HHN Hollywood General Discussion - 2017

[AlexanderMBush]

If gift shop and escalator construction will be ongoing into the event, Shrek 4-D area being closed off, and Wizarding World not being open, then this year is gonna be pretty tight packed.

California Informer mentioned that the Escalators will reopen by August, in-time for Horror Nights.

 

[foodstampsFTW]

I hope they offer the frequent fear with FOTL, totally would try to get it

 

[AlexanderMBush]

I hope they offer the frequent fear with FOTL, totally would try to get it

I honestly wouldn't be surprised that they offered that this year, but who knows.

 

[HereWeGo]

Dang, no Wizarding World? That kind of sucks. I really see no reason for them not to have it open at this point. It would just help spread out the crowds.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Dang, no Wizarding World? That kind of sucks. I really see no reason for them not to have it open at this point. It would just help spread out the crowds.

I honestly have to wonder why they aren't going through with atleast having Forbidden Journey and Three Broomsticks operational.

It'd be beneficial on multiple standpoints, and that Orlando is about to go year three on Diagon being open for Horror Nights that I am honestly shocked that Hollywood is not using the land at all.

 

[chris.g]

Wizzarding World not open does catch me by surprise. Pretty unfortunate.

 

[HereWeGo]

I know Murdy has nothing to do with that part of the event so I'm curious as to who is behind it staying closed.

 

[Wesker69]

I have heard two different stories in regards to WWOHP & HHN.... 1 being the obvious "Not Open... blah blah WB/Rowling... blah blah..". However, I have also heard that WWOHP WOULD be open during HHN. Personally... I hope it was a simple copy/paste & *hit post* situation & they will have 3Brooms, FJ & Hippo open during HHN. For a park that suffers from a lack of rides/attractions during daytime operation hours... NOT having more available during an event that packs the park is just downright stupid. But thats the Universal way :look:

In regards to the "ALL NEW SHOW".... yea, if you remember last year... they promoted Jabbawockeez being "ALL NEW" too.... soooo I'm not going to get my hopes up.

 

[Freak]

Are you sure that's the best thing you've ever seen?

I have not laughed that hard in a while. That was amazing. You sir deserve a beer and a handsha- Oh wait, that's right you're way under 21. You deserve Mexican Coke and a handshake. Well done.

As well the Facade for Waterworld is now visible (Credit to @ush.hacker Instagram).
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WOW. That is really tall! It looks like this will be a good year for facades once again!

If Murdy really wanted to go with a true Good Guy Factory facade... it'd look like THIS :tongue:

Cult of Chucky takes place in an asylum... it's possible thats what we're getting, unless Murdy is creating an original maze for Chucky. As for Chucky's Insult Emporium returning... I could see him being in a giant "Good Guy Doll" box. Or they could find a way for Chucky to heckle the guests waiting in the queue.

It will probably be the asylum where Charles Lee Ray was from or something.

That is an awesome idea! Maybe they could have Chucky at the front of the queue heckling people or in the middle so everyone can be seen. It would keep everybody who doesn't play "Heads Up" on their phones busy.

I like this idea.

It also confirmed that Wizarding World will not be open during the Event.
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UUUUUUGGGGHHHHHHH REALLY!? Unless JK had her hand in this decision, I see no good reason them to do this. HHN needs as much crowd dispersion as it can get. Just having one extra house isn't going to help much. This really sucks.

 

[chris.g]

JK does not have her hands on WW being open during HHN. She loves Halloween and is actually for overlays. Purely a Uni decision.

 

[Wesker69]

I don't see them keeping WWOHP closed during HHN... It was so nice to escape the crowds the final night last year & eat at 3 Broomsticks. Lets hope they change their minds.

Lets detour to the "5 different gifts" being offered with these pre-sale tickets. Early entry is NOT exactly a "gift" considering EVERYONE can do it. The "drink with free refill" is kinda "meh". Front of the line for Terror Tram is kinda hilarious. The "free parking" is DEFINITELY a gift haha.

Is anyone else curious about what that "limited edition" poster looks like!!!???? It almost makes me want to buy a stupid ticket just to have it.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

JK does not have her hands on WW being open during HHN. She loves Halloween and is actually for overlays. Purely a Uni decision.

I wouldn't be a damn bit surprised that Operations are to blame.

 

[Freak]

Watch. Opening weekend will be a major cluster just like last year and operations will change their minds. Watch. The Kurtz is no longer there to say otherwise.

 

[Timberfellingrobot]

I can't help but think of that meme of the guy yelling at the top of his lungs in front of a Target entrance and saying why are they closed when it comes to this topic.

 

[Wesker69]

Sooooo we have that fancy "Shining" artwork that Murdy mentioned existed.... however, just checked the main website... yea, still not updated. Its still the plain boring "title only" image.

 

[HHNManics]

JP Queue looks about done.

The Facade for 747

The Facade for Metro Sets

(Credit to @ush.hacker on Instagram)

 

[Freak]

I'm starting to get 2010 flashbacks where they held off on announcements and we figured out all of the mazes by the facades.

 

[Wesker69]

So i'm guessing we're going with AVED in Metro & SAW in 747?

is it just me or does the JP queue facade feel kinda small compared to the other "unknown" facades?

 

[Clive]

Reasons why Wizarding isn't open based on what we know/intuition --

--It costs a substantial amount of money to run Wizarding World fully-staffed (which it would have to be). While the land generates money via merchandise, Butter Beer, and other food/bev, Uni might have deduced (from their test last year?) that profit />/ operational cost.
--If the Orlando situation is any indication, Uni has to pay JKR/WB a portion of the gate price if Wizarding World is open. That's a slice of every HHN admission media that leaves Uni. Gotta factor that into whether or not profit exceeds operational cost.
--Finally, could motivate stragglers to not purchase a daytime ticket and instead visit Wizarding World during Horror Nights - i.e. much of the rationale last year.

That said, they did run the test the final night of the event. (It was a major relief on operations, that's for sure.) They were clearly considering having it open at some point.

 

[Ryan]

It also confirmed that Wizarding World will not be open during the Event.
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Why?

I... guess they still want to get those day/night combo tickets.