So the downsized Tribute Store is more or less confirmed, huh? I’ve found the store to be more enjoyable then several of the houses the last few years - and I’d rather have one or even two fewer houses then lose the Store. Of course, what the event really doesn’t need are fewer things to absorb crowds - another reason a smaller store is foreboding.
I can be pretty pessimistic about theme parks, but not about HHN. I’ve been going with friends for over 20 years and I’m rarely disappointed - I even thought 2024 was great and disagree with most criticisms of it. This year, however, has just been a series of gut punches, and the only thing that looks really strong are the streets. Put that together with the insane explosion in Uni hotel rates and I’m genuinely feeling down about the event for the first time in a long time.