But for visitors The Times spoke with on Thursday, the response was overwhelmingly positive.<\/p>\n
Ernesto Lopez, coming in from Stockton, was traveling to CityWalk for the second time with family and said the security measures \u201csurprised\u201d him, but he felt safer. Lopez\u2019s relatives agreed.<\/p>\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t know we had to put our stuff in the baskets, but it\u2019s actually a good safety measure,\u201d Lopez said, referring to the bag check process.<\/p>\n
Lopez added that the security that was visible around the promenade felt like an extra layer of protection. In addition to the extra security milling about, many of the areas that were formerly open to the public were closed off by fences and guarded exits. Park-goers and those heading to CityWalk were directed to the new security checkpoints. <\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s no danger, there\u2019s no nothing,\u201d Lopez said. \u201cIt\u2019s safer.\u201d<\/p>\n
The policy was first implemented earlier this month and was not spurred by the World Cup, or the Olympics coming to L.A. in two years, a Universal Studios spokesperson told The Times. The \u201csecurity bubble,\u201d as it has been dubbed online, has been in the works for months, and the ongoing construction was clearly visible.<\/p>\n
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The Universal Studios globe can be seen from a security checkpoint outside the theme park.<\/p>\n
(Ethan Noah Roy \/ For The Times)<\/p>\n
The new security measures align the Hollywood attraction with Universal Studios\u2019 other venues, according to the spokesperson.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis approach is consistent with our destinations across the country and at major sporting and entertainment venues throughout Los Angeles,\u201d the spokesperson said in an emailed statement.<\/p>\n
The policy is similar to that of Disneyland, where visitors must pass through security to access Main Street, U.S.A., before the entrance to the theme park and California Adventure.<\/p>\n
When The Times was at the promenade Thursday afternoon, the security line was moving quickly at each checkpoint.<\/p>\n
Jackie Segura, who was there with her daughter, called the line \u201cfast and easy.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI have no complaints,\u201d said the frequent Universal Studios visitor.<\/p>\n
Businesses had patrons who were there for the shopping as well as to visit the theme park. Many of the restaurants had patios busy with people.<\/p>\n
For first-time guests Ty Birtles and his girlfriend, the security protocol wasn\u2019t really a hassle; it was easy to get in. <\/p>\n
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