Nintendo Coming to Universal Parks

[AlexanderMBush]

Yeah, it's about time we talked about that ride system..

So-far, with the best estimations I currently have (alongside from talking with someone who was involved on Fox Dubai before that went to the crapper); Sons of Anarchy will be using the Dynamic Attractions Dual Power ride system. And if you have been keeping attention to the images..they're a sight to behold.

It'll be the test, but if that ride system as it works out in concept translates to a daytime setting..imagine what it'd be like for an controlled environment.

Also, props to AR implementation; a long-standing rumor of Mario Kart.

 

[Mad Dog]

Sooo, Seth Kubersky (TP/Unofficial Guidebooks) is saying probably not, in comments on Alicia's site.

 

[Alicia]

Sooo, Seth Kubersky (TP/Unofficial Guidebooks) is saying probably not, in comments on Alicia's site.

My article says probably not too. But damn if the coincidences between this thing and the Mario Kart ride aren’t compelling. Add that to the fact that Dynamic is/was working on SNW and it’s certainly going to merit discussion.

I wonder if Dynamic got fired from MK and put their best concepts for it out for hire. Why else include Sonic the Hedgehog sounds in the video, along with Ring collecting during the AR segment, being that Sonic is Mario’s competitor. Tin foil hat stuff lol.

 

[Mad Dog]

My article says probably not too. But damn if the coincidences between this thing and the Mario Kart ride aren’t compelling. Add that to the fact that Dynamic is/was working on SNW and it’s certainly going to merit discussion.

I wonder if Dynamic got fired from MK and put their best concepts for it out for hire. Why else include Sonic the Hedgehog sounds in the video, along with Ring collecting during the AR segment, being that Sonic is Mario’s competitor. Tin foil hat stuff lol.

Ahhhh...Conspiracy theories galore. Political ambitions?

 

[Mike S]

I still think this would be perfect for a highly themed and high thrills F-Zero coaster since Mario Kart and F&F aren’t using it. That kind of coaster would be amazing going around a sci-fi area.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Didn't someone mention of the Test Facility for MK being International? Because if it's Dynamic, that'd only leave British Columbia, Canada, and China.

 

[Mike S]

Do we have an idea an idea how long the wait between Hollywood and Orlando will be? I was thinking about this last night. Technically they’re both in the “land clearing” phase so I can’t imagine anymore than a year with the very least being 6 months or something similar to Star Wars.

 

[Legacy]

Do we have an idea an idea how long the wait between Hollywood and Orlando will be? I was thinking about this last night. Technically they’re both in the “land clearing” phase so I can’t imagine anymore than a year with the very least being 6 months or something similar to Star Wars.

I’d guess 2-3 years. Orlando has an entire resort to clear for before starting construction.

 

[Mike S]

I’d guess 2-3 years. Orlando has an entire resort to clear for before starting construction.

Isn’t that already underway? And I thought the expected opening was 2022. Hollywood would have to be opening the same time as Japan for your timeline.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Isn’t that already underway? And I thought the expected opening was 2022. Hollywood would have to be opening the same time as Japan for your timeline.

They may be prepping and doing infastructure work, but that doesn't mean Universal has gone vertical on Gate IV.

Sofar, this is the timeline:
Osaka - 2020
Hollywood - 2021
Orlando - 2023

 

[Mike S]

They may be prepping and doing infastructure work, but that doesn't mean Universal has gone vertical on Gate IV.

Sofar, this is the timeline:
Osaka - 2020
Hollywood - 2021
Orlando - 2023

When did the date change to 23? Last I checked insiders said 22.

 

[Magic-Man]

When did the date change to 23? Last I checked insiders said 22.

ThemeParkUniversity is saying 2023.

 

[JungleSkip]

Isn’t that already underway? And I thought the expected opening was 2022. Hollywood would have to be opening the same time as Japan for your timeline.

No way does the new park open in 22

 

[Magic-Man]

No way does the new park open in 22

Ehh, I wouldn't say never. But it's definitely unlikely.

 

[SpatulaShack]

No way does the new park open in 22

I think the assumption has been 2023 based on reports but IOA didn't truly begin construction in earnest until 1997 and it soft opened in spring of 99. I know this project requires more ancillary support (roads, infrastructure, parking, etc) but based on the recent photographs of the land preparation, 3 1/2 years of construction from today to Summer 2022 is more than enough to have it up and running by then. It all just depends on Universal's grand plan but time definitely isn't the factor preventing it.

 

[Mike S]

I think the assumption has been 2023 based on reports but IOA didn't truly begin construction in earnest until 1997 and it soft opened in spring of 99. I know this project requires more ancillary support (roads, infrastructure, parking, etc) but based on the recent photographs of the land preparation, 3 1/2 years of construction from today to Summer 2022 is more than enough to have it up and running by then. It all just depends on Universal's grand plan but time definitely isn't the factor preventing it.

That’s my thought process too. If everything is mostly in place to get started 2022 isn’t that unreasonable.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

That’s my thought process too. If everything is mostly in place to get started 2022 isn’t that unreasonable.

I will be very happy to see them make a late 2022 launch, but I just don't see it. I would love to be proven wrong, so Nintendo can be released in a 3-year period.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

For those interested, @Alicia has made a video going into the Dynamic Dual-Powered system, and what it could mean if it's the ride system for Mario Kart..

 

[truejonas]

For those interested, @Alicia has made a video going into the Dynamic Dual-Powered system, and what it could mean if it's the ride system for Mario Kart..

I am counting down the hours until I get out of work to enjoy this.

 

[Mike S]

My goal with this post isn’t to start a Disney vs. Uni tangent. I just need to ask anybody in the know, will the work Uni’s doing with Nintendo come close to this? This is the type of set and AA work I would absolutely love to see!!!