Universal Plaza

[Jon Fu]

For those of you that couldn't make it to today's opening, we have a few photos of Universal Plaza we'd like to share:

http://insideuniversal.net/2013/08/universal-studios-hollywood-introduces-universal-plaza-dining-entertainment/

 

[Allen The Actor]

Great article Jon and Adrianna! Sorry I missed you today Jon!

One of my complaints was that the "shady" wooden structures barely provided any legit shade. The wooden beams were a bit too thin to provide good shade from the sun. Not BAD, but I wish they provided more shade.

But gosh, I can't stress enough how beautiful the Universal Tower is. I have a few gripes regarding a few details and construction materials on a few little things, but overall...the art deco design is perfection, the different color changing light fixtures on the tops of the tower, and art deco chandeliers are beautiful. Classic Hollywood, but original design. Bravo to the designers!

 

[William]

Love how it looks! It's gonna be such a relief walking through the Upper Lot without being crammed inbetween construction walls.

 

[Allen The Actor]

Love how it looks! It's gonna be such a relief walking through the Upper Lot without being crammed inbetween construction walls.

Well....on THAT side of the park hahahaha

 

[William]

It was pretty dreadful looking at how crammed Mel's Diner was. I can't wait to actually walk through, I'm gonna be trailing around the place for a good 30 mins.

 

[Red Carpet]

I had such a blast talkin to a bunch of cast members today. and I think I have a very good idea of where Hogsmeade might start...

Does Hogsmeade start near the Special Effects Stage?

 

[Alexshow.]

Does Hogsmeade start near the Special Effects Stage?

we'll discuss that on the potter page but i'm happy that its nice and hopefully sucessful.

 

[ItsAtrap]

It looks nice. But it's not an "inviting" plaza. Don't know what I was expecting but it's just a big water feature. No place to sit and people watch - in the shade. But heck yeah, the tower is really nice.

 

[Red Carpet]

Is the menu at the new Pink's smaller than the City Walk counterpart?

 

[Ryan]

I think they're somewhat the same.

 

[William]

I thought Pink's would have indoor seating, I guess I was wildly deceived. Where is Starbucks supposed to fit in all of this?

 

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Probably (99.9999999%) no Starbucks except for the standard/decaf coffee already served at the snack stands around the park.

 

[Allen The Actor]

I thought Pink's would have indoor seating, I guess I was wildly deceived. Where is Starbucks supposed to fit in all of this?

You're not the only one, many cast members were disappointed there's no indoor seating.

 

[Ryan]

Probably (99.9999999%) no Starbucks except for the standard/decaf coffee already served at the snack stands around the park.

Yeah Starbucks has just been an unfounded rumor. For now, at least, it's not coming inside the park.

 

[Miss Betty Juice]

Dammit I had five bucks on that! Oh well, maybe one day!

 

[Red Carpet]

You can enjoy the Starbucks in City Walk.

 

[Allen The Actor]

Dammit I had five bucks on that! Oh well, maybe one day!

Does Disney maybe have exclusive in-park rights to Starbucks now...?

 

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Does Disney maybe have exclusive in-park rights to Starbucks now...?

Not to the brand. Universal currently serves Starbucks Coffee (no fancy stuff though) at Finley's and International Café. The full-service style of Starbucks MAY be monopolized by Disney.

 

[Jonathan]

Universal Studios Florida has a full service indoor Starbucks.

 

[TriFlux]

One of my complaints was that the "shady" wooden structures barely provided any legit shade. The wooden beams were a bit too thin to provide good shade from the sun. Not BAD, but I wish they provided more shade.

What I hope they do with that is probably have some vines growing up there to finally give us some shade. it'll also look nice with more greenery around the area. so far based on the pictures the plaza looks pretty bare, I'll be going today to see for myself.