Universal Orlando August 1 Press Conference

[JungleSkip]

I hope the DK coaster ends up being mostly inside, unlike what is shown. The focus should be on mine cart levels, not jungle.

What you see is almost assuredly what you’ll get

 

[s8film40]

Hero is web design lingo for the main/featured/header graphic on a website, there's no deeper meaning there.

Hero image - Wikipedia

It’s also used in filmmaking. They’ll refer to props and vehicles as the hero version, being the one that looks the best and used for close ups as opposed to stunt or stand in versions.

 

[HPFred]

I hope the DK coaster ends up being mostly inside, unlike what is shown. The focus should be on mine cart levels, not jungle.

I don't think being inside would make it any better. And there is minecart levels in the jungle, so that's also not a problem.

 

[WAJAS]

I expect SNW to be a clone like Hogsmeade has been cloned. The newer versions all have improvements to the original concept (especially crowd flow), but they’re essentially the same.

 

[rastuso]

I don't think being inside would make it any better. And there is minecart levels in the jungle, so that's also not a problem.

It would make the long jumps much more exciting. They could use lighting effects for your to jump off the track, and not even see the landing track until you got close to it. A LOT of cool stuff could be done. It looks to have some indoor sections. I just hope it isn't just load/unload.

 

[RFRees]

It would make the long jumps much more exciting. They could use lighting effects for your to jump off the track, and not even see the landing track until you got close to it. A LOT of cool stuff could be done. It looks to have some indoor sections. I just hope it isn't just load/unload.

I agree with this.

I also think it kills some of the surprises, if the jumps/bounces are all shown to people walking by.

 

[JungleSkip]

It would make the long jumps much more exciting. They could use lighting effects for your to jump off the track, and not even see the landing track until you got close to it. A LOT of cool stuff could be done. It looks to have some indoor sections. I just hope it isn't just load/unload.

It will have interior scenes

 

[Alicia]

I was on TV. Did I do us proud, I hope?

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What we know about Universal Orlando's new theme park | WFTV

 

[Mad Dog]

I was on TV. Did I do us proud, I hope?

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What we know about Universal Orlando's new theme park | WFTV

:thumbsup:...

 

[Paulio]

Pretty sure that Hollywood SNW would only have MK ride and a Yoshi attraction, with DK being only exclusive to Orlando, unless the owner from the nearby golf course gives up the land for USH, which won't happen anytime soon. I'm also pretty sure SNW Hollywood would open for HHN and possible have a scarezone based on Zelda or Luigi's Mansion and playing scary soundtracks from these games.

 

[Teebin]

I wouldn’t be surprised if part of Orlando’s SNW attractions were “delayed” for a year or two. DK would be a prime candidate to keep the steam rolling after a grand opening.

 

[JungleSkip]

I wouldn’t be surprised if part of Orlando’s SNW attractions were “delayed” for a year or two. DK would be a prime candidate to keep the steam rolling after a grand opening.

That would be *incredibly* dumb imo

 

[Paulio]

I wouldn’t be surprised if part of Orlando’s SNW attractions were “delayed” for a year or two. DK would be a prime candidate to keep the steam rolling after a grand opening.

Also, unless I'm mistaken, SNW should include attractions outside the Mario universe such as Zelda or Ness unless it's part of phase 1.

 

[Alicia]

I wouldn’t be surprised if part of Orlando’s SNW attractions were “delayed” for a year or two. DK would be a prime candidate to keep the steam rolling after a grand opening.

They have enough land to double Nintendo World over time. The initial 3 rides are expected to open with the park. And then later, even more! Yay!

 

[RFRees]

Also, unless I'm mistaken, SNW should include attractions outside the Mario universe such as Zelda or Ness unless it's part of phase 1.

God I hope that's wrong... I would much prefer the Mario world to be fully Mario, and Zelda can go elsewhere (like Lost Continent).

They have enough land to double Nintendo World over time. The initial 3 rides are expected to open with the park. And then later, even more! Yay!

This is something I have thought about for a bit - I do understand that there will be large expansion spaces to be used for entire lands eventually... but are we expecting each land to have a little extra room to build a few rides where needed?

 

[Alicia]

This is something I have thought about for a bit - I do understand that there will be large expansion spaces to be used for entire lands eventually... but are we expecting each land to have a little extra room to build a few rides where needed?

Yes. There will be space for a couple additional lands, plus every land will have at least some expansion space.

 

[rastuso]

That would be *incredibly* dumb imo

Yeah, like opening a land based on teh biggest movie franchise EVER with only half of the rides ready.

I know, it was obvious...

 

[RFRees]

Yes. There will be space for a couple additional lands, plus every land will have at least some expansion space.

Awesome! Really happy to hear that.

 

[rhino4evr]

Plot wise how does it compare to other parks? Disney or UOR?

 

[Alicia]

Plot wise how does it compare to other parks? Disney or UOR?

Comparable to IOA, but with all that extra lagoon space as usable hub.