The Current State and Future of Universal Studios Florida

[TheUniC6]

The fact Hello Kitty is closing, Brown Derby is behind work walls, photo place is closing, Williams of Hollywood is closed, etc makes me wonder what they’re doing to that side of the park.

Minions LOL.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

+ Brown Derby now has walls (since Saturday)

 

[belloq87]

They wouldn't really let Minions take over that much of Hollywood... would they?

That's way too much.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

They wouldn't really let Minions take over that much of Hollywood... would they?

That's way too much.

No, but it wouldn't surprise me if one of these locations turn into an Illuminations store? Would give them the opportunity to start selling Mario stuff with the movie next year.

I know the AP lounge was an Illuminations store prior, but the Hello Kitty location is much more prominent and a better fit right next to Minions.

 

[Mad Dog]

Alicia is speculating a Minions gift shop (in the new Minions attraction bldg.) across the street from the DM gift shop. Makes sense with the attraction being in that building......A Nintendo store
replacing Hello Kitty would make a ton of business sense, especially timing wise.

 

[Fear2010]

If it’s similar to the Nintendo store at New York, then it’d be my go to for shopping. They could even add a memorabilia section of the company’s hardware prototypes.

 

[DodgsonHere]

If USF can’t get the drift coaster Hollywood is getting because we already have a F&F themed attraction… the cars in the concept art look like they could be reskinned to Deloreans real easy.

 

[MakoMania]

The fact that USH is supposedly going to demolish current structures and build this ride in time for 2024 still gives me hope that USF could see something substantial for that year. Coasters do go up fast.

 

[OrlLover]

Am I the only one not begging to get the Hollywood Drift coaster over to USF ?

Geez can we let USH have something for change considering we are really spoiled over here in Orlando.

 

[DodgsonHere]

Am I the only one not begging to get the Hollywood Drift coaster over to USF ?

Geez can we let USH have something for change considering we are really spoiled over here in Orlando.

99% of park visitors will never go to both parks. Not to mention USF is lacking in attractions right now. If it’s a solid addition in Hollywood I’d like something similar to come to Orlando.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Hearing some shovels might be in cursed grounds sooner than later.

 

[HHN Maddux]

Hearing some shovels might be in cursed grounds sooner than later.

Well, if they were able to build VelociCoaster in just a year (and during a pandemic closure)...

Damn.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Well, if they were able to build VelociCoaster in just a year (and during a pandemic closure)...

Damn.

What are you talking about? It was a 2+ year construction project.

 

[sonoma15]

Hearing some shovels might be in cursed grounds sooner than later.

I want to believe, but at this point I don't think it's actually possible

the curse is too strong

 

[HHN Maddux]

What are you talking about? It was a 2+ year construction project.

Whoops.

Sorry, I've forgotten a lot of pre-pandemic stuff.

 

[belloq87]

Am I the only one not begging to get the Hollywood Drift coaster over to USF?

Geez can we let USH have something for change considering we are really spoiled over here in Orlando.

I'm a firm believer that each resort should have some significant things that are unique to them... but at the same time, I've been pounding the table for Secret Life of Pets to come to USF. So I'm not fully consistent.

But in any case, I don't think adding another major new coaster to the current UOR property should be a major priority. That would make it three new rides in a row all being coasters (and with 4 - 5 coming in Epic Universe). Where's the love for the dark ride fans out here?

Hearing some shovels might be in cursed grounds sooner than later.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Fool me once, etc

But this seems to have progressed past the concept stage and makes sense. I won't be cheering until it's open, of course

 

[biggerboat16]

Am I the only one not begging to get the Hollywood Drift coaster over to USF ?

Geez can we let USH have something for change considering we are really spoiled over here in Orlando.

IOA is spoiled but USH as a park blows USF out of the water every day

 

[shiekra38]

Fool me once, etc

But this seems to have progressed past the concept stage and makes sense. I won't be cheering until it's open, of course

If the TEA numbers are accurate then Studios can't afford any dead spaces anymore, Kidzone being the most significant at the resort

Imagine two more rides, one being a people eater...and some meet n greets, possibly a small show

It would really help things

 

[DodgsonHere]

Fool me once, etc

But this seems to have progressed past the concept stage and makes sense. I won't be cheering until it's open, of course

Any hints on the concept?

Please not trolls please not trolls please not trolls