You tend to look at the parks differently when you hold an annual Pass. I can easily spend a day walking around world showcase or just bring my laptop out and find a nice spot to do school work in the park.If I'm paying $95 to go into the park, there's no way I could have a great time without riding ANYTHING... maybe an okay/fun time, but certainly nothing to write home about. Maybe when I'm over 65, I'll change my mind but as a young whippersnapper, I have to ride at least a couple things before I'd pay those crazy prices to get in. Hall of Presidents, Tiki Room, Country Bears, Philharmagic, Carousel of Progress, Laugh Floor and Stitch's Great Escape - not sure if I'd call that a day worth the price of admission
Universal does need more shows, but really mid level (C and D ticket) attractions are what IOA and USF. Each is going to have 9-10 big boy rides once Kong opens. Add in any future major additions and each park will be stacked in that regard. Smaller scale attractions to flesh out the park would be great :thumbs:
And to be honest, those show/attractions you listed are what Uni needs more of. I could go to MK and go on nothing but CoP and ride the TTA and be happy. And i'm still a fairly young "whippersnapper" too. I just don't run from ride to ride. I suppose part of that is because i've been coming here (and now living here) for 16 years. Visiting so frequently, I just see the need to always have to ride something.