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Maybe they’re putting a permanent haunt there? SpongeBob boat ride. Transformers. BTTF VR coaster.
Ok, we got all the usual ideas out of our system?
Ok, we got all the usual ideas out of our system?
I think it would be more hassle to retheme any Lost Continent elements than they would view as worthwhile. Nothing there really screams LoZ, and it would take a lot of modification to make it so. Mythos wouldn't be as much of a hassle perhaps, but then again there's still the back side of the building to worry about.It was subtle, but I do keep suggesting they tear it all down throughout the episode. I worry they won’t, but they should.
Disney stripped Universe of Energy down to its framing to keep it legally as a refurbishment and save on permits. Universal kept the kitchen and as much of the structural elements as possible converting Enchanted Oak into Three Broomsticks.I think it would be more hassle to retheme any Lost Continent elements than they would view as worthwhile. Nothing there really screams LoZ, and it would take a lot of modification to make it so. Mythos wouldn't be as much of a hassle perhaps, but then again there's still the back side of the building to worry about.
Poseidon is definitely big enough to leave something standing to be retrofitted as part of a new show building. Same with Mythos.Disney stripped Universe of Energy down to its framing to keep it legally as a refurbishment and save on permits. Universal kept the kitchen and as much of the structural elements as possible converting Enchanted Oak into Three Broomsticks.
I’m not saying they’d keep the facades, but I’m never going to underestimate a theme park’s desire to “save money” by utilizing existing structures for new things.
The best in my lifetime was probably the facade for Kongfrontation to The Mummy. Just painted those columns yellow and called it a day. I imagine Lost Continent to Zelda could be more like Dragon Challenge to Hagrid’s though. Same existing structures, yet all rockwork and brickwork stripped just to be redone slightly different. If they went the retrofit direction that is.
I am hoping for some sort of large scale dark ride. Either Zelda or maybe an original IP to tie in with LC.Poseidon is definitely big enough to leave something standing to be retrofitted as part of a new show building. Same with Mythos.
You forgot SLOPMaybe they’re putting a permanent haunt there? SpongeBob boat ride. Transformers. BTTF VR coaster.
Ok, we got all the usual ideas out of our system?
My position for the Cstle would be more where Poseidon’s Fury currently sits and my Forest/Lost Woods area going between that and Hogsmeade. The rest is Castle Town.I could definitely see them making Mythos into Hyrule Castle
Although two iconic castles may be a bit much
But Disney did it
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For the Poseidon fans- They recently installed 4k projectors in the main show room. They were installed within the past month-and-a-half or so.
Looks stunning
Looks great! Only edit, it’s now “Universal Islands of Adventure.”Something just came to me.
Nintendo clearly has some sway here on when things get announced considering they announced SNW for the original 2020 opening in Japan 5 years beforehand.
If this is really slated for possibly 2026/27, could we possibly get an announcement sometime this year if Tears of the Kingdom is just selling like bonkers?
“We appreciate all of you who have bought and our currently playing the latest entry in The Legend of Zelda series, Tears of the Kingdom. As you might recall, we have opened Super Nintendo World in Japan and Hollywood in partnership with Universal Studios, and will be opening soon in Orlando as well. Today, we’d like to announce that in addition to our current plans for Mario and Donkey Kong, you will also be able to visit the kingdom of Hyrule at Universal’s Islands of Adventure park in Orlando as well.”
*I tried to write this as if it was an announcement during a Nintendo Direct. Did I nail it?
For the Poseidon fans- They recently installed 4k projectors in the main show room. They were installed within the past month-and-a-half or so.
Looks stunning
Or someone up high decided to pull the trigger on something/let some funds looseFeels like installing projectors only two months ago acts as solid evidence that this closure is impromptu and the area will be sitting as is for a while.
EDIT: By a while, I mean at most a year.
I think the timing of the Mario movie breaking box office records and the success of SNW in Hollywood makes it seem to me that it was a decision from someone high up to expand NintendoOr someone up high decided to pull the trigger on something/let some funds loose
Hoping for your guess, preparing for mine. Regardless, I still think it's sitting for a little bit given the impromptu closure and the potential dearth of available crews as EU, Villain-Con, and KidZone are being built.Or someone up high decided to pull the trigger on something/let some funds loose
The view from the lagoon standing from the entrance might make the skyline look cramped? I'd imagine Hyrule Castle would be taller than Mythos is presently.I could definitely see them making Mythos into Hyrule Castle
Although two iconic castles may be a bit much
But Disney did it
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