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The Minion Land areas in Japan and Beijing look nothing like what we have in Orlando, so I would look to examples like that for "clones" lands without breaking the Orlando rule—where the design motif of other parks around the world are very different from the variations in Orlando.So, I've actually had a thought about the "No clones" and "Make it different from UOR" mandate that seems to be on this Park, in that I actually feel it may go beyond the rides themselves, and also into the theming
Alongside not having any cloned attractions, I feel like even if they copy some IPs like Minions or Nintendo, they'll go for different areas that lend to unique theming compared to what's in Orlando.
Consider how much of a big thing theming and immersiveness is in Universal's lands and attractions nowadays, Epic Universe in it's intro video from January put ideas like "Immersive Storytelling" and whatnot at the forefront when describing what Universal do with their parks, it's a big draw to the Parks alongside the actual rides themselves, especially with lands like Super Nintendo World and the Wizarding Worlds which emphasise interactive elements. So this makes me think that they'll try to go for very unique theming in the different areas, even with familiar IPs, as to stick to that rule of offering a unique experience from UOR
For example, Jurassic World could work for this given that the aesthetic of Jurassic World and Jurassic Park and the lands they inspire are different (With World having an emphasis on the sleek, modern looking blue and grey technology compared to Park), even if they both take from tropical jungle environments, so it's offering a unique experience alongside the new offerings
I may be thinking too much into the supposed mandate, but these are my thoughts
As Potter has become synonymous with Universal parks I wonder if the public would be dissatisfied if it opened with no Potter?I’ve been a party to some discussions recently (unrelated to this project), the studio tour has a pretty extensive exclusivity area way beyond Bedford.
I’m very confident on no HP.
As Potter has become synonymous with Universal parks I wonder if the public would be dissatisfied if it opened with no Potter?
For Minions I just hope they do something different than rehash Minion Mayhem for the umpteenth time. the DM IP has a lot of potential for a variety of dark ride styles.The Minion Land areas in Japan and Beijing look nothing like what we have in Orlando, so I would look to examples like that for "clones" lands without breaking the Orlando rule—where the design motif of other parks around the world are very different from the variations in Orlando.
And I agree, Jurassic World in Beijing is the perfect land design to port over to the UK park, as it doesn't look anything like the land in IOA.
Singapore doesn't have potter either and I don't think there was much outcry over that either.As Potter has become synonymous with Universal parks I wonder if the public would be dissatisfied if it opened with no Potter?
Trust me, the Papers and social media will make sure those that aren't aware quickly become aware. I expect the Daily Mail will be all over this.We’re over estimating how much of the British public know that ‘Harry Potter Land’ is in Universal parks.
It wouldn’t be Wicked or LOTR. It would be Wicked and LOTR.I know people have mentioned depending on the success of Wicked they could put that in this park, but Oz isn't as beloved outside of the US. Yes, they have Wicked in London, but in my opinion, Oz belongs in the states. LOTR seems more likely just because it's something long rumored and leaked plans are floating around I could see them dusting those off and putting it in. I don't think they have the time to wait on Wicked.
I’m just playing devils advocate and trying to think of it from the perspective of the general public rather than us on this forum. Or media corporations with IP rights.They will, for a short while and then it will blow over.
Especially considering that people expect a Universal esc Hogsmede with rides at the Watford tour (which is not going to happen).
I feel the same about LOTR, but I'm not sure what either of us pointing that out brings to the discussion.Id be over the moon with no HP. I can't stand it.
We need a good old fashioned universal park with maybe Hollywood facades and rides in sound studios.I feel the same about LOTR, but I'm not sure what either of us pointing that out brings to the discussion.
Merlin will be delighted.We need a good old fashioned universal park with maybe Hollywood facades and rides in sound studios.
1990 called, it wants its theme park design inspiration back.We need a good old fashioned universal park with maybe Hollywood facades and rides in sound studios.
I was at one of the first ever Halloween Horror Nights with the people under the stairs. I'm a hopeless romantic.1990 called, it wants its theme park design inspiration back.