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By Seth Kubersky
Longtime observers of Orlando's attractions have noticed that a familiar playbook is usually followed when the theme parks have a big premiere. First, Disney announces an ambitious plan long before its proposed opening date, teasing impressive ideas but providing minimal specifics. Meanwhile, Universal works full-steam building new things in full view of guests but refuses to acknowledge their existence; then unexpectedly dumps all the details days before the big debut. We've seen this dynamic time and again, during the dueling arrival of the Pandora and Potter lands, as well as in the current construction of the Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic Park roller coasters. So it was no surprise to see that pattern emerge again when Walt Disney World announced on May 8 that their Disney Springs shopping and dining complex would resume limited operations on May 20, followed days later by word from Universal Orlando that they were beating the Mouse to the punch and reopening CityWalk on May 14.
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