Universal Orlando Resort (USF, IOA, Epic) Discussion Thread

alpengeist04 · June 28, 2013

And to add to Joey's statement. Universal has proved quite adept at handling major projects simultaneously (New Potter, Transformers, and Simpsons)

And from what I hear we can add another major project to that list any day now. Yes, more construction is coming.

ucfjav930 · June 28, 2013

So can someone roughly post a pic of the current property plus the new one bought, so we can see what we may be working with here?

PKI Jizzman · June 28, 2013

So excited to see Cabin in the Woods apart of Horror Nights. It was one of my favorite movies. All those random nightmares coming to life will be amazing!

http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2013/06/27/universal-orlando-announces-cabin-in-woods-feature-in-theme-park-halloween/?intcmp=HPBucket

larrygator · June 28, 2013

Potter Phase 3 will be a waterpark themed to the Nurmengard that you we able to access from either existing Potter section via under ground magic tunnel, or an enchanting skytrolly!

They've already built a train through the back-lot, why not a a tunnel under or a Gondola over I-4?

Tunnels are damn near impossible to build in Florida, although I like the idea.

In a perfect you magically transport the current hotels to the vacant land and build and land where the resorts currently are. Does Harry Potter have the power to do this or can he only fight evil?

sfgam#1 · June 29, 2013

The cabin in the woods at horror nights .. Awesome! Just might be enough to get me down there. Any word on the rumored Evil dead section?

Jhcbiinoc · June 29, 2013

So excited to see Cabin in the Woods apart of Horror Nights. It was one of my favorite movies. All those random nightmares coming to life will be amazing!

Agreed! I just hope they reenact the "System Purge" scene with the elevators somehow...

Jew · June 29, 2013

^I imagine with mirrors, that is very much possible.

necoastergp · June 29, 2013

Man I got to HHN one of these years it looks amazing every year.

SoCalCoasters · June 29, 2013

This has been all over Twitter, surprised it has taken this long to get over here.

http://orlandounited.com/word-of-hatetofly-return-of-the-king/

Discuss.

Woodie Warrior · June 29, 2013

I saw that and am pretty excited by it, because King Kong has hardly been discussed and the announcement just came out of the blue! Well, it IS better than a Smurf ride announcement.

larrygator · June 29, 2013

This has been all over Twitter, surprised it has taken this long to get over here.

Technically, it's a rumor and we don't usually discuss unsubstantiated rumors in the park discussion threads. But anyway for those that want the lowdown on the rumor. It appears that Universal's Disaster! attraction will be transformed into a new King Kong attraction, featuring elements from Hollywood's King Kong 360 3-D tram tour, and Orlando's old Kongfrontation.

Edited June 29, 2013 by larrygator

ernierocker · June 29, 2013

No more Christopher Walken?!?!

Mrlittle · June 30, 2013

That rumor seems a little to out there. Not that its not entirely impossible. I see the rumor of the park focusing on the ET/Fievel/Barney area next after Harry part 2 is done. It's time for that area to get a much needed upgrade.

Meteornotes · June 30, 2013

Disaster is a disaster, so almost anything they'd replace it with would be better.

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Wes · June 30, 2013

Disaster is a disaster, so almost anything they'd replace it with would be better.

dt

What about a Harry Potter ride with Nickleback doing the soundtrack?

Meteornotes · June 30, 2013

^STOP GIVING THEM IDEAS!

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Wes · June 30, 2013

Maybe a stageshow...."Keeping Up With The Kardashians: LIVE!" with new musical numbers by Psy.

_IntaMAN_ · June 30, 2013

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Wes · June 30, 2013

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_IntaMAN_ · June 30, 2013

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Wes · June 30, 2013

Woodie Warrior · July 1, 2013

My family got a package with one-day one-park ticket to UO. We decided that we wanted to upgrade to a one-day two-park ticket with Express and apparently you can only upgrade your ticket at the park.

Does Express normally get sold out before the park even opens? (we are going on the last Sunday in July)

How early should we get to the parks to exchange our passes and still get into the park at opening?

jedimaster1227 · July 1, 2013

^It totally depends on the day of the week and the time of the season. On a peak day, Express can surely sell out (despite the fact that the price for Express increases on peak days), so if that's your main angle, see about calling guest services again to make sure you can't upgrade your ticket over the phone.

TheMaxster · July 1, 2013

^^The people that stay at Universal Resort's hotel get to go into the park an hour before opening so I would recommend staying at their hotel if you want to get everything done before the crowds come in.

jedimaster1227 · July 2, 2013

As promised, I've got a follow-up[date] focusing entirely on Universal Studios Florida's Springfield Fast Food Boulevard. That means I've got lots of food photos to share, so if you're a foodie like me, you'll want to get here ASAP!

Outside of Fast Food Boulevard, themed facades present an idea of what you'll find inside.

It appears that one of my Tapped Out friends decided to graffiti my Moe's Tavern.

As you'll see inside, Moe's Tavern is a faithful recreation of the iconic hangout from the show.

Cletus' Chicken Shack is an original dining concept developed specifically for Universal Orlando, not previously found in the show.

Inside of Moe's Tavern you'll find an authentic representation of the bar, modified to include additional seating for dining patrons. Notice the pool table dining table is an actual pool table with a glass top!

There is a free Love Tester in the corner of the venue that works! I was apparently Love Lorn.

Moe's Tavern serves all of the speciality drinks from Fast Food Boulevard and no other beverages. That means that you can get all three kinds of Duff beer (Duff, Duff Lite and Duff Dry) along with the Flaming Moe and other non-alcoholic specialty beverages.

They even have custom taps for the Flaming Moe!

There's an out of order jukebox, that I assume is also from the show.

Like in the queue for The Simpsons Ride, the Fast Food Boulevard food court features a special collection of food-related clips from the show.

The main seating area features a huge mural showing off the many zany citizens of Springfield.

The Krusty Burger dining area features an odd "evolution of the Simpsons" mural.

Anyone remember Project Fish?

Lisa's Teahouse of Horror is the first stop in the food court booths, although you can pick and choose from any of the locations and check out in the central location.

The new venue feels totally different than the former International Food & Film Festival quick service location that was here previously.

The full menu from Lisa's Teahouse [of Horror].

Luigi's features several different types of pizza for the less adventurous eater.

If you like meat, there's a pizza for you.

And I have to say, for quick service pizza this was pretty good. The sauce pretty much made it for me!

The Frying Dutchman (my favorite of all of the food booths) offers up a great collection of fried seafood.

Fans of the show will recognize this sign!

For those looking to try everything, there is the Basket O' Bait, but I strongly recommend skipping everything else by going directly with the Basket O' Calamari.