Springfield Expansion

[Hatetofly]

Agreed. This is a great bump for Simpsons, but now it's time to focus on other areas of the park.

Like the Kidszone...:look:

 

[natespf]

Nah. While they could add more, the amount they'll have after this is the perfect amount of Simpsons.

Agreed. This is a great bump for Simpsons, but now it's time to focus on other areas of the park.

While I would not say it is the "perfect amount" (or enough even IMO) :horse: , I do like them to diversify. :thumbs:

 

[HomerFan]

While I would not say it is the "perfect amount" (or enough even IMO) :horse: , I do like them to diversify. :thumbs:

As a huge fan of the Simpsons, selfishly, it's never enough, but until we actually get to walk the land, we won't be able to tell if its enough, too much or just right

 

[quickfire609]

What more would you add that could actually work in a theme park environment?

I think what they have here is really a good amount. Toon Lagoon was originally going to be based on The Simpsons, but with that falling through I think this is just right.

 

[Mad Dog]

Merchandise sales are important. Give people something popular and "unique". They'll buy it. Disney, with their mass merchandising of all of the same stuff at all locations, has gotten away from unique merc. This is an area Orlando Universal could excel if they do it right. As another poster pointed out, Sponge Bob has done tremendous business since Uni expanded the offerings. With Harry Potter, Simpsons, Transformers, Jurassic Park, Marvel, Dr. Seuss etc., Universal has some real winners if done properly.

 

[natespf]

What more would you add that could actually work in a theme park environment?

I think what they have here is really a good amount. Toon Lagoon was originally going to be based on The Simpsons, but with that falling through I think this is just right.

That is what I wanted. Most of Toon Lagoon looks like it was just phoned in, like it is a placeholder to fill out the park for opening day.

There they could have had most of the iconic buildings from the show, and the spur could have been a much larger Krustyland.

 

[AK-Jake]

Like the Kidszone...:look:

LMAO!!! Just don't be cloning no rides from other places! Them's fightin' actions! :boxing:

Seriously, I look forward to seeing what they're cooking up.

 

[HomerFan]

What more would you add that could actually work in a theme park environment?

I think what they have here is really a good amount. Toon Lagoon was originally going to be based on The Simpsons, but with that falling through I think this is just right.

What would I add from the Simpsons??? Wow!! Springfield elementary, Simpsons house, Flanders house, nuclear power plant (many possibilities with that)...plus many more little details...like I said, this may end up being enough for everyone, but for a show that has been on 25 years, there are many many possibilities

 

[natespf]

What would I add from the Simpsons??? Wow!! Springfield elementary, Simpsons house, Flanders house, nuclear power plant (many possibilities with that)...plus many more little details...like I said, this may end up being enough for everyone, but for a show that has been on 25 years, there are many many possibilities

:krusty: :thumbs: :happy: eace: :homer:

So glad I am not the only one.

 

[quickfire609]

What would I add from the Simpsons??? Wow!! Springfield elementary, Simpsons house, Flanders house, nuclear power plant (many possibilities with that)...plus many more little details...like I said, this may end up being enough for everyone, but for a show that has been on 25 years, there are many many possibilities

I'm really hoping for some forced perspective cooling towers, but I don't think it'll happen.

But COME ON that would be awesome.

You're right though, there's a lot more to add, but I think this covers the universe pretty well.

 

[inferi88]

I took a couple pictures today:

 

[JokerMan0925]

Those pictures they put over the windows really bother me. They look completely out of place.

 

[Felipe]

Awesome, inferi88! Thanks for the pics! :thumbs:

Are they painting on the roof color? :inquisitive: It looks a bit brighter than the trim on the windows and door. Hopefully it's still fresh and it'll dry a bit darker.

I don't mind the temporary pictures in the windows. Better than nothing :shrug:

 

[Accio Butterbeer]

It's not like they will be there that long. So it doesn't really matter.

 

[natespf]

Are they painting on the roof color? :inquisitive: It looks a bit brighter than the trim on the windows and door. Hopefully it's still fresh and it'll dry a bit darker.

I believe that is a metal roof, and they are putting on the different panels. The color difference could just be different light conditions.

 

[Octobers Fade]

the color variations could also be different vendors or materials.

 

[JungleSkip]

Those pictures they put over the windows really bother me. They look completely out of place.

Agreed. Completely tacky.

 

[justinmb98]

I'm thinking those pictures on the windows are temporary so you can't see what's going on inside...

Nevermind, that's already been established.

 

[sierrak5]

Complaining about the window pictures used to block interior construction is like complaining about the wrapping paper used on a gift :bonk:

 

[bobwadd]

Awesome, inferi88! Thanks for the pics! :thumbs:

Are they painting on the roof color? :inquisitive: It looks a bit brighter than the trim on the windows and door. Hopefully it's still fresh and it'll dry a bit darker.

I believe that is a metal roof, and they are putting on the different panels. The color difference could just be different light conditions.

Metal roofing for sure. :thumbs: