Springfield Expansion

[Andy]

What the concept art doesn't show is live effects that are hidden among the land. I'm really glad to see everyone is happy with the land. I guess everyone sees why i was so excited huh. What you see here is what your getting. Their isnt a dragon to debate about here. This is going to be a huge hit with guests and we should see this roll out to Hollywood by 2015 if numbers in guest spending go up. And they will, there is just so much packed into this little land to drain your wallet it's ridiculous.

 

[Mad Dog]

Looks like HTF was right on, as usual. A special thank you to HTF for all the good work he puts in.

 

[JungleSkip]

Yeah it has more attractions than a POE or Main Street USA and I'd still consider those "lands". It's definitely not a part of anything else and has its own themed environment. If Condor Flats was a land, then this is a land.

I completely forgot about Condor Flatts.

Grizzly Park (or whatever it's called) is the same way too. Only has one ride and the Challenge Trail. Doesn't mean it's not an awesome land.

 

[TheMackMachine]

What the concept art doesn't show is live effects that are hidden among the land. I'm really glad to see everyone is happy with the land. I guess everyone sees why i was so excited huh. What you see here is what your getting. Their isnt a dragon to debate about here. This is going to be a huge hit with guests and we should see this roll out to Hollywood by 2015 if numbers in guest spending go up. And they will, there is just so much packed into this little land to drain your wallet it's ridiculous.

So just like in the concept art, will we see Duffman and Chief Wiggum out and about? I didn't see Krusty or Sideshow Bob in the art.

 

[JungleSkip]

So just like in the concept art, will we see Duffman and Chief Wiggum out and about? I didn't see Krusty or Sideshow Bob in the art.

I'm thinking Wiggum and Duffman will indeed be statues if the art is legit. Krusty and Bob will be the new meet and greets.

 

[Jymmymack]

I completely forgot about Condor Flatts.

Grizzly Park (or whatever it's called) is the same way too. Only has one ride and the Challenge Trail. Doesn't mean it's not an awesome land.

Hell, what about where you hail from? Mystic Effing Point.

 

[JungleSkip]

Hell, what about where you hail from? Mystic Effing Point.

Yup! I think this is easily a land, especially all that will be packed in a small space.

HTF, can you comment on whether my guess is right and the cars on Kodos/Kang will spin as well as go up and down?

 

[andrew]

I'm thinking Wiggum and Duffman will indeed be statues if the art is legit. Krusty and Bob will be the new meet and greets.

It looks like they will me meet and greet characters. In the middle of the "street", you can see the Simpson family posing with people. Same with Wiggum and Duffman.

 

[JungleSkip]

It looks like they will me meet and greet characters. In the middle of the "street", you can see the Simpson family posing with people. Same with Wiggum and Duffman.

They're also drawn differently. And the press release clearly says the two new meet and greet characters will be Krusty and Sideshow Bob, not Duffman or Wiggum.

 

[ReelJustice]

For AP previews in 2008, we got free Squishees. The stand was on the waterfront side. It was like an Icee.

 

[Andy]

Yup! I think this is easily a land, especially all that will be packed in a small space.

HTF, can you comment on whether my guess is right and the cars on Kodos/Kang will spin as well as go up and down?

Actually I can't Skip, I have seen nothing that supports independent RV spinning but it doesn't mean it won't do it. If I were to go with my gut I would say 90% chance they do not spin.

Also does anyone have a link to the hi res concept art?

 

[RonaldsModernLife]

What the concept art doesn't show is live effects that are hidden among the land..

Hidden effects?! :drool::died:

 

[JungleSkip]

Actually I can't Skip, I have seen nothing that supports independent RV spinning but it doesn't mean it won't do it. If I were to go with my gut I would say 90% chance they do not spin.

Also does anyone have a link to the hi res concept art?

http://t.co/YmF9cAKvmf

I'd be surprised if they didn't spin, to be honest. The name is awfully extreme for a simple spinner.

And in the concept art, on the pink and purple pods that are closest to us, the people are clearly facing different ways.

 

[Andy]

http://t.co/YmF9cAKvmf

I'd be surprised if they didn't spin, to be honest. The name is awfully extreme for a simple spinner.

Thanks Skip, any chance you have a link to the official press release as well.

 

[Tbad556]

Thanks Skip, any chance you have a link to the official press release as well.

http://orlandounited.com/2013/05/23...n-officially-announced-for-universal-studios/

 

[lulabelle79]

Looks Amazing - As always thank you to HTF the Universal Oracle :thumbs:

And hidden effects.... so frigging excited!

 

[TheMackMachine]

I'm thinking Wiggum and Duffman will indeed be statues if the art is legit. Krusty and Bob will be the new meet and greets.

You're probably right, but it would be kinda weird if that was the case.

 

[Plush_collector]

What the concept art doesn't show is live effects that are hidden among the land. I'm really glad to see everyone is happy with the land. I guess everyone sees why i was so excited huh. What you see here is what your getting. Their isnt a dragon to debate about here. This is going to be a huge hit with guests and we should see this roll out to Hollywood by 2015 if numbers in guest spending go up. And they will, there is just so much packed into this little land to drain your wallet it's ridiculous.

Nice but I hope they add another restaurant other than Cletus and give Hollywood something exclusive.

 

[Drew]

As someone who wasn't initially very excited about the idea of this expansion, I gotta say, I am totally amped now.

Amazing concept art. STOKED about the exclusive Duff beer. Duff Gardens looks like it's going to be a wonderful place to kick back and enjoy a drink and take in Cinespec.

What I really like is the land has appeal to both children and adults. You have the adults that grew up with the Simpsons, and you throw in two bars and you have a success amongst adults, and children will love seeing the characters come to life as well as the spinner.

Well done, Uni.

And well done, HTF... right on the money. Like always.

 

[KRAKENvsMANTA]

I was excited before, but now after seeing the artwork, I'm blown away! Universal never seizes to amaze me. Can't wait to chill out in Duff Gardens and enjoy some brews.