Race Through NY Starring Jimmy Fallon

[Nick]

I have a feeling those will be playing clips of various TV shows or clips from Fallon.

Would make more sense. I'm not event sure how an on-ride photo would work on a ride like this.

 

[tielo]

From the image of those screens in the gift shop, it would seem that there will be an on-ride photo. Or at least that's what it looks like it's set up for.

This is just how it's New York counterpart looks like, so no indication for ride photo's:

 

[Nick]

This is just how it's New York counterpart looks like, so no indication for ride photo's:

Ah, I didn't notice that they were going around the windows like that when I first looked. Upon first look, I saw the TVs as further set back near where the Twister Exit was , which seemed to me (at the time) similar to how Universal shows off their on-ride photos.

Apparently I was just seeing things

 

[Scott W.]

This is just how it's New York counterpart looks like, so no indication for ride photo's:

Will the ticker screen be included? Would be a nice way to show off the wait times.

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

That store is going to make "lots" of money, no doubt.

How so do you figure?

 

[Nick]

How so do you figure?

If it's anything like the store in NYC, it will be merch heavily based on NBC properties, many of which have cult followings (Community, Parks & Rec, 30 Rock, etc) along with old-school NBC properties like Seinfeld. Plus also expect lots of merch/photo ops from things like The Voice, SNL, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and The Today Show.

They do really good business at that store.

 

[Mad Dog]

How so do you figure?

As Next Big Thing just pointed out. I've been in the NYC store many times. They do great business and have a pretty varied interesting collection of merchandise that is tourist oriented.

 

[myheartisinFlorida]

As Next Big Thing just pointed out. I've been in the NYC store many times. They do great business and have a pretty varied interesting collection of merchandise that is tourist oriented.

Yes they do. I was there just a few months ago and they had some great merch.

 

[Joel]

If it's anything like the store in NYC, it will be merch heavily based on NBC properties, many of which have cult followings (Community, Parks & Rec, 30 Rock, etc) along with old-school NBC properties like Seinfeld. Plus also expect lots of merch/photo ops from things like The Voice, SNL, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and The Today Show.

They do really good business at that store.

I was there last weekend and decided not to buy the Michael Scott "World's Best Boss" mug because the checkout line looked to be 20 minutes long.

 

[s8film40]

@Teebin I think Matt Korn read your comments about how Universal should be announcing these small progress updates.

 

[UK-Trigg]

Im guessing the store is going to open before the actual ride.

 

[s8film40]

Im guessing the store is going to open before the actual ride.

Priorities:
1. Restrooms
2. Store
3. Ride

 

[Scott W.]

Do we have a concrete opening date yet? With how far along the outside looks, I get the impression that it could be opening sooner rather than later.

 

[Mad Dog]

Sounds like the Disney formula.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

I am going to take a stab in saying the store will be ready for either the Christmas rush or right after New Years Eve..

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

If it's anything like the store in NYC, it will be merch heavily based on NBC properties, many of which have cult followings (Community, Parks & Rec, 30 Rock, etc) along with old-school NBC properties like Seinfeld. Plus also expect lots of merch/photo ops from things like The Voice, SNL, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and The Today Show.

They do really good business at that store.

Ahh so more than just Fallon things. Brilliant. NBC has tons of"Favorites" by people! Including6 l myself

 

[Scott W.]

Here's the online store:

NBC Store | NBC TV Series Merchandise & Fan Gear

I mean it's a lot of crap but I could see myself buying several items from it.

I think Universal are onto a real winner with this.

 

[s8film40]

Here's the online store:

NBC Store | NBC TV Series Merchandise & Fan Gear

I mean it's a lot of crap but I could see myself buying several items from it.

I think Universal are onto a real winner with this.

Best theme park souvenir ever!


Also they used to have a lot more Tonight Show items on there. They even used to have a Hashtag suit.

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

Here's the online store:

NBC Store | NBC TV Series Merchandise & Fan Gear

I mean it's a lot of crap but I could see myself buying several items from it.

I think Universal are onto a real winner with this.

Having 'The Office' products alone is a winner. But Absolutely excellent move by Universal.

 

[Andysol]

I'm really loving the theming on this. Yes, it's simple- but it just works. The Macy's parade in front of this with the big Christmas Tree and lawn next year is going to be fantastic.

Such a massive improvement from the Twister facade. Even if the ride is beyond mediocre- I'm just a fan of the upgrade to the outside here.

In fact, one of the weak points is now is the transition from Production to NY. The Music stage is great- and will look fantastic with the NBC/Fallon Building next to it- but the Classic Monsters Cafe (which is awesome)- doesn't really "fit" that much anymore there. I'd almost rather see them absorb that into NY somehow along with the Stage.