Why do the Universal diehards think they do less business than Disney?

[pa. dad]

Not a fan of Barney, that IMO can go. I liked the Curious George area that was fun back in 1999.

My kids loved Barney when they were very young but the appeal didn't last very long. Seems like his magic only lasts a short time. And his appeal to parents that have to sit through those same episodes is very limited.
It's good that they have something for preschoolers in the parks but maybe more DrSeuss things or another character might be more popular?

 

[keishashadow]

I think people biggest complaint about the area is that the IP's haven't aged well. I've walked back to that area but I've never spent much time. My comment was related to people saying "You got rid of Jaws but the Barney area is still around?" But like you said, the IP's might be outdated but the area is fun for the kids that can't ride a lot of the other rides in the park. I would bet they are waiting to replace that area when they have a new kid friendly IP to put into that area (or they've built a new kid friendly IP somewhere else).

they likely still have time to run on pre-negotiated contract for the rights to Barney. No reason for them to not utilize it.

i've spent my share of time in the area w/GD the last few years, basically killing time while the family rode the big boy rides. Surprised to have grown to enjoy the vibe there and I've never seen it under-utilized.

 

[pcstang]

Thankfully, Barney mania was over before my kids were born! I've never been inside the Barney area itself. Always looks vacant. My kids do enjoy the ball area in the back of the kids area.

 

[keishashadow]

Thankfully, Barney mania was over before my kids were born! I've never been inside the Barney area itself. Always looks vacant. My kids do enjoy the ball area in the back of the kids area.

my youngest was obsessed with when in terrible twos...over & over. Followed by lion king & toy story eeeee

heck, i enjoy the ball pit and water area...that raft water slide thing can eat up a lot of time.