Nintendo Coming to Universal Parks

[WaterToWade]

Do we think the boat will stay? Wasn’t in the leaked model

 

[Alicia]

Do we think the boat will stay? Wasn’t in the leaked model

I thought that too... Or maybe it was blocked by the treehouse in the foreground?

 

[JungleSkip]

I thought that too... Or maybe it was blocked by the treehouse in the foreground?

It looks taller than the treehouse in the art, but this was my thought as well

 

[TheGreatSpaceCoaster]

It looks taller than the treehouse in the art, but this was my thought as well

I see the boat just behind the tree house in the model now. Looks like the top of the boat peeks out over the top right-hand side of the roof just a little.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

I think it could fit there based on the building sizes vs people size. Also where the entrance to the queue is however so not really sure if they have room for that and foot traffic and queue lines for the meet and greet. We shall see!

I also find it very interesting that we have a good feel on the Yoshi and DK rides, due to leaks and the concept art here, yet, still nothing on Mario Kart really. Man they’ve kept a tight lip on that one.

 

[Mike S]

Nope, they probably signed a contract saying “can use in a portfolio after x years” or something.

Well maybe they shouldn’t have waited so long then

 

[tielo]

It's quite a journey going from concept(art) to the real thing. Judging from Universal Japan it's going to look amazing no matter what will end up in the final product.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

In terms of being a game changer for not only the company but the industry as a whole, SNW feels like the next Wizarding World. New technology being used on attractions, complete immersion, A+ characters that guests have connections too, man this is gonna be gangbusters potentially people.

 

[tielo]

In terms of being a game changer for not only the company but the industry as a whole, SNW feels like the next Wizarding World. New technology being used on attractions, complete immersion, A+ characters that guests have connections too, man this is gonna be gangbusters potentially people.

I'm a gamer but have never been into Nintendo. That said, it's my most anticipated "world" in the new park. Maybe to the extend that I will buy a Nintendo console.

 

[WaterToWade]

In the case of the Orlando parks, I’m perplexed by the rumor Pokémon is a rumored epic universe expansion. Past the main 4 Nintendo ips I couldn’t imagine them making more lands (even if I think splatoon 1’s hub is perfect for a land), and you’d think they’d want Nintendo in every park if it does well (KidsZone would be the prime location, I know Trolls could probably go there too but still)

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

In the case of the Orlando parks, I’m perplexed by the rumor Pokémon is a rumored epic universe expansion. Past the main 4 Nintendo ips I couldn’t imagine them making more lands (even if I think splatoon 1’s hub is perfect for a land), and you’d think they’d want Nintendo in every park if it does well (KidsZone would be the prime location, I know Trolls could probably go there too but still)

I’m with you on this, at this point my best guess is Pokémon with SNW at EU, Zelda at Islands or Kidzone, and KFP land of Awesomeness same deal. I think they’re going to want Nintendo big in that park especially if there is a hotel. I’d love Pokémon in USF but I’m giving up on it.

 

[WaterToWade]

Question: is there a “future ips” thread that’s not hhn?

 

[Magic-Man]

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Ah!!! Love it. First official look at the Yoshi ride vehicles as well.

 

[Alicia]

AR binoculars viewers on bottom-right too.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Okay so now we need more concept art of Mario Kart haha. Just please, something!!! This is incredible though. If they can pull off that much detail in person, already going to be one of the best theme park lands out there. Let’s see how the rides match up!

 

[WaterToWade]

Yoshi thick (also the binoculars! Yay!)

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

So if I recall correctly, we're looking at round 2 min ride time for Yoshi, 4 1/2 or so for MK, but what about DK? Might be too early to know or predict. Id imagine a little bit longer than Yoshi but just shy of 3 minutes. Or at least thats what im hoping for but I could see it being shorter.

 

[Andysol]

So if I recall correctly, we're looking at round 2 min ride time for Yoshi, 4 1/2 or so for MK, but what about DK? Might be too early to know or predict. Id imagine a little bit longer than Yoshi but just shy of 3 minutes. Or at least thats what im hoping for but I could see it being shorter.

Definitely too early to predict. The track layout has changed twice that I know of and the last one is very old. It could have easily changed both track layout and manufacturer in that time.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Also, in the newly released concept art are we thinking that Yoshi will actually be up sitting under the top tree? Or maybe just part of the AR?