Universal Announces Texas Resort

[Piebald]

Interesting and random. My initial thoughts are:

-In this economy? Interesting

-Wonder what the pricing will be in comparison to the other parks whenever this opens

-no Minions (at least from the concept art) seems shocking lol

 

[Andrew C]

-no Minions (at least from the concept art) seems shocking lol

Agreed!

 

[Piebald]

Agreed!

On second thought it may actually be the centerpiece building there. But that's pure speculation we have no idea what will even be there. I'm sure they can add minions as walk around characters or a restaurant. It actually seems like a cool concept.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Seems like an awesome little park! Love the idea of a boat ride going through it a la the swan boats.

 

[5thGenTexan]

This is opening just down the road this Spring

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Everyone in the family will have something to do

 

[hopemax]

So... was Universal always going to make this announcement today? Because, I'm digging the "I see your free parking and ride photos, and your easing of reservations, and I raise you one family-friendly regional theme park + adult Vegas thing."

I'm totally here for any Disney "We gotta pinch pennies, economy, you know" / Universal "Making it rain" shenanigans.

 

[Smiley/OCD]

I thought the same thing…kinda a cost controlled evolution of Disney quest.

For anyone who thinks it can’t work…I invite you to take a look at the parking lot Next to the Oxford valley mall in langhorne, Pa next to the abandoned sears…
…it can work

I was just thinking the SAME thing…SP

 

[Tha Realest]

Strange concept but not necessarily a bad idea. Seems strange that Universal would want to get involved in more regional entertainment since that could end up diluting resources and confusing their brand goals... But maybe it could work?

The focus on younger families could be a nice way to test out some sort of attractions for that target demo which could be cloned/repurposed for USH and USO

 

[Dan Deesnee]

Looks a little smaller in scale compared to the other resorts. Not shocking since Texas...isn't exactly a top tourist destination.

Texas is 2% behind California in tourism and it's in the top 5...

Also as far as this park goes, Disney couldn't care less. This will have zero effect on them, just like Epic Universe. They are immune to competition.

/sarcasm

 

[Smiley/OCD]

TWDC better get the DP, ME & the trams up and running quickly…

 

[Smiley/OCD]

RUMOR: Chappie is in the running for park manager…

 

[Tha Realest]

I will say this news is a bit odd coming on the heels of the early retirements at Universal Creative, and considering they’re midway through completing Epic Universe

 

[Andrew C]

I will say this news is a bit odd coming on the heels of the early retirements at Universal Creative, and considering they’re midway through completing Epic Universe

I wish Disney surprised us like this...

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

The focus on younger families could be a nice way to test out some sort of attractions for that target demo which could be cloned/repurposed for USH and USO

Bingo…I think this is part of a plan to revamp studios at a minimum

 

[Andrew C]

Hilton also announced a new brand today...another shot specifically aimed at Disney.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I wish Disney surprised us like this...

Not since the ceo everyone hated…

Iger’s biggest surprise was the ski lift and a bland dvc in a spot it shouldn’t be

 

[Tha Realest]

Hilton also announced a new brand today...another shot specifically aimed at Disney.

South Seas Escape by Hilton coming to Flamingo Crossing. Here’s some concept art:

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

South Seas Escape by Hilton coming to Flamingo Crossing. Here’s some concept art:



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Get the hell outta here!!!

Lol.

Guess the planning meeting won’t be held until after the RCID takeover?

 

[Brer Oswald]

A small regional park with IP based Dark Rides is an idea I always thought Disney should try, so I’m interested in seeing how this turns out for Universal.

 

[flynnibus]

I hope they have good insurance, as May-August is hail season (that is when its not melting your tennis shoes to the pavement), 8 of the top 10 worst hail storms in Texas History are in this area https://moore-firm.com/top-10-worst-hailstorms-in-texas-history/

Oh noz! yet... still the metroplex is home to over 6 million people. Somehow nature finds a way...