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The frozen fountain has seen better days..
Also, the Forbidden Journey queue was littered with trash at 9 in the morning today. Has staffing been an issue at USH recently? Was a bit sad to see.
Interesting.. The version in Japan was executed at a much higher level, so I can see where some blowback from Nintendo may be coming from. The level of quality regarding some aspects of the land does not reflect well on either Universal or Nintendo.
I hate to say this but I was incredibly underwhelmed by Super Nintendo World.
On both a creative and operations level, this land left me with so many questions. Why is Mario Kart a slow moving dark ride? Why is there nowhere to get food besides Toadstool Cafe (which was inaccessible after my 2...
New virtual queue system is a-ok with me. I like how it’s easy to get (doesn’t require hours of research) and tells you exactly when you’ll be able to ride, dynamically adjusting if there’s any delays. A separate, but minor, issue is that it’s pretty hectic when entering the attraction area and...
BREAKING: Universal Orlando Resort Reportedly Will No Longer Require Masks Indoors
(Emphasis on the reportedly)
https://universalparksnewstoday.com/2021/05/breaking-universal-orlando-resort-reportedly-will-no-longer-require-masks-indoors/
There's definitely a difference between sharing medical records when enrolling at a school versus attending a theme park or concert. I'm not condoning or condemning either argument, and I agree that it's not a HIPPA violation, but there is a difference between the two scenarios.
If this rule...
They’ve been cycling consistently for the last few weeks per a TikTok Disney posted, so hopefully that gives them enough time for the kinks to be ironed out. First employee preview is scheduled for the 27th, so I’ll keep an ear out for any chatter from that.
Partial queue walkthrough footage has leaked online and wow, it looks amazing (and pretty much complete)! Claire and Owen featured prominently and the same blue/red/white color scheme scattered throughout. Soft opening really could be within the coming weeks... can’t wait!
:bigeye:
New video from AmusementInsider gets a first look inside the station and a peak at the show scene.. Plus, some new lighting effects for the paddock walls.
According to the USJ website, there’s over 70k available slots for previews, so it’s only a matter of time before a POV is leaked. Also, for anyone interested, the latest video on Themeparx is a full walkthrough of the MK queue. :freak: