Universal Orlando Resort Expansion (Part 1)

[Disneyhead]

I'm awaiting Awesome Super Silly land for the new Minions themed land. Universal should get it's own A.S.S.

 

[tielo]

That Frozen Instantly Super Turner would slide nicely in Awesome Super Silly land.

 

[n i c k]

If Uni wants another “Universal Escape” situation on their hands, that might be the case

Anyone want to elaborate on Universal Escape? Or at least send me to the direction of where I can read about it myself.

 

[JungleSkip]

Anyone want to elaborate on Universal Escape? Or at least send me to the direction of where I can read about it myself.

When IoA, CityWalk, and the resorts opened, Universal called the entire resort "Universal Escape". It was a disaster, as people were confused and thought IoA was not a whole new park but just an add on to the original park. Attendance was poor, and then 9/11 happened afterwards and completely tanked the resort. Eventually they changed the name to the much better "Universal Orlando Resort".

 

[pat_naughty05]

When IoA, CityWalk, and the resorts opened, Universal called the entire resort "Universal Escape". It was a disaster, as people were confused and thought IoA was not a whole new park but just an add on to the original park. Attendance was poor, and then 9/11 happened afterwards and completely tanked the resort. Eventually they changed the name to the much better "Universal Orlando Resort".

Fun fact: you can still call the old 1-800-U-ESCAPE phone number to get the UO ticket and reservation line.

 

[E.Gadd]

Universal's Epic Universe

I've said this name over and over again in my head to try to make it work and now I'm just angry about it. Escape definitely comes to mind lol. No thanks.

 

[Scott W.]

I genuinely don’t think that we’ll find out the name of the park through a trademark search. The information is too publicly available and we know who and what to search for.

I think they’ll hire some law firm to trademark the name for them and then transfer it over to Universal when the time is right.

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

When IoA, CityWalk, and the resorts opened, Universal called the entire resort "Universal Escape". It was a disaster, as people were confused and thought IoA was not a whole new park but just an add on to the original park. Attendance was poor, and then 9/11 happened afterwards and completely tanked the resort. Eventually they changed the name to the much better "Universal Orlando Resort".

Wait, so the name was changed because people were misguided?

 

[JungleSkip]

Wait, so the name was changed because people were misguided?

The name was changed because it was a disastrously bad name, yes

 

[Scott W.]

Wait, so the name was changed because people were misguided?

It was advertised in such a way that it made IOA sound like it was a new land in USF and not a new theme park. The word 'Escape' didn't help either as it brings up bad connotations. Why would you want to escape from this place?

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

The name was changed because it was a disastrously bad name, yes

Escape doesn't sound too bad. I think of Escaping your reality lifestyle and entering into theirs which is exactly what theme parks do. That would've been dope.

 

[shiekra38]

Escape doesn't sound too bad. I think of Escaping your reality lifestyle and entering into theirs which is exactly what theme parks do. That would've been dope.

That was the idea....People didn't get it though

Universal Orlando Resort is better...It tells you what, where, and infers relaxation/vacation

 

[Brian G.]

What about Universal City FL?

 

[pat_naughty05]

Escape doesn't sound too bad. I think of Escaping your reality lifestyle and entering into theirs which is exactly what theme parks do. That would've been dope.

I imagine that’s what they were thinking. I think some of the confusion may have have stemmed from rebranding the resort at the same time that they opened IOA. Trying to market a new theme park as part of a resort with a new name that was previously a single park was probably challenging.

That being said, I really liked the logo. Having the lighthouse included was nice.

 

[Scott W.]

From those drainage plans that were posted a while back for the new resort, the current official resort name seems to be: Universal Studios Two.

 

[DisneyDoof]

You're gonna be disappointed with the new JP Coaster if this is your expectation...

Yep, I Know

 

[Parkscope Joe]

From those drainage plans that were posted a while back for the new resort, the current official resort name seems to be: Universal Studios Two.

2 Universal 2 Studios

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I've seen a lot of anxiety about the parks the past few months and I'm not sure why people are freaking out, there are new projects coming and there is shuffling going on but it's not to reduce or scale back development. I'd be more worried if projects were changed, moved, or cancelled due to budget cuts and development cuts. Instead projects are moving around based on changes in priorities.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I wonder if they are considering having both sites have different names or nicknames? For exmaple, the current site is Blue and the new site being Red. Maybe they call one Adventure and the other Exploration. Just spitballing

 

[Scott W.]

2 Universal 2 Studios

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I've seen a lot of anxiety about the parks the past few months and I'm not sure why people are freaking out, there are new projects coming and there is shuffling going on but it's not to reduce or scale back development. I'd be more worried if projects were changed, moved, or cancelled due to budget cuts and development cuts. Instead projects are moving around based on changes in priorities.

Oh, man

I think the freaking out is to do with the delays, it seems like all the scuffling has put everything back by a year. The plans may be far superior now but it's not visible. Great things are coming seems to be the current unofficial Universal motto.

 

[Mad Dog]

2 Universal 2 Studios

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I've seen a lot of anxiety about the parks the past few months and I'm not sure why people are freaking out, there are new projects coming and there is shuffling going on but it's not to reduce or scale back development. I'd be more worried if projects were changed, moved, or cancelled due to budget cuts and development cuts. Instead projects are moving around based on changes in priorities.

Good Post...No doubt....Yes, this needs to be emphasized. :thumbsup: