So based on Iger's recent comments , it appears that the new rides/land will be based on the new movies. Personally I think this is a good idea. Star Tours already represents the original and prequel trilogy. Doing another ride with the original trilogy in mind would be kind of a repeat.
Interesting you mention Star Tours--that really is kind of weird that it may be the sole representation of the entire original/prequel trilogy while the new trilogy gets all the new attention in the park. IMO, those movies deserve so much more than a simple simulator but at the same time it's the perfect way to sum up the series in one ride. It will be really interesting to see their plan...
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Disney: We'll need to put that idea through 100 layers of bureaucracy and still not decide anything.
Universal: Just do it.
This isn't rocket science......sadly, Disney just doesn't know how to do theme parks anymore.:blank:
Rocket science? No. But it's still not the easiest thing in the world. Universal is in a growth phase while DHS has already hit maturity and now entering rejuvenation. Rejuvenation is a very delicate phase that has to be mapped out perfectly. You throw in everything at once, your hype dies too quickly and all of a sudden, youre back at the maturity stage. Disney needs to really pace themselves and keep the idea going that they're growing so as to keep the influx of visitors steady and healthy, especially given their core market.
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Yes, and an even longer delay on the completion of Star Wars in DHS. Doubt we'll see that for at least 5 or 6 years now. It's got to make Universal smile. This gives Universal more time to grab a larger share of the theme park attendance pie. With lots of Universal expansions (hotels & attractions), and only a Avatar E ticket expansion getting ready to go at WDW, Universal gets a lot of breathing room to grow. I would have liked to see a 2 tier Star Wars expansion, with some of it being closer to fruition, but that is now a dead horse.
If the new trilogy is a hit and the Star Wars land is done right, who has how much market share goes right out the window. Star Wars has the potential to be a Potter-level game changer.