Universal Orlando Silently closes Barney

[Inspired Figment]

I think the thing that disappoints me most with that is it isn’t really a cohesive or immersive, well produced show. It’s basically just become a bland character meet n greet/dance party area… not that I was any fan of Barney, but that certainly felt better produced than ‘that’…. That just feels overly pandering, rushed, and corporate IMO.
If you’re gonna use Dreamworks or Illumination for your IP replacement in this area.. atleast make it a unique, well produced show. Not something I could easily experience.. at say, DHS or DCA at the Disney Junior Dance Party building, simply with different walk around characters..

 

[JT3000]

I think the thing that disappoints me most with that is it isn’t really a cohesive or immersive, well produced show. It’s basically just become a bland character meet n greet/dance party area… not that I was any fan of Barney, but that certainly felt better produced than ‘that’…. That just feels overly pandering, rushed, and corporate IMO.
If you’re gonna use Dreamworks or Illumination for your IP replacement in this area.. atleast make it a unique, well produced show. Not something I could easily experience.. at say, DHS or DCA at the Disney Junior Dance Party building, simply with different walk around characters..

It's temporary.

 

[JoeCamel]

I think the thing that disappoints me most with that is it isn’t really a cohesive or immersive, well produced show. It’s basically just become a bland character meet n greet/dance party area… not that I was any fan of Barney, but that certainly felt better produced than ‘that’…. That just feels overly pandering, rushed, and corporate IMO.
If you’re gonna use Dreamworks or Illumination for your IP replacement in this area.. atleast make it a unique, well produced show. Not something I could easily experience.. at say, DHS or DCA at the Disney Junior Dance Party building, simply with different walk around characters..

Looks like a way to have a socially distant M&G

 

[tcool123]

Ngl… kiinda wish that was replaced with a Land Before Time themed show instead to go with the whole Spielberg theme there.. but I get it. As long as E.T. Adventure isn’t going anywhere, anytime soon. I’m happy.

If it counts for anything Dreamworks was founded by Speilberg, after the S in SKG is his name!

 

[Tom Morrow]

I'm sorry, but these characters just suck sooo much.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Soo in short...It's Universal's attempt at Disney Junior's Dance Party...

 

[FlaMatt]

I'm not the target audience for this, but I'm sure it'll be fun for those who grew up with and are more attached to these characters. At least this space is getting some love until a more permanent show moves in.

Also a little surprised it took this long for a Dreamworks dance party show considering how every Dreamworks animated movie seems to end with a dance party.

 

[jeanericuser001]

Barney finally got a pass to visit jurassic park and alas the t-rex ate him on the spot. Oh well. Rest in pieces.

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

I'm not the target audience for this, but I'm sure it'll be fun for those who grew up with and are more attached to these characters. At least this space is getting some love until a more permanent show moves in.

Also a little surprised it took this long for a Dreamworks dance party show considering how every Dreamworks animated movie seems to end with a dance party.

Exactly. When I went back in 2018 the trolls were super popular for the meet and greet. These characters are insanely popular with kids now. Plus it makes sense for Universal to use them in the parks more often now that they own them.