So, now that phase 1 is complete and NASCAR is down for replacement, what's next? I know it's been less than a year since most of these attractions opened, but I'm feeling restless.
So, now that phase 1 is complete and NASCAR is down for replacement, what's next? I know it's been less than a year since most of these attractions opened, but I'm feeling restless.
I would assume that NBA City is next to go and perhaps they will re-evaluate the second level somehow...
I personally think that once NASCAR and NBA are gone Citywalk will have a very strong restaurant line up..
I think the food and beverage standpoint will be solidified with whatever is implemented next into those venues, but UC has to start taking the entertainment and shopping aspect back into account. Not just street-level performers and cart vendors, but a nicely redesigned stage a la 5 Towers in USH with some LED fountains as a nice backdrop, some more up-charge family experiences (like moving iFly on property, a Dave and Buster's sort of competitor, etc.), and definitely a more prominent shopping experience. With a little work, the second floor could easily become a small mall area. Immersive candy and confectionery shop, some nice clothing stores, and definitely an on-property themed Walgreens (not just for guests but for CW TMs too - they don't have a UStop).
Also, some serious rebranding and wardrobe updates. We are so stylistically beyond the year 2000...
Perhaps one like this?I really want City Walk to add a big arcade. They need more for the people unter 21 after the parks close.
That's not the only thing that'll be big.![]()
Would be cool if Universal had something similar to Disney Quest in City walk.
DQ was pretty awesome when it first opened, and the addition of Pirates was great too. The problem with DQ is that it has been poorly maintained. There is no reason that the technology hasn't been updated and is down so often. It used to be pretty popular, and its sad to see it in the state it is in.
They could make minor changes that would create a big impact: replace the 30 pound VR headsets with Occulus Rifts, update the screens, up resolution and textures, add some staff to gain some better control of the guests (seen way too many fights almost break out), move Sum of All Thrills from Innoventions East to Virtual Space Mountain.
Upkeep is so important with entertainment. Its actually one of the main factora