Universal's Cinematic Celebration Night Show

[Jwhee]

So it appears that they're gutting the barges then removing them from the lake. There's 2 remaining- one being gutted and one sitting in the water.

 

[shiekra38]

Wonder if the projectors are next?

 

[UNIrd]

This is the one segment of the theme park business where Universal is light years behind Disney.

I'd say entertainment altogether.

 

[quinnmac000]

This is the one segment of the theme park business where Universal is light years behind Disney.

cough stateside.

UC created this for Japan as well as that new parade coming soon using brand new tech....which would make sense for them to bring things they learned from those projects here.

 

[JungleSkip]

 

[Viator]

I felt a great surge in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly shouted out in joy.

 

[JungleSkip]

I'm still not holding my breath new ones won't show up, but here's to hoping.

 

[Andysol]

cough stateside.

UC created this for Japan as well as that new parade coming soon using brand new tech....which would make sense for them to bring things they learned from those projects here.

To be fair- TDL is lightyears ahead of anything Disney has domestically as well- at least on the "freshness" front. They have new shows on an annual basis, new parades constantly, etc.

Japan parks are in a league unto themselves- with TDL being the best in the theme park world.

But domestically speaking, this is the largest gap between it and Disney.
With the Diagon alley shows, and now Christmas floats- and hopefully this- it closes the gap a little. I have minimal expectations for this- but I have a desire that they knock me on my ass with how amazing it is. I truly want it to shine as the end to a perfect Universal day instead of the whimper that existed before.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I'm hoping for more use of water fountains and lights with small pyro bursts from within the lagoon via small black undecorated barges that are remote controlled into the middle of the lagoon right before the show). The old barges made the lagoon feel small and cramped, it looks very relaxing now.

My ideal show would be WoC style with a mix of IPs. Having segments of comedy, action/adventure, horror and romance.

It's not that difficult to make a show Universal when you have some great to material to use:

-Intro with hopefully a new song 3 mins.
{Action/Adventure}
-Back to the Future for 2 mins
-ET for 1 minute
{Comedy}
-Minions segment for 3 mins
-Simpsons for 3 minutes
{Horror/Evil}
-Jaws/Jurassic World, the 'evil' part of the film for about 3 minutes (use fire for this scene)
-Classic Monsters 1 minute
{Romance}
-Segment with love scene from films and original song or from a movie, 2 minutes
{Finale}
-Finale with mix of everything from the show and anything not shown. 2 minutes

Total show time: 20 mins , not too long.

 

[JoeCamel]

There are still at least two on the water. Tied up in San Fran

 

[quinnmac000]

I don't get why people are like wow water screens. and want a rehash of WOC...literally the tech and everything has been done for over 16 years.

Can we actually get something innovative and fresh?

Like this but with Universal based fantasmic

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I don't get why people are like wow water screens. and want a rehash of WOC...literally the tech and everything has been done for over 16 years.

Can we actually get something innovative and fresh?

Like this but with Universal based fantasmic

Because Uni does not want to use live actors.

EDIT: I would like to see something like this, but I can't see Uni use actors here. Maybe in new park.

 

[JungleSkip]

I don't get why people are like wow water screens. and want a rehash of WOC...literally the tech and everything has been done for over 16 years.

Can we actually get something innovative and fresh?

Like this but with Universal based fantasmic

1) Waterscreens are cost effective and reliable

2) Live actors are not

 

[Viator]

I don't get why people are like wow water screens. and want a rehash of WOC...literally the tech and everything has been done for over 16 years.

Can we actually get something innovative and fresh?

Like this but with Universal based fantasmic

I would imagine something like that would be much better in an enclosed space.

The thing I am curious about, is if the lagoon is drained. As that could tell whether or not we are getting new fountains.

 

[Jwhee]

I would imagine something like that would be much better in an enclosed space.

The thing I am curious about, is if the lagoon is drained. As that could tell whether or not we are getting new fountains.

I don't think it can be drained. They instealled the CineSpec system without draining it.

It would be great if the new barges could be small and not very eye catching like these:

 

[shiekra38]

I don't think it can be drained. They instealled the CineSpec system without draining it.

It would be great if the new barges could be small and not very eye catching like these:

Wow, throwback...BTTF is still there haha

Yes, I would say low level pyro will probably happen again...Although the F&F building would be a great launching point


Didn't we see an air balloon in that area no too long ago?

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I don't think it can be drained. They instealled the CineSpec system without draining it.

It would be great if the new barges could be small and not very eye catching like these:

I mean ANYTHING can be drained, question is can the justify the cost. I don't see them doing it though.

 

[GadgetGuru]

I don’t think Universal has any incentive to build a truly spectacular lagoon show at USF. The park just isn’t built for it.

That lagoon isn’t a great place for a nighttime show. It’s too small and there isn’t enough room surrounding the lagoon for an Illuminations sized crowd. The sight lines aren’t great either, but you can work around that.

The lagoon wasn’t designed for a nighttime show. I feel like the lagoons at Epcot and TDS clearly were.

I would much rather Universal build a bunch of very small nighttime shows instead. Project one on Diagon, one on F&F, one on Transformers, one on MIB. There’s a lot more rewatchability, plus you spread out the nighttime crowds.

 

[Scott W.]

I'm hoping for more use of water fountains and lights with small pyro bursts from within the lagoon via small black undecorated barges that are remote controlled into the middle of the lagoon right before the show). The old barges made the lagoon feel small and cramped, it looks very relaxing now.

My ideal show would be WoC style with a mix of IPs. Having segments of comedy, action/adventure, horror and romance.

It's not that difficult to make a show Universal when you have some great to material to use:

-Intro with hopefully a new song 3 mins.
{Action/Adventure}
-Back to the Future for 2 mins
-ET for 1 minute
{Comedy}
-Minions segment for 3 mins
-Simpsons for 3 minutes
{Horror/Evil}
-Jaws/Jurassic World, the 'evil' part of the film for about 3 minutes (use fire for this scene)
-Classic Monsters 1 minute
{Romance}
-Segment with love scene from films and original song or from a movie, 2 minutes
{Finale}
-Finale with mix of everything from the show and anything not shown. 2 minutes

Total show time: 20 mins , not too long.

Some really iconic music in there. You know how you plus this with two simple words?:

Live orchestra.

 

[GadgetGuru]

Some really iconic music in there. You know how you plus this with two simple words?:

Live orchestra.

That’s actually a great point. Disney is known for their musical songs. Universal is known for their orchestral songs. Might as well lean into it.