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Re: Universal Orlando Resort (USO, IOA) Discussion Thread

Postby robbalvey » Thu Feb 16, 2012 6:36 pm

Today, Theme Park Review attended the VIP media event at Universal Studios Orlando for the re-opening of the new Blue Man Group show. The photos below do not do the show justice. Check out the video below, if only for the last 10 minutes to watch the insanely crazy grand finale, and as the press kit boasts, the show has beefed up the "WOW" factor, and they ain't kidding! Check it out....


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Today was the VIP media event for the new version of the Blue Man Group show at Universal Studios Orlando!
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Check out the lobby area for the Blue Man Group theater.
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Inside the theater for the Blue Man Group.
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This show sure has a lot of balls!
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Blue Man Group Co-Creator Phil Stanton introduces the new show.
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The show has a "theme" of social networking, mobile devices, and the amount of time we all seem to spend on these things running throughout the entire show...
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Honestly....it was quite funny! The show was by far more "PG-13" than I was expecting...but I really liked that aspect of it!
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Rockin' out with the Blue Man Group.
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One handed fist pump!
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Does anyone know what body part that is? ;)
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Still rockin' out with the blue dudes....
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Now things are getting trippy!
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LOL! "Wait for me!!!!" as two blue men take off on Rip Ride Rockit!
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The use of imagery, lighting, and digital effects was waaaay over the top.
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They did this whole bizarre skit where they took an audience member backstage and made him "blue."
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The grand finale started with every "butt" reference you could possibly think of. It was honestly hilarious! (watch the video!)
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The ending of the show was absolutely crazy! They released these insanely HUGE "beach balls" and created what could easily be the worlds largest indoor rave/party/craziness! (watch the video!)
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The light-up giant beach balls, the rockin' sound track, streamers flying everywhere, the theater went absolutely crazy! (watch the video!)
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It really was crazy! (watch the video!)
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Thank you Blue Man Group!!! The new version of the show totally rocked the house! Blue Man Group is the perfect way to cap off an awesome visit to Universal Studios Orlando! Easily the best show in Orlando.
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After the show Phil Stanton talked a bit about the show... “Many of our audience’s favorite pieces, including ‘Paint Drumming’ and ‘Gum Balls/Marshmallows’ will continue to be a part of the production – and yes, the first few rows will still need to wear ponchos,” added Phil Stanton, Blue Man Group co-founder. “But we have developed some brand new elements of the show that provide a larger-than-life, rousing, interactive experience that I hope will really speak to all cultures and give some of our most devoted fans a new reason to check us out again.”
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And yes! We even got to hang out with the Blue Man Group!!!
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Oh, yeah...this is what the theater looked like AFTER the insane finale!!! Holy crap!!! Blue Man Group must be seen to be believed!
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In other Universal Orlando Resort news...the new mini-golf is looking closer to being finished!
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I hear this should be opening in just a couple of weeks! Looking forward to it.
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What a fantastic use of this space!

With Blue Man Group, Mini-Golf, New Spider Man, Despicable Me, the parade and the water show, it's going to be an awesome 2012 for Universal Orlando!
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Re: Universal Orlando Resort (USO, IOA) Discussion Thread

Postby ernierocker » Thu Feb 16, 2012 6:54 pm

I have never seen any form of a Blue Man Group Show but it certainly does look like a visual assault on the senses.

And the golf course really is a fantastic use of space! Thanks for the report, Robb!
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Re: Universal Orlando Resort (USO, IOA) Discussion Thread

Postby VinTheAttendant » Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:00 pm

I saw Blue Man Group in Boston about six years ago and I regret passing up BMG the last time I went to Universal (though my mission was to get my last rides on Jaws). By the pics and video, it looks to be up there with the same caliber as my experience in Boston, maybe even better. Thank you for the report, I now have a new mission for the next time I visit Universal!
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Re: Universal Orlando Resort (USO, IOA) Discussion Thread

Postby testtrack321 » Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:12 pm

ernierocker wrote:I have never seen any form of a Blue Man Group Show but it certainly does look like a visual assault on the senses.

And the golf course really is a fantastic use of space! Thanks for the report, Robb!


Get there and see them!

Love the new show, saw the new touring version of the stage show in Cleveland, it was very similar but still had some different things. I'm making this a #1 priority when I'm in Orlando next! :lmao:
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Re: Universal Orlando Resort (USO, IOA) Discussion Thread

Postby accelerate » Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:52 pm

Saw BMG in Chicago last summer. I honestly thought that the finally was quite funny and awesome! Did this show have the "modern plumbing" section? That was hilarious, IMO.
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Re: Universal Orlando Resort (USO, IOA) Discussion Thread

Postby robbalvey » Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:56 pm

^ We were told that many of the classic BMG section are still included in the show, but the version we saw today was 45 minutes of all the new stuff. All of which was impressive!
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Re: Universal Orlando Resort (USO, IOA) Discussion Thread

Postby doublestufforeo » Thu Feb 16, 2012 8:22 pm

The only problem I foresee with that golf course is stupid kids trying to hit the balls into passing cars... :?r
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Re: Universal Orlando Resort (USO, IOA) Discussion Thread

Postby testtrack321 » Thu Feb 16, 2012 8:36 pm

accelerate wrote:Saw BMG in Chicago last summer. I honestly thought that the finally was quite funny and awesome! Did this show have the "modern plumbing" section? That was hilarious, IMO.


Yes, the new show has an updated version of Modern Plumbing and Drumbone. It also has the Gumballs and Marshmallows, Paint Drumming, the Feast, PVC IV, and many other "classics".
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Re: Universal Orlando Resort (USO, IOA) Discussion Thread

Postby coastercrazy 9 » Thu Feb 16, 2012 8:56 pm

doublestufforeo wrote:The only problem I foresee with that golf course is stupid kids trying to hit the balls into passing cars... :?r

I was just thinking that, because you see it all the time at the boardwalks in N.J.
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Re: Universal Orlando Resort (USO, IOA) Discussion Thread

Postby larrygator » Thu Feb 16, 2012 9:05 pm

Robb - I didn't see any photos of the bathrooms, will Adam be covering that in the future? :lmao:
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