State of USH - What's Next?

[salismetho]

Let's keep the chatter in its thread. Thanks!

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Sep 1, 2025

Can’t help to think that because this is a modified version of the evolution plan, that we shouldn’t adhere completely to them as if it’s gospel.

The USH hotel and Fast being there is great to see, and I imagine some things stick through, but I do think the lower lot and studio plans are more fluid than water.

• Viator

Sorry about that, feel free to delete my post in the Evolution thread

 

[chris.g]

Actually, excellent point @bdubsCEO . Mummy really is forever at this point. Holy hell what a disappointment if this is what the park has planned going into the Olympics.

 

[TheUniC6]

If the SS 16-24 plan was canned, I wonder what caused it. it seemed like a slam dunk for expansion.

Part of me questions if this map is even accurate. Simpsons should also be marked for replacement if the contract rumors are accurate.

 

[Hello]

If the SS 16-24 plan was canned, I wonder what caused it. it seemed like a slam dunk for expansion.

Part of me questions if this map is even accurate. Simpsons should also be marked for replacement if the contract rumors are accurate.

May I ask what was the SS 16-24 plan?

 

[Brian G.]

Sorry about that, feel free to delete my post in the Evolution thread

Ooops! Was supposed to link to that thread...haha

Fixed.

 

[bdubsCEO]

How are we feeling about this?

 

[Freak]

How are we feeling about this?

Yeah Jim Hill has a spotty track record, but I could see this. That’s been rumored since at least 2015.

If it does materialize, I would hope it includes Escape from Gringotts but modified without the 3D. It’s a fun indoor coaster that USH could use.

Also it would be good business sense to have a Diagon Expansion by Falls Lake. You can have a thing where guests can take the Hogwarts Express and stay at Diagon while HHN is happening. It would give the guests who don’t like HHN something to do after hours!

 

[Jake S]

ah, apex universal reporting a jim hill rumor. we’re so back, baby.

 

[Mad Dog]

If Jim Hill says it....odds are it ain't happening.

 

[Viator]

Ah Universal Apex/Core trying to stir tea that will never materialize. A classic.

 

[TheUniC6]

ah, apex universal reporting a jim hill rumor. we’re so back, baby.

Unless something takes off from the reboot series, the IP is tapped out as far as theme park usage.

 

[salismetho]

How are we feeling about this?

It’s nice to see that even after a decade, Universal Core is still spouting this rumor. That kind of consistency is hard to come by in this community

 

[Freak]

Wait, that’s Universal Core!?!? I didn’t realize he rebranded himself.

Okay 100% not happening then lol

 

[chris.g]

The fact he tagged JK lol

 

[salismetho]

Wait, that’s Universal Core!?!? I didn’t realize he rebranded himself.

Okay 100% not happening then lol

Yes. The names, logos, Twitter bio, and posts being extremely similar is a bit of a tell. I’d take everything posted there with a massive grain of salt

 

[Jerroddragon]

I mean I'd love more Potter if done right

But if they bring it we need a show like the one at Epic not one to one but similar, A e ticket and a cool restaurant but....where?

Like Simpsons area makes sense but you can't fit much there unless they are allowed to use the hill behind the ride where the Tram path is

I guess WW could also kind of work but not that much space

I know I'm a broken record but USH just gets so screwed because the Citywalk/parking space they have is going to be used for hotels....and the studio seems to not want to give anything up even after opening 8+ new sound stages

 

[KlownzNskullZ]

I don’t think they should build more potter, but with the new show coming out, these lands are about to go nuclear with attendance if it’s a hit.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I see Potter as necessary component of park expansion as it provides so much financial (and quality) value to the parks. They might not be your cup of tea, but it's success has fueled park expansion to a extraordinary level.

 

[Jerroddragon]

I see Potter as necessary component of park expansion as it provides so much financial (and quality) value to the parks. They might not be your cup of tea, but it's success has fueled park expansion to a extraordinary level.

I agree it would make money but....its not the only option

HTTY and Dreamworks, Minions, Nintendo and Monsters have shown they can draw people and sell merch as well

And while Potter is cool, its the same kind of theming where we get a Pokemon or Zelda land those vibes are soooooooo different then what we have with Nintendo now

Also HHN this year is showing variety is the spice of life and draws more people....we have Potter will more Potter fans visit for a 10+ year old land?

Also HHN shows people want NEW like FNAF....so Wicked? Like I think to draw more people we need things that younger people want to see and the safe choice might work but....the rewards for taking a "risk" with new can also pay off even more

Also HHN they said they listened to fan and the event is hit...maybe USH can ask us what we want instead of some higher ups telling us what we want

 

[Jake S]

I don't think it's worth getting too in the weeds on a Potter Expansion Discussion until we hear something from a source we have any reason to trust. It's totally possible we'll see Diagon Alley built in Hollywood ... but I haven't heard nor read anything that makes me think it's imminent. Until then, I'm not going to burn too many brain cells thinking about it.