Couple of small thoughts:
1)The Shrek Spinner might be the best idea for a spinner I’ve ever seen.
As opposed to dumbo or a number of other spinners that use the same character- which never makes logical sense; This one actually makes sense as it’s the mom dragon in the middle, and the flying baby donkey/dragons for ride vehicles. Combine that with the music and inevitable donkey comments, and that thing is gold.
2) Using the original concept art (that was likely submitted to the city vs the new one that seems finalized)- let’s talk parking lots. Good times.
Obviously the new one has a small(?) parking garage under the Madagascar area. But the original one submitted to city didn’t and had loads of parking all around.
A) I’m curious what that small garage will be used for.
B) If they do have that much flat garage space (which is likely as it’s dirt cheap to pour compared to anything else)- just remember it doesn’t have to be permanent. They certainly have future blue sky expansion spots in mind where they can build parking garages instead and free up space like Epic universe.
3) I legit think they’re going to have a capacity problem right off the bat. That’s how successful I think this thing will be. Even at $100/pp. People in this area won’t blink at that price point and APs are going to be massive- even if $400/pp.
Lastly, based on a local news article:
“Universal said 30 of the 97 acres it purchased will be used for the park and hotel.
Both will be built on the northeast side of the property leaving space for parking, “an easy exit and entrance,” and room for expansion for future development said Page Thompson, president of new ventures for Universal Parks and Resorts.”
Unsure if that 30 acres includes back of house, but likely (though back of house wouldn’t be big anyway).