Universal's New Park/Site B Blue Sky Thread

[quinnmac000]

The first film was boring but I do know why people want it. Its an epic fantasy which Universal and even Disney to a level both lack theme park wise. A land with wizards, orcs, magic, dwarves and elves without the focus being on princesses. Thats the appeal it has.

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

:ban:

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[ChrisFL]

Lord of The Rings is one of the more boring movies I've ever watched. Not sure why people want to see it in a theme park. If it does ever come to theme parks, I hope it's just downright cool.

There were 3 movies and I can't see how they'd be considered boring at all...I mean, not everything needs to be Michael Bay action

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

There were 3 movies and I can't see how they'd be considered boring at all...I mean, not everything needs to be Michael Bay action

Okay . It's simply my opinion. I didn't mention anything about what was needed at all .

 

[Disneyhead]

Man, I would so love to go for a beer at The Prancing Pony. Sigh...

The cool part is the "pint" glasses would be liters so we would look like Hobbits drinking them.

Gotta love forced perspective!

 

[JungleSkip]

The cool part is the "pint" glasses would be liters so we would look like Hobbits drinking them.

Gotta love forced perspective!

I'd really hope they didn't try and make everything Hobbit-perspective if they ever got LOTR. That'd be annoying lol

 

[Disneyhead]

I'd really hope they didn't try and make everything Hobbit-perspective if they ever got LOTR. That'd be annoying lol

I'd be ok with just the beer glasses

 

[JoeCamel]

There is a lot of treking in the story (yeah it is all about the journey) and that didn't translate well to film. Reading the books is a totally different experience that would translate well to a land. Lots of experiences that happened along the way to Mordor

 

[JungleSkip]

There is a lot of treking in the story (yeah it is all about the journey) and that didn't translate well to film. Reading the books is a totally different experience that would translate well to a land. Lots of experiences that happened along the way to Mordor

I know we're grossly off topic here, but I think LOTR translated beautifully to film. I actually prefer the films to Tolkien's writing.

 

[captainmoch]

Just because a few people don't like LOTR doesn't mean it isn't popular, iconic, and wouldn't translate well into a large theme park land.

Also, Pitch Perfect would be perfect for a show on the ampitheater by HRRR imo. Just as one of those things you can watch while walking by.

 

[Blue]

I've only seen bits and pieces of LOTR and if even you don't like it, you can't deny that the crazy success and unique landscape makes it the perfect IP for a theme park.

It's really the last big IP left, and I bet Universal is trying to get their hands on the theme park rights for the third park.

 

[Nick]

Lord of The Rings is one of the more boring movies I've ever watched. Not sure why people want to see it in a theme park. If it does ever come to theme parks, I hope it's just downright cool.

I agree, I've fallen asleep in theatres watching LotR movies.

 

[ChrisFL]

Also, let's not forget that LOTR: ROTK won an record-tying 11 Oscars including best picture

 

[UNIrd]

I agree, I've fallen asleep in theatres watching LotR movies.

I used to not be able to stay awake thru any Star Wars movie. Everybody's got their something.

 

[Nick]

I used to not be able to stay awake thru any Star Wars movie. Everybody's got their something.

Not saying it isn't popular or it wouldn't make billions, but I also don't see what the rides would be. It's a beautiful world, but that's about it for me.

 

[quinnmac000]

Ride the boats of rivendell and experience the major in the forest city of Lothlórien....one land to rule them all. One land to take down Pandora

 

[Mike S]

Okay . It's simply my opinion. I didn't mention anything about what was needed at all .

I'm with you on this. I'm not calling for Michael Bay action and gave the movies a try but it is what it is. Strangely I didn't have this problem with The Hobbit or Desolation of Smaug.

 

[JungleSkip]

Not saying it isn't popular or it wouldn't make billions, but I also don't see what the rides would be. It's a beautiful world, but that's about it for me.

Flying Eagles. Barrel Ride from the Hobbit. Hunting Orcs through Mirkwood. Escaping the Nazgul on horseback.

Etc

 

[misterID]

Not saying it isn't popular or it wouldn't make billions, but I also don't see what the rides would be. It's a beautiful world, but that's about it for me.

Ah man, a killer raft ride based on The Hobbit.

A Smaug coaster centered on his lair.

And a raft ride through Middle Earth that would rival Pandora. So much...

 

[quinnmac000]

Lets not talk about the meet and greet with Smeagol/Gollum and how awesome that would be. Actually that is the only reason I would want LOTR.