Real talk, I've never watched a show on Amazon, I just have Prime for shipping haha
I do however, own the complete LOTR DVD set and watch it on the regular
I do however, own the complete LOTR DVD set and watch it on the regular
(The Boys and Marvelous Mrs. Maisel are good shows.)Real talk, I've never watched a show on Amazon, I just have Prime for shipping haha
I do however, own the complete LOTR DVD set and watch it on the regular
This all sounds perfect, I beleive the TPU article mentioned a raft ride. Who knows though probably way too early for that.I'm sure this has been discussed, but if a LotR land were to happen, what kind of rides would they have?
I'm picturing a PotC-style boat ride and maybe a mine train through the Orc mine.
Here before DisTwitter complains about a LOTR overlay on PopeyeI'm sure this has been discussed, but if a LotR land were to happen, what kind of rides would they have?
I'm picturing a PotC-style boat ride and maybe a mine train through the Orc mine.
Obviously. I believe @Legacy even said that multiple times. With the right amount of money you can do almost anything.I only suggested that anything is possible given the desire AND funding. That's all. Sheesh...
Didn't you hear? Universal bought Dr. Phillips High School and will be moving all that stuff over there. At least that is what I read on the internet. /sYou guys seemingly aren't understanding @ChrisFL's point. It wasn't to build a land around the Amazon series or anything to do with that series except to see how popular the LOTR brand is right now. It's not like the land is being built imminently anyway (if it even happens)...
Obviously. I believe @Legacy even said that multiple times. With the right amount of money you can do almost anything.
It would be irresponsible to spend the money in this manner as the facilities back there need to be back there whether you want to expand or not. So you have to find a way to keep them but where are you going to put them when they are already squeezed for land as it is? Money will get you 90% there, but you also need the proper resources and in this case, land is a big issue. Just because they own all that land where EU is going makes no difference as almost none of this stuff can move over there - these are local buildings for IOA and USF. There will be similar backstage buildings built for EU when it is constructed.
Seems to be the general consensus. Forget about it.
Didn't you hear? Universal bought Dr. Phillips High School and will be moving all that stuff over there. At least that is what I read on the internet. /s
I suppose it's good to gauge interest...LOTR isn't immune from falling out of the public's mindYou guys seemingly aren't understanding @ChrisFL's point. It wasn't to build a land around the Amazon series or anything to do with that series except to see how popular the LOTR brand is right now. It's not like the land is being built imminently anyway (if it even happens)...
I think people forget how big the Mummy showbuilding is...Also, if you add in the F&F show building and some backstage area you have an incredibly big plot
Good point, F&F has a big plot of land...The ride however, has no plot to be found hahaIronic, given F&F has little to no plot.
Well, they did use the grounds for the show being produced by Oprah (and apparently used some students as extras). LOLDidn't you hear? Universal bought Dr. Phillips High School and will be moving all that stuff over there. At least that is what I read on the internet. /s
That wasn’t Universal using that, it was the production that chose to build their set over there and to work with Doctor Phillips. David Makes Man only used SS21 and the production building (22-A) at Universal.Well, they did use the grounds for the show being produced by Oprah (and apparently used some students as extras). LOL
Yeah, I know it wasn't a Universal production. I was just pointing out the irony of the joke.That wasn’t Universal using that, it was the production that chose to build their set over there and to work with Doctor Phillips. David Makes Man only used SS21 and the production building (22-A) at Universal.
It looks great but in a more compressed form I think you could fit more locations in there. I for one would add Isengard for a kuka arm drop, enclosed drop tower ride to simulate the fight between Gandalf and Saruman. It's footprint isn't big so it could fit easily.View attachment 11428
I posted this concept over on a few other threads but I thought it could fit here too
Above is some artwork of a Middle Earth Land that I drew. It's designed so that it would fit into Epic Universe's expansion plot between HTTYD and Fantastic Beasts, but I could totally envision it going to one of the existing parks at UOR.
I chose the Shire [Hobbiton] and Rivendell because a) they're visited in both the Lord of the Rings/the Hobbit trilogies and b) I think they could both be realistically translated into a functioning theme park land (Mordor definitely wouldn't work kinda thing).
Hobbiton would feature a barrel-themed advanced boat ride (similar to Shanghai's PotC ride tech).
Rivendell would have an attraction that is sort of a hybrid between Peter Pan and Soarin'- the suspended ride would fly above and around models of other Middle Earth locations.
Both areas of the land would feature dining, shops and entertainment.
I really hope Universal has somehow sorted out an agreement for the Middle Earth IP rights with the Tolkien Estate/WB as I think we all know Universal Creative would work their magic and give fans and general guests an amazing experience!