Universal Studios Japan General Discussion

[Andysol]

I will say though that Kyoto is way overcrowded right now and a bit of a nightmare.

Depends where and when you go.

Shoulder season is lovely still. But the olympics are going to be crushing.

That said, I'd rather stay in Kyoto and make that my home base vs Osaka; simply because of the hotels there. I'm a bit of a hotel snob, so my opinions are only mine

 

[k_peek_2000]

Does USJ have the transformers ride? Optimus prime is in their parade float but i can’t see the ride listed there (shocking, especially with how great the ride is)

They do not have the TF Ride. In fact, the only park that has every property in that parade is USH.

 

[Dreamsweetslove]

Does USJ have the transformers ride? Optimus prime is in their parade float but i can’t see the ride listed there (shocking, especially with how great the ride is)

It does not have that attraction but the parade float is pretty cool. Make sure you watch from the show area so you can see it transform.

 

[darkshadow237]

Maybe they might add Transformers the ride in Japan once the Marvel rights expire.

 

[WaterToWade]

Maybe they might add Transformers the ride in Japan once the Marvel rights expire.

When is that? I guess it is very similar to Spider-Man. Didn’t know it had an expiration date overseas.

 

[Jamesh22]

Does USJ have the transformers ride? Optimus prime is in their parade float but i can’t see the ride listed there (shocking, especially with how great the ride is)

No. They have the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man instead.
I guess they just thought it was too similar a ride to have both in the same park. I don't agree but that's probably the logic.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Spider-Man would likely go, whenever the rights for Marvel expire completely for UPR (which is not going to happen anytime soon). That, or if USJ decides to replace it before the contract expires.

 

[darkshadow237]

That’s what I meant when the Marvel rights expire or USJ decided to replace Spider-Man they could put in Transformers, and maybe a anime overlay during Universal Cool Japan.

 

[WaterToWade]

is the overseas marvel contract different from the usa one? because that one doesn’t have an expiration date.

 

[Brian G.]

is the overseas marvel contract different from the usa one? because that one doesn’t have an expiration date.

All the same.

 

[Dreamsweetslove]

I feel like they would probably add a new attraction rather than transformers if they were going to replace Spider-Man but I don’t know.

 

[dxwwf3]

Does anyone know if it is possible to ride the Attack On Titan XR replacement for Space Fantasy without the VR goggles? If I’m lucky enough to fit in the seats (I’ve heard they are small), I’d like to experience the ride in darkness one time if it is possible. This June trip will be my first USJ trip ever, so I’m not familiar with the specifics of the park yet.

 

[Dreamsweetslove]

Does anyone know if it is possible to ride the Attack On Titan XR replacement for Space Fantasy without the VR goggles? If I’m lucky enough to fit in the seats (I’ve heard they are small), I’d like to experience the ride in darkness one time if it is possible. This June trip will be my first USJ trip ever, so I’m not familiar with the specifics of the park yet.

I’m pretty sure the answer is no but you could close your eyes maybe?

 

[dxwwf3]

I’m pretty sure the answer is no but you could close your eyes maybe?

Yeah I guess so, but since I might not ever get to experience the original attraction, it would be nice to see if I could get any glimpses . I’ll have to try and see what kind of system the VR is if I’m able to ride it and maybe you’re able to take it off yourself after the ride starts. We’ll see. Thanks

 

[Dreamsweetslove]

Yeah I guess so, but since I might not ever get to experience the original attraction, it would be nice to see if I could get any glimpses . I’ll have to try and see what kind of system the VR is if I’m able to ride it and maybe you’re able to take it off yourself after the ride starts. We’ll see. Thanks

You are absolutely not allowed to take the device off once the attraction as started as it’s a safety hazard

 

[dxwwf3]

You are absolutely not allowed to take the device off once the attraction as started as it’s a safety hazard

Gotcha. Didn’t know how it was set up. The only VR ride I’ve been on is in Busch Gardens Williamsburg and I’m pretty sure you can remove the headset during the ride without issues. Of course, that’s just a motion simulator too.

 

[Dreamsweetslove]

Gotcha. Didn’t know how it was set up.

No problem, you could ask the crew and tell them you do not want to wear the VR device but I don’t know if they will accommodate the request. The connect it as you board so it should technically be possible but it might be difficult to explain since it’s an unusual request and they may have a policy that it is not allowed.

 

[dxwwf3]

No problem, you could ask the crew and tell them you do not want to wear the VR device but I don’t know if they will accommodate the request. The connect it as you board so it should technically be possible but it might be difficult to explain since it’s an unusual request and they may have a policy that it is not allowed.

I’ll just consider myself lucky if I’m able to fit to begin with . I can barely fit on Raging Spirits, but if my legs were ANY longer, I wouldn’t fit

 

[WaterToWade]

Pink Cloud, a milkshake focused, storyline involved, store with elaborate milkshakes like toothsome, and (correct me if I’m wrong, I think it is but I’m unsure) the first universal produced restaurant at usj, is opening March 8.

 

[Dreamsweetslove]

Pink Cloud, a milkshake focused, storyline involved, store with elaborate milkshakes like toothsome, and (correct me if I’m wrong, I think it is but I’m unsure) the first universal produced restaurant at usj, is opening March 8. View attachment 11701

It looks super cute! I definitely want to try it next time we go!