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CityWalk Orlando Updates & Changes General Thread

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Brian G. said:
Woodbury is not immune to criticize, but reducing him to “the screen guy” ignores a pretty impressive list of what Universal Creative got right under his leadership, including Potter.
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Plus Coup was the screens guy! :lmao:
 
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Plus Coup was the screens guy! :lmao:
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Yea I don’t remember Woodbury being in a particular support of screens.
 
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I'm certainly not on the list that respects those two. .For one, Woodbury was the guy that pushed the screens simulators hard. And Irwin cut entertainment at Hollywood Studios before she came back to Orlando. Though, I guess it could be worse. We could have one of those many United Parks Execs. Bottom line though, if quarterly numbers don't get better, and I'm sure they're far from where they thought they'd be at this point in time, changes will probably be made. The spin off in 2027 really complicates everything. They may be a bit too extended worldwide, especially with under achieving/expected revenue numbers.
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I’m curious, what “entertainment” cuts were made during Karen’s tenure? She came in summer of 2016 and left Jan 2022. Among the TM’s I know, she’s regarded as doing good things at Universal Studios Hollywood. If you’re talking SES and AA, that’s a Creative move. And those closed after she left. If you’re talking about Sebastian the piano player, that was due to SLoP Construction. Frog Choir and the three person morning band ( forgetting their name at the moment), those were cut due to covid. Theme Parks as a whole cut entertainment during that time. She had a mess to clean up from the prior admin. And imo she did a phenomenal job.
 
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Isn’t Woodbury the one who cut trackless and solely screen based attractions? I don’t wanna idolize him too much but I have always felt he’s more or less reasonable. Nice guy as I met him once too. Not that, that nice interaction means he can’t be criticized.
 
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Cup_Of_Coffee said:
Isn’t Woodbury the one who cut trackless and solely screen based attractions? I don’t wanna idolize him too much but I have always felt he’s more or less reasonable. Nice guy as I met him once too. Not that, that nice interaction means he can’t be criticized.
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He was the boss when all that simulator stuff came around. His was the final decision. TC was under him.
 
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some photos of recent views from CW

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Frank Drackman said:
some photos of recent views from CW

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The coaster, is already, iconic af.
 
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Cup_Of_Coffee said:
The coaster, is already, iconic af.
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On the Water Taxi ride (which I've decided is my retirement job), some of the guests were talking about it and how they couldn't believe how huge it was.

It's going to be a marquee attraction (which HRRR was not).
 
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Looks like Fat Ones hot dogs is set to open this month.

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New Restaurant Set to Open at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk This Month | Attraction Insight

A new restaurant is set to open at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk this month. Fat One’s Hot Dogs & Italian Ice, founded by Joey Fatone, is nearing the
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Official end date. I’ll try to go get some video

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A wholesome night at CityWalk. A packed house sent Mystik NRG home. With last-minute appearances from the CityWalk executive team joining fans on the dance floor for the last songs

The opening day DJ introduced the final song, and they had various band members from throughout the years alternating during the night. It was a good sendoff for the band.

Somewhat concerning for the future of the venue, but time will tell. Their final song couldn’t have been more fitting.. “One Love”
 
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Both bar areas inside Universal’s Great Movie Escape have been transformed with The Traitors: New Blood theming, featuring specialty cocktails, themed decor, and costumes worn by host Alan Cumming.

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‘The Traitors: New Blood’ Themed Experience Takes Over Universal’s Great Movie Escape at CityWalk Orlando - Inside Universal

Universal Orlando has debuted a new themed experience inspired by NBC’s The Traitors: New Blood at Universal CityWalk.
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Brian G. said:
Both bar areas inside Universal’s Great Movie Escape have been transformed with The Traitors: New Blood theming, featuring specialty cocktails, themed decor, and costumes worn by host Alan Cumming.

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‘The Traitors: New Blood’ Themed Experience Takes Over Universal’s Great Movie Escape at CityWalk Orlando - Inside Universal

Universal Orlando has debuted a new themed experience inspired by NBC’s The Traitors: New Blood at Universal CityWalk.
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As a huge Traitors fan, I am thrilled to see this. The more Traitors rep there is, the better. It’s simple, but works. I do wish their “turret” was a little more built out, but it does get the point across.
 
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Guests are not required to participate in Universal’s Great Movie Escape attractions, so they can drop in and visit the bars at any time.
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Great news :lol: Sounds like I know where I'm pregaming HHN next!
 
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I am very curious to see how things look on that side of the lagoon look once Hollywood Drift opens. Obviously the walls will come down, but will the walkway be permanently smaller?
 
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Where am I to buy air-brushed tshirts now?

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Skold said:
Where am I to buy air-brushed tshirts now?

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Now you'll be buying cowboy boots and rawhide vests in the bar store. A definite downgrade in attire :lmao:
 
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Now you'll be buying cowboy boots and rawhide vests in the bar store. A definite downgrade in attire :lmao:
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Not if that’s all I’m wearing
 
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