CityWalk Orlando Updates & Changes General Thread

[Ahmanet]

I know people that live within 15 minutes of Epic and didn't even know what it was ...

Putting a Nintendo store in City Walk may work best, as that will be the main draw to Epic

 

[graspthesun]

I know people that live within 15 minutes of Epic and didn't even know what it was ...

Putting a Nintendo store in City Walk may work best, as that will be the main draw to Epic

I think Nintendo is the next iteration of this space after the preview center sunsets.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I think Nintendo is the next iteration of this space after the preview center sunsets.

100% Nintendo store needs to happen here. The current campus needs a Nintendo presence in order to "unify" the resort's properties, and it'd be odd not to have anything Nintendo/Mario related. Not that Pokemon or Zelda aren't recognizable or popular, but Mario is the face of Nintendo and I can't imagine Universal would want to miss out on sales from people visiting IOA/USF as well.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

So are we safe to assume that the preview center will open around May/June 2024? I'm curious to see exactly how long it sticks around.

 

[Alicia]

So are we safe to assume that the preview center will open around May/June 2024? I'm curious to see exactly how long it sticks around.

June (if it is ready)

 

[Jwhee]

June (if it is ready)

It’s a fairly small space- do you think it’s seeing a major renovation for this?

 

[Alicia]

It’s a fairly small space- do you think it’s seeing a major renovation for this?

Yes.

But also the tech will need to be tested and calibrated.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

Yes.

But also the tech will need to be tested and calibrated.

TECH?

 

[GAcoaster]

TECH?

I'm guessing lots of projection mapping like the EPCOT model, except this one will show things ACTUALLY being built.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

There’s no way there isn’t at least ONE ? Block in there for Nintendo.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Noticed last night they were playing a NAPA Auto Parts commercial at the Coke Kiosk in CityWalk. I know they are the official sponsor for Fast and Furious... but why? lol

 

[Alicia]

Noticed last night they were playing a NAPA Auto Parts commercial at the Coke Kiosk in CityWalk. I know they are the official sponsor for Fast and Furious... but why? lol

Universal owes them big time. Sponsoring Supercharged is worth so much more than just commercials in CityWalk lol

 

[Mad Dog]

Universal owes them big time. Sponsoring Supercharged is worth so much more than just commercials in CityWalk lol

I wonder if the ad Exec. from NAPA still has a job with NAPA after that deal.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I wonder if the ad Exec. from NAPA still has a job with NAPA after that deal.

Idk, but whoever at Universal convinced NAPA probably received a promotion for sure

 

[Jake S]

It's possible this predates the Supercharged deal, but NAPA Auto Parts is the (and I quote) Official Automotive Parts, Maintenance And Repair Partner of both Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood. Which is merely to say this partnership likely runs deeper than their logo painted on the Supercharged building.

I'd also be curious to know how much that partnership is worth financially.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

It's possible this predates the Supercharged deal, but NAPA Auto Parts is the (and I quote) Official Automotive Parts, Maintenance And Repair Partner of both Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood. Which is merely to say this partnership likely runs deeper than their logo painted on the Supercharged building.

I'd also be curious to know how much that partnership is worth financially.

Yeah, but why do we need to see commercials in CityWalk for NAPA? And it's a pretty recent thing so I'm wondering if something's changed in the contract?

 

[IzzyB]

Yeah, but why do we need to see commercials in CityWalk for NAPA? And it's a pretty recent thing so I'm wondering if something's changed in the contract?

Does it surprise you though? I mean Universal has way more sales type things within their parks and Citiwalk. I mean the Westgate people are extremely annoying. They don't take no, as you walk by they are still talking to you even though you clearly say no. I even held up my hand and this guy was super aggressive.

 

[Jake S]

Yeah, but why do we need to see commercials in CityWalk for NAPA?

Being subjected to commercials in CityWalk feels so obvious to me based on its, uh, whole vibe, that it would shock me to find this is a new thing (even if the NAPA commercials are new).

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Does it surprise you though? I mean Universal has way more sales type things within their parks and Citiwalk. I mean the Westgate people are extremely annoying. They don't take no, as you walk by they are still talking to you even though you clearly say no. I even held up my hand and this guy was super aggressive.

Not surprised at all. They've been playing Coke commercials in between music videos for a while now, but I don't think they've ever played non-Universal/Coke commercials before.

Being subjected to commercials in CityWalk feels so obvious to me based on its, uh, whole vibe, that it would shock me to find this is a new thing (even if the NAPA commercials are new).

It's weird - auto repairs are the last thing most people think of (or want to hear of) while on vacation.

 

[Mad Dog]

I don't mind the commercials. I kind of just blank them out and pay little attention to them. I'll actually notice a sign or poster more than a commercial. Bottom line though, none of it bothers me. Plus, they make money for the parks, increase their bottom line, and that's more money for the park budget for new attractions and to keep the parks in good working condition. Plus plus.