Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Lotion-View-1087.asp" target="_blank"><b>LP Lotion: Art of Animation Resort Construction</b></a> Recent pictures of the construction progress on the Art of Animation Resort next door to the Pop Century resort.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper Honestly, while it's nice the building will be used, and I think the new resort will be nice looking, the Legendary Years would have been SUCH a cool theme.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I think it will be nice, good to see that the buildings are not just sitting there. I'm excited to see how it all turns out.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I'm with you on the resort, I'd much rather the parks get more work. But atleast the buildings are now being used. I'm trying to be positive.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I'm curious -- does Uni has an equivalent of LP ? What do those people complain about .....seeing as though it appears they are the cat's meow
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper ^^^Uni is far from perfect, but at least they try to push the envelope and move the industry forward, rather than relying on the same old, same old.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 that aside I wonder what true Uni fans do complain about. They can't rely on same old same old- because it wasn't very good..and I give them credit for some of the rides they have tried - as well as for WWoHP.. kudo's. But their ticket options (no 1 day hopper) - no delayed expiration are lousy. Buying your way to a FP is also lousy imho- but fits right in with the class warfare that seems to be the card to play politically these days to try and discredit the opposition.. etc. for the record the times I went I mostly enjoyed Uni - however memories also filled with 2 hr + waits for some attractions at that time...which took the edge off the best rides then-- and one major E ticket type attraction- Kongfrontation - which was one of my fave rides outside Disney - that they couldn't keep running. Everyones playground is littered with successes and failures Nowhere is perfect- and WDW is not close either..I just don't subscribe in going over the top to make a negative point sometimes ( although I was guilty with Poo Playground which I just hated ) - I understand everyone has different buttons that get pushed...I just hope that everyone realizes what we do have in case it is one day gone. I am old enough to had lived through a lot of my favorite things in this world going away...and those are many sad memories
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<They can't rely on same old same old- because it wasn't very good..>> Well that's a big old slab of opinion. Universal's parks ahve always been top notch, IMO. <<But their ticket options (no 1 day hopper)>> There most certainly is a one day hopper. <a href="http://www.universalorlando.com/Tickets/tickets_2.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.universalorlando.co...s_2.aspx</a>
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <<They can't rely on same old same old- because it wasn't very good..>> Well that's a big old slab of opinion. Universal's parks ahve always been top notch, IMO ---- opinion is a lot of what I have been reading here- thought I'd chime in.. what I meant though was Disney relies on same old because back to 1955 for theme parks and the late 20's for movies -- they have basically unparalleled quality..Uni does not have quite the same history. Uni would do well to capitalize on the 1930's horror flicks where they were an industry leader etc.... As for the parks- yes I think they have always been a cut above Six Flags for instance..but the early days ere not great- from some quality issues to lack of meal options, to just brutal ride wait times. Have they improved- yes, absolutely..but they do not have 55 years of park history, no.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmmm, Laemle conducted tours in the 20's of the original studios, so it all depends on perspective.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 and perspective is what everyone gives here- under the guise of opinion- big slabs or little pieces.. the original discussion was on Uni parks vs Disney Parks- the history sorry is no comparison. I realize that guarantees nothing for the futre- but the one with much more quality history can rely more on the same ol same ol - than a challenger can. The challegner HAS to be more aggressive - sometimes it works and sometimes it fails
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 UNI gets so many points from me just because of one simple thing: they are trying. It's obvious in Orlando (I'll leave this sit as just a FLA point) that they care and want to put out the best. Disney, OTOH, seems very content in trying too ... as in trying to put one over on its guests ... with marketing and recycled magic and massive discounting. When has Disney last attempted to raise the bar in O-Town? (and please, resorts and timeshares do not count here because they wouldn't exist sans parks)
Originally Posted By MousDad >> I'm curious -- does Uni has an equivalent of LP ? What do those people complain about << Funny coincidence, I stumbled across this Al Lutz zinger from today's Micechat Roundup, shortly after reading your comment: "When you add into this mix the rabid Walt Disney World fan boys who attack anything online they perceive as negative about the resort (to the sheer delight of the management there, whose use these posts to justify further cutbacks) along with the many WDW-focused sites that delete critiques of any kind, it practically insures that the East Coast complex will only continue to fall further behind quality-wise. They get the parks they deserve out there I guess..."
Originally Posted By dshyates "I'm curious -- does Uni has an equivalent of LP ? What do those people complain about " Yes. <a href="http://www.orlandounited.com/forums/forum.php" target="_blank">http://www.orlandounited.com/f...orum.php</a> And there is a lot of stuff in the Universal Parks that needs repaired, replaced or just upgraded. Most notably Fear Factor Live really needs to be replaced. We discussed ad nauseum the fact that the water vortex effect in Posiden's Fury was turned off (it returned about 2 weeks ago). And another hot topic is the fact that The Hulk is in dire need of a refurb and total track repainting. They are not happy with how Dueling Dragon's queue was ruined with the lesser Dragon Challenge queue. Bottomline is Uni fans are as critical as Disney Fans.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<When you add into this mix the rabid Walt Disney World fan boys who attack anything online they perceive as negative about the resort (to the sheer delight of the management there, whose use these posts to justify further cutbacks) along with the many WDW-focused sites that delete critiques of any kind, it practically insures that the East Coast complex will only continue to fall further behind quality-wise. They get the parks they deserve out there I guess...>> I'm confused. Is Al bashing those that complain? If so...hello Mr. Pot, don't call us kettles black.
