Universal Orlando Resort Expansion (Part 1)

[JungleSkip]

So I assume they'll be promoting this movie the same way they did Minions? They were everywhere, literally.

Yes, expect a big push next year.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

Why not?

:jaw::faint::died:

 

[JungleSkip]

:jaw::faint::died:

To be clear, I have no clue when it's opening. I just don't see why they wouldn't want 3 big rides and a water park to open around the same time.

 

[IzzyB]

I think early 2017 would be pushing it unless they start construction very soon. This isn't transformers where it is a clone and the tech is already there. This is a brand new ride where testing is going to take a good amount of time. Plus they have the demo the site and I would think a stadium would be harder to demo than a building. I just don't see this being constructed that quickly. But we will see. Fallon and F&F are using known and easy tech, but this would be using a new tech for Uni and the other two are already under construction.

 

[JungleSkip]

Fallon and F&F are using known and easy tech, but this would be using a new tech for Uni and the other two are already under construction.

Remember, the ride system would be "known" by the contractor chosen to provide it. Enough of these kinds of rides have been built for the tech to be reliable.

 

[ynnoj]

The movie looks great, so naturally I'm psyched for a ride.

But a trackless, AA heavy dark ride?

 

[ReelJustice]

Realistically, it'd be really easy to do something like Ministry of Magic without Harry.

Or Magical Congress:biggrin:

 

[sjago13]

So for anyone that can shed light would this just use the rectangle shape of the theater or also that portion behind comic strip cafe? Also if they do develop toon lagoon into a kidzone type area could that lead to them eventually demoing camp Jurassic for a new ride?

 

[JungleSkip]

So for anyone that can shed light would this just use the rectangle shape of the theater or also that portion behind comic strip cafe? Also if they do develop toon lagoon into a kidzone type area could that lead to them eventually demoing camp Jurassic for a new ride?

No idea the size/shape of the building. I'd assume it'll be a decent size.

That Camp Jurassic thing would be way way out and would be complete speculation.

 

[Blue]

I wonder what the facade for this ride will look like... the entire trailer takes place in a Manhattan apartment.

 

[JungleSkip]

I wonder what the facade for this ride will look like... the entire trailer takes place in a Manhattan apartment.

The movie takes place all around New York. The theming around the ride is definitely interesting to me.

 

[Macfr3ak]

Secret Life of Pets isn't replacing Shrek. *points to link above*

My bad shouldve made it clear that whatever if anything does replace it wether in the near future or distant future it's not a big deal as far as the crowded entrance is concerened

 

[Teebin]

If you read OI's article, they mention an "abandoned corner". That should tell you all you need to know.

On the other hand, the lagoon theater isn't in a corner of the park. But of course, I prefer hyper accurate statements.

 

[JungleSkip]

On the other hand, the lagoon theater isn't in a corner of the park. But of course, I prefer hyper accurate statements.

:ban:

:tongue:

 

[ReelJustice]

The movie takes place all around New York. The theming around the ride is definitely interesting to me.

Would fit right in next to a redone Marvel Super Hero Island.

 

[JungleSkip]

So, I made a thread for this discussion. Figured it was pertinent.

Secret Life of Pets coming in 2017? | Orlando United Forums

 

[Macfr3ak]

It's going to replace the Toon Lagoon Theater.

sooooo.... no Iron Man/Avengers (in this area?) hm

 

[JungleSkip]

sooooo.... no Iron Man/Avengers (in this area?) hm

No, that was never going there. If that happens it'll be where Doctor Doom is

 

[IzzyB]

Remember, the ride system would be "known" by the contractor chosen to provide it. Enough of these kinds of rides have been built for the tech to be reliable.

Agreed, the contractor would be known, but it is still new to Uni Creative. So a lot of it is the programming working with the idea. It is not nearly as simple as a clone of Transformers. I would think they would need to start construction ASAP as this seems like the most complex right of the 3 projected to open in 2017 but the only one not under construction.

 

[Nick]

To be clear, I have no clue when it's opening. I just don't see why they wouldn't want 3 big rides and a water park to open around the same time.

It's not good business. Spacing out the openings and capitalizing throughout the year is how they will do it. Staggered openings basically.