Portions of Kidzone closing January 16, 2023

[WizardofDestiny123]

My guess is it'll be one of three things: SpongeBob SquarePants, Pokemon, or a DreamWorks property (Trolls most likely).

Perhaps an outside shot of Hanna-Barbera stuff like Scooby-Doo? More likely if Universal does end up merging with WB.

 

[SplashZander]

 

[WizardofDestiny123]

No idea what's going where, but Animal Actors really ought to go. It takes up a large chunk of prime real estate for whatever is replacing the rest of Kidzone and the attraction itself is kind of a nothing burger that no one even talks about. And if they want to keep the hodgepodge to a minimum, the SpongeBob store ought to go too. That's an underutilized IP, but it's clearly going to remain underutilized, so might as well just ditch it. If they got creative, it would be possible to use the building to reroute E.T.'s queue with a new entrance in the Central Park area, that way they can put up new facades and theme the ride's current entrance to whatever is replacing the rest of Kidzone.

I would love for SpongeBob to takeover Popeyes or Dudley Do-Right, with a Krusty Krab restaurant.

 

[danlb_2000]

No idea what's going where, but Animal Actors really ought to go. It takes up a large chunk of prime real estate for whatever is replacing the rest of Kidzone and the attraction itself is kind of a nothing burger that no one even talks about. And if they want to keep the hodgepodge to a minimum, the SpongeBob store ought to go too. That's an underutilized IP, but it's clearly going to remain underutilized, so might as well just ditch it. If they got creative, it would be possible to use the building to reroute E.T.'s queue with a new entrance in the Central Park area, that way they can put up new facades and theme the ride's current entrance to whatever is replacing the rest of Kidzone.

I had been to Universal a couple times and didn't do that show until my last trip. It was fun, but not really worth the amount of real estate it takes up.

 

[999th Happy Haunt]

I enjoy Animal Actors and how it reminds me of the park’s original studio theming that has been disappearing bit by bit. Hope it stays for a while, still plenty of room to use behind it.

 

[Rush]

So happy the curse is lifted, even if it's just a simple retheme

 

[Animaniac93-98]

I enjoy Animal Actors and how it reminds me of the park’s original studio theming that has been disappearing bit by bit. Hope it stays for a while

Same goes for Monster Makeup

And these shows also give people something to do without waiting in long lines and a chance to sit down.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Don’t get your hopes too high.

 

[999th Happy Haunt]

Don’t get your hopes too high.

Attraction composition was never the main problem for KidZone, it was how outdated the area felt (besides E.T., which is timeless imo). A new dark ride would be great for the area no doubt, but the reality is more relevant theming alone will get families to that back corner of the park. If that’s all we’re looking at I think it will be an overall success.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Relevant podcast




Also, I will never tire of Alicia saying "STAY ON YOUR DOT!"

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

Relevant podcast




Also, I will never tire of Alicia saying "STAY ON YOUR DOT!"

According to Alicia feivel is being replaced by shrek and woody woodpecker is being replaced by trolls. The dream works show is going to be updated and kung fu panda or Madagascar might replace curious George. It’s rumored that they may have a phase 2 dark ride replace curious George. It could be a trolls or shrek dark ride based off the secret life of pets ride system in Hollywood.

 

[JT3000]

According to Alicia feivel is being replaced by shrek and woody woodpecker is being replaced by trolls. The dream works show is going to be updated and kung fu panda or Madagascar might replace curious George. It’s rumored that they may have a phase 2 dark ride replace curious George. It could be a trolls or shrek dark ride based off the secret life of pets ride system in Hollywood.

Maybe I missed it somehow, but I didn't hear her being committal about anything in that podcast. It all sounded like speculation.

 

[JoeCamel]

And Animal Actors will close 1/08/23...........
Hollywood. oooops

 

[lazyboy97o]

And Animal Actors will close 1/08/23...........
Dominos

That’s Universal Studios Hollywood for the Fast & Furious coaster.

 

[JoeCamel]

That’s Universal Studios Hollywood for the Fast & Furious coaster.

Ooops I was confused....

 

[WDWFREAK53]

Maybe I missed it somehow, but I didn't hear her being committal about anything in that podcast. It all sounded like speculation.

That's how I took it as well. The most I got out of that podcast was pretty much that Pokemon isn't even being considered at this point. (And only because it's not really on their radar)

 

[lazyboy97o]

That's how I took it as well. The most I got out of that podcast was pretty much that Pokemon isn't even being considered at this point. (And only because it's not really on their radar)

Pokémon was the plan a few years ago but dropped in favor of more aggressively pursuing Epic Universe.

 

[WDWFREAK53]

Pokémon was the plan a few years ago but dropped in favor of more aggressively pursuing Epic Universe.

Which is an odd choice unless they are holding back so they can do it justice rather than just an overlay. Pokemon is a huge franchise. Part of me thinks Pokemon will eventually replace Toon Lagoon.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Earl-lando should replace KidZone.

 

[SpectreJordan]

Happy to see UNI finally doing something about the worst aspects of this park (Shrek, KidZone).

Hopefully the Fear Factor theater and F&F are next.

I don't think F&F is going anywhere anytime soon. I imagine they sunk a lot of money into it...somehow.