Universal Studios Update: New Waterfront (PART 2)

Welcome to part 2 of this latest look around Universal Studios Florida (PART 1 can be found here).

It is now time to continue strolling along the path filled with walls, which was formerly a lively area with guests playing countless of midway games. Yes, we are now going through what was formerly the kingdom of Bruce the shark - the once-charming Amity Village:

This ugliness is still here! Be gone! Back, back, over the falls!:

The view of the former Amity Village from the other side:

Behind the walls:

The central lagoon:

Another great panoramic shot (FULL-SIZE)

Yet another panoramic view of the good ole Amity (FULL-SIZE)

Some more shots of the new waterfront:

This barge is perfectly aligned to the new waterfront area, which will open in 2014. This confirms two things: the barges will stay for a long time (and that's really good to hear), and the new waterfront will provide an excellent view of the nighttime spectacular:

Let's now take a look at the future midway games in the Simpsons Ride queue area:

Notice the new line that has been drawn in the back. It looks like a section of the queue will remain:

Lots of work being done in the ground:

On the other side:

Some new, mysterious work is being done near the Central park area:

It looks like it may become a new permanent meet-and-greet:

They have even started to work on the foundations of this new area:

It is a very small area. Despite that, it is very interesting to see all these projects taking place at once!!:

On to the Kidzone (which will also soon receive some love, according to many rumors):

The Woody Woodpecker statue is finally back:

It looks great:

Is something going on in the Gardens of Allah? Maybe, maybe not:

This sign is quite interesting, though, as most of the area always receives minor cosmetic work, but seldom have we seen a sign like this one:

And we end with another look at the new gate that was recently built to accommodate the new parade:

And this should be all, at least for now. See you real soon with a new Magic Kingdom update, a CityWalk photo-report, and an unusual LEGOLAND picture-tour. Stay tuned!

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