Mike S
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Deja vu. I know I've seen this before
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Universal Studios Hollywood Announces an "Epic Transformation"
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Construction is moving at a rapid pace over at USH
Hogwarts:
Springfield USA facades look great:
Full update and more pictures can be found here:
http://micechat.com/92805-springfield-harry-potter-universal/
Hogwarts:
Springfield USA facades look great:
Full update and more pictures can be found here:
http://micechat.com/92805-springfield-harry-potter-universal/
Californian Elitist
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TubaGeek
God bless the "Ignore" button.
Honestly, I don't think Hollywood is getting anything that's not already in Orlando. Their's just looks more impressive because there's a second layer of facade to help hide what's behind it.
Mike S
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And that's what I'm talking about. The extra facades make it look better.
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Californian Elitist
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Honestly, I don't see what you're seeing. The facades look the same to me, for the most part. Could you provide me with some examples or photos as to what the differences are? I know the layout is different in both parks, but that's about it.
Mike S
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I can tell you from experience we do not have any of the "second floor" facades that you guys are getting. The School, PowerPlant, Springfield sign, etc. Like Despicable Me Hollywood is getting something a little more fleshed out. We did get Diagon Alley so it's not ALL bad.
Californian Elitist
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Is it that the buildings are taller because of the second floors in Hollywood? I can see that the buildings are bunched up in Hollywood, as opposed to spread out in Orlando. Still looks the same to me.
Mike S
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The buildings are pretty bunched up here too. Really it's just different entrances to the same food court.
orlando678-
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This really wants to make me visit Universal studios Hollywood!!!
Californian Elitist
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Fast and the Furious is opening on the backlot on June 25th.
https://www.yahoo.com/movies/first-look-at-vin-diesel-in-fast-furious-114137131112.html
Springfield is rumored to open on the 28th of this month.
https://www.yahoo.com/movies/first-look-at-vin-diesel-in-fast-furious-114137131112.html
Springfield is rumored to open on the 28th of this month.
Travel Junkie
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The Power Plant has Steam!
pic from @insideuniversal on twitter
pic from @insideuniversal on twitter
Californian Elitist
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From the Studio Tour:
Speaking of the Studio Tour, in honor of USH's 50th anniversary, Universal has created a video of the backlot's history, which is over a century old.
Lights around the sets on the backlot:
Bates Motel (Psycho) is back from its refurbishment and it looks so much better:
Springfield is apparently expected to open tomorrow:
Very close to Potter:
http://micechat.com/97622-universal-hollywood-springfield/
danpam1024
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I LOVE the Springfield! Wish they would add a second level to ours in FL
danpam1024
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Californian Elitist
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I've never been to USF, but I'm sure USH is tiny in comparison. A good chunk of the land in Hollywood is used for the backlot for the studio tour and filming various television shows and movies. It was a backlot tour first, in 1914, but in 1964, a theme park was added, so there isn't a ton of room at the park. USH by far the smallest theme park I've ever visited.
Travel Junkie
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The walls are down! All pics from @insideuniversal on twitter
Travel Junkie
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One last picture and for those not familiar with USH, look how close Potter will be
