Yes, Hollywood will be more similar to Japan than Orlando, however, we do not believe Hollywood will get the lake.http://www.thethemeparkguy.com/park/universal-studios-japan/photos
I just saw this. Is hollywoods setup gonna be similar to this?
I do believe that USH in in for a very tough adjustment when IOA quality material makes it into their park. The ex-USH employee in me is scared because I bet USH will find some way to muck it up, however, from my contacts, I hear that lots of things are changing from my good ol' days of yesteryear.In this month's podcast, JG talked about How Diagon Alley approached a Disney level with the detailed environments and employees fully in character. Do you think we'll get the same treatment, possibly with some extra details and employees more so in character than Hogsmeade? (Don't know how good/bad they are in UOR, I'm assuming)
I've always thought of it as a real park (after SSFL anyway). I'm curious to know what makes you think otherwise?I do believe that USH in in for a very tough adjustment when IOA quality material makes it into their park. The ex-USH employee in me is scared because I bet USH will find some way to muck it up, however, from my contacts, I hear that lots of things are changing from my good ol' days of yesteryear.
Many go as far to say that USH is becoming a "real" theme park. Hmmm :/ (that was skepticism)
A minuscule roster. Lackluster customer service. Illogical venue/attraction placement.I've always thought of it as a real park (after SSFL anyway). I'm curious to know what makes you think otherwise?
I agree with everything except the customer service maybe. But I see where you're coming from.The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is the cherry on top of a revitalized view of the park. Everything that comes before it, in my opinion, is preparation.
A minuscule roster. Lackluster customer service. Illogical venue/attraction placement.
These key issues are slowly being fixed, however.
My days of USH were when the park was heavily show based. Those days where USH did not try to be USF or IOA. The growth was in Orlando and not in California. Cutbacks were heavy and management was lackluster. It was a day where thriving was more important than excelling. Yes, the odd layout of the park has been a problem since day one and will continue to be a problem forever. Have they been able to do some improvements, I believe more recently than previously. Look at the cheap quality of the attractions which opened in 2000-2010 and look at today...major difference!I've always thought of it as a real park (after SSFL anyway). I'm curious to know what makes you think otherwise?
I disagree. Universal Studios Hollywood has always been an "A" player in every regard. You can't call a park that opened up Jurassic Park - a ride that was labeled as one the most expensive theme park attractions of its time - a "B" player. You just can't.*Think about it...USH, a B scale theme park getting IOA - A scale material. I am not sure how they will handle theme and product quality if someone from USO doesn't show them how to do it!
YASSSS! I will quote this every time someone says USH isn't an A class park. It'd be nice to have a section or maybe even a whole podcast on this issue!I disagree. Universal Studios Hollywood has always been an "A" player in every regard. You can't call a park that opened up Jurassic Park - a ride that was labeled as one the most expensive theme park attractions of its time - a "B" player. You just can't.
As for the operations shift - yes, I admit, I was concerned as well. But when you look at Hollywood's history and their non-linear progression, it's actually quite shocking how well they've adjusted. Think of it: they literally went from nothing to one of the most advanced simulators in the world (Back to the Future). Furthermore, they went from Back to the Future to WaterWorld and Jurassic Park in the span of under five years - talk about a leap!
I don't think Hollywood gets the credit it deserves. Sure, it gets flack for flailing at times, but if any park has shown a capacity to grow in uneven bursts, it's Hollywood. They should be commended from progressing from the Studio Tour to the theme park we see today. After all, it's not like they were originally intended to become a theme park like Universal Studios Florida or any other Universal park for that matter.