Why exactly is “business is going to business” an acceptable excuse? Is there any cut that it couldn’t be used to excuse? Corporate culture isn’t some immutable force, it’s a series of human choices. How is it a defense?
I didn’t intend to gloss over it - “I can’t get worked up” seemed to indicate that, for you personally, “business is gonna business” is an excuse that limits your irritation at the decision. What cut or other action could Universal take that you wouldn’t view as just “business doing business?”Thanks for glossing over the "I can’t get worked up" part. I didn't say it was acceptable or an excuse. I know there's going to be decisions out of my control. I've let my displeasure known. All you can do. The next step is to let 'em know with your wallet.
I didn’t intend to gloss over it - “I can’t get worked up” seemed to indicate that, for you personally, “business is gonna business” is an excuse that limits your irritation at the decision. What cut or other action could Universal take that you wouldn’t view as just “business doing business?”
The only positive I can see for this move is that the Kong AA was always recommended to view with the glasses off. Now I don't have to use the energy to take the glasses off, since there's no glasses. Plus plus plus kudo to that Efficiency Committee for that energy savings.
I didn't notice anything different in that regard - though it's been a while since I rode before yesterday.To this point, I'd again love to know if they bothered to relight the ride to accommodate the lack of what are essentially sunglasses indoors... or if all the show scenes are now way too bright.
Though this is a bit off topic....I'd guess they won't do anything drastic to cut AP benefits. Two reasons:Everything they do is "business is gonna business"
What will be my breaking point, though? If they start removing AP benefits while also not adequately investing in the parks. I love the AP perks, and obviously, big things are coming - so while I may not like this change on the micro, I still love Universal's offerings on the macro.
The best example I can give is giving up our Disney AP in a post-COVID world. They weren't adding enough, and took away certain benefits while also increasing costs, all while requiring reservations. That was my wife and I's breaking point. Haven't been in 4 years.
Now that rezzies are no longer required, some new attractions opened, and we have a 1-year old - we're looking at becoming a passholder again.
Glad to know I'm not the only one that always took them off for the AA lolThe only positive I can see for this move is that the Kong AA was always recommended to view with the glasses off. Now I don't have to use the energy to take the glasses off, since there's no glasses. Plus plus plus kudo to that Efficiency Committee for that energy savings.
Glad to know I'm not the only one that always took them off for the AA lol
Is this.. confirmed? Where have I been?Considering that Universal is about to debut their own "Individual Lightning Lane" soon, which will drive additional revenue to the parks division, it'll make the removal of 3D even harder to justify/defend.
I can't speak for everyone, but I think we're generally positive on here. Maybe some of us have to be a bit more louder/consistent with our negative feedback because Universal doesn't get the same level of pushback that WDW gets. WDW increased prices today, and the WDWMagic forum is already up to 7 pages... Universal increased tickets back in October (APs in Spring) and there was little discussion. I think holding Universal accountable to "Disney standards" is a very positive thing (outside of construction schedules).If only this cacophony of voices carried the same energy for positive changes.
Not yet, but it does look like they're gearing up for its debut soon. Along with the new app, Hagrid's queue just finished its expansion, it was needed anyway, but they'll definitely need it as the standby line will be impacted. I would love to be wrong here though, I don't think Hagrid to this day can support additional express users.Is this.. confirmed? Where have I been?
I praised them for the new menu at Circus McGurkus and the added little touches in E.T.!If only this cacophony of voices carried the same energy for positive changes.
In all fairness it was about screens. The ride has the same amount of screens as before. Just those screens are worse than they were before since they took away 3DI have read through the last few pages and....boy. Having been on these threads for 12 years, I would have never expected such a guttural reaction to Universal making changes to a 3D ride. I'm not saying anyone's reasons for their thinking are wrong. In the height of the "SCREENZ" era, I just never would have imagined reading some of the responses I've read.
I mean I praised them for JP and said when I rode it everything looks really good and we were all impressed by that ride. Also, I stated Mel's menu looked good for a diner. I am pretty equal in my positive comments when they do something good as I am when they do something bad. And I get business is business, I just really have never experienced making a ride worse. Sure time ages rides, but making it worse seems like an odd choice to be.If only this cacophony of voices carried the same energy for positive changes.
It felt brighter - and dare I say…clearer? That was the one nice thing about it being 2D is that you can see finer detail in the backgrounds.To this point, I'd again love to know if they bothered to relight the ride to accommodate the lack of what are essentially sunglasses indoors... or if all the show scenes are now way too bright.
I can't speak for everyone, but I think we're generally positive on here. Maybe some of us have to be a bit more louder/consistent with our negative feedback because Universal doesn't get the same level of pushback that WDW gets. WDW increased prices today, and the WDWMagic forum is already up to 7 pages... Universal increased tickets back in October (APs in Spring) and there was little discussion. I think holding Universal accountable to "Disney standards" is a very positive thing (outside of construction schedules).
Considering that Universal is about to debut their own "Individual Lightning Lane" soon,