The lagoon could even be reconfigured or partially filled in to create more space...
That “further back” part is the wrinkle. Simpsons is butt-up to the access road that leads to the Simpsons gate. That road leads to the loading/dumpsters for FFB so you don’t really want to close it off too much.
I can actually see a new show building encroaching further into the park (into the queue space) before going further back. Further back impacts the restaurant, Animal Actors and the Destination Dreamworks show-space.
From this air shot image you could expand rightward, a little backward and. a little forward. The would undoubtably be bigger than SLOPAfter I posted my previous comment, I even thought "wait maybe it'd be more feasible to stretch a bit forward."
Not that it'd be easy, but I'd probably be easier to widen the guest walkways a bit rather than encroach on back-of-house stuff.
This is what I've got:
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Anyone know what kind of space SLOP takes up?
How exactly would they reconfigure the lagoon?The lagoon could even be reconfigured or partially filled in to create more space...
The lagoon could even be reconfigured or partially filled in to create more space...
Like Legacy said, the main issue would be expanding backwards into the access road. But I definitely think they could fit something like SLOP there easily.From this air shot image you could expand rightward, a little backward and. a little forward. The would undoubtably be bigger than SLOP
Adjust the shore line-- or fill in parts of it. Since they don't have a stunt show in the lagoon anymore it doesn't need to be nearly as big as it is. Basically end it where the bridge is now and gain space for larger show buildings since they're backed up to the property line.How exactly would they reconfigure the lagoon?
That access road is necessary since it's also a fire access road (as are the gates next to FFL stadium). Yes, SLOP could fit easily, but I don't see them adding SLOP. I think the whole MiB/Simpsons/Animal Actors area turns into a new land, not just a single new attraction. Moving the walkways out to where the bridge is now and filling in that section of the lagoon gives them a "village" area in front of any show buildings. Something like LotR of some of the additional Nintendo properties wouldn't just be an attraction in a show building, but follow the Potter model of a themed area with shops and food as well.Like Legacy said, the main issue would be expanding backwards into the access road. But I definitely think they could fit something like SLOP there easily.
While it’s still very unlikely, I don’t think a revival of something BttF in the parks is truly out the window.A part of me wishes they would revisit the BTTF coaster concept as a replacement, but I think all hope of classic IPs like BTTF and Jaws returning went out the window a long time ago.
Adjust the shore line-- or fill in parts of it. Since they don't have a stunt show in the lagoon anymore it doesn't need to be nearly as big as it is. Basically end it where the bridge is now and gain space for larger show buildings since they're backed up to the property line.
That access road is necessary since it's also a fire access road (as are the gates next to FFL stadium). Yes, SLOP could fit easily, but I don't see them adding SLOP. I think the whole MiB/Simpsons/Animal Actors area turns into a new land, not just a single new attraction. Moving the walkways out to where the bridge is now and filling in that section of the lagoon gives them a "village" area in front of any show buildings. Something like LotR of some of the additional Nintendo properties wouldn't just be an attraction in a show building, but follow the Potter model of a themed area with shops and food as well.
Bio is posting new photos today and one of them shows you just how much space they could have up there:
Adjust the shore line-- or fill in parts of it. Since they don't have a stunt show in the lagoon anymore it doesn't need to be nearly as big as it is. Basically end it where the bridge is now and gain space for larger show buildings since they're backed up to the property line.
That access road is necessary since it's also a fire access road (as are the gates next to FFL stadium). Yes, SLOP could fit easily, but I don't see them adding SLOP. I think the whole MiB/Simpsons/Animal Actors area turns into a new land, not just a single new attraction. Moving the walkways out to where the bridge is now and filling in that section of the lagoon gives them a "village" area in front of any show buildings. Something like LotR of some of the additional Nintendo properties wouldn't just be an attraction in a show building, but follow the Potter model of a themed area with shops and food as well.
Bio is posting new photos today and one of them shows you just how much space they could have up there:
What could a new BTTF ride be about? And I assume this would use a SCOOP ride.While it’s still very unlikely, I don’t think a revival of something BttF in the parks is truly out the window.
I definitely think Universal is slowly realizing how powerful nostalgia is, and even though this is really only showing through their merch offerings right now I don’t think a new attraction based of any “retro” property could be far off. I would be shocked if Jaws, BttF, and E.T. merch weren’t outselling F&F, Bourne, MIB, Mummy, Fallon, and Rockit stuff.
Eventually Universal is going to wear themselves thin only using “current” properties across 3 theme parks, and they’re already constructing a land based on a 100+ year old franchise in their newest park. I’d find it hard to believe at least one person at Creative hasn’t at least thought of a BttF concept replacing Simpsons if the contract really is coming to a close in 2028.
The same way Disney reconfigures retention ponds. Basically, they can fill in the lagoon and create more park space, but they then have to make up for the space that they just took away from the lagoon in some way I believe.How exactly would they reconfigure the lagoon?
I think that depends whether it's considered a storm water retention pond or not. I don't believe either of the lagoons in the theme parks are actually retention ponds since neither is supposed to contain runoff, just decorative water features. The canal connecting CityWalk and the hotels I believe is the retention pond for most of the property.The same way Disney reconfigures retention ponds. Basically, they can fill in the lagoon and create more park space, but they then have to make up for the space that they just took away from the lagoon in some way I believe.
One attraction per year isn't *that* crazyHonestly I don't see any "off years" for USH. They may get small stuff for some of those, but I don't see them resting on their laurels, especially with the 2028 Olympics in LA as a chance to showcase the park as part of the coverage (lots of great "athletes relaxing between events" shots in the park/CityWalk)
While I’m down for a Pokémon ride, another simulator ride is the absolute last thing this park needs.Apparently Legacy has implied that Springfield could be a future location for Pokémon. I’d be down. We’d get a simulator to experience some of the Pokémon. I would love to see them replace Men in Black with it too. You could keep the same ride structure. The Professor has created a fun that can shoot Pokéballs and your goal is to capture as many Pokémon as possible.
Eek, would hate to see Pokemon take down 2 rides, especially if one is just a retheme of an ancient simulator. Hope it comes as an expansion to EU instead.Apparently Legacy has implied that Springfield could be a future location for Pokémon. I’d be down. We’d get a simulator to experience some of the Pokémon. I would love to see them replace Men in Black with it too. You could keep the same ride structure. The Professor has created a fun that can shoot Pokéballs and your goal is to capture as many Pokémon as possible.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: The only acceptable situation to sacrifice MIB would be if we got a Ghostbusters shooting dark ride that would do all the “same things” that MIB does, if not better.No need to sacrifice MIB for it.