Universal Studios Florida's 30th Anniversary (2020)

[belloq87]

We can use this thread to continue the discussion from here...

Universal Studios Florida's 25th Anniversary (2015) | Page 9 | Inside Universal Forums

Let's talk about what we'd like to see, what we think we will see, and anything else that might be related to celebrating the park as the anniversary approaches.

I'll quote my last post from that thread just to keep some continuity...

So Universal is going to be offering a retro Universal Studios Florida shirt (yay!)... exclusively for passholders (boo)...


While I appreciate the effort, I hope this is just a trial run for more available-to-the-general-public merchandise options coming next year.

 

[MrBlonde]

I think it should be a general celebration: themed food and drinks that refer to rides and show we've lost through the years, maybe character sightings, and of course some throwback merchandise. I like the shirt but not sure if I'll pick it up.

 

[belloq87]

themed food and drinks that refer to rides and show we've lost through the years

I think there's definitely some potential here. Various specialty cocktails (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) scattered around the park that reference old attractions could be a lot of fun. You could almost do a scavenger hunt sort of thing with them (which is why I think non-alcoholic variants would be important).

The naming possibilities alone are endless!

"The Master of Suspense"
"Spooktacular Sangria"
"The Big One"
"Gordon's Last Tour"
"Biff's Revenge"

And so on.

 

[emsvcs3]

I thought that the new nighttime lagoon show should’ve included Jaws and BTTF anyway, but a big anniversary would be a great excuse to add brief sections of them. Those films had such iconic imagery and music that suits that sort of show perfectly. It seems like something that would be a minimum amount of work but that would be a big crowd pleaser. I’m always hoping (usually in vain) that they’ll throw a bone to the old-time fans, though.

 

[tielo]

A big nighttime parade honoring Universal Studios past, present and future. Special food and drink items, souvenirs and the opening of the new Stunt show.

 

[Skold]

Free copies of JayBangs to everyone, plus a beer and a margarita.

The book is the most important though.

 

[belloq87]

JAYBANGS is a must-read for fans of this park.

 

[yankees13]

I’d love a shirt with that old school logo on it. Universal doesn’t really celebrate anniversaries for some reason. Feels like it was just the 25th anniversary now it’s the 30th

 

[RevFreako]

I think there's definitely some potential here. Various specialty cocktails (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) scattered around the park that reference old attractions could be a lot of fun. You could almost do a scavenger hunt sort of thing with them (which is why I think non-alcoholic variants would be important).

The naming possibilities alone are endless!

"The Master of Suspense"
"Spooktacular Sangria"
"The Big One"
"Gordon's Last Tour"
"Biff's Revenge"

And so on.

I think I'm stealing one of these for my new line of hot sauces.

 

[Happytycho]

A big nighttime parade honoring Universal Studios past, present and future. Special food and drink items, souvenirs and the opening of the new Stunt show.

I feel like this is the best that can be reasonably hoped for.

 

[Mad Dog]

There just 'might' be a T shirt. That'll probably be the peak of the celebration.

 

[truejonas]

Not gonna lie, I'm tempted to get that UOAP shirt (assuming it's still there mid September).

 

[belloq87]

I hope many passholders snatch them up to demonstrate to Universal that there's a market for such items.