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I believe I’ve mentioned before, that I’ve theorized the preview center could open with one or two areas closed off to be revealed later to create suspense.
SNW was supposed to be first. Plans have completely shifted around. And they did reveal new renderings for Stella/Terra this month so at least there was something.
In this context I believe Universal meant "original" to them, and not local/chain restaurants you can find outside of Universal Resorts...
In other words, I 100% expect to see Toothsome here.
Ohhhh lol, yea I didn't just make it up...
I do have to wonder if it's earlier in the week so they can announce something else on that Thursday though.
This ad is teasing the parade. As rumored it shows hidden screenshots for icons related to Back to the Future, JAWS, E.T., Jurassic Park, and Ghostbusters.
I expect the parade, lagoon show, and more to be announced April 29th.
How many lands did Beijing open with? Also, if they name it “Studios” I expect at least one hodgepodge land themed to Hollywood as an excuse to utilize that naming style.
How in the heck will they have time to CG animate 100s of visual effects shots for a movie they haven’t even finished casting yet, let along started shooting, and still open a year and 2 months from now? I just don’t see it.
But I don’t think a possible River Adventure update would be related.
I’m assuming they mostly mean immersive single IP lands. I would look to Beijing as an example of what we may see for style of lands, but with hub and spoke maybe instead of the Islands of Adventure central lagoon.
Beijing meets Epic. Best version what they’ve done recently.
My favorite houses are ALWAYS the originals. I couldn’t care less what IPs are featured anyway. But also, rumors aren’t confirmed news anyway, so let’s just wait and see.
(If they actually ever announce anything that is.)