The Future of Lost Continent (Poseidon Fury closing May 9)

[Imperius]

But what’s the actual ride? Loved the new Jumanji, but it’s just a generic action/humor movie. Not much of an attraction there.

 

[Legacy]

But what’s the actual ride? Loved the new Jumanji, but it’s just a generic action/humor movie. Not much of an attraction there.

Maybe a slow-moving boat ride through the jungle, with an NPC on your boat narrating what you're seeing with cheesy dialogue?

 

[SkiBum]

Maybe a slow-moving boat ride through the jungle, with an NPC on your boat narrating what you're seeing with cheesy dialogue?

Maybe a backside of water view as well? Wait, why does that seem familiar?

 

[ThrillRideLover3214]

Maybe lord of the rings/middle earth could be replace LC we are far from any land transformation so you never know what Universal could be thinking.

 

[truejonas]

Jumanji could serve well as a Dinosaur/Indy type Jeep ride, IMO.

 

[ThrillRideLover3214]

Jumanji could serve well as a Dinosaur/Indy type Jeep ride, IMO.

Good idea....it’s too early to speculate on whether what will happen to LC maybe the land stays as is and the Sinbad show gets replaced with another Greek mythology attraction.

 

[RFRees]

Jumanji could serve well as a Dinosaur/Indy type Jeep ride, IMO.

I like it... the movie did well, it's getting another installment (apparently being released later this year), and it's a ride type that is sort of missing from Universal Orlando right now.

What if LC were to be rethemed as a 'lost temple' based video game land? Jumanji is a movie but the story is about a fictional video game. Universal could also include Zelda (rumored to replace Sindbad eventually) in the same area while keeping the theming of the area cohesive. This would allow Universal to retheme the entire land while not banking on a single franchise for it to be successful.
(There's some potential with Tomb Raider being included in this concept as well (movie produced by Warner Bros, who has been a business partner to Universal for their theme parks).... though not sure if it's popular enough.)

 

[ThrillRideLover3214]

Tomb Raider Or Jumanji to replace Lost Continent what sounds better? This might sound like a longshot but what about a Waterworld mini land? But is liklely for the new park just in case if they leave it off.

 

[RFRees]

Tomb Raider Or Jumanji to replace Lost Continent what sounds better?

I guess my point is that they could all fit into the same land and still have the theming make sense... temple based video game IPs: Tomb Raider, Zelda, Jumanji... three totally different IPs (and potential ride concepts) under one unified themed land. Main reason I'm suggesting this is because honestly, I don't really foresee Zelda (the biggest rumor to replace LC) getting the entire land to itself. Maybe I'm wrong though.

 

[truejonas]

I guess my point is that they could all fit into the same land and still have the theming make sense... temple based video game IPs: Tomb Raider, Zelda, Jumanji... three totally different IPs (and potential ride concepts) under one unified themed land. Main reason I'm suggesting this is because honestly, I don't really foresee Zelda (the biggest rumor to replace LC) getting the entire land to itself. Maybe I'm wrong though.

Depending on what was done with it, Poseidon's Fury could be rethemed into a cool Tomb Raider-style attraction. I don't know if they'd have us going after Lara or if she would be our guide though. Probably going after her. Musion effects might be just fine in the end fight scene. I know they've gotten a lot more advanced.

 

[Legacy]

Christmas Island should replace LC.

 

[Imperius]

Christmas Island should replace LC.

LC should just get the Grinch expansion and make it Whoville.

 

[JungleSkip]

Christmas Island should replace LC.

DC should replace LC

#DCLandConfirmed

 

[GA-MBIT]

DC should replace LC

#DCLandConfirmed

But they just got rid of Dragon Challenge!

 

[JoeCamel]

It has already been shoved out of the spotlight and downsized thanks to Potter. How much longer is it going to last?!
The Lost Continent is the only land in the park that doesn't have a huge trademark. Sure, it was lovely. But the "new" Lost Continent is not much to be proud of.

My grim question to you all is simple: When, if, and what do you think is going to happen to this themed area in the future?

Nothing yet, maybe a couple more years.......

 

[ThrillRideLover3214]

Since Zelda isn’t on the table how about another video game property takes over like mortal Kombat or street fighter. Assassins Creed land?

 

[Imperius]

Since Zelda isn’t on the table how about another video game property takes over like mortal Kombat or street fighter. Assassins Creed land?

None of those work in a theme park.

 

[shiekra38]

None of those work in a theme park.

Remember the old addage...If you say it 1000 times on a forum, they will come

 

[Alicia]

Since Zelda isn’t on the table how about another video game property takes over like mortal Kombat or street fighter. Assassins Creed land?

Zelda isn’t off the table. They’re just not rushing into things right now for additional Nintendo properties until after the first land opens (at least in Japan).

 

[RFRees]

Zelda isn’t off the table. They’re just not rushing into things right now for additional Nintendo properties until after the first land opens (at least in Japan).

To add on, Zelda was never rumored to be coming soon. The rumored plan was to keep Sindbad closed for a while without any movement. It's possible that only Pokemon was delayed or cancelled.

In addition, we have no confirmation as to why the rumored Pokemon was rumored to be delayed or cancelled. It could be that they decided on a different attraction for USF first... Or some other reason entirely.

None of those work in a theme park.

Both (Mortal Kombat and Assassin's Creed) could easily be stunt shows. Assassin's Creed might actually fit in LC. Though I still doubt it would happen... Mostly because Assassin's Creed lacks name recognition.