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Re: Universal Hollywood Back Lot on fire!
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:38 am
by Theme Park Where
Just an update - on the news today they've indicated that they will rebuild the New York street scene and the backlot but will be replacing Kong with another attraction or display eventually. They said they'd announce the rebuilt backlot and more information about what will replace Kong later. So, I guess ...
RIP Mr. King Kong (Kong needs a smiley)
Re: Universal Hollywood Back Lot on fire!
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:02 pm
by Whazzup
Theme Park Where wrote:Just an update - on the news today they've indicated that they will rebuild the New York street scene and the backlot but will be replacing Kong with another attraction or display eventually. They said they'd announce the rebuilt backlot and more information about what will replace Kong later. So, I guess ...
RIP Mr. King Kong (Kong needs a smiley)
Oh ZaaaZuuuu - see above post. Surely there's a King Kong smiley out there somewhere.
Re: Universal Hollywood Back Lot on fire!
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:25 pm
by felinefan
I've never been to Universal Studios, but I remember on the old commercials they had, they had the Parting of the Red Sea from the movie 'The Ten Commandments." Is that still there?
Re: Universal Hollywood Back Lot on fire!
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:27 pm
by CBeilby
it was a couple of years back when I still worked there. The lagoon where it's located is a good distance away from New York Street, so likely, it's still there.
Re: Universal Hollywood Back Lot on fire!
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:33 pm
by felinefan
I forgot--what about Bruce the Shark from Jaws?
Re: Universal Hollywood Back Lot on fire!
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:41 pm
by CBeilby
Probably safe as well, as that lagoon is a bit of a distance from the fire site too.
Re: Universal Hollywood Back Lot on fire!
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 9:42 pm
by Theme Park Where
Last I heard, Bruce and the Red Sea were still there (although Bruce is not IN the red sea) and as mentioned, well away from the fire area. If you are planning a trip to Universal Hollywood, the fire location is now part of the tour! That's showbiz!
Re: Universal Hollywood Back Lot on fire!
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:17 pm
by dazyhill
The ads for Universal now have the tag line:"The Show Must Go On" and also make it clear that the park is fully operational.
Re: Universal Hollywood Back Lot on fire!
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:23 pm
by vixen101485
Theme Park Where wrote:Last I heard, Bruce and the Red Sea were still there (although Bruce is not IN the red sea) and as mentioned, well away from the fire area. If you are planning a trip to Universal Hollywood, the fire location is now part of the tour! That's showbiz!
dazyhill wrote:The ads for Universal now have the tag line:"The Show Must Go On" and also make it clear that the park is fully operational.
NOt to mention some damn smart marketing people.
Re: Universal Hollywood Back Lot on fire!
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:34 pm
by Zazu
Theme Park Where wrote:Kong needs a smiley
Kong gets a smiley
:kingkong: