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totally agree here, i was extremely saddened to hear that amityville was closing as jaws was arguably THE classic universal attraction in orlando, and i was certainly not happy to hear they were going to replace it with MORE potter, but they have given me a lot of effort and put tons of work into things to look forward to so ill keep an open mind.Quote:
Originally Posted by fifthrider
Thank you, and I understand that it is how theme parks are run, I was just expressing my nostalgia as a farewell. I totally get your point that even Disney loses its classics. I'm a 90's kid so I never even had the awesome privilege of enjoying some of those Disney attractions.Quote:
Originally Posted by JesterMn
Thank you for seeing where I am coming from. I agree, I love the new additions and replacements. It's just sad to see Universal staples leave, just as it would for Disney rides that had history. In my humble opinion, no offense intended, it seems like Universal is just buying new franchises to win the hearts of today's crowd, tossing their classics into a vault. However, It is understandable with the size that USH has to work with. I still can't wait to see the park after this major refurbish.Quote:
Originally Posted by fifthrider
Chuuster, I agree that tit seems many of there rides are replaced with new franchise from other studios
harry potter,simpsons,marvel(IOA),suess....
Based on a rumor from Screamscape, it looks likes like there might be some early consideration to purchase the Lakeside Golf Club. They're thinking this might be in response to USH wanting to become a resort. If this does turn out to be true, I wonder how it would all work out.
Once you click the link below, it will be towards the bottom. I've also pasted an excerpt of it here.
Universal Studios Hollywood
There's also an article on Inside Universal that talks about why something like this would be hard to do:Quote:
Future Theme Park Resort and Studio Development Rumors - (12/3/12) Screamscape has been hearing some very early rumblings claiming that possible new and major changes may be on the way to set up the future development of Universal Studios Hollywood over the next decade and beyond, as supported by the new owners at Comcast. With Disneyland’s latest efforts really shining a focused beam of light on what can be achieved by a quality theme park resort experience in California, as well as what they’ve see taking place in Orlando, there may be early plans in the works to try and find a way to expand the Hollywood park in a way that it can stay competitive with the Disneyland Resort. After all, with Disney’s California Adventure now firing on all cylinders, and the rumors of Disney eventually building a third park in Anaheim looking more clear each year, Universal Studios Hollywood needs to find a way to remain competitive against the Mouse.
We’ve already see the Evolution plan completely turned on it’s head, with a renewed focus revising the existing property for the business interests of the Studio itself as well as the theme park side of things, abandoning the odd previous plans to sell off large tracts of land for residential use.
According to the early rumors, the next possible phase of development to create a Universal Resort experience in Hollywood may involve buying the massive private Lakeside Golf Club that lies right behind the studio backlot. The exact intentions of this purchase are not entirely clear, but the site could be used to allow for future expansion of the lower backlot area and studio production facilities. If the studio were to relocate some production elements to this property, it could also allow for the expansion of the theme park itself to extend more into the lower lot, allowing for not only more pedestrian access, but more attractions as well.
One such rumored development may already be linked to the impending Wizarding World of Harry Potter project, which may force the Studio Tram Tours to move the boarding area to the lower lot once again. If you recall your park history, the massive “Starway” down to the lower lot was first installed to give guests access to the new ET Ride, walk-up access to the Cinemagic show area, and they also moved the entrance to the Tram tour down there as well. It was moved back to the upper lot into the current location when they built the Jurassic Park ride, which blocked off the road access to the lower lot tram depot. With the Wizarding World needing to take over as much land as they can free up on the upper lot, it is conceivable that the backlot tram tour entrance could be moved down to the lower lot once again in the next five years.
If the rumors are true and things move smoothly, I’ve heard that a possible announcement that may include some new future development ideas for the Studio property could be released as early as Spring 2013. Anyone else know more?
http://insideuniversal.net/2012/12/r...e-golf-course/
The Los Angeles River acts as a physical border between Universal City and the golf course.
That's what I also thought of. As interesting as it would be if it did happen, there are some major hurdles. One of the biggest being the LA River running between Universal City and the golf course and the houses directly next to that golf course.Quote:
Originally Posted by F!an
The Residents of that area near USH oppose any expansion/improvements to the park even if they are offered money and relocation. I believe that was the case before WWoHP was announced for Orlando. We were supposed to get WWoHP first but oh well. Also doesn't the park have a ambiance level for not only the Residents near by but the Studio as well?
Bridge.Quote:
Originally Posted by edge4004
You're not missing much..Quote:
Originally Posted by BugSam101
I know that but I have Memories of it so that is why.Quote:
Originally Posted by explodingboy
Sheesh, I don't think it's that bad, and I'm not even a particular fan of the movie. If you ask me, after 15 years, the effects still hold up pretty well.
Now, ET... that was a terrible attraction. The only dark ride I've ever hated in my life.