Been so swamped with work, haven't had a chance to post my thoughts on Springfield! William posted most of my thoughts already, but I'll reiterate.
Got to visit it with William on Sunday, and it was absolutely incredible. No joke, i was speechless, smiling from cheek to cheek. I'm not a big fan of the Simpsons, but it doesn't matter, because as long as it's an immersion and detailed environment, it's truly fun and makes for a wonderful experience.
Universal Creative truly poured their heart and talent into Springfield as much as they can. I loved all the interactive details and elements/gags (especially the different lighting and power plant smoke effects). The detailed facades and forced perspective of the buildings were all fantastic. Really transported me somewhere that didn't feel like USH, William and I kept mentioning that. Quite surreal, especially inside, which seemed massive. I love that the different establishments are all "separate" yet still connected. So smart.
They made wonderful use of the space. Truly felt like a new mini-land.
For my first meal, I had the Clogger, which was one of the best burgers I've ever had. Very fresh and flavorful. Also very big, so come with an appetite! Loved the coleslaw, but the first time around the seasoned fries were disgusting. Stale and hard as a rock....Took forever to get the meal too, as they really need to iron out the time management and details in the kitchen. But it's soft opening, so I'll cut them some slack. Overall, I really liked the Clogger.
Second meal towards the end of the day, I had the Chicken and Waffle sandwich, and I gotta say, I was EXTREMELY disappointed. I was very excited for it, and i was let down. It was ridiculously dry and bland. The chicken breast was decent but overcooked, and the waffles were dryer than even my usual Eggo waffles. The maple mayo was actually good, but there was a lame drizzle of it, barely any. And a tiny piece of lettuce. Good idea, but not executed correctly...I hope they improve it somehow. The fries were fantastic this time around though!
One of my favorite aspects of Sunday was how sweet the cast members were, especially the new ones around Springfield! Very inviting, bubbly, patient, and just wonderful. I hope this isn't just a "honeymoon" period and they become apathetic and cold in a few months, like what happened with Despicable Me.
Overall, I was extremely impressed except for a few little tiny things. The one inconsistency that I didn't enjoy was that some of the props or characters were either 2D cut outs, or 3D, especially in some of the windows. But beyond that, it's a 9/10 and it truly made that part of USH come alive like never before. It's a win in every way. Block Wizarding World, introduces more food options, and adds a colorful and detailed "land" to the park. I love it
