We've actually been talking about that on the Sindbad thread, but yeah.
Just because of one show and the lack of a PR push for Potter/T2 replacement; the sky is falling apparently.
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We've actually been talking about that on the Sindbad thread, but yeah.
Just because of one show and the lack of a PR push for Potter/T2 replacement; the sky is falling apparently.
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I'm sure they didn't say that when Disney shut down Diamond Horseshoe to re-allocate entertainment budget to other projects with no replacement.
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Hello all! First time comment!
So, at the beginning of the year, Universal put out a blog post about what would be announced this year. Included in this post was the Potter coaster, T2 replacement, and Nintendo's presence in Orlando.
Do we think this is just being thrown aside now? :bigeye:
So, at the beginning of the year, Universal put out a blog post about what would be announced this year. Included in this post was the Potter coaster, T2 replacement, and Nintendo's presence in Orlando.
Do we think this is just being thrown aside now? :bigeye:
You'll probably hear about the Potter coaster and T2 before the end of the year.
I wouldn't hold my breath on Nintendo
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Wonder if they'll just act like they never said that.. LOL.
I would bet on that.
I guess there is a super outside chance they'll just release the same art USJ showed, maybe with the Donkey Kong portion added in, and say "Coming soon!" and end it there. But who knows
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I think what they actually said was Nintendo news for the US parks in general, not just Orlando.
Yes, this^. I recall it was Nintendo that made an announcement not Universal? I try to see everything and may have had a few if that was published so I missed it but I don't recall it was.
Here's the blog post in question: Universal Orlando Close Up | More in Store for 2018 at Universal Orlando Resort - Close Up
Here's what is said about Nintendo (notice it says "like", as in not everything here will get its own announcement this year):
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While I can’t share details on things yet to be announced, you can expect to hear an announcement or two from us this year on things like:
While I can’t share details on things yet to be announced, you can expect to hear an announcement or two from us this year on things like:
- The previously-announced ride replacing Dragon Challenge in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade
- An additional projection mapping experience at Hogwarts castle
- Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular being replaced
- Something new going in where Terminator 2: 3D was
- A new venue coming to Universal CityWalk where Element was
- Our expanding hotel collection
- The continued global expansion of our partnership with Nintendo. Our sister park in Japan has already broken ground on Super Nintendo World; I’m sure you can’t wait to hear what’s next.
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The blog only deals with Orlando, so I doubt they'd post Hollywood stuff there
yeah, if Hollywood gets news; it won't be on the UORBlog.
You would rather want to expect it for sites like Entertainment Weekly, Variety, LA Times, or Deadline.
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Ya beat me to it, Alicia! I'm gonna predict a name announcement for the Potter coaster right after HHN.. then maybe the T2 replacement soon after!
I would expect both T2 and Potter announcements between HHN and Christmas. Nintendo not until at least next Summer.
Can't really say that is Orlando even though it is in the UOR Blog so I guess I didn't mis-remember. At least that is what I am sticking to :grin:
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Unintentionally teasing us like that. I forget when it came out that Nintendo was being moved to the new park but if it was this year, they probably had every intention of a Nintendo announcement this year.
Because things aren't ready yet?
Although, Dave is probably right. The closest we will get to see Nintendo will either be by Hollywood by a surprise..or by Osaka, and that it'd be a kickstart for pushing the land for a 2020 launch.
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