Universal Studios Update - Despicable Me, etc. (Part 2)

Thank you for continuing to read this new photo-report (PART 1 can be found here).

Let's take another look at the current (sad) state of the former Amity Village:

No visible work is being done on the facades of the buildings seen here, but we have heard that the JAWS ride has pretty much been completely demolished already:

No more Captain Jake:

The photo-op is still here. Take a picture with it while you can (it should be moved elsewhere anyway, so don't worry too much about this):

The only visible demolition is happening right there:

Another view of the lagoon:

There's a walled-off area near the Simpsons Ride:

Talking about the Simpsons Ride, we noticed that one of the lights was not working:

There it is:

Let's move on:

Moving on to Woody Woodpecker's Kid Zone:

A new, temporary sign tells us to enter the Animal Actors On Location! theater by using this pathway:

...but, why is that?:

Well, because of this:

Universal's Cartoon Store is receiving a major refurbishment that will completely transform it into a giant Spongebob Squarepants-themed environment:

Universal's Cartoon Store's logo will soon be replaced, so take a last look at it:



Guests can still meet Spongebob behind the Pizza restaurant, located next to the former Cartoon Store:

Also, Spongebob merchandise is still available across the street:

Our favorite ride...

...had an incredible wait time, given that most of the attractions were walk-on!:

Something doesn't feel right in this sign:

Oh, now I see the problem:

Soon, a new parade will fill this street. We can't wait (we are very optimistic about it even though it seems like there will be only four floats)!:

It's going to be a lot of fun (the following image is subject to the copyright of the Universal Orlando Resort):

And this is all for today. See you tomorrow, with yet more new photo-updates. As usual.

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