rcdude Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 From the description of the new Fast & Furious ride, I have to think it will be a simulator or something similar to the Forbidden Journey robot arm technology. I've never been a big fan of the F&F movies, but a new coaster could certainly warrant my first trip to USF. I've never been to Universal in Hollywood, but it seems that it has made and is making a drastic change - which is very exciting! Unfortunately, it's nothing on that scale. The Fast and Furious attraction is just another addition to the tram tour. From the announcement, it sounds identical to the King Kong segment, which I find disappointing. King Kong 360 3D is probably my least favorite section of the tour, and I'd much rather the route add more backlot time than another gimmicky attraction, as it is a tour after all (on the plus side, it will make holding those 3D glasses for the entire ride slightly less annoying...slightly) The rest of the new developments, however, sound great. Despicable Me seems like it could be the one of the best rides at the park, Springfield was popular in Florida and I'm sure it will complement the Simpsons Ride nicely, and I'm very excited about Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I'm not sure if I'll get to visit the park before 2016 (might try to get there this summer, but if I don't make it I'll probably just wait), but hopefully by then the park will no longer feel insanely overpriced like it currently does. I really like the park, I just can't justify visiting more than once every 3-4 years at the price they charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 ^ Less than Disney and SeaWorld is too expensive? I bought the "3 for the price of 1" pass, $80 to visit 3 times in one year, and view it as one of the best deals available! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 ^ Yeah, the producers (not writers) rode the tram tour and were so embarassed by the Tokyo Drift section that they demanded it be immediately shut down that instant. The park complied and shuttered it ASAP. They didn't even let it play out for the rest of the day. It stayed closed until they removed it recently. It hasn't been removed. It's just closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 ^ I stand corrected. I could have sworn I read an update recently that showed a dirt pit where it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 The dirt is the former mummy tunnel, which will be the home of Fast & Furious 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 So now that Minion Mayhem is officially open, is Super Silly Fun Land open, as well? Or is it still under construction? I don't want to waste the drive and a visit if I can't see the entire new area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 The playground and Silly Swirly are open. The water play area is not open yet/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Thank ya! Has any timeframe been announced for when the rest will open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 No, but they had the water running for the media event today...so I can't imagine it will be too much longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrs28330 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 (edited) Despicable Me Minion Mayhem is now open! Theme Park Review was invited to attend the official YELLOW Carpet premier of Despicable Me Minion Mayhem on Friday April 11th, ahead of the official ride opening on April 12th. Follow William and Melissa as they enjoy the event, and take a look at just a few more pictures from the day! As always, a big "thank you" to Universal Studios Hollywood and Trana Pittam for hosting us, and congratulations on opening another great attraction! After the event, the ride was available for day Guests. By 2:30, the line was still only 20 minutes! See you real soon USH! Our favorite Super Villain! They are kinda cute, for being Joey-sized! No Banana for you! Super Silly Fun Land is (almost fully) open! The dry play ground and flat ride are open, and the wet play ground should open any day. Dry play ground. Wet play ground. And the Silly Swirly flat ride. (Watch it in action in the video above!) Edited April 12, 2014 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Great video. The new area and rides look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 (edited) Although I'm not a big fan of Despicable Me, it looks like Universal did an excellent job with this new section--the new kids area looks especially good. I like the video, too. Edited April 12, 2014 by cfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Great update! It looks like they did a great job. I still have 2 passes that I need to use this year, so now that it's open I need to head down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transfo Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) Before I start off, I think the USH index page needs a little update, as now you can spend a whole day here, easily with TF:3D and DM:MM. This might also make the rating 5 Anyways Super Silly Fun Land is getting a new ride, saw it being built on my trip last week. Quick re-brief to keep it fresh in your memory: Potter will be 6 acres compared to the 20 acres at IOA However, this will likely make USH surpass USF's attendance. One thing I always found interesting is that USH has 5 mil yearly, USF has 6 mil yearly, however USF has 100+ acres. So there ya go. Right now only Forbidden Journey will be copied, we don't know if the shops will come as well, but I hope butterbeer wil be there. Dueling Dragons will not be added (as far as we know), but we don't need that piece of junk, we already have the most world-class coaster lineup in the world!... no one? Ok. (Although I prefer USH's Mummy to USF) Diagon Alley may come, although we probably would have to start building up to do that. I see really creative things coming from USH in the future. http://articles.latimes.com/2013/apr/25/news/la-trb-wizarding-world-harry-potter-universal-studios-04201325 Edited April 26, 2014 by transfo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 ^I think that still depends on how and when you visit. JP, TF, ROTM, and DM offer single rider lines and if you get there at opening wait times will be very low. There has also been plenty of discussion about WWoHP in this thread, so you are not reporting anything new. Diagon Alley is going to skewer the numbers in UO's favor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 ^I think that still depends on how and when you visit. JP, TF, ROTM, and DM offer single rider lines and if you get there at opening wait times will be very low. There has also been plenty of discussion about WWoHP in this thread, so you are not reporting anything new. Diagon Alley is going to skewer the numbers in UO's favor... And I'm sure USO counts the land that Dragon Challenge sits on too. ^Also Universal Hollywood is now pulling six million a year. Transformers was HUGE for this park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transfo Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) ^I think that still depends on how and when you visit. JP, TF, ROTM, and DM offer single rider lines and if you get there at opening wait times will be very low. There has also been plenty of discussion about WWoHP in this thread, so you are not reporting anything new. Diagon Alley is going to skewer the numbers in UO's favor... Ah yeah hadn't looked back in the forum. Also, most people don't arrive in the morning. And you made me remember about Diagon Alley! I guess we'll see how many people actually buy park hopper tix. Edited April 26, 2014 by transfo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transfo Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 ^I think that still depends on how and when you visit. JP, TF, ROTM, and DM offer single rider lines and if you get there at opening wait times will be very low. There has also been plenty of discussion about WWoHP in this thread, so you are not reporting anything new. Diagon Alley is going to skewer the numbers in UO's favor... And I'm sure USO counts the land that Dragon Challenge sits on too. ^Also Universal Hollywood is now pulling six million a year. Transformers was HUGE for this park. Read AECOM and total growth from TF was 35%. Amazing. Plus King Kong helped some too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transfo Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 So guys, HP is going somewhat vertical with construction (prob. the castle) Do you think USH can expand to an IOA size (exaggerating) by going vertical? Also saw USH was bumped to 8+ #theroadtoaday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 ^I think that still depends on how and when you visit. JP, TF, ROTM, and DM offer single rider lines and if you get there at opening wait times will be very low. There has also been plenty of discussion about WWoHP in this thread, so you are not reporting anything new. Diagon Alley is going to skewer the numbers in UO's favor... Ah yeah hadn't looked back in the forum. Also, most people don't arrive in the morning. And you made me remember about Diagon Alley! I guess we'll see how many people actually buy park hopper tix. The park puts the early opening as the main thing on their website when they offer it. Morning is getting more busy with each busy season.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transfo Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 ^I think that still depends on how and when you visit. JP, TF, ROTM, and DM offer single rider lines and if you get there at opening wait times will be very low. There has also been plenty of discussion about WWoHP in this thread, so you are not reporting anything new. Diagon Alley is going to skewer the numbers in UO's favor... Ah yeah hadn't looked back in the forum. Also, most people don't arrive in the morning. And you made me remember about Diagon Alley! I guess we'll see how many people actually buy park hopper tix. The park puts the early opening as the main thing on their website when they offer it. Morning is getting more busy with each busy season.. True. However I think Potter will die down in a couple years at UOR, unless they expand it (which they will). Anyways I see USH getting a bump in numbers, but how much is up for debate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I don't think attendance will be dropping for any of the major theme parks any time soon. It's been constant growth for the whole industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transfo Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I don't think attendance will be dropping for any of the major theme parks any time soon. It's been constant growth for the whole industry. I meant stabilize for UOR anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 With diagon alley, I can't see that happening anytime soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 True. However I think Potter will die down in a couple years at UOR, unless they expand it (which they will). Which they already have... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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