tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post7575955870861239193..comments2024-03-21T21:07:56.488-04:00Comments on Orlando Theme Park News: Islands of Adventure Update: Camp Jurassic Work & MoreOTPN Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566072824352403341noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-46286211418309305522016-04-19T17:58:17.771-04:002016-04-19T17:58:17.771-04:00Sorry you had higher hopes for Universal, but I en...Sorry you had higher hopes for Universal, but I enjoy Uni attractions way better than any Disney attraction. They are more exciting and more fun! Your facts are your opinions. My facts are my opinions, that's what makes these comments so great. But, facts are, you spent a lot less "greed" money at Uni. You didn't pay an "upgrade" fee for after hours parties, and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-26880502032825591782016-04-18T20:20:39.094-04:002016-04-18T20:20:39.094-04:00I guess it's a good thing that Hong Kong Disne...I guess it's a good thing that Hong Kong Disneyland is going forward with all those layoffs due to declining attendance. That will surely stick it to Universal! #sargasmTrentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-24642087124538254322016-04-18T18:32:43.822-04:002016-04-18T18:32:43.822-04:00THANKS to the fans of Universal Orlando, I was con...THANKS to the fans of Universal Orlando, I was convinced I would be AMAZED BEYOND BELIEF at the WWoHP attractions and of course, Spiderman. So we booked our trip and even paid to stay on site at UNI to gain skip the line passes. <br /><br />We arrived to a run down hotel. That said the hotel was in the midst of upgrading rooms. I immediately put on my Jaws t-shirt and we headed to IOA to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-49760750839376149482016-04-18T14:02:05.205-04:002016-04-18T14:02:05.205-04:00Jason,
I meant just okay as in the movie itself, ...Jason,<br /><br />I meant just okay as in the movie itself, as in my personal taste, not how it performed at the box office. Cars 2 was downright terrible, imo. So nothing has performed better than Avatar Globally... The Force Awakens was monster but is still far away from Avatars amazing box office numbers. Disney will have the highest grossing film of all time in Avatar and the Highest Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-29616719233169244902016-04-18T13:33:09.351-04:002016-04-18T13:33:09.351-04:00The most recent anonymous is right. The same was s...The most recent anonymous is right. The same was said about Cars Land. And it does come down to taste. Luckily we're all free to visit whichever parks we choose. I'm not sure I agree that Cars and Avatar were "just okay movies" (Cars did $462M globally. Avatar did $2.788B. So obviously those who disliked those movies are in the minority), but I digress. <br /><br />Universal Jasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-60946005393949629872016-04-18T11:24:21.450-04:002016-04-18T11:24:21.450-04:00I like both Parks. Harry Potter is just simply am...I like both Parks. Harry Potter is just simply amazing. The overall experience at Disney is just better though. I will say Universal top attractions are better, or more thrilling, but that is mostly just taste. Universal is doing great things while Disney has been expanding its infrastructure because people have been coming in record numbers no mater what they do. The rides will come, and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-47139346589649668712016-04-18T09:49:02.256-04:002016-04-18T09:49:02.256-04:00I think it's fun to debate Disney vs Universal...I think it's fun to debate Disney vs Universal. I like both, but they're certainly different and are targeting different audiences. Thrill seekers should head to Universal. Families with younger children should head to Disney. I'll also say that NO ONE can compete with Disney World since no other park has that much space to separate things and keep the support structures and buildingsJasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-78003145357396353912016-04-18T08:56:39.961-04:002016-04-18T08:56:39.961-04:00lol yall mad, and full of wrong informationlol yall mad, and full of wrong informationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-8143117678695269332016-04-18T07:26:54.184-04:002016-04-18T07:26:54.184-04:00"However, Cars Land was Disney's first at..."However, Cars Land was Disney's first attempt at a totally themed land that makes you feel like your in a movie and they only built it after they saw the success of Harry Potter. "<br /><br />Carsland started construction a year before the first Wizarding World even opened. Dan Borishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07071989815220997114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-19320800710654337692016-04-18T05:17:05.920-04:002016-04-18T05:17:05.920-04:00Be grateful you live near enough to attend these f...Be grateful you live near enough to attend these fabulous parks on a regular basis. Most of us cannot, and it is a once or twice in a lifetime experience!! You don't realise how fortunate you are!Count your blessings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-63125689626717943542016-04-18T01:28:24.492-04:002016-04-18T01:28:24.492-04:00Universal needs to rip off its guests to be more l...Universal needs to rip off its guests to be more like Di$ney. They don't force you to buy character dining or add on packages. As someone who is actually from Orlando I know that Disney and Universal use the same companies to theme and build rides. The days of WED are long gone. <br /><br />Disney hired the lead designer of Diagon Alley to design Star Wars land so it won't be a total Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-9361404486657383792016-04-18T01:18:00.209-04:002016-04-18T01:18:00.209-04:00Thank you! I really enjoy your photo updates! 👍Thank you! I really enjoy your photo updates! 👍Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-13897634757145086642016-04-18T00:12:43.365-04:002016-04-18T00:12:43.365-04:00My issue is, I like them both but I just wish Disn...My issue is, I like them both but I just wish Disney would step up to the plate to at least TRY and compete with Universal. <br /><br />With Universal, I feel like I need to go every single year to see all the new stuff. This year, we get a new MASSIVE ride, a totally rebuilt Hulk and a new hotel. Next year, a new ride and a whole new water park. 2018 will be the new Fast ride and I'm sure Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-40883288818372589502016-04-17T23:44:13.494-04:002016-04-17T23:44:13.494-04:00This is really getting boring- Disney fans bashing...This is really getting boring- Disney fans bashing Universal and vice versa. Are these the only comments going to be made! How about- both companies have great theme parks in their own ways. Both parks are going to offer great things in the future. Give peace a chance!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-62981635655991289282016-04-17T23:41:22.938-04:002016-04-17T23:41:22.938-04:00Last Anonymous:
Thats the issue though. Toy Story...Last Anonymous:<br /><br />Thats the issue though. Toy Story and Star Wars are AT LEAST four years from now. Toy Story is rumored to be 2019-2020 and Star Wars 2021-2022. They have nothing else planned between Avatar in 2017 and Toy Story that is big. You claim Disney's income is so much more than Universal, yet it takes Disney 6-7 (or in Avatar's case nearly 9) years to build something Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-62305512684249448562016-04-17T23:13:45.700-04:002016-04-17T23:13:45.700-04:00Disney vs Universal? Universal's income from i...Disney vs Universal? Universal's income from its theme parks is a mere fraction of what Disney earns. And Disney's got huge projects - whole new lands - coming in the next few years: Avatar, Toy Story Land and STAR WARS. Disney's future is looking good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-35976795745097054812016-04-17T23:10:10.139-04:002016-04-17T23:10:10.139-04:00Anonymous #1, Universal doesn't have to hold t...Anonymous #1, Universal doesn't have to hold their candle to Disney. Disney is following in Universals footsteps now making entire lands from movies. Who's more creative now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-61594611647373589292016-04-17T22:47:44.334-04:002016-04-17T22:47:44.334-04:00I'm sorry Anonymous #1 but have you seen Cars ...I'm sorry Anonymous #1 but have you seen Cars Land? The only real "sight line" issue in ALL of Universal is the Harry Potter building and it has gotten better over time with trees growing. However, Cars Land was Disney's first attempt at a totally themed land that makes you feel like your in a movie and they only built it after they saw the success of Harry Potter. However, whenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-71098593916247667082016-04-17T22:05:16.283-04:002016-04-17T22:05:16.283-04:00I am sorry you do not enjoy entertainment. How sad...I am sorry you do not enjoy entertainment. How sad. Disney is filled is pretty looking empty attractions. They look good, but have no substance and are really for the easily amused section of America. Universal actually has rides that aren't for babies looking for a pretty building.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-26989860178346930792016-04-17T21:34:17.064-04:002016-04-17T21:34:17.064-04:00The fact that gigantic show buildings go unnoticed...The fact that gigantic show buildings go unnoticed by the masses of Universal-blind is pathetic and thoroughly hypocritical. Just look at that monstrosity next to one of the Potter rides?!?! Laughable! Certainly not isolated either. Between the similar ride systems overusing screens for supposed thrills, the rides that are completely boorish (Lost Continent, Shrek, KidZone, several Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com