The Future of Lost Continent (Poseidon Fury closing May 9)

[mccgavin]

Wicked deserves a bigger space then FF.

If it does go in that spot, it would probably take out MiB as well. That's enough room for a show and an attraction.

 

[Mike S]

There's overlap, but I don't think you can fully lump them together.

I love THE WIZARD OF OZ (film), but WICKED isn't really my thing, and I know I'm not the only one in that regard.

So partner with MGM for rights to the original film as well and build a best of both worlds

 

[Collin]

If it does go in that spot, it would probably take out MiB as well. That's enough room for a show and an attraction.

Emerald City fits the lineup. Hollywood, San Francisco, New York, London

 

[Jake S]

WICKED was a huge hit in the U.S., but only did so-so box office internationally. If the second film improves there, it would be easier to justify a full land. If it hits the same relative marks, a single attraction might be the more logical play for a property that hasn't demonstrated the same fervor globally as domestically.

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking too. It did play well in the United Kingdom though, so if they're thinking about developing something for Universal Great Britain... it wouldn't surprise me to see something show up in the domestic parks. We'll see. I know there's a lot of data I don't have access to that's informing these decisions, so I don't feel all that confident calling anything one way or another.

 

[Clive]

Anywho, Future of Lost Continent...

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Anywho, Future of Lost Continent...

Speaking of the eventual future...

Where would Universal move the All Hallows Boutique too? Seems like they want a Halloween/Monsters presence at each park merch-wise. Replace the Ocean Trader Market at Port of Entry?

 

[Brian G.]

Speaking of the eventual future...

Where would Universal move the All Hallows Boutique too? Seems like they want a Halloween/Monsters presence at each park merch-wise. Replace the Ocean Trader Market at Port of Entry?

Trader Market seems great for a small tiki bar, IMO. I'd be OK with All Hallows retiring when the time comes for LC's demise.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Trader Market seems great for a small tiki bar, IMO. I'd be OK with All Hallows retiring when the time comes for LC's demise.

Agree 100% - that space is begging for some kinetic energy with a bar and (ideally) some form of live music.

The Backwater Bar just doesn't work anymore unfortunately.

 

[Clive]

Agree 100% - that space is begging for some kinetic energy with a bar and (ideally) some form of live music.

The Backwater Bar just doesn't work anymore unfortunately.

I know people loved the Backwater Bar when it had its happy hour, but I never really got the appeal. It's tiny and kind of an afterthought. Would love an outdoor bar that can better take advantage of the Port of Entry's rich atmosphere.

 

[Mad Dog]

I know people loved the Backwater Bar when it had its happy hour, but I never really got the appeal. It's tiny and kind of an afterthought. Would love an outdoor bar that can better take advantage of the Port of Entry's rich atmosphere.

Went in there twice over the years. Kind of a boring space. There's better alternatives in the park. Outdoors is always cool because you can people watch and enjoy the ambiance/sights.

 

[JohnHammondsCane]

Do we think there's enough overlap between theme park goers and Wicked fans? Feels like putting it in Lost Continent is a massive decision, given we don't know the potential of it in a theme park (or any similar IP in a theme park).

Gotta think Universal will want to expand Super Nintendo into IoA or USF down the road, right? Whether that's Zelda or another property