USO vs USH

[stitch2008]

USO vs USH: Which Studio Park Is Better?

Just a little thought that sprung up in my mind. Who will be better in 5 years? Universal Hollywood or Universal Orlando?

 

[Pete C]

I have not been to Universal Hollywood, but I don't see how this can be a comparison. USO seems to pretty much blow USH out of the water. More coasters, more Potter, better Mummy, more water rides, bigger HHN, on-site themed resorts. Aside from the backlot tour, what exactly will be better about USH?

 

[JT3000]

USH will always be unique for its studio tour, but it can't compete with UO in any other capacity. It's too small and has nowhere to expand.

 

[stitch2008]

The two studio parks is really what im asking. Not counting Islands of Adventure. I realize that dumbs things down. But I'm really curious as to which of the studio parks has a brighter future.

 

[Pete C]

The two studio parks is really what im asking. Not counting Islands of Adventure. I realize that dumbs things down. But I'm really curious as to which of the studio parks has a brighter future.

Ah, I was going to ask this since the poll is written "USH" and "USO", but the text in the post said Universal Orlando so I thought perhaps you were comparing resorts. Once Potter and Transformers are complete, USH will have an edge in that battle.

 

[stitch2008]

Ah, I was going to ask this since the poll is written "USH" and "USO", but the text in the post said Universal Orlando so I thought perhaps you were comparing resorts. Once Potter and Transformers are complete, USH will have an edge in that battle.

Yeah realize the mistake I made. :brick::lol:

I agree though. After Potter and Transformers, the studio park in Hollywood will better then the one in Orlando.

 

[Captain Chaos]

Hey, where is the third choice: JIMMY THICK IS BETTER THAN BOTH PARKS COMBINED???? :lol:


I haven't been to USH so I really cannot comment...

 

[Millionaire2K]

The following comments are just my opinion. No one should take ofence to anything I say as I'm just trying to express MY true feelings.

Having been to USH this past summer... I can say USF is MUCH better. I also think it will always be. USH is more about the tour. The rest of the place is VERY small. It’s like the tour is what you’re paying for.

I understand that USH will be expanding. However I think it will still be lacking as a park.

I go to USF 2-3 days EVERY trip I take to Orlando. When I go back to CA in 2013 I'm not sure if I want to go to USH. Again I love Universal. But Hollywood was just that bad.

Also I think anyone who has been to Hollywood and not Orlando will love their Hollywood park. I get that. But anyone who has been to both and says that Hollywood is better is just nuts!

 

[cheezbat]

I disagree. While I think that old school Universal Orlando was superior, it's current state in comparison to Hollywood is that Hollywood is better. They both have Terminator 2 3-D, they both have Shrek 4-D, they both have the Simpsons, and both have the Mummy(though orlandos is superior)...but what does USO have over USH? Men in Black, ET, a huge yet dated kid zone, and the Rockit. Fear Factor is a laugh, Twister is meh, and they basically have a shorter version of Disaster in Hollywoods tram ride. Hollywood on the other hand has the awesome tram ride which still features not only Earthquake, but the Psycho Houst and bates motel, jaws, and king kong! They have the awesome Waterworld stunt show, A superior Jurassic park ride, and soon Transformers. With their own Potter and Despicable Me attractions, I don't see what USO could really do to compete against them in the next three years or so, unless they have much more than just Potter phase two up their sleeves.

 

[HenryMystic]

Other than the backlot tour, USF is already better than USH. Both parks are getting Potter, but once again, USF (and UOR as a whole) will be better because it will have 2 Potter sections to USH's one.

 

[Ravenclawdia]

USH may be getting a WWoHP (to which our IOA part alone will probably still be superior), but USO is getting part of the expansion. Team Orlando.

 

[GLaDOS]

I'm going Orlando, because I think more than Potter is on its way to USO.

 

[JT3000]

I disagree. While I think that old school Universal Orlando was superior, it's current state in comparison to Hollywood is that Hollywood is better. They both have Terminator 2 3-D, they both have Shrek 4-D, they both have the Simpsons, and both have the Mummy(though orlandos is superior)...but what does USO have over USH? Men in Black, ET, a huge yet dated kid zone, and the Rockit. Fear Factor is a laugh, Twister is meh, and they basically have a shorter version of Disaster in Hollywoods tram ride. Hollywood on the other hand has the awesome tram ride which still features not only Earthquake, but the Psycho Houst and bates motel, jaws, and king kong! They have the awesome Waterworld stunt show, A superior Jurassic park ride, and soon Transformers. With their own Potter and Despicable Me attractions, I don't see what USO could really do to compete against them in the next three years or so, unless they have much more than just Potter phase two up their sleeves.

It's not as simple as comparing current attractions. Don't forget that Hollywood's Potter area, and Despicable Me if it comes, will have to replace a number of things instead of adding to what's already there. It's simply a question of which attractions are slated for closure. The park's lack of space will always hold it back. That said, USH is starting to come a long way from being a park with only 3 (3!!!) rides and a backlot tour.

We also don't know what smaller things USF may have in store for the next few years. And I think special events are also relevant, an area where USF easily trumps Hollywood.

 

[TalkingHead]

I like USH's history and the fact that they actually make films there.

I love movies and movie history, so even though I like USF, I would give the edge to USH. USH has the Backlot with the Psycho house and Courthouse Square (from hundreds of productions including Back to the Future).

 

[cheezbat]

It's not as simple as comparing current attractions. Don't forget that Hollywood's Potter area, and Despicable Me if it comes, will have to replace a number of things instead of adding to what's already there. It's simply a question of which attractions are slated for closure. The park's lack of space will always hold it back. That said, USH is starting to come a long way from being a park with only 3 (3!!!) rides and a backlot tour.

We also don't know what smaller things USF may have in store for the next few years. And I think special events are also relevant, an area where USF easily trumps Hollywood.

The attractions slated for removal are Shrek 4-D and Waterworld. At least they aren't losing a staple attraction(JAWS) for Potter.

I too honestly hope there's more than just Potter Phase 2 planned for USF in the next few years. While I like the movies and attractions, it does seem a bit like overkill.

 

[AswaySuller]

Sorry to go off tOpic but is USH getting FJ or the new potter ride?

 

[JT3000]

Sorry to go off tOpic but is USH getting FJ or the new potter ride?

We don't know what USH is getting yet. They didn't announce any specifics. If I had to guess, it's geared more towards the original WWoHP than what's going in USF.

 

[Pete C]

We don't know what USH is getting yet. They didn't announce any specifics. If I had to guess, it's geared more towards the original WWoHP than what's going in USF.

This doesn't leave much up to the imagination:

The Los Angeles Potter park will closely resemble its Florida cousin, said Universal's Meyer.

"When you first see Hogwarts Castle and ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, you will find it an unforgettable experience," Meyer said. "This will change the face of tourism in Southern California."

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/ent...y-potter-planned-for-universal-hollywood.html

 

[Bob Saget]

While USH is really the only one that can call itself a Studio while keeping a straight face...USF offers more bang for your buck. Granted, we had a great experience during our visit to USH (Summer 2007), and I highly recommend any fan of the Fla site to visit if given the chance. But the Fla Studio...er um, Movie-Based theme park has more attractions for the ride junkie like myself.

It's a close call, but my vote goes to Orlando.

 

[Pete C]

While USH is really the only one that can call itself a Studio while keeping a straight face...USF offers more bang for your buck. Granted, we had a great experience during our visit to USH (Summer 2007), and I highly recommend any fan of the Fla site to visit if given the chance. But the Fla Studio...er um, Movie-Based theme park has more attractions for the ride junkie like myself.

It's a close call, but my vote goes to Orlando.

However, the question was in 5 years...not now. At that point USH will be home to 2 of the best simulator type rides in the same park, much like IOA enjoys now. If we only look at the actual E-ticket rides that are (or will be) unique to each park:

USH:
Studio Tour featuring King Kong 360
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Transformers: The Ride
Jurassic Park

USF:
Harry Potter: new Gringott's Bank attraction
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
Men in Black
ET

IMO, it looks like if I had just 1 day to spend at either I would choose USH based on those attractions. I know USF Mummy is better, but I don't know how much better since I haven't been on USHs. I also expect nothing short of a great ride out of the next Harry Potter attraction at USF, but USH's lineup looks a bit better overall.