Nintendo Coming to Universal Parks

[Imperius]

So they shipping that stage to Orlando after tomorrow?

 

[JungleSkip]

So they shipping that stage to Orlando after tomorrow?

I'm expecting the Orlando announcement, whenever it happens, to be a Potter-like announcement video

 

[Disneyhead]

Actually, right now; it's 1:32 AM on the 8th there.

So, technically; ground will break by the midnight most likely; if it's in the morning.

Dang it! I forgot about that pesky international date line.

 

[GadgetGuru]

Are we sure that they'll be a Nintendo announcement soon? I've had this strange idea that Universal was waiting until more news on the LA Olympics and then make a dual-coast announcement

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Are we sure that they'll be a Nintendo announcement soon? I've had this strange idea that Universal was waiting until more news on the LA Olympics and then make a dual-coast announcement

It sounds like the IOC is favoring Paris for 2024, and that they are figuring out a deal for LA in 2018.

 

[JungleSkip]

Are we sure that they'll be a Nintendo announcement soon? I've had this strange idea that Universal was waiting until more news on the LA Olympics and then make a dual-coast announcement

The LA Olympics won't be until like 2024 at the earliest. Nintendo will be open waaaaaaay before that.

I wouldn't say we should be expecting an Orlando announcement "soon"

 

[GadgetGuru]

I don't know why I was thinking that Universal would want to jump on the hype bandwagon for the Olympics. Maybe that's all 2nd gate for USH? Maybe I'm just tired and haven't had my tea today?

 

[captainmoch]

What are the chances of the groundbreaking ceremony being shown during Nintendo's E3 Treehouse next week? It definitely won't be part of the Spotlight, but I could see them doing a 5-10 minute diversion showing some info on SNW in Osaka in between game demos.

 

[JungleSkip]

What are the chances of the groundbreaking ceremony being shown during Nintendo's E3 Treehouse next week? It definitely won't be part of the Spotlight, but I could see them doing a 5-10 minute diversion showing some info on SNW in Osaka in between game demos.

I could maybe see that. I think it's more likely they blast the ceremony out as a YouTube video to the big gaming sites tomorrow

 

[12th Man]

EDIT: Oops, didn't realize that there's a new separate thread for Osaka!

 

[JungleSkip]

Mario Kart confirmed, and the project will cost at least 60 billion yen, which would make it a 550 million dollar project in the US at least

 

[Speed]

Edit:
Full commercial

 

[Mike S]

WE NEED ART!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Brian G.]

 

[Mike S]

 

[E.Gadd]

This is so exciting!

Interesting how much they avoid showing the area where Donkey Kong would probably be...

 

[DK745]

I don't know why I was thinking that Universal would want to jump on the hype bandwagon for the Olympics. Maybe that's all 2nd gate for USH? Maybe I'm just tired and haven't had my tea today?

Well that would make sense. They could open before Olympics in Japan, film commercials, then air it during the Olympics (since they'll be on NBC) for 2 weeks and basically say "look at this! Come see it at UOR/USH later this year!"

But that's just wishful thinking on my part.

 

[Imperius]

I can't wait for people to expect actual Go carts for Mario Kart.

 

[quinnmac000]

I can't wait for people to expect actual Go carts for Mario Kart.

Rumint has it won't just be go karts for the ride but some other motorized vehicles as well (bikes, strollers, etc).

 

[WolfmanJ]

I cant wait for that Mario Kart ride to ruin all of my friendships. #BlueShell