Friday, April 24, 2009
Rip, Ride, Rockit Preview
Universal has set up a special site, mostly for the media, to preview their upcoming Rip, Ride, Rockit rollercoaster.
There are some nifty graphics and animations showing off some of the ride's "first-ever moves."
Labels: rip ride rockit, roller coasters, universal studios florida
Monday, February 23, 2009
Poseidon's Not Too Furious
Someone asked me about what's going on at Poseidon's Fury in Universal Studios Florida. Seems they write a blog dedicated to Jeffrey Combs, the actor who plays Lord Darkenon in the attraction.
So here's the skinny: Poseidon's Fury is a shodaw of its former self. The roaring vortex effect -- arguably the main reason for standing in line for the attraction -- has been turned off.
I'm also told that in another attempt to save a few pennies, many of the pyrotechnic effects in the last scene have been eliminated.
All in all, the only reason to pop into Poseidon's Fury now is to escape the rain. Let's hope that, as the economy improves, so will the effects in this attraction.
So here's the skinny: Poseidon's Fury is a shodaw of its former self. The roaring vortex effect -- arguably the main reason for standing in line for the attraction -- has been turned off.
I'm also told that in another attempt to save a few pennies, many of the pyrotechnic effects in the last scene have been eliminated.
All in all, the only reason to pop into Poseidon's Fury now is to escape the rain. Let's hope that, as the economy improves, so will the effects in this attraction.
Labels: jeffrey combs, poseidon's fury, universal studios florida
Monday, February 16, 2009
Hollywood Bowl Opens
The spiffy new Hollywood Bowl performance venue at Universal Studios Florida debuted with a performance by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. It replaces the empty space that used to be The Boneyard.
DeWayne Bevil has the scoop (with pics).
DeWayne Bevil has the scoop (with pics).
Labels: hollywood bowl, universal studios florida
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Twister Closing at Universal Studios Florida
Universal is shutting another attraction -- at least until "spring" (whenever that might be).
Last week it was Fear Factor, this week it's Twister.
Two thoughts:
1. They are educating people that coming during the slow periods is a bad idea, since the park will be substantially less enjoyable.
2. They are telling the entire world: "WE'RE IN BIG TROUBLE!!" Why don't they put up a big sign at the entrance, just for good measure?
Last week it was Fear Factor, this week it's Twister.
Two thoughts:
1. They are educating people that coming during the slow periods is a bad idea, since the park will be substantially less enjoyable.
2. They are telling the entire world: "WE'RE IN BIG TROUBLE!!" Why don't they put up a big sign at the entrance, just for good measure?
Labels: fear factor, twister, universal studios florida
