Friday, May 24, 2013

Universal pushing Disney?

DIS News reports in this post that Universal Orlando is about to open a new themed area based on "The Simpsons" TV show.
Two of the biggest additions to the area will be Krusty Burger and Moe's Tavern, which is going to serve "Duff Beer," the well-known beer featured in the show. Other restaurants and shops added will be Lard Lad's Donuts, The Frying Dutchman, Luigi's Pizza, The Android's Dungeon & Baseball Card Shop, and Duff Gardens.
 Universal is opening Transformers in June and raised ticket prices in advance of the new attraction being open.  New and no doubt popular attractions at Universal will push Disney to stay ahead of the game.  Theme park attendance in the area is up so maybe there is enough demand to keep both parks packing them in.  But Disney needs to add more interesting attractions at WDW, and make sure the current attractions are well maintained.  Spending a reported billion dollars on MyMagic+ and creating a sexy Merida don't address either of those issues.

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