What is it the Universal does BETTER than Disney?

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Uhhhhhh......there was one ride and the backlot tour at MGM when it opened. Disney did not steal the one ride.(Great Movie Ride.)



Someone said parking garage....I disagree. ALOT! You have to walk far.
Disney has trams. Universal should look into some.


They could have got some cheap with old ride vehicles through Cash for Clunkers.:lookaroun

No longer than the commute from the Magic Kingdom parking lot to the front entrance. If anything needs to be rethought, it's THAT commute. Universal's garages are well organized and thankfully sheltered (no hot cars!) - there are moving sidewalks to propel you forward if you don't wish to walk. As an added bonus, security check is at the garage "hub" - so no additional checks if you park hop, and no tacky security stations detracting from the gorgeous park entrances.

Disney may have only had two rides (Backlot Tour & Great Movie Ride) - but the idea of a working studio park was pretty much taken straight from Universal's plans. Remember, the original idea was for a movie pavilion at EPCOT - but after Universal announced their plans - I guess someone got greedy, and one pavilion was stretched out into an entire park with all of 2 attractions on opening day. It was built so quickly I guess they kind of forgot about expansion, too, since now the Studios is trapped by its own entrance road!

 

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Wanna talk about stealing? Jurrasic Park area-opened in 2001=to Beastly Kingdom,planed in mid/late 90s.

An area of a theme park featuring a beloved movie and novel series with present-day dinosaurs created via genetic experiments.

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An area of a theme park celebrating various magical/mythical creatures such as unicorns and dragons.

I see no similarities.

 

[WDW Vacationer]

An area of a theme park featuring a beloved movie and novel series with present-day dinosaurs created via genetic experiments.

vs.

An area of a theme park celebrating various magical/mythical creatures such as unicorns and dragons.

I see no similarities.

Dueling Dragons. Dragon Tower anyone?

 

[WDW Vacationer]

No longer than the commute from the Magic Kingdom parking lot to the front entrance. If anything needs to be rethought, it's THAT commute. Universal's garages are well organized and thankfully sheltered (no hot cars!) - there are moving sidewalks to propel you forward if you don't wish to walk. As an added bonus, security check is at the garage "hub" - so no additional checks if you park hop, and no tacky security stations detracting from the gorgeous park entrances.

Disney may have only had two rides (Backlot Tour & Great Movie Ride) - but the idea of a working studio park was pretty much taken straight from Universal's plans. Remember, the original idea was for a movie pavilion at EPCOT - but after Universal announced their plans - I guess someone got greedy, and one pavilion was stretched out into an entire park with all of 2 attractions on opening day. It was built so quickly I guess they kind of forgot about expansion, too, since now the Studios is trapped by its own entrance road!

Whoah! Wait! Walk long distance vs. Monorail of Ferry. Monorail/Ferry more relaxing and scenic than a walk through industrial looking areas.

Gorgeous entrances are not present at the studios. Look at the arch and pavement! Ohhhhhh....Ahhhhh!

 

[JT3000]

THey were going to make it a pavillion in EPCOT,it grew beyond that. There is the old rumor that Eisner new through Paramount,I do not think it is true though.

This is all a moot point, as Universal Studios in Hollywood had already been up and running as a tourist attraction for years.

Wanna talk about stealing? Jurrasic Park area-opened in 2001=to Beastly Kingdom,planed in mid/late 90s.

Wow. Not only do the themes have nothing in common, but Jurassic Park was a novel released in 1990, followed by a film in 1993. The original attraction, in Hollywood, opened in 1996. IOA opened in 1999, not 2001.

Dueling Dragons. Dragon Tower anyone?

Now you're just reaching in a troll-like fashion.

 

[WDW Vacationer]

This is all a moot point, as Universal Studios in Hollywood had already been up and running as a tourist attraction for years.




Wow. Not only do the themes have nothing on common, but Jurassic Park was a novel released in 1991, followed by a film in 1993. The original attraction, in Hollywood, opened in 1996. IOA opened in 1999, not 2001.



Now you're just reaching in a troll-like fashion.

I did have some incorrect info.


Listen,in 2006 we went to Universal with the best of intentions,no bias. WE found too many thrills/simulators,not good for people easily sickened like me. We found not much livelyness.Also not many tem members around the park. Not very welcoming to us.

 

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Scenic? You travel on a parking tram across a barren parking lot, then to a horribly dated ticket center, hop aboard a monorail that gives you gorgeous views of... backstage areas... or, you take a snail-pace slow ferry that takes you a good 10 minutes to travel through, assuming you get on right away. I'll take Universal's garages and Citywalk any day.

Studio's entrance is great, thank you. Certainly no better than Hollywood Studios, so I have no idea what you're getting at.

Dragon Tower ---> Dueling Dragons? To some extent, yes. The difference is, Disney CANCELED these great plans, and the Disney Imagineers jumped ship to Universal and developed a similar attraction. Makes sense to me. We got the great attraction, didn't we? In Disney's case, you snooze you lose. :shrug:

 

[WDW Vacationer]

Scenic? You travel on a parking tram across a barren parking lot, then to a horribly dated ticket center, hop aboard a monorail that gives you gorgeous views of... backstage areas... or, you take a snail-pace slow ferry that takes you a good 10 minutes to travel through, assuming you get on right away. I'll take Universal's garages and Citywalk any day.

Studio's entrance is great, thank you. Certainly no better than Hollywood Studios, so I have no idea what you're getting at.

Dragon Tower ---> Dueling Dragons? To some extent, yes. The difference is, Disney CANCELED these great plans, and the Disney Imagineers jumped ship to Universal and developed a similar attraction. Makes sense to me. We got the great attraction, didn't we? In Disney's case, you snooze you lose. :shrug:

Great entrance! Hollywood landmark vs. Arch.

 

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Great entrance! Hollywood landmark vs. Arch.

Classic golden, shiny arch with the famous Universal Studios globe...

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Turnstiles with a giant hat...

Please go away, troll... (I love how you avoided all of my other points)

 

[WDW Vacationer]

Classic golden, shiny arch with the famous Universal Studios globe...

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Turnstiles with a giant hat...

Please go away, troll... (I love how you avoided all of my other points)

Not a troll! Didn't avoid them, just let it be because I can slightly see your point!


Apparently you fall for shiny things!
The building the turnstiles are under at DHS is a replica of a 1940s Hollywood building.There were no shiny arches in Hollywood in the 40s. DHS wins.

 

[krankenstein]

Whoah! Wait! Walk long distance vs. Monorail of Ferry. Monorail/Ferry more relaxing and scenic than a walk through industrial looking areas.

Gorgeous entrances are not present at the studios. Look at the arch and pavement! Ohhhhhh....Ahhhhh!

 

[JT3000]

VS

:shrug:

 

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Who said Universal Studios was trying to replicate 1940's Hollywood? Universal's a working studio, and like their bigger, more robust studio in Hollywood, it has arches. Thus, there are giant, fancy arches that make a great entrance to the park.

JT3000 put it best, and that picture didn't even include the Globe.

 

[WDW Vacationer]

Who said Universal Studios was trying to replicate 1940's Hollywood? Universal's a working studio, and like their bigger, more robust studio in Hollywood, it has arches. Thus, there are giant, fancy arches that make a great entrance to the park.

JT3000 put it best, and that picture didn't even include the Globe.

I see a blank spot after "vs." in his post.

 

[krankenstein]

Who said Universal Studios was trying to replicate 1940's Hollywood? Universal's a working studio, and like their bigger, more robust studio in Hollywood, it has arches. Thus, there are giant, fancy arches that make a great entrance to the park.

JT3000 put it best, and that picture didn't even include the Globe.

Yep, Disney even stole the arch idea for the entrance into the working studio portion of MGM. Remember, back in the day, the current Animation Courtyard area was were the the actual studio portion of the park started.

 

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I see a blank spot after "vs." in his post.

There's an image of Universal's entrance there... either refresh, or I'll give you a different link...

 

[WDW Vacationer]

You have made good points. However,did you read about my 2006 experience above? Try to defend Universal on that!

 

[WDW Vacationer]

There's an image of Universal's entrance there... either refresh, or I'll give you a different link...

Got it.

 

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Listen,in 2006 we went to Universal with the best of intentions,no bias. WE found too many thrills/simulators,not good for people easily sickened like me. We found not much livelyness.Also not many tem members around the park. Not very welcoming to us.

Again, you avoid the points we made because I think you are aware that we're right. :brick:

Universal contains a large amount of rides and attractions that are completely accessible to people who do not care for thrills. Whether you chose to experience and enjoy those, or instead complain about all of the thrill rides, I don't know. Does Universal have a stronger focus on thrilling rides compared to Disney? Yes, it does, just as Disney has a stronger focus on rides for small children compared to Universal. However, there's no denying that both parks have excellent atmosphere with incredible levels of detail and theming. Many of their attractions surpass their Disney counterparts.

Liveliness? What do you mean? Are you saying the park was uncrowded, or what? There are characters and outdoor shows daily, so maybe that's what you were referring to? As for not a lot of team members... what? The place is well staffed... I don't understand how it wasn't "welcoming", you'll have to go into that a little more.

 

[WDW Vacationer]

Again, you avoid the points we made because I think you are aware that we're right. :brick:

Universal contains a large amount of rides and attractions that are completely accessible to people who do not care for thrills. Whether you chose to experience and enjoy those, or instead complain about all of the thrill rides, I don't know. Does Universal have a stronger focus on thrilling rides compared to Disney? Yes, it does, just as Disney has a stronger focus on rides for small children compared to Universal. However, there's no denying that both parks have excellent atmosphere with incredible levels of detail and theming. Many of their attractions surpass their Disney counterparts.

Liveliness? What do you mean? Are you saying the park was uncrowded, or what? There are characters and outdoor shows daily, so maybe that's what you were referring to? As for not a lot of team members... what? The place is well staffed... I don't understand how it wasn't "welcoming", you'll have to go into that a little more.

No outdoor entertainment.Characters were few and far between.Team Members that were helpful/friendly were not present.Welcoming at Disney-Tickets please. Thank you! Have a Magical Day. Universal. Tickets. The rides-off the top of my head. 4 non-thrills/simulators.(I did count Jimmy Neutron. Along with MIB,ET,Shrek and Jaws) at the studio. I did nor t avoid your other points,just felt no need to comment/make my point further as you were obviously in a Universal does no wrong phase.