I was yelling at you to stop talking about The Burbs when the tour guide was talking! He was actually telling us about ALL the movies filmed in the street. I get you were excited but shame you ruined the experience for your viewers.
Well I mean it's human. We get excited about something and it happens sometimes. He wasn't intentionally trying to be rude in that way. Sometimes we get blinded by our excitement. No use crying over spilled milk.
Both you & the GIV said the same thing in your last vlogs: "You won't know unless you ask". That VIP tour was *not* inexpensive, so I'm glad that they made it right and provided you all with your money's worth. End result: great vlog!
I worked at this Universal for 8 loooong years. Worked at the front gate and studio tour. when I started in 2010 the VIP tour was around $200 and WAY better than it is now and you actually had to call them to book it. A few years later they started selling it at ticket booths and online and it all went downhill from there. I'm glad you guys went to guest services about it and im glad they made it right!
We worked there at the same time lmao. I quit to work at Kaiser the same year tho. That James Kyson from the TV show Heroes would do this tour while I sold churros and hot-dogs. Sidelined in the Gibson as well 😏.
Same everywhere. In AZ thank goodness we visited often in the 1990's early 2000's to see Tombstone Old Tucson Studios etc. Especially before half of Tucson Studios burnt down in 1995. Last time at both in 2012 was sad how it had changed not near as many attractions daily productions.😔
Did this tour years ago before the fire and they took us into the official prop department and even let us play with some stuff. Truly an awesome day! They let us walk around the Psycho house, the Bates Motel, Whoville and the wreckage from War Of The Worlds! Took photos from the Incredible Shrinking Woman props and set. Private scenes from the original King Kong set-up that burned down (along with the prop building). They fed us on a working soundstage in the backlot for some random show. Really was great!
Universal is incredible. When me and my family went to the one in Florida, we were walking around and got approached by staff. They asked us if it was our first time, we said yes, and they gave us "family of the day" pins that granted us lightning lane access for the entire day, as well as a personal tour. It's not anything compared to the one in California I'm sure, but it was really cool.
Besides the studio tour and Mario Land, Universal Orlando has way more to offer than Hollywood. Hollywood is still fun for a day though. That's awesome they did that for you!
Adam , great video! As a 17 year old teenager in August 1974 I took the Backlot tour riding in tram.I still remember we stopped and walked through Lucille Ball's dressing room. It was actually a small cottage and as we exited and were getting back on the tram Telly Savalas rode up to his dressing room next door in the geen Buick used on Kojak series. Gloria Swanson ( Airport 1975) also was dropped off and going in her dressing room nearby. The Planet of the Apes costume display is another great memory . Its sad that Universal and Disney have raised prices so high that many families are priced out and will miss the experience. 😢
Colonial Street was originally on the lower lot near Courthouse Square but moved to the current location several years ago. The Harvey house was to the right of the Munster house then but they got swapped during the move. The center section of the 2nd floor of the Harvey house was also borrowed when they built the Psycho house. You can compare photos to confirm. Glad they made it up to you!😊
Universal Hollywood is really winning when it comes to customer experience. I had a similar experience over Memorial Day weekend when I mentioned some grievances about my visit to a park employee. They really went the extra mile to assure that my visit was everything I expected. It was actually surprising how much they did to assure I was getting my money's worth. It's nice to see a theme park putting the guest experience above all else.
Ordinary Adventures and Provast Park Pass did the VIP tour a couple of weeks ago and their tour was quality. They got to walk around Court House Square.
I could have sworn I remember someone saying in these VIP tours that they will accommodate your requests if they're not filming at that time. Why didn't they just ask??
@TheDailyWoo you know it, for that money tho you should be getting all the whistles and bells, they know what everyone wants to see. That water pool area should be a feature of the VIP tour.
I'm glad to see it all worked out for you. I hope you reach out to Universal and express what a fine job the guest services agent did to rectify the situation. I'm glad guest services went above and beyond to make your day!
Adam, thats amazing that they took care of you. Good to see this happen especially after your experience in Vegas. Very happy to see you enjoying things that you dreamed of seeing. Kudos to Universal for doing it right - at least my faith in big Corporations is not completely gone! And you know that tour better than anyone! Your knowledge is extremely impressive sir!
I'm so glad they went above and beyond, that detailed tour later on is what i would expect for $500, glad they rectified that for you guys, great vlog! 😳
Amazing job on the part of the Universal staff team, making your experience into something way beyond what you had expected! I used to go to Universal in California a LOT, but never got to see the stuff you all got to see. I'm so happy you took us on this journey with you! Thank you, Adam! *BTW* Just for the record.. The "Animal House" is the sky blue house, with the white trim at the end of that sidewalk on your right.
Watching the (1st) tour, I was thinking, "Oh, no. This isn't right!" 👏to Nerd Locations for talking to Guest Services and it's wonderful that they wanted to make things right 🌟
@Charlos You're overreacting to someone's comment about their inability. Then, insulting them. I'm pointing out your being a dick! Not everyone is as great as you are.
My son is a set dresser in the industry and would drive a golf cart around the Backlot whenever he would work at Universal or Warner Brothers. He would send me videos. Very cool to see!
I went to a "Flea Market" at Univeral that was in the square in front of the Clock Tower. They had housewares and furniture from the prop house for sale. I spent more time looking at the set buildings than shopping. It was amazing to be there. I did buy a few things, but nothing recognizable though.
I really geeked out at 21:04. If you are a fan of Knight Rider you might recognize the white and red semi trailer. A bunch just like were seen in the pilot episode way back in 1982! They are commonly called "Comtron" trailers as that was the fictional name of a company in that episode. They were all Universal equipment trailers. Crazy to see one still being used over 40 years later!
If you think for 1 second that they would give regular people that second tour if they weren’t happy, you’re nuts. The only reason Adam and friends got that second tour is because they are RU-vidrs and were recording, that’s the only reason.
given adam is banned from universal orlando resort, I don't think the universal comoany thinks too highly of him. reguardless, $500 for essicially a modified route of the normal backlot tour is a ripoff and i'm pretty sure anyone who complained could get the second tour. it's just basic customer service. charge a premium and you should expect premium service. imagine if you payed 500 for a walking tour of disney and they didn't even take you anywhere that normal guests couldn't go.
Glad you were able to get more out of the VIP tour. $500 is a lot of money for just a drive-by. I've never done one of these, but it's surprising to hear that they aren't consistent.😮
It’s a working studio.. So filming might be taking place on the day of your tour .. hence the inconsistency . Took me 3 tours to see court house square.
It is definitely worth the whole cost $379 per person it it includes park admission, unlimited universal express pass and you get to get off the studio tour and take pics in front of Back to the Future and to go thru other sets, you also get some of the best food and you get to meet up with special characters!
@@dianapearson1771 of course I like Adam that is why I am watch his channel. I compliment him far more than I bring up the things that bother or annoy me. From people who know Adam personally it is said you couldn’t meet a nicer guy.
@TheDailyWoo for you who has been on it a million times sure but maybe not for the other people who also paid $500 just like you. It's super rude and disruptive to other people on board. Please don't ever come to Japan.
Adam! Not to critique your video but don’t talk while the Tour director is talking. Most of us cannot afford to do Disney or Universal so please next time don’t talk as much please. Let us enjoy it to.
I'm incredibly and sincerely impressed with how Universal handled that. Kodos to them. And I think Adam has perhaps shown an incredible amount of knowledge of the backlot, and I hope that gets noticed.
Commentary and complaining over the tour guide is pretty annoying TBH. I hope you did that in post because anyone else paying to be there would be even more annoyed with disruption.
For that much money paid for a basic studio tour park price I would be complaining too and I’m sure Adam was not next to anyone when he was voicing his opinion
@@27drifterx The 500 was for unlimited express pass, all day front of the line access, park admission, breakfast, lunch and back lot tour. Also he was right behind the tour guide and in front of people. It's rude behavior and unappreciative towards others bottom line.
So were you sitting next to him and others while he was complaining?? At this point you are just plain criticizing him without being there in person..only watching it like we all have..nothing to debate any longer so your next rebuttal will just be plain the same
@@27drifterx People have issues with influencers filming and ruining experiences in general. Adam is usually on his own or with friends only, this is him acting like an entitled superfan influencer not considering others around him. I gave him a pass a few days ago with concert acting for no formal cameras but this is starting to be a trend now.
Good day , Adam , you are so right ! If you don’t ask, you’ll never know. Being at the right place and right time, plus being nice, a lot of good things can be made to happen. So glad it turned into a A+ day 😊
The reason is it's literally someone's office now. The building is just named after Hitchcock since he spent career there. You think they are preserving his office?
Glad Universal came through at the end for you guys! This was amazing to watch especially The Burbs filming location. That movie cool. lol Would of liked to seen the Hill Valley set but like you said they were setting something up so I understand.
That was unusual as you had previously been on the tour and it was much more in-depth. Glad that you guys got a "second chance" to to speak. I have not even seen a lot of the movies you refer to in the tour but very interesting!
There’s always that one guy that knows more than the guide that doesn’t let them do their job. We get that your first tour wasn’t good, but let the guy talk.
My friend and I got stuff added to our tour when we told the guy the stuff we wanted to see. He said he had to check. Came back. And yes, they added what they could onto the tour. If their filming in a certain location, they can’t allow you to visit because of liability reasons.
I went on the tour years ago went on one of those old tour trams that you filmed. I was pretty young. Seen the set for Ironside where they would talk in his office they even had the rain in the window on. I remember the flash flood the first one, not the second one. Seen the set for the movie Airplane 2 I believe when they sank into the ocean. Went through that tunnel when the 6 million dollar man was being made, that tunnel was spinning around us and made us feel like we are upside down, and had to close my eyes to stop the feeling. I remember a scene for Ironside was being filmed the tram stopped and we had to be quiet. We went over this bridge that would fall apart when we went over it. We watched a rock slide come down on us one of the huge rocks went over the wall, and this guy picked it up and throws it back looked real but was made of styrofoam. Seen Munster's house and Bates Motel. We were told the blood from the shower was 2 gallons of Chocolate syrup. The color red would not look correct in a black-and-white movie. We had some people in the group trying to be actors they set up a scene for them a police one even had a uniform put on. We watched as the shark Jaws came up on a dummy in a boat it attacked the boat and the dummy go under, they even had fake blood come up on the water that was after the shark came up to the tram and looked like it was attacking our group scared the Hell out of everyone, might be that water ( pond ) you filmed. I don't remember how much walking we did. That experience was the best time of my life at the time. I'm 63 years old now great videos keep up the good work. Have a great day God Bless.
I don’t need any info . All that was said I’ve heard on the regular price tram tour 200 times . I paid for vip and didn’t get it so I’ll add in what I want info wise
@TheDailyWoo You sound like a child and act like one too,you should have asked before you purchased a vip tram ride,you don't have the right to spoil everybody else's trip though,throwing tantrums like a 5year old! You should have been better informed that's your fault.
I know many who have been to Universal Florida complain about Universal Hollywood, that it's old and doesn't have enough attractions. I don't care. Florida does not have the nostalgia. Those lower lots at Hollywood are just amazing. .for those of us...maybe 40 and above...it is a connection to our childhood. Btw Adam, I think you can give this tour yourself. You are super knowledgeable about filming locations.
I would definately choose US Hollywood over Orlanda. My first visit was in 1975. I love seeing the studio sets and history. Too me it's not about rollercoasters.
I use to work at Universal. Those older trams you saw from your hotel room are currently used as Shuttle Buses taking people up the hill from Lankershim Blvd. When I worked there I'd arrive by subway and would mostly skip taking the shuttle up the hill and traverse it by foot
Those may have been used at one time but they definitely aren't now and haven't been in a long time. The shuttles from Lankershim going up the hill are newer and cleaner looking. Current employee.
Just looked up a VIP Tour for next Sunday at 7:30 AM. Take a guess how much this tour costs? $439 plus fees. Talk about Buyer's Remorse. What a damn rip off. Have at it...
What a strong finish to the tour after the disappointing start! you guys got awesome walking access! The lesson of the day is that it never hurts to ask! 🙂
