Universal Studios Florida: What Do We Think About It?

[DodgsonHere]

Except the group that enjoys more traditional (read: non-thrill, non-simulatory) dark rides!

When will it be our turn?

Arguably

 

[DodgsonHere]

What I would like to see:

-Rocket turned into FF Orlando Drift Coaster.
-MIB rethemed to Gostbusters. Shoot ghosts instead of aliens.
-FFSupercharged turned into an indoor Jaws boat ride.
-Simpsons turned into a well themed Pokemon land.
-Animal Actors turned into a Shrek dark ride.
-E.T. turned into another DreamWorks ride.
-Retheme Spokgebob Storepants in a DreamWorks store.
-Retheme Fallon into ANYTHING else. Can’t stand that ride.

I like everything except the ET plan. Why touch it?

 

[belloq87]

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Yes, but the discussion is in the context of the original two parks (specifically USF). That's the park that I think needs one of these the most to offset the over-abundance of simulator-ish experiences. And it's why I was a strong advocate for Super Nintendo to go into USF.

And it does still have that extra element of video game graphics overlayed; I think a version of this designed from the start without that aspect (so more animated character figures throughout) would have been just about perfect. But it's still good as-is.

 

[Amity6]

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Studios already has the superior version of this ride

 

[OrlandoGuy]

Yes, but the discussion is in the context of the original two parks (specifically USF). That's the park that I think needs one of these the most to offset the over-abundance of simulator-ish experiences. And it's why I was a strong advocate for Super Nintendo to go into USF.

And it does still have that extra element of video game graphics overlayed; I think a version of this designed from the start without that aspect (so more animated character figures throughout) would have been just about perfect. But it's still good as-is.

Also because

Spoiler

Mario Kart is cheeks.

Come on… Orlando couldn’t do a live stage version of the musical Mamma Mia? They could honestly just have Donna and the Dynamos (augmented by Sam, Harry, and Bill - like during the curtain call) give performances of Abba music and call it a day.

It’s worked for Blues Brothers for 35 years.

I’m still annoyed they never had the Barden Bellas from Pitch Perfect perform…

They’re doing Mamma Mia on one of the old Royal Caribbean ships. It’s not USF-caliber, let’s be serious.

 

[WebHead1138]

I like everything except the ET plan. Why touch it?

I cringe at the green planet segment.

 

[GAcoaster]

I cringe at the green planet segment.

That's what makes it "magic" and a classic.

 

[WebHead1138]

That's what makes it "magic" and a classic.

Not sure about magic, but it’s definitely a classic ride. I can’t deny that.

 

[Mad Dog]

That's what makes it "magic" and a classic.

I agree. Definitely my favorite part of the ride, though the queue when Botanicus is working well, is my favorite part of the attraction.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Come on… Orlando couldn’t do a live stage version of the musical Mamma Mia? They could honestly just have Donna and the Dynamos (augmented by Sam, Harry, and Bill - like during the curtain call) give performances of Abba music and call it a day.

It’s worked for Blues Brothers for 35 years.

I don't say this as a fan of Mamma Mia, but it's a huge hit with the older audiences that are not interested in the UOR parks. That's why I thought adding this IP to the parks is relatively easy way to draw those crowds in (to an extent). Not as a land, but as a stage show. Would fit perfectly into BMG.

Whenever Mamma Mia shows up at the Dr Phillips center each year, ticket sell out relatively quick in advance.

 

[cdogsumo]

Looking around for all of my fellow Men In Black: Alien Attack apologists.

 

[Wesker69]

Looking around for all of my fellow Men In Black: Alien Attack apologists.

What's there to apologize for? It's a solid & mostly reliable ride for its age. It has thrill factor from the spins.

Plus there's always one thing left to do....

 

[GA-MBIT]

Men in Black is slept on. It's a really incredible dark ride with great dynamics and flow. Great story to gameplay ratio, where you don't have to know anything about what is happening around you thematically to enjoy the experience, but it simply improves everything tenfold when you stop and look at the details, big and small. It's a great love letter not only to Men in Black as a franchise, but the whole Sci-Fi / B- Horror Movie genre, all shown in a really playful way.

It's one of the few attractions at USF that I actually consistently ride, alongside ET. It's a ton of fun and one of the rare attractions that I'll actually get competitive about. Definitely the best shooting gallery attraction in Central Florida. The motion profile is great too; those are probably the most fun spins on any ride in Central Florida that I can think of.

I wouldn't mind seeing a long-term move towards an IP like Ghostbusters if Sony ever pitches that, but otherwise, I hope this ride sticks around as is for the long term. This is a great boon to USF.

 

[Mad Dog]

Men in Black is slept on. It's a really incredible dark ride with great dynamics and flow. Great story to gameplay ratio, where you don't have to know anything about what is happening around you thematically to enjoy the experience, but it simply improves everything tenfold when you stop and look at the details, big and small. It's a great love letter not only to Men in Black as a franchise, but the whole Sci-Fi / B- Horror Movie genre, all shown in a really playful way.

It's one of the few attractions at USF that I actually consistently ride, alongside ET. It's a ton of fun and one of the rare attractions that I'll actually get competitive about. Definitely the best shooting gallery attraction in Central Florida. The motion profile is great too; those are probably the most fun spins on any ride in Central Florida that I can think of.

I wouldn't mind seeing a long-term move towards an IP like Ghostbusters if Sony ever pitches that, but otherwise, I hope this ride sticks around as is for the long term. This is a great boon to USF.

Yes....and I recall when @Tomfoolery was still around, he said MIB isn't going anywhere. And his info was 'always' correct.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

Did I miss something? Is Tomfoolery no longer here?

 

[Captain Spaulding]

Men in Black is slept on. It's a really incredible dark ride with great dynamics and flow. Great story to gameplay ratio, where you don't have to know anything about what is happening around you thematically to enjoy the experience, but it simply improves everything tenfold when you stop and look at the details, big and small. It's a great love letter not only to Men in Black as a franchise, but the whole Sci-Fi / B- Horror Movie genre, all shown in a really playful way.

It's one of the few attractions at USF that I actually consistently ride, alongside ET. It's a ton of fun and one of the rare attractions that I'll actually get competitive about. Definitely the best shooting gallery attraction in Central Florida. The motion profile is great too; those are probably the most fun spins on any ride in Central Florida that I can think of.

I wouldn't mind seeing a long-term move towards an IP like Ghostbusters if Sony ever pitches that, but otherwise, I hope this ride sticks around as is for the long term. This is a great boon to USF.

Plus that AC slaps!

 

[TheUniC6]

Did I miss something? Is Tomfoolery no longer here?

He vanished last year. The account was stripped of posts and muted, although it does pop on from time to time and occasionally likes a post.

My guess is the person running the account leaked something that should not have been leaked (perhaps about Pokemon at USF not being a clone of USJ's) and that was enough for corporate or legal to intervene and shut it down.

 

[Wesker69]

He vanished last year. The account was stripped of posts and muted, although it does pop on from time to time and occasionally likes a post.

My guess is the person running the account leaked something that should not have been leaked (perhaps about Pokemon at USF not being a clone of USJ's) and that was enough for corporate or legal to intervene and shut it down.