Jon Fu
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Only Florida has that.The Transformers glasses do have security sensors that will set off alarms/signals if the glasses are taken out of the building (similar to store theft sensors).
Only Florida has that.The Transformers glasses do have security sensors that will set off alarms/signals if the glasses are taken out of the building (similar to store theft sensors).
Yes.I was told that ours have that when the ride opened here by people on here as well as by team members. You sure?
Hell, aren't there even signs after unloading that say that alarm will ring if you take the glasses out of the building?
It's a scare tactic, that's all. Like beware of dog for a house without one. All about appearances.I was told that ours have that when the ride opened here by people on here as well as by team members. You sure?
Hell, aren't there even signs after unloading that say that alarm will ring if you take the glasses out of the building?
Well, people tend to listen more if they believe there are consequences...otherwise people would just be putting them in their pockets, etc.It's a scare tactic, that's all. Like beware of dog for a house without one. All about appearances.
True that Universal hasn't officially announced details about it. Although it is confirmed! I remember reading a post on Twitter through someone else that he or she knew another guy who worked for Universal, who indeed confirmed the new Kong with an animatronic Kong. ThemeParkInsider has even seen the blueprints so this is all true! This all sounds quite promising, so I'm in no doubt that Orlando's version will beat the crap out of Hollywood's, but it certainly won't be a crazy phenomenon like Wizarding World as it sounds like it's only one attraction within the Jurassic Park land.Let's step back for a minute and look at the reality of the situation before we start making grandiose statements about the success of King Kong in Florida.
First off, Universal hasn't even announced King Kong yet to the general public, nor have they given any hint as to what type of attraction Kong could be. Simply put, no one but Universal has any clue as to what type of figures they're expecting. That's a fact. No one on this forum can definitively predict how well Kong will perform, if they even announce such an attraction anytime soon.
Second, let's look at the logistics of having Fast and Furious and Kong 360 on the same tour. Ideas based on this stream of logic - for now - will be more sound since it's an actual problem Universal will face once Fast and Furious opens in 2015. How do they deal with two types of projection technologies? Will they upgrade 360 to bring it on par with Fast and Furious, or will they scrap the Kong building and attraction altogether? Or God forbid will they have guests carry two pairs of 3D glasses?
Let's start basing our predictions from there and see what happens.
Maybe they could consider Kong for Soundstage 28, but I honestly think they could simply expand or remodel the current 360 building on Hollywood's Tour.The surrounding stages would not be a bad location at all for Kong. They could make it work better over there.
No it is. Im sorry. No theme park EVER has done anything like that.^ it's not totally ludicrous, trust me, especially with the route Universal Studios Hollywood has been taking recently. The Expansion Plan is pretty massive, and it's actually changing all the time and being improved, with Stage 28's removal being proof.
And comparing it to rebuilding BTTF is not a valid comparison, and that's coming from a BTTF fan. Trust me. At this point, you gotta have an open mind towards anything at USH within reason.
I don't think they would redo the current Kong beyond projector upgrades. I genuinely feel that if all goes well, Universal will consider bringing Orlando's Kong here and repurposing our current Kong with a different theme.
But let's obviously wait till Kong opens in Orlando. But knowing what I know and seeing what I've seen, I'm crossing my fingers
Absolutely. They'd undoubtedly lose a fortune if they utilized the same glasses used for TF/DM. When you're on the Studio Tour, those glasses are in guests' possession for an hour minimum. With careless park-goers, reckless children, etc., it's wisest to choose cheaply made glasses for that kind of attraction.So the tour glasses don't have the sensors...I wonder if Universal deliberately makes these as cheaply as they can to avoid losing too much when they inevitably get lost.
Officially from what I know, Hollywood had the option to install the RFID chip but denied upon seeing the cost. One rumor amongst the staff was that the chips were already installed and the tech could be turned on by the flick of a switch but that's completely untrue as the technology for the alarm system isn't even in the building.I am also quite sure that Orlando implemented the chip in the glasses and Hollywood has yet to do that. It is a costly upgrade and Hollywood hasn't taken the bait.
Just because you know a bit of inside information doesn't mean you possess the perspective of those running the park. Unless you're Larry Kurzweil or his management team, that's really an unfair statement to make as a rebuttal against Jay's points.Your points are valid, but again, you don't know my point of view or inside info bud...i knew about multiple projects in Orlando and Hollywood years in advance, such as our Despicable Me Project....the irony in your post is I'm actually seeing this from the perspective of the ones running the company.
Diagon Alley is being built on top of Despicable Me. It's happening cuz I got sources. GET EXCITED EVERYONE.Just because you know a bit of inside information doesn't mean you possess the perspective of those running the park. Unless you're Larry Kurzweil or his management team, that's really an unfair statement to make as a rebuttal against Jay's points.
As a general reminder, everyone has the right to challenge anyone on this forum. We welcome active discussion and anything anyone posts is game to criticism or critique. Act accordingly.
While I do think Jay has a valid point, I don't think anything is impossible from what Universal has been doing lately. It's pretty apparent that they want our park to be like Orlando.*sigh* not what I meant by the perspective comment at all........I'm not even gonna back up what I meant cuz I know it'll just get ripped to shreds again lol.
There's a difference between a conversation and rebuttal and just completely putting down someone's information as "dream world" and flat out saying "no, impossible". But whatever.
The Jim Hill thing gave me a much needed laugh, thank you! (He thought Wizarding World would replace T23D at one point lol)Diagon Alley is being built on top of Despicable Me. It's happening cuz I got sources. GET EXCITED EVERYONE.
-Signed, Jim Hill
While I do think Jay has a valid point, I don't think anything is impossible from what Universal has been doing lately. It's pretty apparent that they want our park to be like Orlando.
Something else to also consider is Fast and the Furious. I know the previous incarnation is a lesser example here, but the point I'm getting to is the same concept. Do you think the GP acted confused and thought, "Don't they already have a Fast and Furious attraction on the tour?" It's all about marketing. If they can market it in a certain way, they can get the point across that it's a new ride.
So....Diagon Alley really is being built on top of Despicable Me?I had one very simple point. Keep an open mind to anything at this point coming to Hollywood within reason. Universal wants to make USH a resort and a much better park than it currently is. They will improve or add experiences. I was in the "no Diagon Alley" boat. Well guess what? While I'm ridiculously skeptical, I'm open to the thought of it being a possibility now. Anything is possible with the right budget and space allocation.
So please, while I'm not saying agree with me, I am hoping at least that everyone be open to the idea of anything happening at this point.