Nintendo Coming to Universal Parks

[Legacy]

I don't think you're ever gonna see IoA used again. It can't handle HHN crowds. I just think they'll move the sprungs back should Nintendo stretch into that piece of land

You'll see a "hybrid," I think. If it happens. It was pitched for 22. Open IoA with Port of Entry, Suess, and Lost Continent. Studios would have NYC, Hollywood, and Mel's. Houses in the soundstages, Poseidon, and arguably something queued at the Esoteric gate.

 

[epcyclopedia]

Also, with a little ingenuity they can stack one house on top of another.

 

[captainmoch]

Another reason I don't mind the "Hyrule is an extension of the original SNW idea" is that it opens the area up for expansion based on even more Nintendo franchises. If we had Mario in USF, Zelda in IOA, and Pokemon in Park 3, that'd very likely be the total extent of Nintendo in the parks. One land per park, and that's it. But if USF has a general "Super Nintendo World" with Mario and Zelda, and Pokemon is standalone in Park 3, than that means if they want to add Splatoon, Kirby, Metroid, Animal Crossing, etc. subsections in SNW, they probably could. The expansion space back there is tight but it IS there, and they could fit in small areas for any of those franchises if they wanted to in the future.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

You'll see a "hybrid," I think. If it happens. It was pitched for 22. Open IoA with Port of Entry, Suess, and Lost Continent. Studios would have NYC, Hollywood, and Mel's. Houses in the soundstages, Poseidon, and arguably something queued at the Esoteric gate.

I would think Lost Continent, Jurassic Park (with Skull Island) and Hogsmeade for IOA, with a pathway connecting both USF and IOA possible) alongside New York, San Fran, London, and main midway once people enter Universal Studios Florida.

 

[Legacy]

I would think Lost Continent, Jurassic Park (with Skull Island) and Hogsmeade for IOA, with a pathway connecting both USF and IOA possible) alongside New York, San Fran, London, and main midway once people enter Universal Studios Florida.

Well, what I presented was the actual plan for 2012. Size/walkway wise, the half and half model is the equivalent of a full park. Also, cutting things off part-loop caused most of the navigation issues in 2004. That's why it was limited that way.

The crossovers were identical to 2004 in the 2012 plan: behind Cat to "Boneyard" and Sinbad to the Library. If they extend it at all (now) it would likely be to Potters with Hogwarts Express running.

But... wrong thread.

 

[Mad Dog]

Can't see it happening with all of these hotels & hotel rooms. Many tourists couldn't care less about HHN and want a full park to experience. If you're ever in IOA as Studios emptys out for HHN, there's throngs of people coming into IOA from Studios the last couple of years. The hotel situation has changed since 2012.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Can't see it happening with all of these hotels & hotel rooms. Many tourists couldn't care less about HHN and want a full park to experience. If you're ever in IOA as Studios emptys out for HHN, there's throngs of people coming into IOA from Studios the last couple of years.

Personally, that's why I would think they would have it as one portion of the park closed for Horror, and the other open for guests.

 

[Mad Dog]

Personally, that's why I would think they would have it as one portion of the park closed for Horror, and the other open for guests.

Too confusing to the normal tourist. Tough to market & explain a one time hybrid plan....This isn't 2012. The hotel situation has changed considerably.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Too confusing to the normal tourist. Tough to market & explain a one time hybrid plan....This isn't 2012. The hotel situation has changed considerably.

I would think it just depends on how they market it. But this is getting a bit off-topic for Nintendo.

 

[JungleSkip]

Unpopular opionion but I'd prefer they dropped the plans for USF and moved everything to the new park. I still don't think Nintendo is fitting for USF and it would give the new park a tremendous boost.

You're kicking the can down the road 5 extra years going that road, if I'm a betting man

 

[Mr. EPCOT]

Nowhere to put it, I guess. Should have a rotating museum where the NBC Media Center is...but alas

Lucy/Betty Boop should have become a Universal museum. Perfect spot.

You'll see a "hybrid," I think. If it happens. It was pitched for 22. Open IoA with Port of Entry, Suess, and Lost Continent. Studios would have NYC, Hollywood, and Mel's. Houses in the soundstages, Poseidon, and arguably something queued at the Esoteric gate.

Poseidon? Like in the queue? Or would they somehow have transformed the show?

 

[Skipper Justin]

Lucy/Betty Boop should have become a Universal museum. Perfect spot.


Poseidon? Like in the queue? Or would they somehow have transformed the show?

I remember entering all night die in there.

 

[Returning-The-Reaction]

Poseidon? Like in the queue? Or would they somehow have transformed the show?

Terror Mines back in 2005 was inside Poseidon's Fury.

 

[Mike S]

Come on. The puzzle theater doesn't seem like anything to sneeze at

And what would that be? Just watching the characters appearing for a bit? No. Zelda needs a huge Forbidden Journey level E Ticket. Nothing less.

 

[Mr. EPCOT]

And what would that be? Just watching the characters appearing for a bit? No. Zelda needs a huge Forbidden Journey level E Ticket. Nothing less.

It's way easier for me to imagine a Zelda show than a ride. Unless it's a Shanghai Pirates type affair, but that ain't gonna happen.

 

[Mike S]

It's way easier for me to imagine a Zelda show than a ride. Unless it's a Shanghai Pirates type affair, but that ain't gonna happen.

You don't have to imagine it as that's the job of Universal Creative.

 

[Frogki]

I understand what your saying Mike but I have to agree with Skip and say the puzzle theater could be much more innovative and much cooler than we're imagining. I would love a Zelda E ticket but I'm willing to give the show a chance, on the condition that the audience isn't passive.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

I would imagine the Puzzle Theater would not only be innovative, but it would be something unique for Orlando.

 

[Mike S]

I understand what your saying Mike but I have to agree with Skip and say the puzzle theater could be much more innovative and much cooler than we're imagining. I would love a Zelda E ticket but I'm willing to give the show a chance, on the condition that the audience isn't passive.

I would imagine the Puzzle Theater would not only be innovative, but it would be something unique for Orlando.

Sorry guys but when I imagine a Zelda attraction I imagine going on an adventure, not watching one.

 

[Mr. EPCOT]

You don't have to imagine it as that's the job of Universal Creative.

I believe you are just setting yourself up for disappointment.