Donkey Kong Country rumored for USH?

[Mad Dog]

I enjoy reading screamscape. It may not be accurate all the time but its a good place to check what is happening currently at various parks.

It's fine if you want to read about info that's already been released by the parks or a reputable site. It's basically a bulletin board at it's best. It does that function OK. But when it comes to the very numerous 'rumors' it posts, it's best to just read it as amusing entertainment than as a serious source of information on unannounced projects. Not a great site to get excited about it's rumors and argue the merits. Kind of a waste of time and blurring what's probably really going to happen. Their numerous unvetted rumors creates a lot of misdirection.

 

[Nico]

Screamscape is how I found the original OU forums. I believe it linked to one of Andy’s rumor break downs. The site should be viewed like Mad Dog suggested as an aggregate. A lot of their correct posts can be linked back to insiders here or Alicia.

I have a tendency to just listen to our insiders and Alicia and cut out the middle man. I would advise others do the same.

As of right now, our insiders in this thread are saying that the report is not completely accurate. Does that mean some of it is accurate? Maybe starting there is more productive.

 

[chris.g]

To be fair to Lance, the post itself does sound more like speculation than an outright “leak” on his behalf. And it would make sense according to what I heard pre/mid pandemic. But everything at this park is always in flux.

 

[TheUniC6]

Screamscape is how I found the original OU forums. I believe it linked to one of Andy’s rumor break downs. The site should be viewed like Mad Dog suggested as an aggregate. A lot of their correct posts can be linked back to insiders here or Alicia.

I have a tendency to just listen to our insiders and Alicia and cut out the middle man. I would advise others do the same.

As of right now, our insiders in this thread are saying that the report is not completely accurate. Does that mean some of it is accurate? Maybe starting there is more productive.

For the parts of the rumor that could hold water, I would say that down the line SNW at USH will get some sort of expansion if those soundstages behind SNW come down at some point in 2024 like what it said on ScreamScape, we could be looking at a 2026-2027 opening window. I mean I am sure Universal has additional new attractions in the pipeline after F&F opens in 2025 in the lead up to LA2028.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

Somewhat related, but when are all of the east-side soundstages supposed to be completed?

 

[Jamesh22]

Somewhat related, but when are all of the east-side soundstages supposed to be completed?

Haven't seen a completion date but they look finished from the outside and are up on the studio lot website so guessing they are either in use or will be in the next few months.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Somewhat related, but when are all of the east-side soundstages supposed to be completed?

Last I checked--the Barham stages are complete and ready. They've all been in production use since April I think.

 

[Disneyhead]

Screamscape also got Skull Island at IOA correct. Just sayin'.

 

[Jerroddragon]

I still think USH doesn't know what they are going to do after F&F

Like we've seen sooo many rumors but all are for different area's of the park, like reusing Falls Lake, behind SNW, the Mummy and Simpsons.
So at least for me it feel's like they are still talking about what would be best for after the F&F coaster, I think if they want to redo the Mummy area then DK would make sense as it adds more Nintendo and allows the Mummy to be gone but at least we got a new coaster that's mild thrills and as themed (if not more ) then Mummy

But if they want to add some real capacity to the park, going towards Falls lake makes the most sense on the front. Simpsons I hope doesn't get touched until the day they have to mainly because it just doesn't "add" much capacity to the park unless they use the area on the hill under the Simpsons attraction

 

[saint.piss]

I still hope Hollywood gets a version of DKC tbh. I know it's not looking likely (or at the very least, it's not coming anytime soon) but I hope it happens. It's a great ride and I think it would fit in well at USH

 

[Freak]

I still hope Hollywood gets a version of DKC tbh. I know it's not looking likely (or at the very least, it's not coming anytime soon) but I hope it happens. It's a great ride and I think it would fit in well at USH

If it does happen, it should go where stage 29 (The Monsters Stage) is.

 

[Crypt Keeper]

I'd rather see USH get a different Nintendo property. Let Epic Universe and Japan have DKC. USH needs more exclusivity anyway.

 

[TheUniC6]

IIRC rumors were that capacity was the problem that led to DK getting canned for USH, and after looking on ride POVs you can see why.

Maybe another option is they can bring over the rumored Luigi's Mansion ride from EU if it does well reception wise.

 

[saint.piss]

I'd rather see USH get a different Nintendo property. Let Epic Universe and Japan have DKC. USH needs more exclusivity anyway.

I think a Super Mario Galaxy themed ride/land could be cool for USH. I would still prefer DKC but I wouldn't be mad if we got something else like that

 

[Jerroddragon]

I’d love the coaster

But if we get Luigi mansion area with a ride abs boss battle I could live with that as well

But would not mind a mouse coaster ride of DK or captain toad if they could fit that abs a Luigi walking ride into an area, that would be fun as well

Overall I think more Nintendo would be great especially if it’s others ips

Ps I’d take more pitter too both companies force universal to put its best foot forward

 

[AlexanderMBush]

I'd rather see USH get a different Nintendo property. Let Epic Universe and Japan have DKC. USH needs more exclusivity anyway.

Honestly if we were swinging for the fences--I wonder how Splatoon would preform if Pokemon isn't an option.

 

[BriefCasey]

Honestly if we were swinging for the fences--I wonder how Splatoon would preform if Pokemon isn't an option.

As much as I'd love it, I wonder if they'd consider the other big IPs first, depending on what can fit, like Zelda or even Kirby.

(Side note: I am in the camp of Splatoon being a possible future FFN pick though. I know none of the fan zones are using Universal Plaza but that's the place I see it being a fit for, though I don't know if anything HHN ever used the plaza for that matter)

 

[saint.piss]

I just think the Mine Cart Madness coaster is so fun and it would be cool to have it on the lower lot with Mummy. Maybe it can be a different take on MCM to still have it as an USH exclusive

 

[Freak]

I just think the Mine Cart Madness coaster is so fun and it would be cool to have it on the lower lot with Mummy. Maybe it can be a different take on MCM to still have it as an USH exclusive

Well, Mummy will leave eventually. I personally don’t foresee it leaving until the Olympics is over at the earliest as I imagine they will want as much capacity as possible. I could easily be wrong but that’s my hunch.

When that time comes, the park will be in great need of an intermediate thrill family coaster. An “in-between” coaster for F&F and Hippogriff. DK could fit that though I would argue just by looking at it it’s a hair above Hippogriff in terms of thrill. That might change once I finally go on it.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

As much as I'd love it, I wonder if they'd consider the other big IPs first, depending on what can fit, like Zelda or even Kirby.

(Side note: I am in the camp of Splatoon being a possible future FFN pick though. I know none of the fan zones are using Universal Plaza but that's the place I see it being a fit for, though I don't know if anything HHN ever used the plaza for that matter)

Kirby feels too small to me. I don't know why--but it feels like it wouldn't make a big splash. I also kind of excluded Zelda due to that "Classical" fantasy being already in place already with Hogsmeade.

FFN having Splatoon inclusion would be insanely smart though.