Universal Character Locations

[mktiggerman]

well, I did it. After the unusually high number of requests (strangely enough... almost everyone who asked was british. strange I thought) from guests who've seen my WDW guide, I decided to make a Universal Orlando guide. so here are the current character locations @ USF and IOA. The character locations changed in december with the removal of fievel and family, yogi and booboo, and dudley do-right. they only do special events now

http://members.aol.com/senorloc0/universal/

 

[whalewatcher]

That was awesome!!!! Thanks for the info. Now, how often to you actually see these characters?

 

[mktiggerman]

for the most part, you should be able to see them every day. It's a work in progress like my WDW location site, so it will be regularly updated. The next update should be hopefully next week, since I noticed a few characters I omitted (mainly Boris and Natasha, which can be found @ IOA in toon lagoon). So thursday I'm leaving to go back home for a few days, and upon my return next week I'll update it.

 

[mktiggerman]

just a heads up, I've updated the guide to include Boris, Natasha, MiB agents, Ghostbusters, and the Blues Brothers

 

[Rogue]

...just as an addition to the GREAT character guide you have provided.

Boris & Natasha can also be seen in Port Of Entry in the mornings.

The "Bimbo" for Betty Boop & Broom Hilda are seasonal characters In Toon Lagoon-IOA

Chicka Bonita can be found singing on Hollywood Blvd in USF

Popeye, Olive Oyl, Bluto, Beetle Bailey, Zero and Woody all do a meet and greet after the Beach Bash show in Toon Lagoon-IOA

Broom Hilda and Beetle are also at Port of Entry-IOA in the mornings during peak seasons.

 

[mktiggerman]

Originally posted by Rogue
...just as an addition to the GREAT character guide you have provided.

why do I have the strangest feeling I know you....

 

[JAP]

WOW! I didn't know that Universal had characters. I have only been to the CA location and we are thinking about spending some time at Universal next Orlando/WDW trip.

My DD is a huge fan of the Wild Thornberry's as well as Rocket Power.

Thanks for the thread!

 

[mktiggerman]

also, here's some new news: On April 7, the Man in the Big Yellow Hat (from Curious George) will begin to make regular appearances. Like always, all information is subject to change, so check w/ guest relations or a character escort for updated information for that specific day

 

[Perdita101]

Shrek????? Really???? My 2 year old dd is gonna be in heaven if she sees him!!!!

 

[mktiggerman]

quick update-

There is now a Scooby Doo photo location inside of the Hanna-Barbera building. It is located in the interactives play area between the ride and the store.

You can meet scooby there (he has his own queue) and take a picture/autograph, and Kodak has photographers there who will also take the picture (kinda like Toontown in WDW)

 

[mktiggerman]

just a quick update..

Jimmy Neutrom from Nickelodeon will be the next to do meets, premiering this summer (late june)

 

[ParkHopperUO]

Hi,

There is now a Spider-Man photo area inside The Marvel Alterniverse Store across from Doom Alley. A backdrop has been added in the rear of the store and Spidey is there pretty much all day (with a Kodak photographer).

 

[Rogue]

Just a quick note that character locations will be changing for summer. I don't have all the information yet as IOA is still deciding. However as of right now Spider-man is making appearances at Port Of Entry at 10:30 am and 11:30am if you missed him in Marvel.

 

[jabead]

My family is going to Univ Studios Hollywood this summer. Does anyone know if they also have character appearances?

 

[Jelly]

I,m surprized that Yogi and Boo only do special occasions now,because thoughs are the 2 characters I would like to meet.
What about Fred Flinstone,does he still walk around the park?

 

[Rogue]

Yes, Fred Flintstone still can be seen in USF with Wilma, Barney and Betty Rubble. They ride out on the cartoon trolley with Popeye and Olive Oyl on Hollywood Blvd. Check on the set times as they may have changed for summer.

 

[mktiggerman]

Just some new additions..

Jimmy Neutron can be seen at USF in Kidzone, and by the Main Gate.

Dudley Do Right can be seen at IOA in Toon Lagoon

 

[FeeFeeWhite]

Are there any character meals at U or IOA?

 

[MsDisney]

The Marx Brothers, Ghostbusters, Blues Brothers, Beetlejuice, MIB Agents, Rocky & Bullwinkle, Woody and Winnie Woodpecker, Curious George, Fievel, Popeye and Olive Oyl (Movie version) Ms Monroe, Laurel & Hardy. That is about all of them at Universal that I have seen.

You'veseen the Marx Brothers, Marilyn and Laurel and Hardy within the last month???

I thought they were discontinued...I was sad to hear that they were going to be replaced...but I hadn't heard that they were still there, nor have I seen them...although we haven't been there much, so that's not surprising! I think they provide some of the best street entertainment there, for the big "kids". I wonder if they were just there for "peak" time in the summer though...

either way, it's nice to know they'll make cameo appearances!

Karen

 

[Rogue]

<b> FeeFee White</b><p> As far as I know Universal doesn't have a set character breakfast/lunch. However, in Islands of Adventure there is a resturant called "Confiscos" that regularly has Spiderman and Boris & Natasha make appearances during lunchtime. The more people who request a character meal, the more likely it will happen. So please suggest it to Universal.<p>

<b>nWo_Thunder</b><p> Ian & Dr. Hammond are no longer in Jurrasic Park. They have been gone for over a year and they are missed. I am not sure where you saw "Dilbert" but it wasn't at IOA. Perhaps you mistook Betty Boop's dog "Bimbo" for Dilbert.
Merlin is also only seen during peak seasons. He shall return come Christmas time.

Also, sadly yes. Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin, The Marx Brothers and Laurel and Hardy are still gone. The best character guide is <b>mktiggerman's</b>. If interested contact him for his original post, it really is an excellent guide.