Hello Kitty. Make Springfield Hello Kitty's adventures through Universal IPs! They already have merch for it!!Sometimes not everything needs to be backed by a theme
Hello Kitty. Make Springfield Hello Kitty's adventures through Universal IPs! They already have merch for it!!Sometimes not everything needs to be backed by a theme
This is kinda my prediction. I think after the coaster opens and there’s been ample time to celebrate it, they’ll announce Simpsons is going away. It’ll go the same way as Animal Actors and the FX show — complete tear down and a retrofitting of the foundation.I still think the area should turn generic universal area like the plaza and the ride can still be used as a IP attraction. With fast and furious being there too now it would fit…. Sometimes not everything needs to be backed by a theme
I think the Simpsons Ride plot would be a better fit for some sort of dark ride like pets, albeit on a much larger scale than a show like Borne.This is kinda my prediction. I think after the coaster opens and there’s been ample time to celebrate it, they’ll announce Simpsons is going away. It’ll go the same way as Animal Actors and the FX show — complete tear down and a retrofitting of the foundation.
My personal wish for a replacement would be the Bourne stunt show. Maybe it makes Water World redundant but I think they could co-exist. You turn the area into a “Universal” area centered on the coaster, the show, and the studio tour. Keep the food courts and re-theme them into original properties — like you said, they don’t need to be “Jason Bourne Burgers” or something, just fun original concepts that match the “experience the movies” energy of the area.
The prices people pay for Butter Beer and Nintendo drinks/food pretty much prove thisI think attaching an IP to the food court makes a big difference to both the People That Care About Money and to the guests who want at least a semblance of a unique experience. I'm absolutely more likely to grab a "themed" chicken sandwich than something from a "generic" food kiosk, and I don't think I'm alone.
Obviously, there are great examples of non-IP food and bev at both Universal and the Disney parks, but I don't think that's something Universal is willing to give up on just because they give up the Simpsons IP.
I feel personally attacked ....and now I want butterbeerThe prices people pay for Butter Beer
- Cafe 80's "Outtatime"would loveeee a BTTF and Jaws themed restaurants
I definitely see your point, but I think you can (and sometimes should) theme something and not have it tied to IP. Think Epic Universe and the restaurants in Celestial Park. These places appear to be heavily themed but they’re not branded to a movie franchise. No reason something similar couldn’t happen with this food court if the park went this direction. It’d also give them an opportunity to re-concept the actual food itself, which I would personally welcome.I think attaching an IP to the food court makes a big difference to both the People That Care About Money and to the guests who want at least a semblance of a unique experience. I'm absolutely more likely to grab a "themed" chicken sandwich than something from a "generic" food kiosk, and I don't think I'm alone.
Obviously, there are great examples of non-IP food and bev at both Universal and the Disney parks, but I don't think that's something Universal is willing to give up on just because they give up the Simpsons IP.
(BRING BACK THE HANGING SHARK PHOTO-OP!!!!)
BLUE DRAGON PLEASE!!! (I'd even take it in Citywalk)Think Epic Universe and the restaurants in Celestial Park.
"Marty, you're not thinking 4th dimensionally! When you arrive in 2028, those issues won't even be there!"This is obviously all hypothetical but forcing an IP onto something that doesn’t have a natural fit sometimes feels arbitrary, don’t you think? These restaurants will be essentially across the way from the F&F coaster, but other than the occasional Corona joke, does food really have a role in the franchise? There’s no creativity in that at all.
I think the big difference at least to me is that area feels epic and beautifulI definitely see your point, but I think you can (and sometimes should) theme something and not have it tied to IP. Think Epic Universe and the restaurants in Celestial Park. These places appear to be heavily themed but they’re not branded to a movie franchise. No reason something similar couldn’t happen with this food court if the park went this direction. It’d also give them an opportunity to re-concept the actual food itself, which I would personally welcome.
This is obviously all hypothetical but forcing an IP onto something that doesn’t have a natural fit sometimes feels arbitrary, don’t you think? These restaurants will be essentially across the way from the F&F coaster, but other than the occasional Corona joke, does food really have a role in the franchise? They should just find ways to make it work because it’s popular? “Lettie’s Lettuce Wrap”? A Shaw Family British pub? There’s no creativity in that at all.
Except the Mexican quick-service behind Plaza actually fits with the Fast & Furious franchise.. so there's your classic Universal film (and by classic, I mean a derailed train wreck after Furious 7)Redo the Mexican restaurant to be themed to a Classic Universal film
Don't you wish that evil upon our park.. the last thing they need is a Jimmy Fallon mini-land featuring that & Studio Tourthey'll demolish Simpsons for Race through new York, lol.
Ain't. No. Way.Real talk they'll probably make this a new New York themed section of the park (because why not have 2) and they'll demolish Simpsons for Race through new York, lol.