New Universal Studios Store (2021)

[GAcoaster]

I just found out the store was scheduled to open yesterday, but they missed their target for opening a second time now (it was originally supposed to open a couple of weeks ago). I assume they were aiming to have it open before spring break, and I'd assume the re-christening of the Legacy store was supposed to happen simultaneously.

 

[Alicia]

I just found out the store was scheduled to open yesterday, but they missed their target for opening a second time now (it was originally supposed to open a couple of weeks ago). I assume they were aiming to have it open before spring break, and I'd assume the re-christening of the Legacy store was supposed to happen simultaneously.

Wardrobe just came in, and from what I could tell this morning the store is completely empty inside—and YET some still think it’ll be open by the weekend. I’ll believe it when I see it. (I don’t believe it.)

 

[Nick]

Wardrobe just came in, and from what I could tell this morning the store is completely empty inside—and YET some still think it’ll be open by the weekend. I’ll believe it when I see it. (I don’t believe it.)

Empty as in no merch? Shelves can be stocked rather quickly if they need to be - especially if the TM's working are there for 8 shifts and that's one of the only things they're focusing on (ya know, since there's no guests).

 

[Alicia]

Empty as in no merch? Shelves can be stocked rather quickly if they need to be - especially if the TM's working are there for 8 shifts and that's one of the only things they're focusing on (ya know, since there's no guests).

As in none of those elaborate set pieces as hinted at in the concept art, let alone merch.

 

[Nick]

As in none of those elaborate set pieces as hinted at in the concept art, let alone merch.

Theoretically, if it's all prefabbed, that could be a quick install, but i'm not expecting it to open for a bit still.

 

[Alicia]

Theoretically, if it's all prefabbed, that could be a quick install, but i'm not expecting it to open for a bit still.

I mean yea. I was expecting it to open within two weeks. Just not so sure about two days from now.

 

[Nick]

I mean yea. I was expecting it to open within two weeks. Just not so sure about two days from now.

If they can pull that off they deserve all the kudos.

 

[belloq87]

I'll be interested to see the split of merchandise between this location and the Legacy Store. I would think there would be fairly minimal overlap.

 

[Coolbfitz]

I'll be interested to see the split of merchandise between this location and the Legacy Store. I would think there would be fairly minimal overlap.

"Hedwig's Theme" intensifies

 

[Alicia]

I'll be interested to see the split of merchandise between this location and the Legacy Store. I would think there would be fairly minimal overlap.

Legacy Store already has JAWS and Back to the Future merch so it’s already winning in my book.

 

[joelbryant11]

Any chance this is open on, say, April 15th?

 

[GAcoaster]

Pretty good chance it will be. They're pushing to get it open ASAP.

I think the real question is will Nintendo have a presence when it opens?

 

[TheCodeMan95]

Pretty good chance it will be. They're pushing to get it open ASAP.

I think the real question is will Nintendo have a presence when it opens?

My guess would be yes. Gotta get that Nintendo merch money.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Pretty good chance it will be. They're pushing to get it open ASAP.

I think the real question is will Nintendo have a presence when it opens?

Placing my bet: no.

 

[RevFreako]

My guess would be yes. Gotta get that Nintendo merch money.

I would say no for now. Replace the anime carts with it instead for now. Give it a presence in the stores, and you'll have every third rube asking the TMs where the Mario coaster is.

 

[Alicia]

Okay, maybe they’ll get this thing open by Saturday lol

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Okay, maybe they’ll get this thing open by Saturday lol

I swear if my article is out of date already....

 

[ragerunner]

For what it’s worth. I have heard it will open tomorrow, April 1st. I was able to see inside the store and the shelves are all stocked and ready to go.

 

[ragerunner]

Really like the look of the store.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

Based off the photos I saw posted this morning.. maybe this doesn't look exactly like we were picturing?

Or at least, I was picturing. lol