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Was gonna post my own photo earlier, but it looks like they got better out of service covers compared to the first one we saw back when the land first opened:
Oooooo, that read gave me a new perspective on Wizarding World. Appreciated. And that reviewer lowkey sounds like me when critiquing Bowser's Challenge, hahaha. There's a lot of good points in there. I'm not into Potter so I didn't know details were widely off.Okay, while I understand where you are coming from, I think continuity/true storytelling at Universal is RARELY well done.
You mentioned HP and that land is a primary example.
Understand, this is not singling you out as many people overlook the lore of HP, but from day one things felt “off” in the Wizarding World to me and that feeling never left.
Then, some time later, someone perfectly encapsulated my issues:
Theme Park Thoughts: Harry Potter & The Forbidden Journey
Nintendo’s main issue to me is that there’s just not enough to do. Having both rides plus the mini games makes it feel like a Mario Party type mash up as someone else said. Not that I think the Yoshi ride looks great (it doesn’t), but it at least offers ANOTHER ride based game, making the land feel more fleshed out and play oriented.
I feel like after you do it once, your kinda fine with not doing it again for a while.My issue with this land is that you have to spend money on one of those bands to fully experience it. Without one of the bands, you’re basically getting a demo/trial version of the land. I don’t feel like I’m missing out when I’m in Hogsmeade without a wand because I can just watch other people use theirs and get the same benefit. In this game land, you can’t participate in any of the games or the Boss Level (arguably the core focus of the land) if you don’t want to spend an extra $40 in addition to the cost of entry. Without the band, you have access to one single attraction, a restaurant that’s almost impossible to get into, and a gift shop. I’m concerned about the direction this will mean for future interactive areas, for both Uni and its competitors.
I have no idea if it will be YT because of Nintendo but for sure at some point we will get the soundtrack.I gotta say, Universal releasing the IOA soundtrack on YouTube really gives me hope that they can do a release of SNW's music in that same way.
This way they can just release the current music from what's currently open and just add the DK music once it opens. That way we don't have to wait until Epic Universe's opening for a CD or anything of the land music. I just hope Nintendo's okay with it since I'm sure they co-own the music rights.
Well, I don't think a YT is upload is out of the question if this is anything to go by.I have no idea if it will be YT because of Nintendo but for sure at some point we will get the soundtrack.
Start your day at Super Nintendo World and start early, start early, start early! Get to Mario Kart Bowser's Challenge the moment you get into the land, and if you're able to, take the single rider line to minimize the wait. As for Toadstool Café, you can reserve a spot starting at 7AM (you don't even need to be in the park yet!) for your best chance at getting a time slot. I forget which site it was, but I'll edit this post if either I remember it or someone else points it out. Basically, my priorities would be Toadstool reservation --> Mario Kart --> key games & Bowser Jr. --> meeting the characters --> eating at Toadstool. That way you should get the best possible experience at SNW.
And of course if you want the best experience, you'll have to splurge $20 on early entry. A lot less people than during normal operating hours. It's how it be in this smol park. :/
I hope so, universal been at peak for a long time nowBasically have EE or get there at normal rope drop and use single rider
Hopefully early next year the hype dies down for a few weeks before spring break
It will be weeks if we are lucky but Spring break, will be packed again. Then maybe a few days here and there but then bam summer is back. Then its HHN/Christmas and even if F&F doesn't open by Next Christmas it will by Feb 2025 so then it will get busy again for the rest of the year.I hope so, universal been at peak for a long time now
My issue with this land is that you have to spend money on one of those bands to fully experience it. Without one of the bands, you’re basically getting a demo/trial version of the land. I don’t feel like I’m missing out when I’m in Hogsmeade without a wand because I can just watch other people use theirs and get the same benefit. In this game land, you can’t participate in any of the games or the Boss Level (arguably the core focus of the land) if you don’t want to spend an extra $40 in addition to the cost of entry. Without the band, you have access to one single attraction, a restaurant that’s almost impossible to get into, and a gift shop. I’m concerned about the direction this will mean for future interactive areas, for both Uni and its competitors.
lolI do agree the pay to play aspect of the land is frustrating. But likely also necessary, as the lines would be even worse if it was a free for all.
I feel it probably will work better in Japan and Florida, which will have three attractions when all is said and done.
But Hollywood’s really does suffer from just having one attraction for the entire land.