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So it's being speculated that we're getting some announcements for the first two parks as well?
:clapif so)
:clapif so)
I mean is there even a chance that no insider would have heard that Universal bought theme park rights to Lord Of The Rings?
I've heard they HAVE been bought. By Universal.Of course, but when no one has then it is highly unlikely to have happened.
I've heard they HAVE been bought. By Universal.
Just with an extended restriction on when they can be used.
I'll admit I find it hard to believe. It's one of the stranger rumors I've heard, but would be a smart play - Buy the rights now, when you can't use them, so no one else can buy them when you can.
given that amazon is making more lord of the rings and no one else has rights I would assume they paid for current rights for a lot of money to make it worth it.I can buy that but did they include the WB version or just the rights for the name and book imagery via Tolkien....
LOTR for dry park 4 confirmed!.... eta ~2033.I've heard they HAVE been bought. By Universal.
Just with an extended restriction on when they can be used.
I'll admit I find it hard to believe. It's one of the stranger rumors I've heard, but would be a smart play - Buy the rights now, when you can't use them, so no one else can buy them when you can.
Yup I believe dave. The park stuff is likely on hold unless there is a big reveal.About two years ago Dave ( @Disneyhead) said that Universal had acquired an option to use LOTR but hadn't decided on whether to go through with the option, partly because they had rights to similar fantasy themed properties like Dragons and Zelda. We discussed that a bit at the time. Nothing new on that since that time though.
I think they kind of have to show something, it can be a physical model, concept art, or whatever, but it needs to be something new.I would love for them to have a model, but I honestly think its just some images with the land as a backdrop. I see no reason for Universal having to reveal any lands outside of Nintendo. The simple news of confirmation of the park + hotels + CityWalk 2.0 is more than enough from a news standpoint.
Would we want all the details? Sure, but Universal has no reason not to breadcrumb that out and build more hype longterm.
Should we read to much into it? Yeah, theres probably some deep meaning.I've heard there are other reasons why they're announcing it "early.
You joke, but I'd love to see Universal teases Disney with something like that. 'U23, the year of Universal', with the announcement of the new resort(will it be considered a new resort?) in 2023.#U32
Even if 10% of people knew about this rumor, that doesn't change anything. Companies make big announcements for stuff that's been leaked all the time, and they never feel the need to add anything more.People already know that a new park is coming, and people have already seen Nintendo being announced.
After this press conference got announced, even more people know that already, we can't act as if the GP doesn't know.
Yesterday my dad arrived home and told me "Did you see that Universal announced their new theme park, and it will have Nintendo?", I almost had a heart attack.
I do think the announcement coming now has more to do with investors needing to know where a billion dollars is actually going within the company. Also, due to the fact that this area is not a part of the original resort they may want to make it more obvious to the public and maybe more importantly the local community that this will be a Universal Park and not some new competition coming in.
Tons of discussion on what they may announce but why is a question that’s intriguing. Why now? Your most popular event starts in what 39 days? Since Potter Universal has been super gun shy on pulling the trigger with announcements due to their fear of crowds not showing up and holding off visiting. Hell they didn’t announce the last several rides opening date until mere weeks before opening.
So why? Why announce it now?? I’m interested in hearing opinions on why now before I chime in my thought. Maybe I’m missing something.
I think the announcement is actually going to focus more on infrastructure that supports the park and how it will impact the OCCC and that side of I-Drive. Yes, a theme park is coming. Here’s what it means: Kirkman extension; possible rail from MCO to OCCC, partially funded by Universal; another hotel.
That would actually be the biggest news, now, for Orlando. Throw in an OCCC renovation, it's huge.
possible rail from MCO to OCCC, partially funded by Universal
From other thread:
This is something I heard rumored a couple years ago--supposedly was a handshake deal. At the time I ignored it because zero proof, but I've been thinking about it ever since I realized exactly where the new plot is--I always thought it was further north but it's literally along Destination Parkway, a straight shot to OCCC with a fair amount of right-of-way left. Also, if working closely with Orange County, might tie into whatever is going on with Dr Phillips HS (different source, I DID see proof on that on, albeit nothing publicly available so can't share). That sweeping a partnership would justify a press conference.
Anecdotal data but: my sister is a huge Potter fan and has never been to Universal despite several trips down. Why? Magical Express. Magical Express is the single biggest factor locking guests into a Disney stay. Remove that by offering free, fast transit to Universal and Disney can’t compete.
And we know this sort of mutually beneficial infrastructure development exists because of the Kirkman pedestrian bridge.From other thread:
This is something I heard rumored a couple years ago--supposedly was a handshake deal. At the time I ignored it because zero proof, but I've been thinking about it ever since I realized exactly where the new plot is--I always thought it was further north but it's literally along Destination Parkway, a straight shot to OCCC with a fair amount of right-of-way left. Also, if working closely with Orange County, might tie into whatever is going on with Dr Phillips HS (different source, I DID see proof on that on, albeit nothing publicly available so can't share). That sweeping a partnership would justify a press conference.