Let's play being head of Universal Creative...

[UniversalRBLX]

lol its funny cause its true.

I think we see movement on this relatively soon after Epic opens. The last major attraction for IOA was in 2021. If it is indeed a Nintendo inspired addition that replaces LC, starting in the end of 2025 or more likely early 2026 would put opening a major land into Summer 2028, a full 7 years since VC opened. Which would be the longest stretch between new ride openings in the parks albeit short history.

7 year gap will be fine if USF gets the attention in between, which appears so if Rockit replacement comes to fruition soon.

 

[belloq87]

I think we see movement on this relatively soon after Epic opens. The last major attraction for IOA was in 2021. If it is indeed a Nintendo inspired addition that replaces LC, starting in the end of 2025 or more likely early 2026 would put opening a major land into Summer 2028, a full 7 years since VC opened. Which would be the longest stretch between new ride openings in the parks albeit short history.

Depending on how you define "major," USF is about to be in its sixth year waiting for the next "major" attraction after the Bourne Stuntacular*. And it will probably be seven/eight years once HRRR's replacement opens (assuming it's even still on track to begin in '25).

I think IOA is in a much better position to be able to weather such a period of inactivity (though, obviously, I'd like Universal to be able to address both parks at the same time). In terms of its park offerings, it's just much more fleshed-out and well-rounded, with no real glaring "needs" outside of capitalizing on the closed show spaces in Lost Continent (and the Toon Lagoon theater, but I'm not holding my breath for that to ever become attraction space).

*No, I don't consider VillainCon or DreamWorks "major." VillainCon is a C-ticket at very best, and DreamWorks is (mostly) a cosmetic overlay.

 

[tielo]

7 year gap will be fine if USF gets the attention in between, which appears so if Rockit replacement comes to fruition soon.

But if they put F&F in Rockit's place they should do something meaningful with the current F&F building (and no, a Potter Party Bus is not a viable replacement, the bus/tram has to go).

 

[UniversalRBLX]

But if they put F&F in Rockit's place they should do something meaningful with the current F&F building (and no, a Potter Party Bus is not a viable replacement, the bus/tram has to go).

I agree - the entire F&F building/San Francisco area should be rethought. A combination of Rockit & F&F replacement can give USF life rather quickly until something major arrives at Springfield.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

Depending on how you define "major," USF is about to be in its sixth year waiting for the next "major" attraction after the Bourne Stuntacular*. And it will probably be seven/eight years once HRRR's replacement opens (assuming it's even still on track to begin in '25).

Annual reminder that Bourne is the 2nd best attraction at USF

 

[saint.piss]

Annual reminder that Bourne is the 2nd best attraction at USF

 

[Hatetofly]

Depending on how you define "major," USF is about to be in its sixth year waiting for the next "major" attraction after the Bourne Stuntacular*. And it will probably be seven/eight years once HRRR's replacement opens (assuming it's even still on track to begin in '25).

I think IOA is in a much better position to be able to weather such a period of inactivity (though, obviously, I'd like Universal to be able to address both parks at the same time). In terms of its park offerings, it's just much more fleshed-out and well-rounded, with no real glaring "needs" outside of capitalizing on the closed show spaces in Lost Continent (and the Toon Lagoon theater, but I'm not holding my breath for that to ever become attraction space).

*No, I don't consider VillainCon or DreamWorks "major." VillainCon is a C-ticket at very best, and DreamWorks is (mostly) a cosmetic overlay.

Post wasn’t referencing Studios at all. The post was specifically referencing LC. But if you wanna talk Studios, as someone whose been going to the park since 1990, I feel relatively confident in saying the park is in maybe it’s worst spot ever outside of 2006-2012ish time frame.

The best ride in the park opened in 2004. You can make an argument for Bourne cause it is awesome just about 10 years too late, but otherwise it’s pretty difficult to name an attraction that replaced something that is actually better than what it replaced. The over dependence on screens has bitten this park in the butt worse than any other I can think of. Couple that with ROUGH food options, minimal entertainment, empty venues, aging properties etc etc.

So yeah I agree Studios needs help, it’s practically on life support in my eyes. And from what it sounds like (rumors, rumors everywhere) it’s coming in several stages. But that said just cause another park is "good” doesn’t mean you pump the brakes. Keep going cause it’s working.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Post wasn’t referencing Studios at all. The post was specifically referencing LC. But if you wanna talk Studios, as someone whose been going to the park since 1990, I feel relatively confident in saying the park is in maybe it’s worst spot ever outside of 2006-2012ish time frame.

The best ride in the park opened in 2004. You can make an argument for Bourne cause it is awesome just about 10 years too late, but otherwise it’s pretty difficult to name an attraction that replaced something that is actually better than what it replaced. The over dependence on screens has bitten this park in the butt worse than any other I can think of. Couple that with ROUGH food options, minimal entertainment, empty venues, aging properties etc etc.

So yeah I agree Studios needs help, it’s practically on life support in my eyes. And from what it sounds like (rumors, rumors everywhere) it’s coming in several stages. But that said just cause another park is "good” doesn’t mean you pump the brakes. Keep going cause it’s working.

If it weren't for the special events, USF would be in the dumps attendance-wise... and I hate saying that as I love the park.

 

[TheUniC6]

If it weren't for the special events, USF would be in the dumps attendance-wise... and I hate saying that as I love the park.

Thats what makes this frustrating. If I were calling the shots at Comcast, EU would not get any new expansion until USF properly gets addressed. Heck , I don't see why you couldn't work on both the HRRR replacement and Pokemon at or around the same time to ensure the latter opens before 2030. USF attendance is going to be in the toilet anyways outside of HHN due to EU.

 

[Hatetofly]

Thats what makes this frustrating. If I were calling the shots at Comcast, EU would not get any new expansion until USF properly gets addressed. Heck , I don't see why you couldn't work on both the HRRR replacement and Pokemon at or around the same time to ensure the latter opens before 2030. USF attendance is going to be in the toilet anyways outside of HHN due to EU.

studios in 2012 had construction walls everywhere. They can do it, just not sure they will.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

studios in 2012 had construction walls everywhere. They can do it, just not sure they will.

In my opinion, the park needs to do more than the 2012 revamp. Not just new additions/replacements, but an overall aesthetic overhaul. Epic Universe is going to outshine USF's park atmosphere by miles on day one.

 

[belloq87]

Annual reminder that Bourne is the 2nd best attraction at USF

I cannot go quite that far, but I think it's easily the best attraction they've opened there since Revenge of the Mummy.

I feel relatively confident in saying the park is in maybe it’s worst spot ever outside of 2006-2012ish time frame.

In terms of pure attractions offerings, I think it's much worse than the '06 - '12 era (still had Jaws, Earthquake/Disaster, Beetlejuice, Twister, etc.).

That certainly felt like the low point for upkeep, cleanliness, corner/cost-cutting, though. Turning off the fire effects on Jaws to save money (and didn't they even attempt to close is seasonally?) is emblematic of that whole period for me.

 

[6name6less6]

Could Universal be turned into the "Retro" park? I've always felt like the classics could hold their own and are among the most desirable properties in the Universal arsenal. Not only for the enthusiast but also the general public. Just look around the parks on any given day and what people are wearing. Give me Universal Studios: Retro

- NY/Ghostbusters
- Hill Valley/BTTF
- Amity Island/Jaws
- Bikini Bottom/Spongebob

 

[Hatetofly]

Could Universal be turned into the "Retro" park? I've always felt like the classics could hold their own and are among the most desirable properties in the Universal arsenal. Not only for the enthusiast but also the general public. Just look around the parks on any given day and what people are wearing. Give me Universal Studios: Retro

- NY/Ghostbusters
- Hill Valley/BTTF
- Amity Island/Jaws
- Bikini Bottom/Spongebob

I don’t know why they don’t revisit that drive in movie concept and put all the classics as scenes within the ride. Pure gold