USO/IOA secrets

[Gambit]

MOST of the facades in NY reference movies or tv shows. Adrian's Pet Shop (Rocky), Hackenburg Appliances (Harry & the Hendersons) are just two more examples.

The Huxtable facade from the Cosby Show is next to the Hotel Priscilla.

Keep them coming folks!

 

[Kevin38]

I remember reading somewhere of the names in the(high) windows were of Universal Creative people.

 

[jh32488]

I always wondered what Metropolis Tribune was in reference to. Any ideas? It's not Superman, he works for the Daily Planet.

i think its a nod to Daily Planet. it was created before IOA and universal had ties with Marvel (which has drawings and concept art to be a DC themed area btw).

 

[Matpez]

i think its a nod to Daily Planet.

It is, just like "I stein Jewelers" next to Macy's is a nod to Tiffanys.

Did anyone notice Ben and Jerrys is in the Hudson Street Home for Girls?

 

[sober1]

Metropolis Tribune facade

Don't forget that the Superboy TV series was one of the first to be filmed at Universal Studios Florida.

 

[Gambit]

i think its a nod to Daily Planet. it was created before IOA and universal had ties with Marvel (which has drawings and concept art to be a DC themed area btw).

I think you hit the nail right on the head. Let's not forget the main NY restrooms are located in the Gotham Waterworks.

 

[BrianC]

I'm sure some of you have been to this spot before, but today was my first time here. Its behind the Popeye raft ride, and you can get to it if you just keep walking past the entrance to the ride. It's my new favorite spot in IOA, we spent 25 mins there in the beautiful 75 degree weather, it was awesome. You can see every island, and it will be great spot to watch the lagoon show if it ever happens.




Also, you'll find this there lol

 

[Mad Dog]

It's one of our favorite places in IOA to relax. We'll often sit there for 30 minutes or more.

 

[TomTheRiddle]

I'm sure some of you have been to this spot before, but today was my first time here. Its behind the Popeye raft ride, and you can get to it if you just keep walking past the entrance to the ride. It's my new favorite spot in IOA, we spent 25 mins there in the beautiful 75 degree weather, it was awesome. You can see every island, and it will be great spot to watch the lagoon show if it ever happens.




Also, you'll find this there lol

Its a wonderful spot that was created to be a big spot for corporate events in IoA. However, no one ever purchases Toon Lagoon (why would they) and thus it goes very much unused.

 

[natespf]

All of the original islands have a nice quiet spot on the lagoon, and I love each one. I can't decide on a favorite.

 

[Cheezbat]

I spend a decent amount of time there...as well as Lost Continents area too. If they ever do the lagoon show, these will be great viewing areas.

 

[maxairmike]

My top three quiet spots are (in order); the JP Discovery Center landing, PoE "jetty" alongside Hulk's cobra roll, and the Mythos patio dining area path. The TL area is just behind the Mythos area, mainly because I love the Mythos building. I'm really not a fan of the Seuss Landing or Marvel lagoon views. Something about them just doesn't seem finished or all that impressive.

 

[Scott W.]

This was a good read.

 

[deathcab4cutie]

Alla Nazimova - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Garden of Allah Hotel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

couldn't find a video but the garden of Allah used to have a Zorro show which would just kinda come out of no where

 

[Mad Dog]

couldn't find a video but the garden of Allah used to have a Zorro show which would just kinda come out of no where

Now that sounds cool.

 

[RevFreako]

Those rails aren't the only remaining vestige of Nickelodeon. The men's room nearby still has rhw "green slime" riling on the floor, or it did as of October.