Everything "Old" is gone

[JoeCamel]

im surprise they haven't closed Men In Black yet but alot of stuff i liked at Univerisal is closed like twister i missed Jaws and Back to the Future even though im 19 i like the old franchises like Back to the future i hope with Kong Opening they go back to the former IPs like Kong and re take a look at them and bring them back in new form

They don't close things just to close them (like some other parks do) but to make way for new experiences. I think we all miss BttF and Jaws and it is debatable if the replacement is "better" but at least they are trying to keep it fresh and new for the repeat guest as well as the first timer.. Maybe they will go retro with the new park and put all our favorites there with today's tech to make them even more enjoyable.

 

[JT3000]

The problem with Back to the Future is that it's inherently outdated, not just retro. I think you'll see it remain in the past.

 

[danpam1024]

I first went to Universal in 1990, I was 8 years old. This was my first introduction to Hitchcock,I started with "Psycho" after I saw the scene recreated in the attraction although"Vertigo" is my favorite Hitch film. It really was a great piece of USF and also got me interested in film making. The first film I wrote and directed had a strong Hitchcock tone to it.

I wish the studios still had some kind of experience like Alfred Hitchcock Presents- for this reason. To inspire the younger generation.

 

[danpam1024]

The problem with Back to the Future is that it's inherently outdated, not just retro. I think you'll see it remain in the past.

it was too jerky- my neck always hurt after we rode

 

[Tom Morrow]

I have to say that my days at Universal and Disney MGM Studios were because of the idea that they were working studios. they gave you a behind the scenes peek at how things were done. But my Generation was an educated generation, that didnt rely on Video games and the Internet for social activity. the new Generation, which I deemed Generation ADHD. cannot handle any rides that are below D ticket. Jaws, King Kong, and Earthquake would have been too slow for them (Sooner or later, its the same fate as ET). The tounge in cheek comedy of Back to the future was "eye rolling" according to an 18 year old i spoke to. I mean heck they put the RRR in the middle of New York street. which is just ugly. Days of I love lucy the tribute, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Twister, Backdraft, and Shows like The Wild West stunt show or Animal Actors just do not have the same appeal to this generation as it did to us. we liked to be educated and discover the magic. this generation just wants attention and mindless thrills. BTTF is a far superior film and ride compared to the Simpsons. but its not in theis generations mindset. Jaws was replaced by the over popular Harry Potter because of Money. If you look at Universal now. MITB is a sony property, Simpsons Fox, Harry Potter Warner bros, Terminator Warner/paramount, Shrek Dreamworks. Transformers Paramount. techically Mummy, KingKong, ET, Minions, and jurassic park are the only brands they own. outside of some smaller ones.

Its just the time we live in

Millennials are more informed and educated than any generation of the past (Google it) in part thanks to all this technology you are complaining about. It's ridiculous to say that people only want thrill ride E-tickets when classics like Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean still resonate with and are loved by current generations. The reason educational "behind the scenes film-making" attractions have died out is because the appeal is no longer there. The filmmaking process is no longer this magical, romantic secret anymore, with endless information about the production of any movie available online and, thanks to DVD and Blu-ray, every movie title including behind the scenes features. Not to mention the abundance of CGI effects over practical effects means there isn't as much to physically see.

Oh, and anyone I talk to actually misses BTTF and would prefer it over The Simpsons. But what people seem to forget is how outdated the actual BTTF ride was at the end of it's life. Would I have preferred and updated BTTF ride over The Simpsons? Yes. But while a weaker IP for a ride, The Simpsons Ride is a technically superior ride for having better visuals and ride vehicle movement synchronization.

 

[OliveMcFly]

I wish the studios still had some kind of experience like Alfred Hitchcock Presents- for this reason. To inspire the younger generation.

I fell in love with Hitchcock after seeing that attraction at 8 years old. The first film I wrote and directed in film school had a lot of Hitch qualities to it. He was amazing.