Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>>I don't know the politics of the Japanese parks, but do they typically try to match/one-up new things at USJ? It seems like Osaka is far enough away from Tokyo that most people wouldn't be choosing which one to go to based simply on new attractions/entertainment, like in Orlando or LA<<< Leemac explained all that quite well, however, if the folks at USJ didn't feel there is a chance to bring in people from the Kanto region, they would not be advertising as intensively as they are in Tokyo. They seem confident enough that Harry Potter's Wizarding World will be a huge draw, and with reason. Besides, USJ has always been an excellently operated park from my point of view as a guest. Great entertainment and good maintenance. Their electrical parade rivals Disney's in exuberant quality, and they offer seasonal experiences that match the quality of events at TDR. They even have a water parade this year as well. USJ is that good. I highly recommend it. BTW... anyone in Singapore on aug 14th? I will be visiting Universal Studios Singapore that day.. Anyone around feel free to say hello.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>...if the folks at USJ didn't feel there is a chance to bring in people from the Kanto region, they would not be advertising as intensively as they are in Tokyo.<< I don't think I noticed any ads for it in the Tokyo region (though we didn't watch much/any TV). The train stations in Hiroshima, Kyoto, and Osaka were covered with ads for it, but it seemed like the only ads in Tokyo were the Lost In Translation-esque beer ad with George Clooney And Fresno sounds delightful, but I think I'll have to pass this time!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Jim are you paying? I will have a burrito bowl please. Curiously I have never been to Fresno. I saw several USJ HP ads in the Aeon mall in Narita and sevral ads in train stations on my way to and from TDR. None on TV, then again, I didn't watch TV. I was at TDR busy catching up with my last viewing of Mythica and other new stuff this summer.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <Jim are you paying?> for you TDLFAN, yes. <I will have a burrito bowl please.> done! <Curiously I have never been to Fresno.> It's the Central Valley's most asphalty city
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance "BTW... anyone in Singapore on aug 14th? I will be visiting Universal Studios Singapore that day.. Anyone around feel free to say hello. " You can't go that day, it's my birthday!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>>It's the Central Valley's most asphalty city<<< Well rejoice that at least your city had a TV show based on it some years ago. Or was it a movie.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Well, yes -- 'Fresno' was a mini-series and 'Pasadena' was a short-lived TV series.
