Cody
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Oh no, it probably came out like Spongebob dolphin noises 🤣. Thank you @JB this project is definitely a tough one, but still fun to create. The Muppets retheme of Rock 'N Roller Coaster is probably one of the most absurd rethemes in Disney's recent decisions. There have been some rethemes that have oddly worked despite criticisms, but this one confuses me from the thrill level versus wide age range. Plus, it is worrisome at what they may do in terms of physical theming and where budget cuts will be easily noticeable. -
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Good morning from Disney's Hollywood Studios! Saturday mornings are meant for the movies. Disney's Hollywood Studios is experiencing heavy development in preparation for something that is to be announced soon. To accommodate more guests and experiences, the Imagineers have been hard at work redeveloping some of the guest areas. Horticulture has reworked our palm trees throughout the park. This effort started a refresh of the landscaping which will continue as the park sees more areas being redeveloped. The main entrance has been an area that has seen little work done to it, primarily fencing at the entrance gates and some surrounding areas. A topic that has been discussed is the Chinese Theater. We are wanting to bring something behind the sorcerer's hat rather than a concrete jungle or dense foliage. We already have the Carthay Circle Theater that leads into the right side of the park but looking down at the hat there is just empty space. There have been attempts at the Chinese Theater and it is a difficult structure with some of the details not yet being done in RCT3. Yes this is me ranting 🤣. Another area that is needing some love is Animation Courtyard. Imagineers have redeveloped the paths near the archway as this was intended to lead into Toy Story Land and other areas that were just concepts. Looking at the other Disney studio parks, Animation Courtyard could be a collection of popular stories. This could also integrate into a Pixar area to include some of the areas we have fallen in love with. The creator of much of the scenery in this park actually teased Monsters Inc. (also Rock 'N Roller Coaster and Chinese Theater 🤣) content which now that Florida is getting that area, would make sense and add a real fun area to create and adapt from what is coming. Yes more of me ranting, Hollywood Studios is an IP heavy park that needs love 😅. Previously this area was wide open much like the space behind the sorcerer's hat. Moby's curved walls with the archway has created a divider between the main entrance and Animation Courtyard. Something small that oddly works. This also cut off one pathway to the hat that only had a show exit connected to it. Trolley Car Cafe is still needing development, but that will be included in the phase of opening gift shops and other merchandise locations for guests. Starbucks is currently the only operating shop. Guests sure do love their custom mugs and cups. A recent change is the removal of the Carthay Circle fountain. This was in an effort to improve the future guest flow to popular attractions in the right side of the park. This is also near the Starbucks location and future Trolley Car Cafe. Here is where rumor mill begins to turn. With recent news about Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida, this brings to light the addition of a small area to a rather dead area in this park. Rock 'N Roller Coaster is still in the works for Dubai and will remain Aerosmith. To balance thrills and family however, ideas of bringing a small area to include Muppet Vision 3D are being worked up. In terms of RCT3, this will be a piece-by-piece build integrating some of the facades of Grand Avenue. Looking at the real-world facades, it will take a little bit of time, but the custom scenery that is needed we already have. Grand Avenue would also be able to incorporate Rock 'N Roller Coaster in its footprint considering the archway to that attraction's area could be seen as an entrance to a music venue that has Aerosmith as its main act. The concept is still in the works, but this would eliminate the dead space near Carthay Circle Theater and create more guest areas. And around the corner would be The Hollywood Tower Hotel. A requirement for every guest visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios 😉. It has been a long time since I have done an update on here for this project. I found workarounds to loading issues and even have the ability to swap to night mode (currently, probably not in the future). I am paying close attention to Florida's version as there is a lot that should be done to that park that are just being pushed to the side for cheap rethemes/layovers. My goal for this project (and others) is to take what has been popular and successful and integrate it with good ideas Imagineering has created. One example is how Monsters Inc. is one that has mixed reviews based on where it is going and their bandage to keep the Muppets in the park. Personally, Animation Courtyard could be so much more at that park than a reworked Little Mermaid stage show, Disney Junior, and the Star Wars Launch Bay. Sure, space is limited at that park, but it is also being wasted. Also, IPs aimed at families should be kept with attractions and experiences that allow the wide age range to enjoy it rather than putting the IP on a coaster that is too intense for some members of the family. Muppets being integrated in the Rock 'N Roller Coaster is possibly one of the most confusing rethemes Disney has announced. I am sure much of the community has the same sentiments, this is why we play these games, to get our creative ideas and opinions out there. This is a fun project and I am excited to keep developing it.
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Such realistic roads. Something that really adds to projects because you can get some neat shots of the park's skyline from the highways.
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Hey all! This discussion is based on 2025 plans and projects. What are you planning to do on ParkCrafters in 2025? This year is another year of refurbishments for me. Multiple projects that started on SGW are getting refurbished, with some being full park refurbishments. Also this year I am planning to continue Emerald Waters in Planet Coaster 2, somewhat waiting for the flume improvements first and that project will be seeing improvements. The big project for 2025 is my Universal Studios project in RCT3. This is the first time I am sharing 2 parks in one file, something I used to do all the time with Disneyland-based parks in my earlier years. Definitely an exciting year.
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Happy Monday moviegoers! Universal Studios Resort Dubai is rapidly growing and changing by the minute. Today marked a milestone in the delivery and installation of our main entrance touch points at Universal Studios Park. Universal's Adventureverse had entrance touch points installed early on in the construction process and now Universal Studios Park had its touch points installed. This step in the construction process allows construction of surrounding and supporting services to further progress. Universal Studios Park is a bit further along than Adventureverse and future announcements related to progress as well as detailed updates are coming soon.
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Good topic. I typically do the same for large scale gift shops and food locations. It adds realism and lets you have multiple types of items in one general location.
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This is just stunning.
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Hey all happy Sunday! Here is another discussion thread talking about the cold. In Florida we are actually participating in winter this year (even south Florida) and I wanted to see if anyone has any crazy winter weather stories. Being in "the other Florida" closer to Alabama, we get pretty cold and have had "snow days" oddly. One of the first few times we had snow days recently was in 2014 and people were sliding down one of the closed bridges that froze over. The "snow" we see here melts before it hits the ground, but it is still a weird phenomenon. There have been more recent accounts of us getting snow, but it has become more bizarre seeing how cold we can get.
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Universal Studios Destinations & Experiences Announces Thrilling New Destination: Universal Studios Resort Dubai Universal Parks & Resorts today announced plans to bring the magic and excitement of Universal Studios to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This groundbreaking project will feature a dynamic blend of thrilling rides, immersive lands, and unforgettable entertainment experiences, creating a must-visit destination for residents and global travelers alike. This project will include two theme parks, Universal Studios Park and Universal's Adventureverse. Iconic Lands: Guests will journey through beloved worlds like The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Super Nintendo World, and many others, experiencing thrilling rides and encountering iconic characters. World-Class Rides: From high-speed roller coasters and thrilling water attractions to family-friendly adventures, Universal Studios Dubai will offer a diverse range of experiences for all ages. Immersive Shows and Entertainment: Guests will be captivated by spectacular live shows, dazzling parades, and unforgettable character encounters throughout the park. Unique Dining and Shopping: A wide variety of dining options, from quick bites to themed restaurants, will cater to every palate. Unique shops will offer exclusive merchandise and souvenirs. Universal Studios Resort Dubai is expected to open in 2025. Marking a new chapter in the history of Universal Parks & Resorts promising to deliver an unparalleled entertainment experience for guests of all ages.
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Happy New Year everyone! This is just a discussion of what your goals are for 2025 and anything cool you did in 2024. My goal is to improve my projects on here and do some more trips! My projects are getting bigger and I keep adding to my list to keep a constant rotation and flow of ideas. Some are really old ideas that I used to have, and others are based on new and current experiences in real world parks. Then for more trips I want to get to WDW at least once this year and possibly one or two trips to Universal. Highly debating an AP and when to go, which will more than likely be an OI meetup weekend. Possibly a day at Epic Universe, who knows! Last year I did my first work trip to Washington DC, and it was also my first time in DC. I met some really cool people and some other Disney nerds in my company. I also did my first solo trip to Universal in November for my first Orlando Informer Meetup. Let's just say I am jonesing for another trip and more butterbeer! I also interacted with quite a few members of ParkCrafters and many were previous SGW members that I remembered on Discord. Very cool to interact with you guys and share a lot of knowledge and techniques for our projects. Lots of laughs and jokes that will probably stick around forever.
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Happy New Year everyone! I wanted to share a brief update on the status of this project as it has gotten a little quiet. I am working on a park-wide refurbishment to accommodate my new system as well as fix some of the kinks that this project seemed to have. Some sets were removed to better handle all my projects and some of these were used in this project. Some areas needed redevelopment anyways and I am going to take the opportunity to get this park to a much higher standard. As usual, I have major attractions planned and intend to keep much of the existing plans for the park.
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Fake snow is the definition of Florida Christmas.
