State of USH - What's Next?

[Jake S]

I mean, how much testing does this need? It's a series of security hubs that will operate just like the previous hubs, right? Most of the heavy lifting being done here is being done by the walls, and they don't need any practice.

 

[Viator]

I mean, how much testing does this need? It's a series of security hubs that will operate just like the previous hubs, right? Most of the heavy lifting being done here is being done by the walls, and they don't need any practice.

Personally I'm just thinking more for the sake of logistics. Especially with the fragmentizing and separating of security to separated area's. You are right though that it probably doesn't need much in practice--so perhaps I'm over considering it a bit. Maybe it could also help that the last time we radically changed our security tactics, it was a decade ago and I didn't look as much into that (so maybe I don't remember how quick things flowed into place).

 

[Jerroddragon]

I mean, how much testing does this need? It's a series of security hubs that will operate just like the previous hubs, right? Most of the heavy lifting being done here is being done by the walls, and they don't need any practice.

I agree it should not be much testing mostly, how many people do we need at each Gate

Now we have 3....so they are going to be paying more now to run Security. When I've gone on slow weekdays its like 2 lanes open.

So mostly just staffing, but there could be a little bit of a learning curve from people used to just walking into citywalk with food/items they can't have which could slow the process down at the start as well

But yeah, once they open these...I assume they just go from there...would be strange to test it at the event but during the day to send people another way

 

[Jake S]

So mostly just staffing, but there could be a little bit of a learning curve from people used to just walking into citywalk with food/items they can't have which could slow the process down at the start as well

Yeah, the learning curve is mostly going to be for guests who are used to the system working a particular way. But at the end of the day, Americans (and frankly, most tourists) are well-accustomed to being asked to go through security checkpoints. We've been doing this for more than 20 years, this isn't anything new.

 

[Jerroddragon]

Yeah, the learning curve is mostly going to be for guests who are used to the system working a particular way. But at the end of the day, Americans (and frankly, most tourists) are well-accustomed to being asked to go through security checkpoints. We've been doing this for more than 20 years, this isn't anything new.

Agreed but....also some guests have been bringing Vaping items out side the park, food is not allowed for Fan fest and people may be bringing snacks for movies or just to eat at citywalk, and so on

Maybe I'm wrong but just throwing that out as a little kinks that could slow down this new system the first weeks to months

 

[Jake S]

No no, I think you’re right — but those are items the security team are already trained to screen out. They’re just expanding the security bubble. I think we agree though that the learning curve will be how guests respond more than it’ll be what the security team has to do.

 

[Mr_Pendington]

Do you think they'd close off Citywalk during the day as well or just during the night? I wonder if they'd be willing to kick everyone out before FFN starts...?

 

[Clive]

Do you think they'd close off Citywalk during the day as well or just during the night? I wonder if they'd be willing to kick everyone out before FFN starts...?

No. There are various internal and external tenants that depend on foot traffic. There's no reason to kick everyone out.

 

[BillM]

Hopefully they get rid of the X-ray machines and just have the metal detectors like Knotts and MM have and the ones at Universal Florida and Disney World. Could eliminate half the security guards then.

 

[Viator]

New permits have been filed for additional buildings to support the new Studio Mill. Seems like the direction they're going to be doing for the Three Points Texas area is to have three small Mill plants, to replace the large one next to T-Pad and SS16.

I would take a guess once they get the mill plants finished, they can then tear down the old structure (and potentially the sound mixing structure next to it--as it would allow them to redirect the main road).

 

[Mr_Pendington]

Seems like the direction they're going to be doing for the Three Points Texas area is to have three small Mill plants, to replace the large one next to T-Pad and SS16.

Does that mean more space behind Transformers, similar to more space the Mummy?

 

[Mr_Pendington]

Does anyone know where everyone finds these construction permits for Universal? trying to do some research for a video

 

[Freak]

Seeing how overwhelmingly positive the reception is for One Piece for FFN, I wonder if they’re about to have serious discussions about a permanent attraction for it? Maybe even a land! I could totally see one go on the current Tran loading spot.

 

[Jerroddragon]

Seeing how overwhelmingly positive the reception is for One Piece for FFN, I wonder if they’re about to have serious discussions about a permanent attraction for it? Maybe even a lad! I could totally see one go on the current Tran loading spot.

I have no idea if possible but I’d be down for this to come back at sat Grinchmas or mega movie time. Have WW in the day then switch over to one piece at night time

The easiest way to include one piece would be a restaurant and you could also make a spot for photo ops

But yeah, I went to the midnight show, the line was out to the main street and sold out

I love the purge show but we have never seen lines like this for an after hour show, so I hope they can find a way to bring anime to the parks 24/7. Some IPs are Clearly plans easy Money makers

 

[Magic-Man]

Seeing how overwhelmingly positive the reception is for One Piece for FFN, I wonder if they’re about to have serious discussions about a permanent attraction for it? Maybe even a land! I could totally see one go on the current Tran loading spot.

I think One Piece has a far better shot than most anime, but I wouldn't expect a land. If it doesn't get a ride maybe a show would work?

 

[Freak]

I think One Piece has a far better shot than most anime, but I wouldn't expect a land. If it doesn't get a ride maybe a show would work?

I dunno man, I think there's enough there that could support a full land. Meet and greets would have lines, food for sure would sell, of course you would have the ride, the merch would do gangbusters....I think there's enough fuel to permit a land personally.

 

[Jerroddragon]

I'd Love a One Piece land....

If somehow we got one depending on space

1) A Smaller land with a restaurant, show, meet and greet and if want a ride a themed flat ride
2) A Larger Land with a restaurant, show, meet and greet and Boat ride E Ticket. I'm thinking bigger boats like Pirates/Jurassic Park that can eat people and have some thrills but mostly be a ride for most anyone to go on

 

[Magic-Man]

I dunno man, I think there's enough there that could support a full land. Meet and greets would have lines, food for sure would sell, of course you would have the ride, the merch would do gangbusters....I think there's enough fuel to permit a land personally.

There's enough for a land, but space at USH is pretty limited and anything big will be saved for bigger IPs (like Pokemon for example).

 

[Viator]

There's enough for a land, but space at USH is pretty limited and anything big will be saved for bigger IPs (like Pokemon for example).

The thing that makes me kind of want to interject, is that when it comes to space being limited; I do think that kind of applies to what you can do with certain spaces, and the problems that come regardless.

Waterworld is landlocked in a space where you can't really do something to the extent of a full scale land, due to Take 5, Feature Presentation, Animation Studio Store, and Hollywood & Dine locking it into itself in a way that doesn't make it idea. And to that extent, USH needs to have a major show be consistently present for the spring/summer/fall periods.

To that end...Waterworld's a show that has been with USH for over 30 years. And while the show is still one of the best USH has done...what if they could have a chance to fully go into the theater, and modernize it in ways that could allow something new? Keep core components, but perhaps evolving it in ways you can't with Waterworld.

I also think with anime, that we might actually finally be in uncharted waters for the sake of future endeavors. We know full well the potential legacy brands can have, and depending on what IP they could look at; the possibilities for permanence might hit resoundingly well with the Los Angeles/SoCal area.

 

[Freak]

The thing that makes me kind of want to interject, is that when it comes to space being limited; I do think that kind of applies to what you can do with certain spaces, and the problems that come regardless.

Waterworld is landlocked in a space where you can't really do something to the extent of a full scale land, due to Take 5, Feature Presentation, Animation Studio Store, and Hollywood & Dine locking it into itself in a way that doesn't make it idea. And to that extent, USH needs to have a major show be consistently present for the spring/summer/fall periods.

To that end...Waterworld's a show that has been with USH for over 30 years. And while the show is still one of the best USH has done...what if they could have a chance to fully go into the theater, and modernize it in ways that could allow something new? Keep core components, but perhaps evolving it in ways you can't with Waterworld.

I also think with anime, that we might actually finally be in uncharted waters for the sake of future endeavors. We know full well the potential legacy brands can have, and depending on what IP they could look at; the possibilities for permanence might hit resoundingly well with the Los Angeles/SoCal area.

I hope they don’t do this for two reasons:

1) It’s Water World. Don’t fix what isn’t broken.

2) It’s the only show venue left for the whole park. If we have another show added then we can talk, but the park is in no position of replacing Water World now. That have to have some show