Universal Plaza

[Allen The Actor]

Ahh good to know

 

[William]

I don't want something similar to the look of the Lower Lot buildings. I want that look to stay down there, not come up to the Upper Lot. I don't mind something modern, but the studio design of the Lower Lot buildings would be too monotonous.

 

[William]

Oh, thank god. 

I just want it to be something welcoming that guests will enjoy - something they won't be bored with after 5 minutes.

 

[Allen The Actor]

Bob Dylan, you said a while back it would sort of be as immersive as the new Fantasy Faire in Disneyland. That stikk has me soooo curious!!!

 

[William]

So in other words, they're really putting in some effort with this project? Not just slapping down some random entertainment choices?

 

[Jon Fu]

So in other words, they're really putting in some effort with this project? Not just slapping down some random entertainment choices?

Judging from the pictures, I'm guessing this is the case. It definitely looks like they're taking their time with the details.

 

[William]

Has an opening date been narrowed down at all yet?

 

[Allen The Actor]

Haha again I really need to tell you that immersive is not the best word to use. Elaborate is much more fitting.

Immersive, elaborate, good either way

 

[Chris]

I see a push coming soon and probably some 24/7 work weeks.  I cannot imagine they would want to still have these walls up in August.  Yikes!  Scares me to think about it.

 

[William]

Wouldn't it be foolish if Universal Plaza didn't see any guests until after summer? Talk about bottlenecking all over the Upper Lot..

 

[UniversalFan]

I just realized something. Do you think the plaza will look similar to the central park at Universal Studios Florida?

https://www.universalorlando.com/Images/PrintableMapsUSF_tcm13-20825.pdf

 

[Jon Fu]

What area are you referring to?

 

[UniversalFan]

The one over where Twister and Mummy is.

 

[Jon Fu]

The map doesn't include that much detail, but I don't think so.


Not with what I've seen so far.

 

[Allen The Actor]

Is the one in Florida just a little park grassy area? If so, haven't we confirmed pretty much that it won't really be like a park anymore?

 

[William]

I was thinking that awhile back, but with the addition of these eateries and the water play area, it's taken a different route. The central park area at USF is more of a calm spot, while this project seems to be surrounded by entertainment.

 

[Allen The Actor]

Bob Dylan, maybe you can answer this: from what you know, how well will Universal Plaza blend in with it's surrounding area?

 

[Allen The Actor]

So typical random Universal Studios Hollywood? Gotcha

 

[Allen The Actor]

Ok so we pretty much made an amazing discovery about Universal Plaza! I can't believe we're not speculating more!!! Gettin' lazy you guys

Soooo.....I personally am in shock that we're getting what looks like a new icon for the park! Especially one so big! We went from thinking it's going to be a semi-temporary grassy area until they think of a ride to put there in many years, to a more detailed, central plaza area with a new Art Deco inspired icon for USH! That's crazy!

Is Art Deco the best idea lead we've had so far on its design? Any speculation/ideas if it'll be inspired by any specific building? Any clues what might go inside?

I think it'll be an art deco clock tower with the universal logo somewhere, somehow.

I'm so frikin excited! It will truly change the feel of the park.

 

[Alexshow.]

I think artdeco is a great choice especially back in the early Hollywood and early universal we saw a lot of art deco type building's so i'm happy.