Meanwhile at USH this weekend...

[Rich T]

A quote from Universal's Nick Carpou (president of domestic distrib.) regarding Huntsman and their rivalry with Disney:
"I would have liked more people to go see ours, but I certainly wouldn't call it a flop either. The final chapter of this one has not been written, but with a B+ CinemaScore...I think there's a chance we're going to play out a bit better than that word (flop) would indicate."

Well, I guess there's not much else he could say.

Also noting Zootopia was the #4 film in the U.S. weekend box office in its 7th week, pulling in double the ticket sales of Batman Vs. Superman. I'm just really happy to see Zootopia and Jungle Book doing so well. Nice to see audiences embracing such refreshingly brilliant, good-hearted, optimistic movies.

 

[Californian Elitist]

A quote from Universal's Nick Carpou (president of domestic distrib.) regarding Huntsman and their rivalry with Disney:
"I would have liked more people to go see ours, but I certainly wouldn't call it a flop either. The final chapter of this one has not been written, but with a B+ CinemaScore...I think there's a chance we're going to play out a bit better than that word (flop) would indicate."

Well, I guess there's not much else he could say.

Also noting Zootopia was the #4 film in the U.S. weekend box office in its 7th week, pulling in double the ticket sales of Batman Vs. Superman. I'm just really happy to see Zootopia and Jungle Book doing so well. Nice to see audiences embracing such refreshingly brilliant, good-hearted, optimistic movies.

This thread isn't focused on Universal and Disney and film studios/distributors, but I'll just say there's no comparison. Universal has the upper hand in that department, especially live-action.

 

[TP2000]

Nice to see audiences embracing such refreshingly brilliant, good-hearted, optimistic movies.

Agreed.

I've always thought the basic nature of Americans was to be good-hearted and optimistic, and our pop culture seems to succeed when it reflects that.

Walt Disney was a genius at it in the 1920's to the 1960's, and it's nice to see that basic formula still works with Americans in the 2010's.

 

[Curious Constance]

Regardless of who is the ultimate movie distributor of all time, with the year Disney is having, Star Wars, Zootopia, Jungle Book, and coming soon Capt America, Alice, Finding Dory, you can bet every other movie distributor wishes they were having the kind of year Disney is having.

The last few years really seems to have taken a huge turn in the quality that Disney is churning out. There are notable exceptions of course, but they have had a lot of hits and really good quality films. #ThanksBobIger

 

[Rich T]

Regardless of who is the ultimate movie distributor of all time, with the year Disney is having, Star Wars, Zootopia, Jungle Book, and coming soon Capt America, Alice, Finding Dory, you can bet every other movie distributor wishes they were having the kind of year Disney is having.

The last few years really seems to have taken a huge turn in the quality that Disney is churning out. There are notable exceptions of course, but they have had a lot of hits and really good quality films. #ThanksBobIger

Time and Variety are predicting that Disney's going to dominate the movie industry, in both animation and live-action, for the next ten years. Between Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, classic film remakes and the amazing talent at Disney Animation, I think it's likely.

 

[Curious Constance]

Time and Variety are predicting that Disney's going to dominate the movie industry, in both animation and live-action, for the next ten years. Between Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, classic film remakes and the amazing talent at Disney Animation, I think it's likely.

I think that's a pretty safe bet. Thankfully we have a theater near us that is very reasonably priced. Cause 4 people going to see a million movies a year gets to be really expensive!

 

[Phroobar]

Regardless of who is the ultimate movie distributor of all time, with the year Disney is having, Star Wars, Zootopia, Jungle Book, and coming soon Capt America, Alice, Finding Dory, you can bet every other movie distributor wishes they were having the kind of year Disney is having.

You forgot Rogue One: a Star Wars Story in December.

 

[Deleted member 107043]

Regardless of who is the ultimate movie distributor of all time, with the year Disney is having, Star Wars, Zootopia, Jungle Book, and coming soon Capt America, Alice, Finding Dory, you can bet every other movie distributor wishes they were having the kind of year Disney is having.

No kidding. Not to mention the kind of global brand recognition Disney has. I doubt if the average consumer can identify which studio released the most recent Universal film.

 

[Curious Constance]

You forgot Rogue One: a Star Wars Story in December.

I wasn't thinking past summer, but how could I not think of Rogue One!?

 

[TP2000]

Here's a weekend update now that Potterland has been officially open for six weeks...

For those not in SoCal, it's one of those typically gorgeous weekends that people living in Texas or South Carolina or Michigan would kill for; cloudless skies, light sea breeze, zero humidity, temps in the low to mid 70's. Here are the wait times this lovely and lazy Sunday afternoon, a week before the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend, taken from the official Universal and Disneyland apps;

Universal Studios Hollywood 9am - 9pm
Forbidden Journey - 35 Minutes
Hippogriff - 20 Minutes
Despicable Me - 20 Minutes
Transformers - 25 Minutes

Disneyland Resort 8am - 11pm
Radiator Springs Racers - 120 Minutes
Grizzly River Run - 75 Minutes
Soarin' Over California - 60 Minutes
Midway Mania - 45 Minues
Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters - 40 Minutes
Hyperspace Mountain - 90 Minutes
Splash Mountain - 75 Minutes
Indiana Jones - 70 Minutes
Peter Pan's Flight - 60 Minutes
Pirates of the Caribbean - 40 Minutes

 

[Deleted member 107043]

Those DLR wait times make me happy and want to cry at the same time. 90 minutes for Space Mountain? Ugh.

 

[NobodyElse]

Those DLR wait times make me happy and want to cry at the same time. 90 minutes for Space Mountain? Ugh.

I haven't been for a while, but that's typical of what I've seen the past few times. Fastpass plays into it, but it's still a testament to the popularity of that (fairly high thru-put) attraction.

 

[Deleted member 107043]

I haven't been for a while, but that's typical of what I've seen the past few times. Fastpass plays into it, but it's still a testament to the popularity of that (fairly high thru-put) attraction.

Understood, however all of those wait times are way too long for this Mouseketeer. Nothing about it sounds like fun to me.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Still waiting for summer to hit...

 

[NobodyElse]

Understood, however all of those wait times are way too long for this Mouseketeer. Nothing about it sounds like fun to me.

Space Mountain is either first thing in the morning, or Fastpass. Spending most of that standby time on the upper deck (without a stage show to look down on, nor a Starcade to peek in on) can be pretty boring. You're really not missing out on an enriching experience by utilizing Fastpass here.

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

While attendance is not meeting projections, no one at USH is crying about the insane jump in revenue since Potter opened. It PRINTS money and lifts all boats park wide so to speak. So don't cry for USH.

 

[BrianLo]

So just to recap the strategy - should I do the Tram Tour -> Lower Lot then Upper lot?

Or Lower lot before the Tram tour? When should I be squeezing in Simpsons/Despicable me?

 

[Californian Elitist]

So just to recap the strategy - should I do the Tram Tour -> Lower Lot then Upper lot?

Or Lower lot before the Tram tour? When should I be squeezing in Simpsons/Despicable me?

Both the lines for the tour and the lower lot attractions tend to get long. When are you visiting again?

 

[Stevek]

Here's a weekend update now that Potterland has been officially open for six weeks...

For those not in SoCal, it's one of those typically gorgeous weekends that people living in Texas or South Carolina or Michigan would kill for; cloudless skies, light sea breeze, zero humidity, temps in the low to mid 70's. Here are the wait times this lovely and lazy Sunday afternoon, a week before the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend, taken from the official Universal and Disneyland apps;

Universal Studios Hollywood 9am - 9pm
Forbidden Journey - 35 Minutes
Hippogriff - 20 Minutes
Despicable Me - 20 Minutes
Transformers - 25 Minutes

Disneyland Resort 8am - 11pm
Radiator Springs Racers - 120 Minutes
Grizzly River Run - 75 Minutes
Soarin' Over California - 60 Minutes
Midway Mania - 45 Minues
Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters - 40 Minutes
Hyperspace Mountain - 90 Minutes
Splash Mountain - 75 Minutes
Indiana Jones - 70 Minutes
Peter Pan's Flight - 60 Minutes
Pirates of the Caribbean - 40 Minutes

That's insane that UNI waits are so low. I had a friend take her daughter a couple of weeks ago and they walked on everything. I'll be making my first trip back to DL (for free) tomorrow so I'm not looking forward to the potentially long lines. Thankfully, the free tickets will soften the blow.

 

[BrianLo]

Both the lines for the tour and the lower lot attractions tend to get long. When are you visiting again?

Thursday. I assume it will be pretty light-moderate crowds. Shouldn't really have much issue fitting everything in.