Shrek 4D Memorial Thread (USF)

[Scott W.]

Potter expansion will start before Shrek replacement, as it has the most work to be done, yes. But it's not like they have to drain and tear down JAWS. It's just an open air theater to demolish at least.

How long did it take to build Transformers again?

Okay, fine, that was a clone...

How long did it take to build Volcano Bay then?

It can be shocking how fast they get these things done.

Add in that it's also kind of being built during a void:

EU hasn't really started pace yet as it's still in pre construction mode.

SeaWorld and Busch aren't building anything.

Guardians appears to be almost finished.

Tron only has 2 workers on it.

If you're wanting to build a ride quickly, now is the time to do it.

Even more on top is that if the crowd levels are low and not really expecting to pick up until next year, with Shrek in the middle of the park, it's the perfect time.

 

[jseal777]

So is the shrek replacement* meant to be fairly temporary? or are we going all in on a minions production central

 

[Alicia]

So is the shrek replacement* meant to be fairly temporary? or are we going all in on a minions production central

Uhhh... both?

Tron only has 2 workers on it.

LOLOLOL

 

[belloq87]

So is the shrek replacement* meant to be fairly temporary? or are we going all in on a minions production central

It will be there until they come up with a good idea for the location (why they don't already have one is a whole other discussion).

I'm expecting whatever this replacement is will be there until close to the end of this decade or beyond.

 

[shiekra38]

I have questions about this Villain Con thing..are we at that point yet?

 

[Alicia]

I have questions about this Villain Con thing..are we at that point yet?

My biggest question is simple. Are they building two identical Villain-Con walkthroughs? So they can still use half the building for HHN? Or is it one large attraction, and they lose that spot?

 

[Legacy]

My biggest question is simple. Are they building two identical Villain-Con walkthroughs? So they can still use half the building for HHN? Or is it one large attraction, and they lose that spot?

Or, are they just use one theater for Villain-Con, which is essentially a kid-friendly, Despicable Me-themed haunted house, for a 3-minute walk-through and leave the second theater as “flex.”

 

[Alicia]

Or, are they just using one theater for Villain-Con, which is essentially a kid-friendly, Despicable Me-themed haunted house, for a 3-minute walk-through and leave the second theater as “flex.”

You just blew my mind.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

Or, are they just using one theater for Villain-Con, which is essentially a kid-friendly, Despicable Me-themed haunted house, for a 3-minute walk-through and leave the second theater as “flex.”

I really hope that's not what they're doing.

If this is mostly just for kids, why not take advantage of the height of the building to create an immersive Minions-themed playground, versus a short structured experience.

EDIT: And by playground, I mean something on the level of Camp Jurassic or Redwood Creek Challenge.

 

[Legacy]

I really hope that's not what they're doing.

If this is mostly just for kids, why not take advantage of the height of the building to create an immersive Minions-themed playground, versus a short structured experience.

EDIT: And by playground, I mean something on the level of Camp Jurassic or Redwood Creek Challenge.

I didn’t say “for kids.” I said “kid-friendly.” There’s a difference. A Day in the Park with Barney was “for kids.” ET Adventure is “kid-friendly.”

 

[AlexanderMBush]

I didn’t say “for kids.” I said “kid-friendly.” There’s a difference. A Day in the Park with Barney was “for kids.” ET Adventure is “kid-friendly.”

Wouldn't a benefit also come with this, in allowing the two "Venues" (one being for Villain-Con and the other being for flex/HHN) to be upgraded with more modern tech, to allow to simply modify where need be? I'd have to think they would take up the opportunity in the sake of the walkthrough, to make it as modern in tech as they can.

 

[Alicia]

Maybe if we called it the Villain-Con Shooting Gallery people will be more interested?

 

[shiekra38]

My question has been answered I guess...I was going to ask if a trackless interactive ride was an option

 

[Legacy]

Maybe if we called it the Villain-Con Shooting Gallery people will be more interested?

Only if the minions shoot back.

 

[shiekra38]

Only if the minions shoot back.

If they shoot me I'll punch them in their annoying face

 

[AlexanderMBush]

It's never to late, to have a VOIDVR flashback.

 

[belloq87]

Maybe if we called it the Villain-Con Shooting Gallery people will be more interested?

There's already a great shooting attraction in the park, though!

The best ever built, in fact!

 

[Mad Dog]

Two shooting attractions aren't too many. Now if there were 3,4, 5 or 6... then they'd be like the simulators & almost simulators. The simulators/almost simulators, except for F&F, are all decent. There's just too many, and that knocks the park off balance,

 

[Legacy]

Two shooting attractions aren't too many. Now if there were 3,4, 5 or 6... then they'd be like the simulators. The simulators are all decent, there's just too many, and that knocks the park off balance,

I think a walkthrough shooter will feel immensely different from MiB and VR.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

There's already a great shooting attraction in the park, though!

The best ever built, in fact!

food for thought: the attraction begins in a small little pre-show, as small groups of 5 are walking around Villain Con with little blasters that are then returned to TM's, as they shoot and cause a mixture of digital and practical effects (even if the practical effects are more simple)?

@Mad Dog has a right of it: shooting attractions can be great additions. Especially if each diversify from eachother.