Diagon Alley reviews thread

[Tom Morrow]

If it wasn't Disney's park hopper options, US and IOA would most definitely surpass DHS and DAK in attendance. And WDW's attendance numbers, in this day, are NOT a reflection of quality, but on past reputation and WDW being viewed as a "staple" vacation that all families must take on at least once.

 

[SJN1279]

Frozen is Disney's Potter neutralizer? And I am absolutely positive that you have no inside source to Universal's numbers. Yep. You are pretty much making it all up as you go.

My insiders are telling me that the numbers were up before DA opened and their profits for the quarter support that claim. Since DA opened the place has been very busy.

I suspect that 2015 is the year that one of the UOR parks will surpass at least one of WDW's.

Planes had a better chance of beating How To Train Your Dragon.....

 

[SJN1279]

Universal is a strong #2 to Disney, and that is where they shall stay for the forseeable future.

 

[Tony Perkis]

Planes had a better chance of beating How To Train Your Dragon.....

Planes 2 is $360 million worldwide behind HTTYD, so.....

 

[Tom Morrow]

Universal is a strong #2 to Disney, and that is where they shall stay for the forseeable future.

Oh noes! Who cares? I'll continue to root for the one that is actually trying vs. the one that knows it doesn't have to do anything like maintain its attractions or provide fresh and exciting offerings.

Universal vs. WDW today reminds me of a classic Simpsons episode where Lisa creates a better doll for girls that is a positive roll model compared to the popular "Malibu Stacy" doll, a parody of Barbie. In the end, all Malibu Stacy had to do to keep the raving fans is slap a new hat on the existing doll.

 

[Tony Perkis]

Oh noes! Who cares? I'll continue to root for the one that is actually trying vs. the one that knows it doesn't have to do anything like maintain its attractions or provide fresh and exciting offerings.

Universal vs. WDW today reminds me of a classic Simpsons episode where Lisa creates a better doll for girls that is a positive roll model compared to the popular "Malibu Stacy" doll, a parody of Barbie. In the end, all Malibu Stacy had to do to keep the raving fans is slap a new hat on the existing doll.

This is the most perfect example ever.

 

[Disneyhead'71]

Universal is a strong #2 to Disney, and that is where they shall stay for the forseeable future.

Did you learn these cipherin' skills in college? Not one person has said that Universal will overtake WDW. There is a strong possibility that some of the Universal Parks may surpass some of the Disney Parks attendance-wise in the near future.

As it stands right now, I don't know a single person in their right mind that would say that Disney Hollywood Studios is a stronger park than Universal Studios Florida.

 

[SJN1279]

Did you learn these cipherin' skills in college? Not one person has said that Universal will overtake WDW. There is a strong possibility that some of the Universal Parks may surpass some of the Disney Parks attendance-wise in the near future.

As it stands right now, I don't know a single person in their right mind that would say that Disney Hollywood Studios is a stronger park than Universal Studios Florida.

I think any which park is better discussion is always up for debate and preference.

 

[Timekeeper]

As it stands right now, I don't know a single person in their right mind that would say that Disney Hollywood Studios is a stronger park than Universal Studios Florida.

Disney Hollywood Studios is a stronger park than ...Splendid China.

I'm still sad that they closed. I was always looking forward to their rumored mega-attraction, Escape from Gangnam's.

 

[Disneyhead'71]

I think any which park is better discussion is always up for debate and preference.

Usually, I would agree, but in this case, no. USF drinks DHS' milkshake.

 

[TubaGeek]

Universal is a strong #2 to Disney, and that is where they shall stay for the forseeable future.

 

[SJN1279]

Usually, I would agree, but in this case, no. USF drinks DHS' milkshake.

Would you say USF drinks Magic Kingdom's milkshake?

 

[Disneyhead'71]

Would you say USF drinks Magic Kingdom's milkshake?

No. The MK, while a bit stagnant, is a strong park. DHS? Not so much.

 

[Timekeeper]

Would you say USF drinks Magic Kingdom's milkshake?

Everyone is drinking ...the Butterbeer.

 

[manutdfan1]

Honestly, as someone that is going to Universal for 4 days in a week, if the crowds are down, I'm not complaining. But that's just me.

But also as overall fan of theme parks, I really want Diagon Alley to be a smashing success for Universal. And I think it is and will be.

 

[RobUK]

Just out of interest, once all the hype has dissipated and everything's calmed down, how long do people think Diagon Alley will take to 'do'? I.e. a few hours, half a day, a whole day?

 

[seahawk7]

If Universal can't pass any Disney park attendance with Diagon Alley, they aren't going to do it with Kong, Star Trek, Willie Wonka, or a Jurassic Park merry go round.

It looks like Frozen was the Potter neutralizer this summer for Disney.

Willy Wonka is coming to Universal?! I'm excited about Kong but Willy Wonka @TubaGeek is going to have to come up with a definition for Universal Magic or something. Talk about nostalgia.

 

[Quinnmac000]

Just out of interest, once all the hype has dissipated and everything's calmed down, how long do people think Diagon Alley will take to 'do'? I.e. a few hours, half a day, a whole day?

Depends on who you are. Some People 8 hours others 2 hours...depends on how much a fanatic you are.

 

[seahawk7]

If it wasn't Disney's park hopper options, US and IOA would most definitely surpass DHS and DAK in attendance. And WDW's attendance numbers, in this day, are NOT a reflection of quality, but on past reputation and WDW being viewed as a "staple" vacation that all families must take on at least once.

I agree here as a lifelong Disney gal. We go to WDW every summer and accept the state of the parks because we love being in the parks. We have looked past a lot but this year my eyes started to open. Will I continue to go to WDW and DL? Yes. But we also go to Universal now too. This is something I wouldn't have done in the past but if Universal is building for the general public and improving the general public's quality of entertainment while TDO is doing otherwise (see other threads) my vacation itineraries might change.

 

[KJC]

Would you say USF drinks Magic Kingdom's milkshake?

I think any which park is better discussion is always up for debate and preference.