All things Universal Studios Hollywood

[MK-fan]

glad to see that annual pass prices have decreased on the website, wonder how long it will last. I can imagine that they haven’t gotten the numbers they were hoping for probably because many pass holders don’t see the repeatability value. USH really needs to work on some of its current roster, Transformers, Jurassic World, Forbidden Journey are great attractions that one can go on again and again. Despicable Me and Simpsons don’t have this, the Studio Tour can Get tiresome in that aspect and definitely could use a new scene hopefully getting rid of Supercharged. Silly Swirly and Hipppgriff are good fillers for children. The Mummy is a repeat ride but could definitely use new graphics and a new end scene but I see the ride closing down before any of this would happen. They really did jump the gun when the upped the AP prices back in 2016, hopefully they keep listening to the public.

 

[socalifornian]

exclusive MC pics taken from the lots parking structure

Fab's Rumor Update: Will Universal Studios Hollywood's Super Nintendo World Open in 2021?

I'm so glad to back with you again after a long absence! Today, I've got some never-before-seen photos of construction happening at Universal Studios Hollywood. Could it be the rumored Super Nintendo World? Well, read

www.micechat.com

 

[Phroobar]

 

[SuddenStorm]

exclusive MC pics taken from the lots parking structure
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Fab's Rumor Update: Will Universal Studios Hollywood's Super Nintendo World Open in 2021?

I'm so glad to back with you again after a long absence! Today, I've got some never-before-seen photos of construction happening at Universal Studios Hollywood. Could it be the rumored Super Nintendo World? Well, read

www.micechat.com

I'm still so confused- how is Fab in any way credible as a source for rumors? Has Micechat really exhausted every insider they had to the point of reducing themselves to the person who's biggest claim to fame is being Jim Hill's ex wife?

 

[Phroobar]

I'm still so confused- how is Fab in any way credible as a source for rumors? Has Micechat really exhausted every insider they had to the point of reducing themselves to the person who's biggest claim to fame is being Jim Hill's ex wife?

If you read the article, it is total fluff piece with no information but her conjecture. We all know it's Mario Kart. You can see the tracks inside it for months. She just happen to come across it and decided to pretend she knew what was going on. She could have at least asked her ex-husband for a little information. You would think she would be more interested in the Secret Life of Pets ride on the upper lot. I guess someone has to keep the clueless Ratchatters informed.

 

[socalifornian]

Ride vehicle? Screenshot from the music video:


Power-up Bands:


App:


Both shown here:

 

[Phroobar]

I'm going to be so upset if I don't see CG generated blocks floating in the air that I can jump up on to. There better be CG characters running around that I can interact with. Obviously someone will cut them from the budget. I bet the Nintendo Bar will be packed even with reservations. I wonder how much power ups will cost me? I can't wait for the hatch a Yoshi experience.

 

[Rich T]

I'm going to be so upset if I don't see CG generated blocks floating in the air that I can jump up on to. There better be CG characters running around that I can interact with. Obviously someone will cut them from the budget. I bet the Nintendo Bar will be packed even with reservations. I wonder how much power ups will cost me? I can't wait for the hatch a Yoshi experience.

So, according to the stage presentation, guests in the land are going to physically jump up and hit a ? Block with their hand? What could possibly go wrong???

As much as I can’t wait to ride Mario Kart, I’m really starting to question the direction they went with this land. No one really wants to actually punch floating blocks or stomp on Goombas. What we want are good rides based on Nintendo IPs. While I understand that constructing a huge Mario game landscape makes a bold, easy-to-market statement for the GP, I wish the budget had gone toward, say, adding a Luigi’s Mansion dark ride. I’d have been just as happy to walk around in a land that lightly *suggested* the look of a Mario game rather than what they’re doing here.

And that music video’s a lot of fun, but... sheesh, couldn’t they have included at least a couple of seconds of footage simulating what walking through the land or riding MK is ACTUALLY going to be like?

Still can’t wait for this, though!

 

[Disneyhead'71]

So, according to the stage presentation, guests in the land are going to physically jump up and hit a ? Block with their hand? What could possibly go wrong???

As much as I can’t wait to ride Mario Kart, I’m really starting to question the direction they went with this land. No one really wants to actually punch floating blocks or stomp on Goombas. What we want are good rides based on Nintendo IPs. While I understand that constructing a huge Mario game landscape makes a bold, easy-to-market statement for the GP, I wish the budget had gone toward, say, adding a Luigi’s Mansion dark ride. I’d have been just as happy to walk around in a land that lightly *suggested* the look of a Mario game rather than what they’re doing here.

And that music video’s a lot of fun, but... sheesh, couldn’t they have included at least a couple of seconds of footage simulating what walking through the land or riding MK is ACTUALLY going to be like?

Still can’t wait for this, though!

There certainly appears to be a lot of things that could break in this land. But being "Nintendo" I can see the appeal of a living video game. And I think the interactive stuff along with the apps score keeping and unlocking levels will be very popular.

 

[BubbaQuest]

No one really wants to actually punch floating blocks or stomp on Goombas.

Speak for yourself I'm very excited about the possible interactive elements in the land. I think collecting coins could be a lot of fun while experiencing the land.

Hopefully the rides are good too

 

[Rich T]

There certainly appears to be a lot of things that could break in this land.

Speaking of breaking, I hope that whenever a ride breaks down, they broadcast across the land the classic “Game Over” music from Super Mario Bros. And Bowser’s laugh.

 

[Rich T]

Also re: the music video: I love the astronaut who completely abandons his post to go to Super Nintendo World!

 

[Phroobar]

Speak for yourself I'm very excited about the possible interactive elements in the land. I think collecting coins could be a lot of fun while experiencing the land.

Hopefully the rides are good too

The rides will be good. However most of the physical effects will be broken within two months of opening. The is Universal.

 

[Phroobar]

This is how you will know the ride has gone 101 when you hear:

 

[Animaniac93-98]

The rides will be good. However most of the physical effects will be broken within two months of opening. The is Universal.

In America yes, probably not in Japan.

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

Speaking of breaking, I hope that whenever a ride breaks down, they broadcast across the land the classic “Game Over” music from Super Mario Bros. And Bowser’s laugh.

That would be great!

 

[Ismael Flores]

I'm going to be so upset if I don't see CG generated blocks floating in the air that I can jump up on to. There better be CG characters running around that I can interact with. Obviously someone will cut them from the budget. I bet the Nintendo Bar will be packed even with reservations. I wonder how much power ups will cost me? I can't wait for the hatch a Yoshi experience.

seems like a land like this would have greatly benefited if built inside a huge soundstage. The possibilities of what could be done with projections would have been amazing.

 

[Phroobar]

seems like a land like this would have greatly benefited if built inside a huge soundstage. The possibilities of what could be done with projected would be amazing.

Too bad the Microsoft HoloLens 2 is so expensive. They could sell them to guests so they could see all the floating blocks and AR characters running around.

HoloLens 2: Microsoft's augmented reality headset launches, but it's $3,500

The AR headset is here, but some of its key software tools are still to come. Here's why it's so expensive.

www.cnet.com

 

[lazyboy97o]

Too bad the Microsoft HoloLens 2 is so expensive. They could sell them to guests so they could see all the floating blocks and AR characters running around.

HoloLens 2: Microsoft's augmented reality headset launches, but it's $3,500

The AR headset is here, but some of its key software tools are still to come. Here's why it's so expensive.

www.cnet.com

Then the ride would need another gimmick. The land is going to have a lot of animated figures.

 

[D.Silentu]

What we want are good rides based on Nintendo IPs.

I must admit, as fun as the Mario Kart ride sounds, I would be even more enthused by a 'Zelda's Kingdom' or something like. The rumored Donkey Kong coaster sounds more the type of ride that Universal Hollywood is in real need of.