Universal Parks Reviving Classic Monsters?

[IOAGuy]

So with Universal reviving their classic monsters on film, think it'll have any impact on their presence in the parks? Considering USH is closing The Mummy (based on the Fraser films) and them reviving these monsters, they'll have to have something in store right?

Source: Universal Monsters

 

[JungleSkip]

Unless the new movies are big hits, I wouldn't hold your breath

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Shadowing what Skip said, if the Mummy reboot isn't a hit, I am starting to think that Mummy would be on life-support.

I'm not saying that its going to leave as soon as the film bombs or doesn't preform well, but its something that would take time.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

Considering the talk in the other thread of The Mummy being in danger if the new movie isn't a success, I'm hoping the Tom Cruise reboot is a big hit. I'll suffer through a mediocre HHN tie in, hell I'll watch the movie in theaters, just don't close Mummy Universal ray:

 

[IOAGuy]

Maybe if they're able to stay on the classic end and capture that magic they had, they'll be big. They got Tom Cruise signed on to The Mummy, I think that's a pretty big deal. There are talks of Angelina Jolie being cast for Bride of Frankenstein and ScarJo to star in Creature of the Black Lagoon.

They got a gold mine with these classic monsters, I just hope they do them right. Especially if they want to do an "Avengers-style" universe where they all come together.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Maybe if they're able to stay on the classic end and capture that magic they had, they'll be big. They got Tom Cruise signed on to The Mummy, I think that's a pretty big deal. There are talks of Angelina Jolie being cast for Bride of Frankenstein and ScarJo to star in Creature of the Black Lagoon.

They got a gold mine with these classic monsters, I just hope they do them right. Especially if they want to do an "Avengers-style" universe where they all come together.

I'll say that I have hope that Mummy does well; but I think that the fact that the film has been delayed so many times, and with the reputation of Alex Kurtzman being..not the best, it makes me think that Mummy can bomb. Especially if they don't do it the right way.

 

[Mad Dog]

Maybe if they're able to stay on the classic end and capture that magic they had, they'll be big. They got Tom Cruise signed on to The Mummy, I think that's a pretty big deal. There are talks of Angelina Jolie being cast for Bride of Frankenstein and ScarJo to star in Creature of the Black Lagoon.

They got a gold mine with these classic monsters, I just hope they do them right. Especially if they want to do an "Avengers-style" universe where they all come together.

Cruise is still pretty strong at the box office. He has carried some incredibly mediocre movies to box office success. I'm no fan of his, but I would bet the movie does well with him on the marque.

 

[fryoj]

Hmmm, Wouldn't it make some sense during filming to have Cruise film some scenes for the existing mummy ride and just splice out the Brendan Fraser stuff? Should be relatively cheap and easy way to update it for the new movies.

 

[martymcflyy85]

I'm hoping the Tom Cruise reboot is a big hit. I'll suffer through a mediocre HHN tie in, hell I'll watch the movie in theaters, just don't close Mummy Universal ray:

+1

 

[UNIrd]

So with Universal reviving their classic monsters on film, think it'll have any impact on their presence in the parks? Considering USH closed The Mummy (based on the Fraser films) and them reviving these monsters, they'll have to have something in store right?

Source: Universal Monsters

Wait.. USH closed The Mummy?

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

Wait.. USH closed The Mummy?

Not closed yet but it's on the chopping block.

 

[JungleSkip]

Not closed yet but it's on the chopping block.

It's closing soon. No doubt about it.

 

[UNIrd]

Wow. That sucks. That's one of the best attractions in the park.

 

[IOAGuy]

Wow. That sucks. That's one of the best attractions in the park.

Yeah, I like The Mummy at USO, I know some people don't like it, but I enjoy it. It'd suck to see it go, you can never have too many roller coasters.

 

[JungleSkip]

Wow. That sucks. That's one of the best attractions in the park.

Onward to bigger and better things

 

[JungleSkip]

Yeah, I like The Mummy at USO, I know some people don't like it, but I enjoy it. It'd suck to see it go, you can never have too many roller coasters.

We're talking about Hollywood

 

[IOAGuy]

We're talking about Hollywood

Yeah I know, I should've been more clear about that.

I'm just worried that since USH is closing Mummy, it may happen here too.

 

[Teebin]

The angst at Busch Gardens Tampa to see them tearing down all of those great egyptian statues near the entrance...

 

[MrRoamer]

If Mummy is completely redone or closed to put in something different before Shrek is torn out, I think I may lose my mind.

 

[UNIrd]

If Mummy is completely redone or closed to put in something different before Shrek is torn out, I think I may lose my mind.

Shrek recently saw some upgrades so... yeah. But I know $45 million is chump change these days (I think that's reportedly what Mummy was built for) but I would think they are still good on that investment for at least a few more years. ESPECIALLY with the crowds set to descend on Potter. Why close it now?