

 

[PourJudgment]

I can't see them airing live sports over at Duff Gardens due to Cinespec, closing times, and the fact Nascar Sports Grill is yards away from the entrance.

Nascar hasn't stopped Finns from showing them...nor would it. But Cinespec is an interesting subject. Wonder if the TVs went dark tonight

 

[EPCOTcenter]

I love the soft background music. Also, the entire area is gorgeous. Well done, Universal Orlando!!

 

[Shadow Carelli]

I heard the extended couch gag music, the Do The Bartman song, as well as the orchestral/choir version of Spiderpig.

Some of the other music is from The Simpsons Movie, composed by none other than the amazing Hanz Zimmer!