Originally Posted By phruby Now that the new Universal Plaza has been built as a new hub for the upper lot, Universal plans to remake most of the remaining area. From the Plaza you should be able to see Minion land to the left. Potter land to the right. Springfield land to the center and the tram between Springfield and Potter land. Lets talk about the changes coming over the next few years.
Originally Posted By knightnfrees I've seen pictures of the Universal Plaza which use to occupy the old Western Stunt Show / Riot Act / Wild Wild Wild West Stunt Show and I've got a couple of things to say about it. 1) The loss of a 1500 seat arena loses an atraction and a way to keep the area around it less crowded. 2) My first impression of UP...it is very reminiscent of how certain areas of DCA use to look like before the remodel. The centerpiece tower really reminds me of it. I'm curious as to where Minion land will be. I know T2:3D is closed and the Streets of the World is in prime need of being something else. With all these themed lands coming to USH, it is a bit sad that they are losing the behind-the-scenes aspect that they use to offer. One of the joys of going to USH when I was a kid was seeing shows like the Screen Test Comedy Theatre, the Western Stunt Show, and the SFX stage.
Originally Posted By phruby All of that has been long gone since the mall went in. The tram, SFX stage and animal actors are the only behind the scenes stuff left. T2:3d is the new Minion land. My guess is the streets of the world will disappear to make walking space. The upper lot is crowed with junk right now like the Flintstones carnival that it would be good to see that stuff turned into the Simpsons. At least it will match the rest of the area.
Originally Posted By knightnfrees <<All of that has been long gone since the mall went in.>> I know. I was being nostalgic. That whole Flintones carnival thing was an eyesore including the overlay on the River Princess quick serve. I haven't been to USH in 13 years and haven't seen the area around the Simpsons. Doe the stretch from the Simpsons toward the tram have a Springfield overlay?
Originally Posted By FerretAfros My only USH visit was during the conversion from Back to the Future to The Simpsons, but it looked like it was pretty much just the ride building that was getting changed. I believe everything around it (other than the immediate queue areas) remained the same, adding to USH's trademark hodgepodge feeling
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "adding to USH's trademark hodgepodge feeling." There really should be an official term for the look and feel of the visual salad that is USH.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>There really should be an official term for the look and feel of the visual salad that is USH.<< Smorgasboardwalk? Casseroll-ercoaster? Mixmastermarket?
Originally Posted By phruby As a remember there was one store that was turned into a Kwik-e-mart. I have a feeling the River-princess will turn into a Krusty Burger and the Flintstones will become part of Krusty-land. There are some shops that could become the rest of Springfield.
Originally Posted By phruby So the tram gets another 360 3D movie based on Fast and Furious. Why are they doing the same thing again? Also what happen to the all new King Kong ride for 2015? Are they planning on getting rid of King Kong 360 for this F&F movie? If so, why not just switch out the movie over at King Kong instead of build a new building?
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I agree that it's a strange move to add it. Perhaps the King Kong thing was a real success for them, but it did absolutely nothing to make me want to go to the park; I can't imagine that having a second similar experience would really change that And has there been any word of what's going to happen to the existing F&F area, with the dancing cars-on-a-stick?
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt News like this is exactly why I never go to USH. The whole thing feels like a tourist trap.
Originally Posted By schnebs I thought the old F&F attraction had already been closed. Wasn't the new Kong attraction coming to USF?
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Went once about 8 years ago. That was good enough to last a lifetime. (Until Harry Potter comes).
