Thursday, May 31, 2012

Universal Orlando Update - Potter Progress, More

Universal is celebrating "The Year to be Here" in lots of ways - a new parade and lagoon show, an upcoming Despicable Me attraction, a revised Spider-Man, a new store for SpongeBob, and construction on the former Jaws site.



Amid all this, it's the 100th anniversary for Universal, and there are a few banners to this effect.

The shark photo opportunity that used to be stationed in front of the Jaws ride has been moved closer to Disaster while construction continues on the former Amity area. They still haven't announced details of the Potter expansion to come here.







Lastly, this pay phone caught my eye. It seems customized for international visitors, who are probably the only people still using pay phones in the American theme parks.



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Kevin Yee is the author of numerous independent Disney books, including the popular Walt Disney World Earbook series and Walt Disney World Hidden History.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi! Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your declining Disney column. I have been unable to return to the World for the last couple of years due to financial issues, so it saddens me to see what has happened lately via your blog posts. I hope to return in October and, as always, whatever isn't working will be brought to the attention of management as I always have. It's ridiculous that they charge so much for admission, yet allow any of these things to accumulate.

Randy said...

Thanks Kevin. I always enjoy photo finds! On a different note, looking at the former Jaws site...are those apartments ????

Kevin Yee said...

I had the same reaction - are those apartments?! Turns out they are!