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If there’s one thing I’ll miss it’ll be that facade. Wonder if they’d look for a way to keep it and just integrate it with the new ride/retheme/whatever they do.
I don't think the construction is timed to the movie if it's Zelda. I'd imagine it was related to the big success of Super Nintendo World out in Hollywood and Osaka, combined with the Mario Movie opening big. Wasn't there a rumor that said that Universal was sitting on projects to see if Nintendo was a success?Dang…on one hand, it’s always a bummer when an attraction that does something different gets the boot (especially as the resort additions have become less and less diverse over the past few years).
On the other hand…excited for progress and the promise of something new!
But if the prevailing rumor is a Zelda replacement…why now? Say a movie got greenlit last week, we’d still be what, two years away minimum from a release? That’s two years of waiting to see if…
1.) the movie is successful enough to anchor an attraction
2.) what the audience scores point to as the best moments to include in a ride
…and then starting to build the ride. If they’re planning to build while the movie is in development, I’d be fascinated by the ambition but questioning the risk of going all in on an unproven IP (relative to what have actually been getting attractions built in the last 5 years).
I wonder if they would do the Mario route. Don’t lock the land in with movie plots & voices, but instead, use similar designs so it is visually connected. See Donkey Kong.Dang…on one hand, it’s always a bummer when an attraction that does something different gets the boot (especially as the resort additions have become less and less diverse over the past few years).
On the other hand…excited for progress and the promise of something new!
But if the prevailing rumor is a Zelda replacement…why now? Say a movie got greenlit last week, we’d still be what, two years away minimum from a release? That’s two years of waiting to see if…
1.) the movie is successful enough to anchor an attraction
2.) what the audience scores point to as the best moments to include in a ride
…and then starting to build the ride. If they’re planning to build while the movie is in development, I’d be fascinated by the ambition but questioning the risk of going all in on an unproven IP (relative to what have actually been getting attractions built in the last 5 years).
1. 2024. This has to do with resort health prior to EU. It isn’t a sign of pending catastrophe. I understand that theater closures have traumatized people, but a new parade, lagoon show, and castle show are not that.What’s been happening at Uni the last several years is troubling. After firing on all cylinders and consistently pummeling the mouse, the resort’s approach seemed to change after the pandemic. We’ve seen a string of closures - Poseiden, the studios nighttime show, the parade - with vague promises of “something” in the future. These closures badly exacerbate earlier removals like Sinbad - a major theme park with Poseiden, Sinbad, and the Toon theater sitting empty for multiple years is a bad look and reminiscent of modern EPCOT. The new attractions that are being built - the KidZone makeover and Minions - are lackluster when compared to the string of additions ending with Veloci. The looming opening of EU, which looks spectacular, obscures this change in direction and makes it somewhat less concerning, but it’s still worthy of comment. After all, EU was being built when they were opening Veloci and Bourne. If we don’t get a very substantial load of new entertainment offerings, a parade and a nighttime show soon - or at least hear very firm plans - I think it’s fair to start worrying about the resort’s direction.
I don't think that's quite on the level of what some of us are talking about when we say USF needs more attention.USF is getting a new kids land and entertainment next year.
-OR… the building will sit vacant for years and they’ll open up a few street shows and pretend to their staff that that is the equivalent “new” entertainment offering
This is not a great scenario, in my view.I honestly would not be surprised to see it just sit for awhile before anything happens. Because it may be better for the park to turn off all its pipes and let it sit than continue to try to fix it and spend more money... when they know they're just going to replace it eventually anyway at this point.
Excellent idea. I hope somebody at Universal Creative is thinking along these lines.Petition to have the Mystic Fountain moved to Port of Entry by the lagoon!
I think USF needs one more, but I'll take one here.I’d take this. The resort as a whole needs an indoor boat ride.
I like to imagine an indoor/outdoor boat ride at EU (Creature) would be nice.I'm quite bummed about this today. It's the first time an attraction I actually cared about has been (slated to be) removed at IOA, and it foreshadows the first major, fundamental change to the park I first experienced. Even when Hogsmeade absorbed some of Lost Continent, Poseidon's Fury and Sindbad were still reminders of the first iteration. Now, all on the way out.
I don't think that's quite on the level of what some of us are talking about when we say USF needs more attention.
This is not a great scenario, in my view.
I would like them to be working on the Lost Continent replacement by the end of this year. Otherwise, Poseidon's Fury should have been allowed to at least see out the summer.
Excellent idea. I hope somebody at Universal Creative is thinking along these lines.
I think USF needs one more, but I'll take one here.
If we get a Zelda land, it'll be based off Breath of the Wild, same way that Mario is based on 3D World. And I don't really see Illumination animating in the style of BotW so I think it's safe to say they'll be unrelatedBut if the prevailing rumor is a Zelda replacement…why now? Say a movie got greenlit last week, we’d still be what, two years away minimum from a release? That’s two years of waiting to see if…
1.) the movie is successful enough to anchor an attraction
2.) what the audience scores point to as the best moments to include in a ride
…and then starting to build the ride. If they’re planning to build while the movie is in development, I’d be fascinated by the ambition but questioning the risk of going all in on an unproven IP (relative to what have actually been getting attractions built in the last 5 years).
I'll be sad to see it go. At least I got to go on it one last time last week. I'm just hoping that whatever replaces Poseidon's Fury is also a ~30-minute queue + attraction experience in a cool, air-conditioned building. That's what Universal Orlando needs more than anything, especially April-October.
Change the boat ride to be about Wind Waker, do projection mapping for cel shading and you have a MMRR competitor...If we get a Zelda land, it'll be based off Breath of the Wild, same way that Mario is based on 3D World. And I don't really see Illumination animating in the style of BotW so I think it's safe to say they'll be unrelated
This will not be a popular take around here, but I agree with it more than I disagree.What’s been happening at Uni the last several years is troubling. After firing on all cylinders and consistently pummeling the mouse, the resort’s approach seemed to change after the pandemic. We’ve seen a string of closures - Poseiden, the studios nighttime show, the parade - with vague promises of “something” in the future. These closures badly exacerbate earlier removals like Sinbad - a major theme park with Poseiden, Sinbad, and the Toon theater sitting empty for multiple years is a bad look and reminiscent of modern EPCOT. The new attractions that are being built - the KidZone makeover and Minions - are lackluster when compared to the string of additions ending with Veloci. The looming opening of EU, which looks spectacular, obscures this change in direction and makes it somewhat less concerning, but it’s still worthy of comment. After all, EU was being built when they were opening Veloci and Bourne. If we don’t get a very substantial load of new entertainment offerings, a parade and a nighttime show soon - or at least hear very firm plans - I think it’s fair to start worrying about the resort’s direction.
It would be great.I like to imagine an indoor/outdoor boat ride at EU (Creature) would be nice.
The attraction has always been a waste of one of the greatest facades in the theme park universe. An upgrade would be really great.
That said…
What’s been happening at Uni the last several years is troubling. After firing on all cylinders and consistently pummeling the mouse, the resort’s approach seemed to change after the pandemic. We’ve seen a string of closures - Poseiden, the studios nighttime show, the parade - with vague promises of “something” in the future.
The new attractions that are being built - the KidZone makeover and Minions - are lackluster when compared to the string of additions ending with Veloci. The looming opening of EU,
Sure, if we wanna be hyperbolic about it...If we don’t get a very substantial load of new entertainment offerings, a parade and a nighttime show soon - or at least hear very firm plans - I think it’s fair to start worrying about the resort’s direction.
The attraction has always been a waste of one of the greatest facades in the theme park universe. An upgrade would be really great.
That said…
What’s been happening at Uni the last several years is troubling. After firing on all cylinders and consistently pummeling the mouse, the resort’s approach seemed to change after the pandemic. We’ve seen a string of closures - Poseiden, the studios nighttime show, the parade - with vague promises of “something” in the future. These closures badly exacerbate earlier removals like Sinbad - a major theme park with Poseiden, Sinbad, and the Toon theater sitting empty for multiple years is a bad look and reminiscent of modern EPCOT. The new attractions that are being built - the KidZone makeover and Minions - are lackluster when compared to the string of additions ending with Veloci. The looming opening of EU, which looks spectacular, obscures this change in direction and makes it somewhat less concerning, but it’s still worthy of comment. After all, EU was being built when they were opening Veloci and Bourne. If we don’t get a very substantial load of new entertainment offerings, a parade and a nighttime show soon - or at least hear very firm plans - I think it’s fair to start worrying about the resort’s direction.
Not to derail the topic at hand, but the Shrek and KidZone plots would have been great places to add new C/D-ticket family rides with low height restrictions!Not everything needs to be an E-Ticket. Yes, USF still needs help, but it also needs family rides with less height restrictions.
Adding onto this, but wasn't Epic Universe originally meant to open in 2023? So Villain-Con and Kidzone might not have been planned before COVID, they were just designed to fill in the gaps.The Resort's MO has always been close first, announce later. I don't get this...
Not everything needs to be an E-Ticket. Yes, USF still needs help, but it also needs family rides with less height restrictions.
Sure, if we wanna be hyperbolic about it...
Universal is getting ready for the spotlight of 2025. That's all this is.