Nintendo Coming to Universal Parks

[Mike S]

Looks like something right up Universal's alley.

 

[Mad Dog]

I gave my little niece a Pokemon DVD the other week, and she puts it on and watches it every day over & over. That's one popular IP.

 

[DragonSlayer]

Looks like something right up Universal's alley.

Aaaaannd there goes all my money.

 

[quinnmac000]

Looks like something right up Universal's alley.

And thats not even the biggest store either...

 

[GadgetGuru]

Kinda on topic, but I feel Nintendo has a huge knockoff problem. I never know if Nintendo merch is legitimate or not. Mostly because, all of the Japanese stuff gets sold at small, sketchy stores in North America.

 

[quinnmac000]

Kinda on topic, but I feel Nintendo has a huge knockoff problem. I never know if Nintendo merch is legitimate or not. Mostly because, all of the Japanese stuff gets sold at small, sketchy stores in North America.

That's an Asia problem in general as many companies are great at reproducing other companies works and shipping it to the US which is why a lot of stuff from licensed merchandise from Nintendo comes with the seal of certification etc.

 

[Herman]

Wouldn't it make sense for Nintendo to anchor the new park rather than be squeezed into the studios

 

[Teebin]

Wouldn't it make sense for Nintendo to anchor the new park rather than be squeezed into the studios

Kidzone needs to be replaced. Nintendo appears to have a big enough library for a third park without cancelling US plans. I would be shocked if they do.

 

[Mike S]

Wouldn't it make sense for Nintendo to anchor the new park rather than be squeezed into the studios

Mario in USF, Zelda/Pokémon in the third park.

 

[JungleSkip]

Mario in USF, Zelda/Pokémon in the third park.

Zelda, Pokémon, Metroid, etc, etc. There's still plenty left over to use.

 

[anihilnation]

Zelda, Pokémon, Metroid, etc, etc. There's still plenty left over to use.

Pimin dark ride would be nice as well.

 

[Imperius]

Yeah Nintendo has tons if things to help the third park. Luigis Mansion, Zelda, animal crossing, Metroid, Pokemon....

 

[fryoj]

I think Mario ends up being the lead Nintendo property in both parks. It's not hard to come up with multiple ride concepts from the IP and it is by far their biggest brand.

 

[JungleSkip]

I think Mario ends up being the lead Nintendo property in both parks. It's not hard to come up with multiple ride concepts from the IP and it is by far their biggest brand.

I sure hope not. With probably 2 rides on the franchise coming to USF, I'd much rather see the park 3 stuff be something else.

 

[Mike S]

Zelda, Pokémon, Metroid, etc, etc. There's still plenty left over to use.

I'd kill for Metroid... Favorite series by far.

I have a feeling though that they'll stick to what's the most popular which means Mario, Pokémon, and Zelda.

Yeah Nintendo has tons if things to help the third park. Luigis Mansion, Zelda, animal crossing, Metroid, Pokemon....

If they were going to do Luigi's Mansion it'd make the most sense in USF with all the other Mario stuff.

 

[Imperius]

I'd kill for Metroid... Favorite series by far.

I have a feeling though that they'll stick to what's the most popular which means Mario, Pokémon, and Zelda.

If they were going to do Luigi's Mansion it'd make the most sense in USF with all the other Mario stuff.

Not necessarily, if they do a horror section they could place it there due to the ghost element.

 

[jseal777]

Not necessarily, if they do a horror section they could place it there due to the ghost element.

I hope we get a classic monsters section
Monster Cafe is one of my favorite places to walk through when I visit, even though it is just a sub par eatery. I love the classic movie monsters and with Universal rebooting them with new movies i think this is a good chance to capitalize. Maybe even move and redo Mummy to the new park. But thats another topic

 

[Mike S]

Not necessarily, if they do a horror section they could place it there due to the ghost element.

Luigi's Mansion next to Dracula, Wolfman, Frankenstein, etc.? Doesn't work for me.

 

[cameronw99]

Has it been confirmed its just Mario and family (Luigi,Peach,Toad,Bowser) or is Zelda still a possibility? If they go outside of the main Nintendo family I assume that would be where they go. Ocarina of Time is still considered the best video game of all time by many. I hope its represented in more than the gift shop...

 

[Joel]

Has it been confirmed its just Mario and family (Luigi,Peach,Toad,Bowser) or is Zelda still a possibility? If they go outside of the main Nintendo family I assume that would be where they go. Ocarina of Time is still considered the best video game of all time by many. I hope its represented in more than the gift shop...

Technically nothing has been confirmed yet, but unofficially confirmed by @Teebin as definitely Mario Kart and Donkey Kong, with something (I forget what, mind his blanking but I believe Yoshi) to possibly replace E.T. in a future expansion (but this is definitely not unofficially confirmed, @Teebin just mentioned that Japan is getting this ride so its possible we may get it eventually)