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Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)


Thank you very much for continuing to read this update (PART 1 can be found at this link).

Let's now continue to check out the park by moving away from the former Amity Village:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

We will now check out The Simpsons Ride area:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

A panoramic photo of this colorful corner of the park (FULL-SIZE):

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

A new standalone midway game has been installed near the ride's entrance:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

All the other new midway games have received their official signs, and they look really cool:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Very funny names and graphics:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Also, we appreciated the fact that the games are indeed all themed after The Simpsons, creating an area with a theme that flows very nicely:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

This sign in particular has many of the fun quotes that were formerly mentioned in the old facades:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

This is new:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Some cannons:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Shoot the beer!:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

By the way, the signs of the games are in "3-D" as you can see from these photos:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

The back of the games:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

New panels along the Simpsons' waterfront:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Rumor has it that the Kwik-E-Mart will be expanded very soon:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

I found this to be absolutely hilarious:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Let's take a look inside this colorful store:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

I personally love the park map of the fictional Krustyland theme park! It is now even printed on t-shirts:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

More new fence covers along Central Park:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Notice that these panels almost completely hide the real fence:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

In the Hollywood section of the park, we noticed that the photo-op is back:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Also, work on the planters next to Mel's has been completed:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Also (always according to rumors) these bathrooms next to the future Transformers Ride should be expanded:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

While leaving Hollywood Boulevard, we noticed that the Betty Boop banner was back:

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

Looking sharp, Betty!

Universal Studios Update: Waterfront Open (PART 2)

And this is all! Thank you very much again for reading, and have a great rest of your day!

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