State of USH - What's Next?

[Jerroddragon]

This but a smaller version on the French street would be so much fun

I know it wont happen because of the VIP dinning but something like this where the Wicked characters had a permanent place to meet people, we could get the Wizard meet and greets and during the busy seasons they have the Oz citizens out more

 

[Jerroddragon]

So I double checked and the park hours are less this Grinchmas then last year

Last year we had more closing at 10 PM days and only a handful are happening this year

I hope to go you guys are right about the coaster bringing people in because the biggest frustration with being an AP holder is the park closes most days at 6 PM.....even with Grinchmas goes (which they had days like this as well) they close at 6 PM

People gave Disneyland crap for closing at 11 PM last month but....no one who goes to USH is tired of the park closing before most people have even gotten home from work?

I just....hope the coaster gets more people in so we can at least get some more 7 PM nights on average

Also please find a way for the Wicked characters to meet somewhere for the rain....I went yesterday and nothing and more rain this week and weekend. This is limited time and other characters had spots, so please make something work because people come here to meet the characters and please find somewhere to let them meet and get photos like Gabby, Hello Kitty...etc

 

[Viator]

From what it seems: we finally broke records today with crowd levels seemingly returning to Potter 2016 Winter levels. In the morning, 10 of the park's attractions all hovered above 70 minutes in total for wait, with waits later on escalating.

 

[Freak]

From what it seems: we finally broke records today with crowd levels seemingly returning to Potter 2016 Winter levels. In the morning, 10 of the park's attractions all hovered above 70 minutes in total for wait, with waits later on escalating.

This is why I stay away from the parks for the next week or two. I’m good. Why wait that long for rides I can hop on in 10 minutes any other week?

 

[Jonathan]

From what it seems: we finally broke records today with crowd levels seemingly returning to Potter 2016 Winter levels. In the morning, 10 of the park's attractions all hovered above 70 minutes in total for wait, with waits later on escalating.

It was very crowded, but no records were broken. Attendance has been strong during the Christmas season, but no broken records. Park cap back in 2016 was over 40K. Now it’s in the mid 30s.

 

[Jerroddragon]

It was very crowded, but no records were broken. Attendance has been strong during the Christmas season, but no broken records. Park cap back in 2016 was over 40K. Now it’s in the mid 30s.

Is this a staffing thing, we got SNW since then so.....in theory the park can hold more people now then then right?


I know Disneyland right now is also not going for breaking records and its mostly staffing, so wanted to ask if USH is doing the same


Also fun fact, I went on Chritmas eve day and one of the Managers was talking to a family and said they were expecting 30-35 thousand people but with the rain, it was cut down to 5 thousand people....just insane it can drop that much and the next day shoot up 30 thousand more people

 

[Jonathan]

Is this a staffing thing, we got SNW since then so.....in theory the park can hold more people now then then right?


I know Disneyland right now is also not going for breaking records and its mostly staffing, so wanted to ask if USH is doing the same


Also fun fact, I went on Chritmas eve day and one of the Managers was talking to a family and said they were expecting 30-35 thousand people but with the rain, it was cut down to 5 thousand people....just insane it can drop that much and the next day shoot up 30 thousand more people

Two things contributed to Universal Studios Hollywood lowering the capacity. One, they lost two large capacity shows in Animal Actors and SES. The other, when the park had about 40K the park was so overpacked it affected ops and “hurt” guest experience. Since the park reopened post covid the park cap has slowly been raised. It went from mid 20s to now mid 30s.

I’m curious if they raise it again once F&F HD opens.

 

[Jerroddragon]

Two things contributed to Universal Studios Hollywood lowering the capacity. One, they lost two large capacity shows in Animal Actors and SES. The other, when the park had about 40K the park was so overpacked it affected ops and “hurt” guest experience. Since the park reopened post covid the park cap has slowly been raised. It went from mid 20s to now mid 30s.

I’m curious if they raise it again once F&F HD opens.

Thank you, good to hear USH does want the guests to be happy....wonder why HHN is the exception. They seem to care about people enjoying the normal park and Fan Fest but....with HHN they are like very ok with over selling express passes

The shows leaving also make senses and very much wondering how the coaster will affect the park when it opens