Comments on: Rumor round-up for October 25, 2013: King Kong special report, Universal’s five-year road map, Meal Deal replacement, the Hogwarts Express & more

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 13:51:24 +0000

I really hope when they remake kong it’s like the old one. I LOVED that one. People’s expectations are gonna be pretty high for this one.

By: andrew marcou

andrew marcou — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 01:30:01 +0000

In reply to CaptainAction. CaptainAction how about...gutting lost continent and pushing the park back into the behind the scenes area? Take those buildings underground like disney. Both parks could drastically expand.

By: OrlandoInformer

OrlandoInformer — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 13:13:32 +0000

In reply to Terry the Tailor. @Terry the Tailor That's a great perspective on the situation - thanks for sharing it!

By: Dave Egner

Dave Egner — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 23:44:48 +0000

I love revenge of mummy so glad its there…I wonder what a new Kong ride would entail

By: Terry the Tailor

Terry the Tailor — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 19:30:12 +0000

Evening all!
With regard to the Hogwart’s Express engines being in the rear when returning to UO.A few years ago my family and I took a journey on the Fort William to Mallaig line in Scotland.This is the line which was used in the films and has the viaduct that is prominently featured in scenes from “Chamber Of Secrets”(known as the Glen Finnan Viaduct).The carriages were the actual ones that were used in the films.The engine was steam but sadly not the engine used in the film.On the return journey the engine was at the back as there is no turning facility at Mallaig so you could say that the new ride is very realistic.Also,if you look at the scenes of Hogsmeade station in the films there doesn’t appear to be a turning point there either.I’m sure that it’s just a happy coincidence though!All the best,
Terry.(Edinburgh,Scotland.)

By: DougJenkins

DougJenkins — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 14:47:57 +0000

In reply to DougJenkins. Marc N Kleinhenz agree

By: Marc N Kleinhenz

Marc N Kleinhenz — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 12:46:05 +0000

In reply to DougJenkins.

Indeed. But King’s Cross Station is going to be so badass, I don’t think you’re going to mind too much. 🙂
~M.

By: DougJenkins

DougJenkins — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 12:06:32 +0000

In reply to DougJenkins. OrlandoInformer DougJenkins Marc N Kleinhenz So when traveling in the return direction each trains engine will be in the rear

By: Marie Anglani Redonda

Marie Anglani Redonda — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 02:52:11 +0000

Thank you for all the updates! Your page rocks!

By: GaryStokes1

GaryStokes1 — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 02:22:31 +0000

You can buy the Meal Plan at the Destination Universal Desks at the on-site hotels. We will also be offering the Quick Service as of Nov. 3rd. And you do not have to be staying at the resorts to buy Destination Universal products.

By: OrlandoInformer

OrlandoInformer — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 01:46:13 +0000

In reply to DougJenkins.

DougJenkins Marc N Kleinhenz There’s a spot roughly midway between the parks where the track splits in two, which will allow the two trains to pass each other.
Here’s a good shot of it:

By: DougJenkins

DougJenkins — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 01:40:11 +0000

In reply to Marc N Kleinhenz. Marc N Kleinhenz There is only one track, that I can see

By: Marc N Kleinhenz

Marc N Kleinhenz — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 23:11:52 +0000

In reply to DougJenkins.

Both trains face only one way — towards Islands of Adventure. Seeing as how you’ll only really see the trains at Hogsmeade Station, this shouldn’t be an issue.
~M.

By: DougJenkins

DougJenkins — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 22:52:36 +0000

Don’t understand this ongoing fascination with Kong, or why UO would want to spend big bucks on a outdated character. Also is Hogwarts Express to have engines on each end? Don’t see any way for it to turn around and there is only one track.

By: CaptainAction

CaptainAction — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 21:53:47 +0000

Twister could be replaced by so many things which could be great and far more entertaining and interesting. We really don’t even go any more because even if there isn’t a line, the pre shows just take up more time than the attractions worth.
With land at such a premium at Universal, Twister and Fievel’s Playland are the easiest to let go.
Hogwartz Train is really exciting to see hitting the tracks.
Thanks for the great update and photos.

By: Lawrence Cole

Lawrence Cole — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 21:01:58 +0000

Getting rid of twister come on what’s next getting rid of the hulk

By: OrlandoInformer

OrlandoInformer — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 20:41:09 +0000

In reply to McEpic. McEpic KatieBrown1 They'll actually continue to honor pre-purchased Meal Deal tickets for the foreseeable future. However, starting November 3, guests will no longer be able to purchase the Meal Deal on-site or online.

By: McEpic

McEpic — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 20:33:22 +0000

In reply to KatieBrown1. KatieBrown1 Yes! Universal will honor all currently purchased Meal Deal tickets up until November 2nd!

By: KatieBrown1

KatieBrown1 — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 20:26:48 +0000

Is TH Universal Meal Deal still available until the new one rolls? The husband and I are going next weekend and the meal deal was awesome!