MSHI Expansion?

[Scott W.]

Isn’t it inevitable that Marvel Island will go away at some point? My understanding is that Universal can only do so much to “upgrade” the area.

The same can be said for any area. As far as I can figure, the only thing that's off limits is using the MCU and even then, I think a deal is there to be made if they wanted to but it would cost a fortune.

I think they have the ability to do whatever they want and Disney aside, the people who have been at Marvel since the 90s absolutely adore Universal for taking the risk of putting Marvel in IOA and having Spider-Man being associated with one of the all time greatest rides must put a smile on their face.

 

[Alicia]

Isn’t it inevitable that Marvel Island will go away at some point? My understanding is that Universal can only do so much to “upgrade” the area.

Well, Marvel Comics have been around for about 80 years so far. As long as they remain a well-known entity in the world, I believe Universal will keep MSHI open. And I do not see Marvel going the way of the dodo anytime soon.

The contract has no end date. As long as Universal wants to keep the island open, they can. All they have to do is keep up with maintenance and technology, and there's no reason to get rid of it.

 

[shiekra38]

Isn’t it inevitable that Marvel Island will go away at some point? My understanding is that Universal can only do so much to “upgrade” the area.

I believe it will be one of the last Islands to go...I feel it is very safe...Unless Marvel stops making money all of the sudden

If you think about it, Marvel has two E-tickets, One D ticket and one C-Ticket...Two restaurants, an arcade and its own small parade...It's quite fleshed out IMO

 

[FatalBubbles]

Awesome! Is there anywhere that has a breakdown of the contract in layman’s terms to see what IoA can or can’t do?

 

[shiekra38]

Awesome! Is there anywhere that has a breakdown of the contract in layman’s terms to see what IoA can or can’t do?

No drinking on Sundays from 11 till 4

 

[JungleSkip]

Awesome! Is there anywhere that has a breakdown of the contract in layman’s terms to see what IoA can or can’t do?

That Darn Marvel Contract – What Rights Does Universal and Disney Own | Inside Universal

 

[FatalBubbles]

That Darn Marvel Contract – What Rights Does Universal and Disney Own | Inside Universal

This is perfect. Thanks!

 

[Mike S]

That Darn Marvel Contract – What Rights Does Universal and Disney Own | Inside Universal

Wasn’t this made when people here were still assuming Gaurdians coming to Epcot was bull?

Good times, good times

 

[Scott W.]

Wasn’t this made when people here were still assuming Gaurdians coming to Epcot was bull?

Good times, good times

It's been amended.

 

[happy bunny rabbit]

My unpopular opinion on MSHI is that it has a lot of stuff, I mean a lot, a LOT of stuff, but all of it is either meh or just good. Nothing great, nothing terrible, just meh and good.

Hulk is a good coaster but nothing too special, launches and large scale attractions are aplenty in Orlando.

Spiderman was groundbreaking and is still fun, but doesn't wow me as much as it did a couple years ago. It just feels like the first step for attractions like FJ, Transformers, and Gringotts technology-wise, although it has the best personality out of any ride in the world imo.

Dooooom is a drop tower with a twist, and a fun one at that, and good theming but sits somewhere between "cool" and "I just forgot about that ride 3 seconds after I rode it."

Storm is a spinner.

The restaurants and food stands all fall into the category of "theme park food."

The M&Gs are cool though.

 

[SkiBum]

Spiderman was groundbreaking and is still fun, but doesn't wow me as much as it did a couple years ago. It just feels like the first step for attractions like FJ, Transformers, and Gringotts technology-wise, although it has the best personality out of any ride in the world imo.

:ban: Cannot believe that you took a shot at Spidey. Wow. Would agree with the rest. Still, that is a pretty well-rounded land. Four rides (even if only two of them will be frequented by me) is not bad at all. It just seems that some of the other "islands" need some help before MSHI.

 

[happy bunny rabbit]

:ban: Cannot believe that you took a shot at Spidey. Wow. Would agree with the rest. Still, that is a pretty well-rounded land. Four rides (even if only two of them will be frequented by me) is not bad at all. It just seems that some of the other "islands" need some help before MSHI.

Personally I find that ride quite overrated by this forum, although I still really like it.

I do think that both of the parks have many, many more weak points that need to be fixed more than the island. I do think it’s passable for the GP, but as a fan it’s a bit lackluster after repeat visits imo.

 

[Returning-The-Reaction]

My unpopular opinion on MSHI is that it has a lot of stuff, I mean a lot, a LOT of stuff, but all of it is either meh or just good. Nothing great, nothing terrible, just meh and good.

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man is the best attraction at Universal Orlando. Even if some other rides may be in the discussion, Spider-Man is certainly not "just good."

 

[happy bunny rabbit]

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man is the best attraction at Universal Orlando.

 

[shiekra38]

Regardless of what people like and dislike, Marvel land is going to stay in its current form for quite a while

 

[Joel]

Personally I find that ride quite overrated by this forum, although I still really like it.

I do think that both of the parks have many, many more weak points that need to be fixed more than the island. I do think it’s passable for the GP, but as a fan it’s a bit lackluster after repeat visits imo.

It's not just this forum.

BTW - the winners for best dark ride following 2014 were Forbidden Journey (2015) and Twilight Tower of Terror (2016-2017). I think we all know why ToT made it's jump to best dark ride after what happened out west.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Wasn’t this made when people here were still assuming Gaurdians coming to Epcot was bull?

Good times, good times

A lot still stands, it’s been amended, and it does answer a lot of questions.

 

[Mike S]

A lot still stands, it’s been amended, and it does answer a lot of questions.

Does it address how Doctor Strange is likely in the same boat even though it’s unlikely he’d get an attraction?

 

[Wes]

Just imagine how trippy a Dr Strange attraction could be...they would have to have an epilepsy warning at the door, if it were anything like the film.

 

[Alicia]

Just imagine how trippy a Dr Strange attraction could be...they would have to have an epilepsy warning at the door, if it were anything like the film.

The Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway 2.5D projection technology with rotating sets and props would be a good fit.