Forbidden Journey Refurbishment (Update: Early Dec)

[epcyclopedia]

Word through the grapevine is that FJ will be closing in May for a short refurb. Apparently the Merch TMs in Filch's have been told. The attractions people are oblivious. So choose your grain of salt accordingly.

 

[JungleSkip]

Ughghghghghghghghgh

I hope it's not for the 3D "upgrade"

 

[TheLastAshen]

Yesssssss. If it is true, I'd say this is a pretty good clue that Kong could be open in May. I don't see a better excuse to close their parks most popular attraction.

 

[Mad Dog]

Ughghghghghghghghgh

I hope it's not for the 3D "upgrade"

I would guess that's what it's for. And that way FJ Hollywood gets their grand opening in April before Orlando can roll out their 3D...It seems like the 3D reviews I've read lately are considerably better than the initial reviews. And, I believe the Quidditch style goggles are in now for Hollywood. At first I was skeptical, but after the last reviews I've read, a "possible" conversion doesn't bother me.

 

[Mad Dog]

Yesssssss. If it is true, I'd say this is a pretty good clue that Kong could be open in May. I don't see a better excuse to close their parks most popular attraction.

Yeah, that's probably why the're pushing for a quick soft opening. Everything is starting to fall into place.

 

[Viator]

As someone who has been to FJ at USH, I'll say this.

The 3D itself, is a great addition to it. But, I wouldn't consider it to be necessary, as its already a fantastic ride. I'm just curious to see if Handz is actually going to pop up if this is happening.

 

[JungleSkip]

If we don't get the upgraded Dementors, they can take their 3D and shove it.

 

[darby427]

as long as its back open by june 23, then all its right with the world.. if not, they will have the wrath of a 12 year old whos first visit is coming up upon them

 

[Parkscope Joe]

All of May? Part of May? I'm there the 12-15 :|

 

[epcyclopedia]

Rumor is 10 day closure and the possibility of the lockers finally being reworked.

 

[JungleSkip]

Rumor is 10 day closure and the possibility of the lockers finally being reworked.

If they close that long with no notice they better be ready to give away a lot of free junk.

 

[UNIrd]

And knowing Universal, they will upgrade it to 3D and tell no one.

 

[Cole]

I'm perfectly down with the 3D as long as they update the dementors and spiders with it. Would seriously love to see it upgraded

 

[JungleSkip]

I'm perfectly down with the 3D as long as they update the dementors and spiders with it. Would seriously love to see it upgraded

The USH ride didn't upgrade the spiders, did it?

 

[Wolf359]

Wonderful, my daughter is doing her first visit this may, I hope it's done before she gets there

 

[Cole]

The USH ride didn't upgrade the spiders, did it?

Correct me if Im wrong but I heard they added more spiders to the scene

 

[IzzyB]

Is 10 days long enough to upgrade to 3D? I would think they would need more time than that. Also, I would also want the other upgrades to make 3D worth it.

 

[JungleSkip]

Correct me if Im wrong but I heard they added more spiders to the scene

I had not heard that, but I didn't follow Hollywood's stuff much at all

Is 10 days long enough to upgrade to 3D? I would think they would need more time than that. Also, I would also want the other upgrades to make 3D worth it.

Japan did it overnight, basically.

Also, I'm not sure what they could do with the lockers. As I understand it USH's are better because their Filch's Emporium is smaller and the lockers are pushed back into it there.

 

[captainmoch]

On one hand, this would be cool, but on another hand... geez. Universal, you realize that closing the most popular ride in the entire resort on a very short notice might not be a great idea?

 

[JungleSkip]

On one hand, this would be cool, but on another hand... geez. Universal, you realize that closing the most popular ride in the entire resort on a very short notice might not be a great idea?

That's kind of why I'm not buying this. We'll see though