Universal Studios Texas

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

MK4Ever is back, baby!

This time, I've got new insight for a new park, which is a revamp of an old idea I had once. I present to you: Universal Texas resort!

This new resort, located in Austin, Texas, is the newest member of the Universal Theme Park family. It contains two incredible theme parks, one wild water park, and several other things. Not only will it be another option from its Californian and Floridian predecessors, but it will bring a new reality to the parks.

Included in this resort are:
Universal Studios Texas (1st gate)
Universal's Worlds of Discovery (2nd gate)
Universal's Tropical Adventure (water park)
Universal Citywalk (Entertainment district)
Moderate Value Resort
Deluxe Value Resort
Minor Resort
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And that's just a little bit on what to expect.​

 

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

First things first, let's look at Universal Studios Texas

This park is the first gate in the resort. It combines the original studio flair of California while also adding some of the theme park aura of Florida. This park has great thrills and world-class entertainment sure to leave fans cheering for more. In addition, the park celebrates seasonal events like Music Fest, Halloween Horror Nights, and the Holiday Season.

Here is where guests can explore eight different areas:​

• Hollywood Boulevard​
• Backlot​
• Illumination Studios​
• New York​
• London​
• Isla Nublar​
• Classic Monster Village​
• Ports of America​

These areas will be further explored in later posts.

 

[HomeImagineer]

nice can't wait to see that & i think after the Gate 1 of Universal Studios, i do think Gate 2 - Worlds of Discovery could be like Islands of Adventure with maybe Transformers, Nintendo &/or even Harry Potter or even a DreamWorks land or 2 like Kung Fu Panda & Dragons & btw in this second gate are u also thinking/planning of putting in Land Before Time or even The Mummy in this second gate too.

 

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

Hollywood Boulevard​

Welcome to a place where you're the star! Walking through the gate, you are immediately immersed in the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.

After getting through security, guests walk past a very interesting statue called the "filmmakers' tribute." It features a scene by Woody Woodpecker, the Minions, E.T., a raptor, and Frankenstein's monster, with the three founders of Universal behind a camera, filming the scene. On the right side of the statue is the Stars of Hollywood, where guests will find the biggest selection of items in the park. On the left is the Hollywood Service building, where guests can get help and services. Further down the street is The Darkroom, Animation Station, and Hollywood Brown Derby as two shops and a restaurant on the left. On the right is the Character Corner gift shop as well as Mel's Diner. There is a crossroad street after these, which goes to Ports of America on the right while the other goes to the Backlot on the left. Further up is Movie Mementos and Blockbuster Bites.

At the end of the street is a recreation of the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. In this area is where guests can go on A Journey through the Movies, which is similar to the former Great Movie Ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Here, guests go through a tour of the movies, going through movies such as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Frankenstein, Les Miserables, The Godfather, It's a Wonderful Life, and more. Near the ride is a passage to Isla Nublar as well as walkways to New York and Classic Monster Village. Located in the area is Studio Ice Cream and Cinnabon.

Attractions:​

• A Journey through the Movies​

Dining:

• Hollywood Brown Derby
• Mel's Diner
• Blockbuster Bites
• Studio Ice Cream
• Cinnabon

Shopping:

• Stars of Hollywood
• The Darkroom
• Animation Station
• Character Corner

Misc.:

• Hollywood Service

 

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

Backlot

Come see moviemaking at its finest here in the Backlot. Here, guests can get a behind-the scenes look at how movie magic is brought to life.
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Coming in from Hollywood Boulevard, guests will enter a studio decked with sets. Located on the sides are Stuntman Store and Lights, Camera, Action!, two gift shops. Further down is the Studio Cafe, where guests can dine in a 1930s-style Hollywood cafe. Behind the cafe is where guests can hop on the Studio Tram Tour, a shorter version of the world-famous Hollywood original that goes through several movie sets, including two side-attractions: Jurassic World: 360 and Fast and Furious: Supercharged. The Studio Tram Store sells merchandise themed to the attraction. Up north near the border of New York is Movie Muncies, a snack stand, as well as Universal's Special Effects Show.

In the southern border near Illumination Studios are two other shows. WaterWorld is an epic stunt show, similar to the one in Hollywood. Animal Actors on Location is an animal show, which is indoors.

Attractions:

• Studio Tram Tour
• Jurassic World: 360
• Fast and Furious: Supercharged
• Universal's Special Effects Show
• WaterWorld
• Animal Actors on Location

Dining:

• Studio Cafe
• Movie Munchies

Shopping:

• Stuntman Store
• Lights, Camera, Action!
• Studio Tram Store

 

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

Illumination Studio​

This is a smaller area compared to the rest of the park, but it is a more family-focused area. It is based off of the films of Illumination animation studios.
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Coming in from the backlot, guests are immersed in a studio area, home of two attractions. Sing: LIVE! is a show while The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash is a ride. Illumination Station sells merchandise themed to these attractions. Located further down is a Despicable Me-themed area. In the center are kiddie rides such as Rocket Twirl and Minion-go-round as well as a sweet shop, Bake My Day (Inspired by a shop seen in Despicable Me 2.) At the back of the area are two extra rides. Despicable Me: Flashlight Frenzy is a ride where guests go around Gru's lab in a Ride-and-go-seek way, searching for one of Gru's weapons. Minion Mayhem is a motion simulator ride, where guests are turned into minions and train for Gru's latest scheme, although not everything goes as planned. Both rides exit into Dr. Nefario's Supply Store. Also in the area is Villainous Cafe, a restaurant themed to the supervillains of the world, including Gru, Vector, El Macho, Professor Bratt, and others.

Attractions:

• Sing: LIVE!
• The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash
• Rocket Twirl
• Minion-go-round
• Despicable Me: Flashlight Frenzy
• Minion Mayhem

Dining:

• Bake my Day
• Villainous Cafe

Shopping:

• Illumination Station
• Dr. Nefario's Supply Store

 

[DisneyFan32]

Illumination Studio​

This is a smaller area compared to the rest of the park, but it is a more family-focused area. It is based off of the films of Illumination animation studios.
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Coming in from the backlot, guests are immersed in a studio area, home of two attractions. Sing: LIVE! is a show while The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash is a ride. Illumination Station sells merchandise themed to these attractions. Located further down is a Despicable Me-themed area. In the center are kiddie rides such as Rocket Twirl and Minion-go-round as well as a sweet shop, Bake My Day (Inspired by a shop seen in Despicable Me 2.) At the back of the area are two extra rides. Despicable Me: Flashlight Frenzy is a ride where guests go around Gru's lab in a Ride-and-go-seek way, searching for one of Gru's weapons. Minion Mayhem is a motion simulator ride, where guests are turned into minions and train for Gru's latest scheme, although not everything goes as planned. Both rides exit into Dr. Nefario's Supply Store. Also in the area is Villainous Cafe, a restaurant themed to the supervillains of the world, including Gru, Vector, El Macho, Professor Bratt, and others.

Attractions:

• Sing: LIVE!
• The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash
• Rocket Twirl
• Minion-go-round
• Despicable Me: Flashlight Frenzy
• Minion Mayhem

Dining:

• Bake my Day
• Villainous Cafe

Shopping:

• Illumination Station
• Dr. Nefario's Supply Store

It also it will have a small movie theater called Illumination Studio Sneak Peek featuring Super Mario Bros. (2023) near by SING: LIVE!.
It also will have Mario, Luigi, Peach and Toad will be meet & greets.

 

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

It also it will have a small movie theater called Illumination Studio Sneak Peek featuring Super Mario Bros. (2023) near by SING: LIVE!.
It also will have Mario, Luigi, Peach and Toad will be meet & greets.

Um, I dunno about that. I was planning to have Nintendo stuff, Mario included, in Worlds of Discovery, the second gate of this resort.

 

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

New York​

Welcome to the city that never sleeps. In this mini recreation of the famous city, come and enjoy several experiences.
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As guests first come into the city from the Backlot or Hollywood boulevard, they are immersed in the bustling city streets. Located around the area is Tony's Pizza, Liam's Irish Pub, and New York Hoagies as dining locations as well as Times Square Store and Rockefeller Sellers as gift shops. In the center of the street is a park where bands play on select days. Taking up the western part of the area is Race through New York with Jimmy Fallon, a similar ride to that in Universal Orlando. It exits out into The Tonight Shop.

Going further down the street, guests see shops like The Old Christmas Store and Macy's, as well as things like Starbucks. At the end of the street is a recreation of the Crysler Building, where guests can ride Kongmania, a drop tower ride where guests confront the big ape. This is inspired by the 2005 Peter Jackson film. Next to that is Kong Collectibles, a gift shop. Also in the area is Rockin' New York, an indoor rollercoaster that plays several rock songs. Turning right is a gateway into London.

Attractions:

• Race through New York with Jimmy Fallon
• Kongmania
• Rockin' New York

Dining:

• Tony's Pizza
• Liam's Irish Pub
• New York Hoagies
• Starbucks

Shopping:

• Times Square Store
• Rockefeller Sellers
• The Tonight Shop
• The Old Christmas Store
• Macy's
• Kong Collectibles

 

[Suchomimus]

Will the resort have its own Tribute Store?

 

[DisneyFan32]

New York​

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Welcome to the city that never sleeps. In this mini recreation of the famous city, come and enjoy several experiences.
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As guests first come into the city from the Backlot or Hollywood boulevard, they are immersed in the bustling city streets. Located around the area is Tony's Pizza, Liam's Irish Pub, and New York Hoagies as dining locations as well as Times Square Store and Rockefeller Sellers as gift shops. In the center of the street is a park where bands play on select days. Taking up the western part of the area is Race through New York with Jimmy Fallon, a similar ride to that in Universal Orlando. It exits out into The Tonight Shop.

Going further down the street, guests see shops like The Old Christmas Store and Macy's, as well as things like Starbucks. At the end of the street is a recreation of the Crysler Building, where guests can ride Kongmania, a drop tower ride where guests confront the big ape. This is inspired by the 2005 Peter Jackson film. Next to that is Kong Collectibles, a gift shop. Also in the area is Rockin' New York, an indoor rollercoaster that plays several rock songs. Turning right is a gateway into London.

Attractions:

• Race through New York with Jimmy Fallon
• Kongmania
• Rockin' New York

Dining:

• Tony's Pizza
• Liam's Irish Pub
• New York Hoagies
• Starbucks

Shopping:

• Times Square Store
• Rockefeller Sellers
• The Tonight Shop
• The Old Christmas Store
• Macy's
• Kong Collectibles

This should've have a trackless Ghostbusters shooter dark ride in New York.

 

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

Will the resort have its own Tribute Store?

I don't know what that is.

 

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

This should've have a trackless Ghostbusters shooter dark ride in New York.

I already have something similar to that in Worlds of Discovery. It's a Luigi's Mansion dark ride where guests blast ghosts with vaccum machines. In a way, it's the Haunted Mansion meets Toy Story Mania, but with a Nintendo twist.

I was thinking about having a Ghostbusters attraction here though. I just didn't want to do too much with such a small space.

 

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

London

Coming in from the streets of New York, guests will find a tribute to British pop culture in a recreation of London. This features many icons from across the pond, including Harry Potter.
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This area has two sections: the main city and Diagon Alley. In the main city, guests come around a small park where music plays occasionally. Surrounding the park are several and restaurants. This includes Sherlock Pub, Buckingham Bites, and The Queen's Table. There are also two rides in the area. The gift shops London Traders and Cockney Market are also found. This area is also home to two rides. Paddington's Adventure is located on the right and is a family-friendly dark ride. It exits into London Bookstore. On the left is Doctor Who: Revenge of the Daleks, a shooter ride where guests travel across space and time battling the Daleks with the Doctor. It exits into Tardis Treasures. There are also a few references to the Harry Potter series around the area. The Knight Bus is seen near the park and King's Cross Station is across from the Paddington ride, escorting guests to Hogsmeade in Worlds of Discovery.

Located in the shadows of the area is where Diagon Alley is. It is located near the Cockney market and is entered through a hole in the wall. Within Diagon Alley, guests can shop at Flourish and Blott's, Weasley's Wizard Wheezes, Eyelops Owl Emporium, Magical Menagerie, Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment, Quality Quidditch Supplies and most importantly, Ollivanders, where interactive wands can be purchased. Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream and The Fountain of Fair Fortune offer snacks to wizards. Within the area is the rollercoaster Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, an extended version of the Orlando ride with enhanced visual effects. Near Diagon Alley is a branch that goes into Knockturn Alley, where guests can shop and Borgin and Burkes. Near the market is also where guests can eat at The Leaky Cauldron.

Attractions:

• Paddington's Adventure
• Doctor Who: Revenge of the Daleks
• King's Cross Station
• Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

Dining:

• Sherlock Pub
• Buckingham Bites
• The Queen's Table
• Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream
• The Fountain of Fair Fortune
• The Leaky Cauldron

Shopping:

• London Traders
• Cockney Market
• London Bookstore
• Tardis Treasures
• Flourish and Blott's
• Wealey's Wizard Wheezes
• Eyelops Owl Emporium
• Magical Managerie
• Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment
• Quality Quidditch Supplies
• Ollivanders

 

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

Isla Nublar​

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It's a blast from the past here at Isla Nublar. Here, guests can walk alongside dinosaurs and get up close with prehistory. However, danger lurks in the corner, and things get a little intense in some places.

The area is split into two sections: Jurassic Park and Jurassic World. Jurassic Park is entered through London and is entered through a gate. The area contains a restaurant, the Watering Hole, as well as four attractions. The main attraction is Jurassic Park River Adventure, where guests go on a rafting trip but soon must escape the clutches of a Tyrannosaurus Rex. The ride exits into Jurassic Outfitters. Jurassic Park Discovery Center is an educational attraction where guests learn more about Dinosaurs. The Dig is a place where guests can find real-life fossils. Last but not least, Flight of the Pterodon is a family coaster through the jungle.

Sitting on the borders of Jurassic Park and Jurassic World is the Dino Store. Past that is a more high-tech area, which connects to Hollywood Boulevard. Here, children can play at Camp Cretacious and people can get a snack at Pizza Predatoria. Within the jungle is the fastest, longest, and wildest ride in the park, Jurassic World Velocicoaster. This is a longer version of the ride in Orlando. Also in the area is Prehistoric Post, a gift shop. Guests can follow a dark trail out of the jungle and into the forest of Classic Monster Village from here.

Attractions:

• Jurassic Park River Adventure
• Jurassic Park Discovery Center
• The Dig
• Flight of the Pterodon
• Camp Cretacious
• Jurassic World Velocicoaster

Dining:

• Watering Hole
• Pizza Predatoria

Shopping:

• Jurassic Outfitters
• Dino Store
• Prehistoric Post

 

[DisneyFan32]

Isla Nublar​

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It's a blast from the past here at Isla Nublar. Here, guests can walk alongside dinosaurs and get up close with prehistory. However, danger lurks in the corner, and things get a little intense in some places.

The area is split into two sections: Jurassic Park and Jurassic World. Jurassic Park is entered through London and is entered through a gate. The area contains a restaurant, the Watering Hole, as well as four attractions. The main attraction is Jurassic Park River Adventure, where guests go on a rafting trip but soon must escape the clutches of a Tyrannosaurus Rex. The ride exits into Jurassic Outfitters. Jurassic Park Discovery Center is an educational attraction where guests learn more about Dinosaurs. The Dig is a place where guests can find real-life fossils. Last but not least, Flight of the Pterodon is a family coaster through the jungle.

Sitting on the borders of Jurassic Park and Jurassic World is the Dino Store. Past that is a more high-tech area, which connects to Hollywood Boulevard. Here, children can play at Camp Cretacious and people can get a snack at Pizza Predatoria. Within the jungle is the fastest, longest, and wildest ride in the park, Jurassic World Velocicoaster. This is a longer version of the ride in Orlando. Also in the area is Prehistoric Post, a gift shop. Guests can follow a dark trail out of the jungle and into the forest of Classic Monster Village from here.

Attractions:

• Jurassic Park River Adventure
• Jurassic Park Discovery Center
• The Dig
• Flight of the Pterodon
• Camp Cretacious
• Jurassic World Velocicoaster

Dining:

• Watering Hole
• Pizza Predatoria

Shopping:

• Jurassic Outfitters
• Dino Store
• Prehistoric Post

There's should've be a helicopter tour simulator ride where you'll soaring tour around Jurassic World until the pterodons tries to kill you during a tour.

 

[Suchomimus]

Flight of the Pterodon

Camp Cretacious

I hate to sound like that guy but you spelt those wrong. It’s Pteranodon and Cretaceous.

 

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

I hate to sound like that guy but you spelt those wrong. It’s Pteranodon and Cretaceous.

Yeah, I don't know how to spell these things.

 

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

Classic Monster Village​

Located in an old European village is where monsters lurk. This area is a more mature setting in both attractions and amenities and is a much spookier area compared to previous locations.
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This area has three zones: a forest, a village, and a ruins area. When guests come in from Isla Nublar, they enter a village. Here, they can go on a trackless ride called Night of the Wolf-Man, a ride where they go through the forest and must escape the clutches of a werewolf. Also in the area is a dark castle, Castle Dracula, a roller coaster through the castle where guests help Abraham Van Helsing as he searches for the infamous vampire and encounter Dracula and his minions on the way. Monster Hunter Supplies is found nearby, as well as the Bloody Steak Restaurant.

The village borders a lagoon as well as Hollywood Boulevard. Here, guests can shop at the Monster Merchandise store and eat at Horror Cafe. Located to the west of the area is Creepy Keepsakes, a gift shop. To the east is Frankenstein's Monster Returns, a dark ride where guests encounter the monster itself. Located nearby is Black Lagoon, a dark ride where guests board a boat and encounter the lake monster. Drinks of Darkness is a restaurant nearby.

Last but not least is an area recreating Ancient Egyptian ruins. It is home to one big attraction, Curse of the Mummy, a motion simulator ride where guests travel through Imtohep's tomb and must face off with the mummy itself. Although it is based off of the classic version of the Mummy, this ride borrows elements from the Revenge of the Mummy coaster (which is inspired by the 1999 reboot.) The ride exits into Tomb Traders, a gift shop.

Attractions:

• Night of the Wolf-Man
• Castle Dracula
• Frankenstein's Monster Returns
• Black lagoon
• Curse of the Mummy

Dining:

• Bloody Steak Restaurant
• Horror Cafe
• Drinks of Darkness

Shopping:

• Monster Hunter Supplies
• Monster Merchandise
• Creepy Keepsakes
• Tomb Traders

 

[Twilight_Roxas]

So I wonder which locations would be used for houses during HHN?