wrs28330 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Here are some higher-res photos than the ones we tweeted during the event. See the captions on the tweeted photos if needed. Photos by Derek Vos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTAH FREAK Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 The only reason I'm excited for this is that I live like 5 minutes away from USH and I grew up with HP, so it'll be nice. Considering I have never been to florida and have no plans on going anytime soon, it'll at least make things a little more convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 We've updated our announcement post to include several photos sent to us by Universal Studios Hollywood from the ceremony, as well as a video highlighting the announcement ceremony. http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1120055#p1120055 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rastuso Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I think Kong, and anything new to LA has two possible sources of crowd increases. Vacationers, like myself, who pay full prices, and buy lots of merch. And, locals who go with a discount ticket and buy zero merch. snip I think this will help, hell yeah. But it won't do anything even remotely like the 30-50% increase Orlando has seen at IOA. Maybe for the first Summer, but it won't be sustained. I foresee IOA having bigger numbers for quite a few years. And the Uni addition keeping it going for qiute sometime. LA's Potter will be the lesser Potter the day it opens, most likely. If it was totally new adventure, and different shops, it very well could be a 50% increase from vacationers. As it stands, a vacationer like myself, will make their Orlando vs LA decision based on everything EXCEPT the new Potter land in LA. -R Youre throwing a lot of big accusations with no actual info or proof to any of it. You don't know Universals attendance numbers, their vacationer to local ratio, what they plan to build here, the draw of the park in the first place, nor do you understand how marketing works with things like Kong. The point your trying to prove cant be proven for a few years, and even then I think your expectations for this are all off. We will have to wait and see. Well, yeah, nobody on this thread can prove ANY of their opinions. The only for real facts are those accompanying the pictures from the media event. Which are basically: A Harry Potter expansion is going into Universal Hollywood, and it most likely will sell Butterbeer. -RO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 ^You're right about that! No one in this thread can make an educated guess about USH's attendance patterns. All I know is I'm excited for this expansion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrazy 9 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 The only reason I'm excited for this is that I live like 5 minutes away from USH and I grew up with HP, so it'll be nice. Considering I have never been to florida and have no plans on going anytime soon, it'll at least make things a little more convenient. That is exactly my point! People LOVE Harry Potter, I grew up on it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Wow! I can't believe they used interlaced video and a 60Htz refresh rate on that hi res wall. C'mon Universal. Couldn't you splurge and pay the extra $125.00 for a scan converter. If that is any indication of the WWoHP USH is gonna get then it's doomed from the get go. Guy "I'm already let down." Koepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 This is obviously the work of a Wizard! From WESH 2 News Fire Burns At Universal StudiosNo Reports Of Injuries From Fire In Building On Back Lot By Stella Chan LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- A fire at Universal Studios sent heavy smoke into the air on Thursday afternoon, according to officials in Los Angeles County. About 55 firefighters responded and the fire in a three-story building on the back lot was nearly knocked down by about 1 p.m. PT, said Inspector Quvondo Johnson of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. There were no reports of injuries from the fire, which was reported about noon. The cause of the fire was unknown, but the building was under demolition, Johnson said. Read more: http://www.wesh.com/news/29954830/detail.html#ixzz1fzp9K500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 ^Looks like Harry and Ron Weasley were out behind Hogswarts playin' with their wands, again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) They seem to have an issue with fires on the backlot lol Edited December 9, 2011 by COASTER FREAK 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I'm all for more fires if it means more new attractions! The new backlot sets look great, and though I'm not a fan of 3D...Kong is really well done for what it is. This time the fire wasn't actually anywhere near the backlot: it was the now vacant Technicolor building on Lankershim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metrock Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Another fire? Chucky's at it again, I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanic Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I'm for the Potterland addition. Not because I give rat's rear end one way or the other about Potter, but because it will bring new rides to a park that really needs more rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Hmmm. Maybe, just maybe.... This is going to be the "Potter London" that will be "magically connected" to USF/IOA thru the train station 'wall entryway'....? Imagine. You're there in Hollywood, enjoying the new bank-themed indoor coaster, and then later on, you're about to board your train to Hogwarts, and WHAM! thru that brick wall and there you are >>> Teleported to the actual station over in USF!!! (Hey - I can at least dream it like that for awhile, hmm? ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 ^I'm curious, would you need to purchase a park hopper ticket for that one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 ^ I'll get back to you on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelinfreak Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 To go off topic for a moment, does anybody know why the Grinchmas overlay of the mummy tunnel isn't here this year? It was so much fun last year, it baffles me why they wouldn't bring it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I would imagine it is because someone realized an attraction that makes people dizzy isn't the best thing to have as part of your family oriented X-mas event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelinfreak Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 ^Oh, that's too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E1ticket5 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I hope the new HP expansion has lots of flats. That's what USH needs. ( and maybe a roller coaster or two). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelinfreak Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 ^Exactly, this park is in need of rides and this expansion will give them just that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I hope the new HP expansion has lots of flats. That's what USH needs. ( and maybe a roller coaster or two). Flats don't seem to me to be what the park is all about. They are trying to give the park goer the movie experiance and I don't see how you can really make that fit with a flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Merch has started to arrive at USH inside the newly remodeled Tomb Treasures (now half "Movie Memorabilia" shop and half amazing pictures photo area). I just had to share this picture, since it is one of the most clever theme park shirts I have seen in awhile... There's more than meets the eye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCFreak Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Haha Hipster approved! or maybe not since it's so corporate (you know as they drink their Starbucks lol). I haven't been to Universal during a normal day of operation in at least five years, this would definitely change that. Plus I just heard they are continuing the "Buy a day get a year" for 2012 so it would be very easy to see Universal's attendance get a little boost this upcoming year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Of Spades Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 ^^That's totally awesome! And I can't wait for this ride to open, since it'll give me a damn good excuse to trek over to Universal again next time I make it over to California! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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