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  1. shiekra38

    The Soundstages: Stay or Go?

    I've seen several people bring up the future of the Universal Studios Florida Soundstages the last couple of days On one side you have folks that claim they should go, and on the other side some claim they should stay It's no secret that USF's identity is changing, and of course I've made my...
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    Are Dark Rides Dying?

    I started thinking the other day that I haven't seen too many dark rides being added regionally in a while. Granted, you have Alton Towers that is redoing their haunted house this year, and of course parks like Effteling Yet, the SeaWorld parks have been ripping out their old closed dark rides...
  3. shiekra38

    Scarezones: What to do with them?

    (preface: please delete or move if this is off base) So after attending this year's HHN and both HOS's I noticed a drastic change at HHN. The houses were fantastic as always, but the zones seemed like some of the worst that I've ever seen at the event. I DON'T think it was the actors at...
  4. shiekra38

    The Social Dilemma

    I may be late to the party here, but I just watched this last night and I encourage everyone to watch it. I assume we all have social media, and we all use it constantly. It really speaks to the heart of some of the problems that social media introduces and makes a great argument for why you...
  5. shiekra38

    Original Poseidon's Fury Footage

    Someone recently found and restored their footage of the full original Poseidon's Fury This version IMO is far superior to what we have today...but watch for yourself
  6. shiekra38

    New Crash Bandicoot Game

    There has GOT to be some Crash fans here. There has been some teasing and a mysterious puzzle going out to various YouTube influencers https://www.ign.com/articles/could-this-mysterious-puzzle-be-teasing-a-new-crash-bandicoot-game-or-remaster And of course some leaked art I hope it's...
  7. shiekra38

    Universal Sued Over Death After Riding Reign of Kong

    I couldn't find a thread about this, but essentially The lawsuit says the theme park should have put warning signs in Spanish Lawsuit says Orlando theme park should put warning signs in Spanish
  8. shiekra38

    Pass Renewal Rates/Questions

    With all the new stuff that is opening soon at Disney, I am looking to get a pass to the four parks What do you all suggest to get/have? What are the renewal rates for the next year? Any expereince? Feel free to give some other advice and tips you have I would not be paying monthly - All up...
  9. shiekra38

    Should Universal Parks be more Nostalgic?

    Some of you seem to have brought up the point that some classics should be featured in the new Universal Cinematic Celebration™ . While some of us seem to think that it is a step in the right direction to not include older properties As we know, Universal was home to many great attractions when...
  10. shiekra38

    How Much?

    Ok, so I was laying in bed last night and I was thinking to myself...With all of the set design, lighting design, marketing, staff, etc...How much does HHN cost Universal every year? How wide is the profit margin? What is the average cost of a typical haunted house? Any answers to these...
  11. shiekra38

    Is Universal Moving too Fast?

    Over the past few years we have seen the addition of some wonderful new attractions, from Diagon Alley to Kong..We have also got some great concepts and designs for restaurants as well as refurbishments..It would seem that ever since DA people have been mixed about Universal Creative's new...
  12. shiekra38

    Nighttime at Animal Kingdom

    wrong thread
  13. shiekra38

    Great Epcot Video

    About sums it up...thoughts? http://channelawesome.com/some-jerk-30-years-of-epcot-the-1990s-and-2000s/
  14. shiekra38

    New Theme Park: Dreamvision Mountain

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PLp-HgACuU Wut.
  15. shiekra38

    Main Entrance Loop

    So I know a lot have wondered what some of the songs are for the front entrance loop at the Studios..After countless hours of research and shazaming I have nailed down a pretty solid list..please feel free to add to it...enjoy..oh btw, sometimes certain sections of the song are played rather...
  16. shiekra38

    Popeye (2016)

    New Popeye film coming out from the creators of Hotel Transylvania...Thoughts on what this could mean for Toon Lagoon, if anything? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4tNuM9XttM
  17. shiekra38

    Favorite Theme Park Music

    So after listening to the Epcot main entrance loop I was tempted to see where everyone else was with theme park music...so here it is, Which theme park has the best tunes..from entrance medleys to rides to shows..which park has the best composed tunes? Samples:: SEA WORLD...
  18. shiekra38

    Snow White and the Huntsman Attraction

    Alright before you call me crazy...Since this is a Universal film and involves a lot of action sequences AND since Snow White's Scary Adventures is now gone from MK...does anyone think this could come to IOA or USF as an attraction? I could honestly see the ride taking over the dead space...
  19. shiekra38

    Hunger Games Attraction?

    With the success of the book and some very positive reviews coming out about the movie does anyone think it is pssible for this movie/book to make its way to Universal? The book is very very popular and their is a lot of good action plus the movie seems to be one of the better ones coming out...
  20. shiekra38

    The Condition of City Walk

    I'm not trying to copy off of the Hulk or Soundstage 44 thread...however...while at Universal last time I noticed some, well, issues with City Walk. I'm sure it is something that the first time guest wouldn't notice however Some areas of City Walk are looking rather dirty and the paint is...