Project 727

[JungleSkip]

New permit has been posted for Project 727:

http://www.parkscope.net/2015/05/uor-permit-update-project-727.html

We were told this was the Twister project, but I put it under Miscellaneous until that is confirmed.

 

[NJBrandon]

Means Twister would have to be closing soon, no?

 

[Teebin]

New permit has been posted for Project 727:

http://www.parkscope.net/2015/05/uor-permit-update-project-727.html

We were told this was the Twister project, but I put it under Miscellaneous until that is confirmed.

Then, I will confirm it for you... 727 is, in no uncertain terms, Twister/Rockefeller Center/Fallon/Tilt'a Whirl. *stamp* CONFIRMED *stamp* :wave:

 

[Nick]

New permit has been posted for Project 727:

http://www.parkscope.net/2015/05/uor-permit-update-project-727.html

We were told this was the Twister project, but I put it under Miscellaneous until that is confirmed.

Maybe 727 is F&F instead of Twister?

 

[JungleSkip]

Means Twister would have to be closing soon, no?

Last I heard it won't go until post HHN. Could have accelerated the timeline though

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Maybe 727 is F&F instead of Twister?

F&F will require extensive demolition. They can get away with a "refurbishment" permit for the Twister work.

 

[grizzlybarely]

The Fallon concept really interests me. If it could be funny and use an innovative ride system and can be enjoyed by the whole family, what's not to like?

 

[JungleSkip]

The Fallon concept really interests me. If it could be funny and use an innovative ride system and can be enjoyed by the whole family, what's not to like?

Well there in lies the potential problem.

 

[Nick]

The Fallon concept really interests me. If it could be funny and use an innovative ride system and can be enjoyed by the whole family, what's not to like?

I thought it was basically just "Fallon of NYC" or something to that extent? They could beat Disney to the punch and use the Vekoma ride system rumored for the main Avatar ride if they really wanted to stick one to them. It's a really innovative system, but requires a much taller building than Twister I believe.

As far as Funny though, eh, if he came to Orlando again, would I want to see him? Sure. Are his bits/comedy style getting tired? You bet.

 

[JungleSkip]

Are his bits/comedy style getting tired? You bet.

While I'm not a fan of this project at all, Fallon is INCREDIBLY popular right now. His bits may feel tired to you (or frankly to me), but the GP will eat it up.

 

[wizwit]

Edit

EDITED!

So, this CONFIRMED Fallon experience/ride/show would be a simulated Tonight Show Studio experience where we would sit as members of the audience and watch Fallon start the show (on a screen) and then something happens and the section of audience seats we are sitting in turns into a motion simulator and then the experience becomes like Soarin' as we fly through various iconic locations in New York?

I could dig that, I guess. I think Fallon is a funny guy.

 

[DragonSlayer]

It's worth remembering as well how tastes differ overseas when it comes to comedy and performers like Fallon; even if the show is popular in the US I would bet a lot of foreign tourists won't 'get it'. I wouldn't be surprised to stand by the exit and see a lot of bemused faces coming out. Or if not bemused faces, at least 'meh' faces. For me, I think this will be a once-out-of-curiosity type of deal.

 

[Jon84]

This attraction will only be of interest to US residents. Rest of world: 'Fallon who?!'

As above. U.S. Comedians are a lot different to what we get over here!!

 

[Teebin]

Stop calling it rumored! Am I blocked by everyone all of a sudden? Hello?

 

[wizwit]

Stop calling it rumored! Am I blocked by everyone all of a sudden? Hello?

My bad!

 

[Nick]

It's worth remembering as well how tastes differ overseas when it comes to comedy and performers like Fallon; even if the show is popular in the US I would bet a lot of foreign tourists won't 'get it'. I wouldn't be surprised to stand by the exit and see a lot of bemused faces coming out. Or if not bemused faces, at least 'meh' faces. For me, I think this will be a once-out-of-curiosity type of deal.

To be honest, while late shows over seas are much looser (and less fake laughing), Jimmy Fallon is the closest thing the US has to late shows overseas (shows like The Johnathan Ross Show, Wetten Dass, etc). James Cordon's new show on CBS is a good example honestly.

 

[Disneyhead]

One thing about this. It could end up just being a lot of fun.

 

[ReelJustice]

It's worth remembering as well how tastes differ overseas when it comes to comedy and performers like Fallon; even if the show is popular in the US I would bet a lot of foreign tourists won't 'get it'. I wouldn't be surprised to stand by the exit and see a lot of bemused faces coming out. Or if not bemused faces, at least 'meh' faces. For me, I think this will be a once-out-of-curiosity type of deal.

He is huge in the Netherlands. True story.

 

[JungleSkip]

One thing about this. It could end up just being a lot of fun.

That's basically my hope for this. I think the concept is boring and the ride system potentially will be bafflingly ancient, but hopefully the film is funny enough to make it at least a passable experience.

 

[Marni1971]

This attraction will only be of interest to US residents. Rest of world: 'Fallon who?!'

As above. U.S. Comedians are a lot different to what we get over here!!

Absolutely.

Never heard of the person. How will this IP appeal to the wider demo USO aspires to?

 

[grizzlybarely]

One thing about this. It could end up just being a lot of fun.

This. I don't think anyone expects this to be a signature attraction at the park. But the idea of the attraction is one that Universal desperately needs.