So when will the Kid Zone closures begin?

[WAJAS]

I thought we were talking about Battery Park over near Hollywood haha...My bad, I like both

Wait I’m confused. Isn’t the park near Horror Makeup Central Park? And isn’t Battery Park the one near Fallon?

 

[Alicia]

Wait I’m confused. Isn’t the park near Horror Makeup Central Park? And isn’t Battery Park the one near Fallon?

Ironically all 3 of these parks are designated smoking areas.

Battery park is the covered smoking area near Mel’s, located between Transformers and the Central Park area, which is the grassy area across from the NBC Media Center.

The one near Fallon is, um, I wanna say Washington Square Park maybe? Actually I’m not sure what it’s called, but it has that pillar with an angel on top.

 

[Disneyhead]

Ironically all 3 of these parks are designated smoking areas.

Battery park is the covered smoking area near Mel’s, located between Transformers and the Central Park area, which is the grassy area across from the NBC Media Center.

The one near Fallon is, um, I wanna say Washington Square Park maybe? Actually I’m not sure what it’s called, but it has that pillar with an angel on top.

Yes, Washington Square Park. The home of many '60s/'70s protests. Women's Lib and Peace reigns.

 

[Alicia]

Yes, Washington Square Park. The home of many '60s/'70s protests. Women's Lib and Peace reigns.

Yes. And now most known for designated smoking.

 

[Lacey]

It’s called Gremacy Park

 

[Teebin]

I’m not sure that is Gramercy as Gramercy has no tall pillar like that. Hmmm. Perhaps it is a generic NY park.

 

[Mad Dog]

I thought we were talking about Battery Park over near Hollywood haha...My bad, I like both

I think people use all those terms to describe the park, Battery or Central or Gramercy. Not sure what it is officially.

 

[n i c k]

So, here we are almost at the end of January and we still have no closures?

 

[Nick]

So, here we are almost at the end of January and we still have no closures?

Keep expectations at a minimum for closures and life will be the better for it.

The earliest I think we get closures at this point is Labor Day, but I truly wouldn't be surprised if things push into 2019. That's not inside knowledge, just gut feeling at this point and time.

 

[JungleSkip]

Keep expectations at a minimum for closures and life will be the better for it.

The earliest I think we get closures at this point is Labor Day, but I truly wouldn't be surprised if things push into 2019. That's not inside knowledge, just gut feeling at this point and time.

I’ll take that bet. I still think they’re waiting for F&F at this point, for whatever reason. Gut feeling as well, but I don’t think they can let it go past summer and still hit their desired mark

 

[Parkscope Joe]

As Brian said on IU Radio we’ve been close for a long time. We have accurate info until the last minute when Lucy/UOR pulls the football.

 

[JoeCamel]

Keep expectations at a minimum for closures and life will be the better for it.

The earliest I think we get closures at this point is Labor Day, but I truly wouldn't be surprised if things push into 2019. That's not inside knowledge, just gut feeling at this point and time.

I’ll take that bet. I still think they’re waiting for F&F at this point, for whatever reason. Gut feeling as well, but I don’t think they can let it go past summer and still hit their desired mark

As Brian said on IU Radio we’ve been close for a long time. We have accurate info until the last minute when Lucy/UOR pulls the football.

When I was there Wednesday I walked back to CG area and was surprised at all the new paint I saw on things, the ground etc. Guess that was why they had the walls up for a bit but it was a surprise they spent the money.
ETA: I rode ET and gave my name as "home". Botanicus said "Homer"!

 

[Bulldog45]

If this is still open Labor Day weekend then I don't see how Nintendo will be ready to open in 2021.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

If this is still open Labor Day weekend then I don't see how Nintendo will be ready to open in 2021.

2 1/2 years of construction is generally how long it take Universal to build something. They can do it, but then again I don't want to see Mario Kart plagued with Gringotts issues.

 

[JungleSkip]

If this is still open Labor Day weekend then I don't see how Nintendo will be ready to open in 2021.

I mean, they built Diagon in 2.5 years and the demo for Jaws was way more intense than the demo for KZ will be, so anything is possible.

 

[Nick]

When I was there Wednesday I walked back to CG area and was surprised at all the new paint I saw on things, the ground etc. Guess that was why they had the walls up for a bit but it was a surprise they spent the money.
ETA: I rode ET and gave my name as "home". Botanicus said "Homer"!

All of the Simpsons names are in the system for ET to say.

 

[ThreePack Shagur]

What year is Japan’s Nintendo land set to open? Has it broken ground?

Back a few years ago when I’d heard that Japan would be getting it first, there were mutterings that stateside parks couldn’t begin construction until Japan’s was completed and Nintendo approved of the final product. Nintendo was in no hurry to install these in all of the planned parks and was more concerned about quality and appeal.

That was a while ago and things change (and I’ve stayed away from anything parks related for well over a year now), but I think we all expected Kidzone to close years ago. Personally speaking, if Nintendo japan is opening in 2019 or early 2020, I’d expect closure and demo to start a half-year before, and construction to start a few months prior to their ground opening.

 

[Viator]

What year is Japan’s Nintendo land set to open? Has it broken ground?

Back a few years ago when I’d heard that Japan would be getting it first, there were mutterings that stateside parks couldn’t begin construction until Japan’s was completed and Nintendo approved of the final product. Nintendo was in no hurry to install these in all of the planned parks and was more concerned about quality and appeal.

That was a while ago and things change (and I’ve stayed away from anything parks related for well over a year now), but I think we all expected Kidzone to close years ago. Personally speaking, if Nintendo japan is opening in 2019 or early 2020, I’d expect closure and demo to start a half-year before, and construction to start a few months prior to their ground opening.

Super Nintendo World has broken ground since June, as it's projected to be ready by the Tokyo Olympics for Osaka in 2020.

When Hogsmeade began construction in Osaka, it took less time than even the Hollywood version. I would not doubt that Japan has people down there far more capable to take on the challenge to get it ready by then.

 

[Mr. EPCOT]

As Brian said on IU Radio we’ve been close for a long time. We have accurate info until the last minute when Lucy/UOR pulls the football.

Peanuts ride confirmed.

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

If this is still open Labor Day weekend then I don't see how Nintendo will be ready to open in 2021.

Everybody has been wrong multiple times. I'll only buy into Nintendo when Universal says it's closing officially. Everyone guessing is wrong and will be. Therefore Nintendo will just be a waiting game.