Nintendo Coming to Universal Parks
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- Feb 15, 2012
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I have a feeling that Zelda is going to have a fairly small role within the land. Both Zelda and Pokemon, while they have dedicated fanbases, are very niche for the most part.
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So you found the GPs reaction to Skull Island - Reign of Kong then?
I am not convinced that anyone here knows precisely what is going on with this project, or what the lead ride will be. So frustrating. How to find out... how to find out... hmmmm... :sneak:
Oh come on, we were just getting to the good part where the guessing game goes to infinity..
Ok, that is a start and sounds logical with my very limited knowledge of the franchise. I may not deserve to know, but I also didn't deserve to know anything about Kong. Now I know his preference in toilet paper and how he folds it.
Yea, the main ride is Mario Kart. That much I will bet my life on.
- Sep 15, 2012
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If Zelda isn't getting a ride, I could see something similar to Poseidon's Fury working well for the IP. Maybe a special effects show featuring Link vs. Ganon.
A Donkey Kong mine cart coaster would be an obvious pick for a more thrilling ride. Bonus points if the attraction's name uses alliteration in true DKC fashion.
Since people are betting on Mario Kart...is there any hope for a more traditional dark ride for Mario? Basically "Super Mario Bros/Galaxy: The Ride", featuring a Spidey/Gringotts-style structure?
A Donkey Kong mine cart coaster would be an obvious pick for a more thrilling ride. Bonus points if the attraction's name uses alliteration in true DKC fashion.
Since people are betting on Mario Kart...is there any hope for a more traditional dark ride for Mario? Basically "Super Mario Bros/Galaxy: The Ride", featuring a Spidey/Gringotts-style structure?
I don't think there will be a Donkey Kong ride.
Donkey has already a presence at Shrek and Kong is at IOA in the making...
Donkey has already a presence at Shrek and Kong is at IOA in the making...
Shrek is most certainly not long for the park. And besides, it's not the same "Donkey". Nor does it matter that Kong is being built.
Saying that is like saying Potter already has a presence at IOA, no need for it at USF.
- Jun 30, 2010
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I'm still thinking that Japan will be the first park to get Nintendo-anything.
The news of Comcast taking 51% stake in the Japan park is 100% related to Nintendo's licensing agreement. In simple terms, Nintendo has agreed to license to Comcast and no one else (no joint owners, no third parties), but also wants a presence at the Universal park located in it's homeland. Rather than possibly burn a bridge with Nintendo (which holds grudges), they did the smart thing and took majority ownership of Universal Japan.
The news of Comcast taking 51% stake in the Japan park is 100% related to Nintendo's licensing agreement. In simple terms, Nintendo has agreed to license to Comcast and no one else (no joint owners, no third parties), but also wants a presence at the Universal park located in it's homeland. Rather than possibly burn a bridge with Nintendo (which holds grudges), they did the smart thing and took majority ownership of Universal Japan.
- Jul 14, 2015
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I would love a traditional dark ride themed to the Mario series. Even something similar to Splash Mountain would work, imo. The final drop could be in Bowser's Castle. I'd sell my soul to let that, Mario Kart, and potentially Donkey Kong/Luigi's Mansion coexist.
I'm probably going ahead of myself but does this entail that a German ride manufacture will be doing one of Nintendos attractions?
Over my head a bit but it'd be possible to think.
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Nope.
Good guess, though. The hint is pretty obvious if one thinks of the tech Uni LOVES!
