Stage 28/Phantom Stage Replacement
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I saw surveying commencing on the back patio of Panda and the extended queue of Transformers today.
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All those rides have emergency exits that go behind the berm. There's another road back behind that wall, plus some slightly underground pathways.
I am sad because it was a piece of history that was removed, but it had to be removed, not because of the ride, which is a plus that absolutely no one expected, but because no one could really go in and admire all the history in there. Also, it was a huge waste of space that was also hazardous because of the asbestus. Now, what really grinds my gears is... that we are getting a freaking new ride and Jurassic Park is rotting away!!!! Please Universal don't let this ride go extinct.
I was thinking about this the other day and I would like to see a kids dark ride go into this space. Whether it be Cat in the Hat or another Dr. Suess ride. I still find it odd that USH sells park specific Cat in the Hat merchandise and not character or attraction in the park.
I would not mind if Cat in the Hat made it here. Almost too little, too late, but its better than nothing. And the merchandise sells!
Just an odd location for a ride like that.
I would rather have a show.
Just an odd location for a ride like that.
I would rather have a show.
If Cat in the Hat or a similar family dark ride should go anywhere, it should replace Special Effects Stage, which is on the chopping block in the expansion plan anyway. I feel like the Upper Lot is feeling like it's gonna be the more "family friendly" fantasy/cartoon franchises, and the Lower Lot is the more adult/teen/action attractions.
A Dr. Seuss dark ride would absolutely be timeless and yup, definitely sells merchandise. Can't count how often I see Thing 1 Thing 2 stuff on kids or couples around the park. As soon as Illumination releases a new non-Minion movie based on Dr. Suess, I think it'll be a great time to add a family dark ride.
For Stage 28, I'd rather they save the big space for a more action packed ride or experience, whatever it may be.
But I'm so worried it's gonna be more projections
A Dr. Seuss dark ride would absolutely be timeless and yup, definitely sells merchandise. Can't count how often I see Thing 1 Thing 2 stuff on kids or couples around the park. As soon as Illumination releases a new non-Minion movie based on Dr. Suess, I think it'll be a great time to add a family dark ride.
For Stage 28, I'd rather they save the big space for a more action packed ride or experience, whatever it may be.
But I'm so worried it's gonna be more projections
As much as I would adore a Dr. Seuss attraction in our park, I would find it quite funny seeing a zanily constructed attraction sitting next to Transformers' gargantuan show building while being flooded with its ear-piercing score.
SES' current footprint would be the ideal location.
SES' current footprint would be the ideal location.
Yeah, and a Dr. Suess ride would just esthetically look better next to Springfield, Wizarding World, and Super Silly Fun Land.
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Regardless of whether or not Stage 28 becomes a ride or show, what if this is the precursor to a larger plan after 2018? Let's say Universal implements a construction freeze for one year after Potter. From what point on, the sky's the limit with what they could do to modify the Lower Lot.
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I think Stage 28 should either be a ride or a continually running show. I don't think a show with a few set show times during the day would work well for the lower lot. Could you image a mob of people going down the escalators all at once to try to catch the 2pm showing of a lower lot show?
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The old Special Effect Stages was a constantly running show that took in a small group of people in every 15 minutes or so. That kind of show could work. However, a big audience show with only a few showtimes throughout the day is where I see problems.
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how about if hollywood gets in own version of "Lights camera Action" it will be a special FX show on steroids plus i rather get a show rather than a simulator !
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