Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub I just rode the Mummy at Universal Hollywood and it did not have the backwards portion and it was unbelievably short and over with in the blink of an eye. I rode it the next day cause I thought I missed something but no backwards at all. And no fire. Doesn't Uni in Florida have a fiery surround also? I am glad this is mentioned cause I seriously thought I was crazy.
Originally Posted By leobloom >> Doesn't Uni in Florida have a fiery surround also? << It has a fire ceiling in the fake-ending scene. I didn't know there were such big differences between the CA and FL versions of this ride.
Originally Posted By dshyates Screamscape is reporting that Universal 360 is being replaced with a new lagoon show. And they are planning a daytime parade that will include characters from Universal films such as Dispicible Me, Hop, and the upcoming Lorax movie. Both are rumored to come online in 2012.
Originally Posted By ChiMike ^ And HR is finally being taken down. Leo, the differences between the two Mummy coasters is quite stark. Mostly resulting in the difference in show buildings they were installed in. In Hollywood, ET had a lower ceiling in addition to less SF, which did affect the overall design. While USH has some nicer theming elements here and there, most recognize USF's Mummy as far superior.
Originally Posted By sjhym333 We were at Universal/IOA this past Sunday and I remarked to my son how these parks are little by little becoming my favorite overall theme parks to visit with the exception of EPCOT which I still love after all these years. We rode the Mummy, Spiderman, HP, Cat In The Hat and MIB and always find them to be well themed and usually in full working order. Even after Harry Potter opened (which we love) I still think Spiderman is the best theme park attraction anywhere. I also commented to my wife that as an AP hold we can get a room at the Royal Pacific for around $170 a night. Even with my 60% Disney CM discount I cant come close to that at the Poly. I think Universal and Lowe's will be getting more of my hotel business.
Originally Posted By hopemax > Screamscape is reporting that Universal 360 is being replaced with a new lagoon show. And they are planning a daytime parade that will include characters from Universal films such as Dispicible Me, Hop, and the upcoming Lorax movie. < Now, that is interesting. After my two trips to Universal, and my Dad's several more on top of that, one area that we thought Disney is obviously superior to Universal is the big entertainment offerings. Parades, fireworks, nighttime events. Another shot over Disney's bow. Which then for us, would only leave Disney's cavalcade of characters as being preferable to Universal's as the only substantial difference. >I also commented to my wife that as an AP hold we can get a room at the Royal Pacific for around $170 a night. Even with my 60% Disney CM discount I cant come close to that at the Poly. I think Universal and Lowe's will be getting more of my hotel business.< My parents and friends often attend the Epcot pin trading event. Our friends live on the Space Coast, so since this is a multi-day event, they will stay at PO instead of driving back and forth. This year, even though they had a recently refurbished PO room, they hated it. The mattress on the bed was so terrible they couldn't sleep. They decided that they would only ever stay at the Royal Pacific, even though it would be a longer drive to Epcot.
Originally Posted By ChiMike Man, Loews is becoming so popular that my rate is going to go sky high. Ok though, its good to see more people rewarding them with their business. We should start a support group of folks who stay at Loews and still head to Epcot. Its catching on!
