I haven't really been on in a few days to comment, but all I wanted to comment on the budget "pruning" and such. The financial side of any business is there to maximize profitability for the company. In themeparks (especially a company like Universal that had unique financial issues converging with the construction of the WWoHP), there has to be a balance between design, bells and whistles and the like and profit, otherwise the themepark will have limited funds for future growth and investment. Since most rides do not contribute to revenue, there have to be decisions made, which means throwing some ideas and designs away. However, it's not personal, just business. Obviously, Psion, you have had some projects not go the way you drew them up, but I don't think that warrants some of the unkind remarks you have for financial employees.
I was in IOA Foodservice for almost 8 years, but in that time earned an Economics degree and now work in Underwriting for an insurance company, so I have extensive experience on both sides. I can tell you I know as many good, honest people working in the financial industry as I do line-level theme park workers. Not everyone in business are unethical, "Wall Street Fat Cats."
Going back to FJ, I also have a little birdie that chirps in my ear from time to time. Being a bird, s/he cannot read or watch movies, thus knows nothing about Harry Potter. However, knowing I love the books and movies, this birdie has told me "You're going to freak when you go in there." S/he is genuinely impressed with the technology and level of detail inside the building. While it would be great to have an ambidextrous tree or a hidden show building, I have faith Universal has done the best they could with the resources available, and it is going to blow our minds.