All things Universal Studios Hollywood

[Phroobar]

Toothsome is....empty feeling. Great looking facade and concept only to have a restaurant with minimal set dressing and a lot of flat screen TV's running looped animations. The food is decent, but I'd love to see more practical elements in the décor and less reliance on TVs.

So kind of like a steampunk themed BJ's.

 

[truecoat]

So kind of like a steampunk themed BJ's.

Seeing this out of context threw me for a loop.

 

[Rich T]

Toothsome is....empty feeling. Great looking facade and concept only to have a restaurant with minimal set dressing and a lot of flat screen TV's running looped animations. The food is decent, but I'd love to see more practical elements in the décor and less reliance on TVs.

People make a huge difference; Both times I’ve gone for dinner the place was packed and lively, the staff was amazing, and the two characters were out and about. I think the screens are huge enough to feel like windows into “the factory,” but I certainly would love more real set pieces. The great music loop plays a huge part, too.

Went one slow afternoon to try one of their bonkers sundaes, and it was not nearly as fun without the crowds. But the ice cream was properly amazing and ridiculous.

 

[Rich T]

So kind of like a steampunk themed BJ's.

Kinda! But with less emphasis on beer and more on robots and ice cream. And the screens are windows into the “factory”.

 

[Rich T]

WHAT THE HECK!?! Frisco Texas Universal Kids’ Park?!?

 

[Californian Elitist]

WHAT THE HECK! Frisco Texas Universal Kids’ Park?!?

Sounds like something I wouldn’t be interested in lol.

 

[Rich T]

Sounds like something I wouldn’t be interested in lol.

I’m baffled by the press release. Wha— Who— Why—

 

[Californian Elitist]

I’m baffled by the press release. Wha— Who— Why—

As am I. I literally read the heading twice before clicking on the article. Wow.

 

[Phroobar]

It reminds me of Legoland.
Looks like Frisco has a lot people moving to it. The median household income is $128K. 64% college grad. 18% professional technical. 53% White. 22% Asian. Low crime rate. Suburb of Dallas. So it looks like there are people with young kids with money to burn. Good place for a theme park.

 

[Rob562]

WHAT THE HECK!?! Frisco Texas Universal Kids’ Park?!?

Did you see the other bit about the permanent haunt attraction/event in Vegas? Jack and Chance silhouettes clearly in the artwork.

-Rob

 

[shambolicdefending]

I live next door to Frisco. This entire area is exploding with growth. Land is plentiful. High-paying jobs are abundant. Great suburban environment for families, schools, etc. Friendly tax and regulatory environment for businesses. It's not unlike what happened in Orange County in the 70s and 80s before the cost of living started to become prohibitive.

This does look a lot like a Legoland-type project, which is a good fit for the area. But, it wouldn't surprise me if it grew to something larger eventually.

 

[DCBaker]

 

[Rob562]

Saw that this morning. And yet they still haven't posted park hours beyond Jan 31. Are they usually this stingy with info?

-Rob

 

[Disney Analyst]

ETA:

 

[Disney Analyst]

IT HAPPENED

 

[Californian Elitist]

Everybody walking in with their cameras…

It looks amazing. Looking forward to seeing it in person.

 

[Disney Analyst]

 

[waltography]

Got to work in Burbank today and was just looking at SNW in the distance, didn’t realize it’d be soft opening today! Can’t wait to see all the photos.

 

[J4546]

Can't wait for the FnF coaster next!

 

[BasiltheBatLord]

Uni Beijing
Nintendo
Epic Universe
Texas kid’s park
Vegas HHN haunt

Universal Decade?