Nintendo Coming to Universal Parks

[Mike S]

I wonder if Universal plans to take their own spin on this

Very cool but the capacity would be atrocious. Not to mention how fun would it be when kids can never win because adults like myself would constantly push them aside

 

[fryoj]

Well, it is only 10-15 seconds as I recall. The attraction will be throwing everything but the kitchen sink at you. A bunch of stuff. Someone on here helped to fill me in on what I had seen but was baffled when I described it as a Foo Dog with horns. Can any of you guess what I was wondering about?

So the Nintendo version of the FJ storyline?

 

[quinnmac000]

Very cool but the capacity would be atrocious. Not to mention how fun would it be when kids can never win because adults like myself would constantly push them aside

Not in this manner but I'm thinking more so about how items being used to slow people down etc. You hit the projection boxes etc, an item appears on your dash and through radio frequencies and through projection mapping, you shoot shells and items at other vehicles which affects yours. They managed to show how the girl and guy used items to attack each other during the race.

 

[Teebin]

So the Nintendo version of the FJ storyline?

Well, I guess sort of, but in this case, the whole thing will be brightly lit so that one can see it.

 

[Scott W.]

I was never a big Nintendo Gamer, aside from owning a Wii and a DSi when I was younger, but I'm really excited to hear more info for this.

Also may just have to get a Switch when it's released in March.

This is pretty much me. I think Nintendo is going to spark the inner child of a lot of people who now have kids who are of the right age to start going to Universal.

Nintendo lends itself so perfectly to theme parks, I think this could be one of the biggest IPs in Orlando when it's open.

 

[Brian G.]

Know we're late - but still posting anyway.

Universal Reveals First Details for Future Nintendo World Areas Coming to Theme Parks « Orlando United

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Know we're late - but still posting anyway.

Universal Reveals First Details for Future Nintendo World Areas Coming to Theme Parks « Orlando United

Not as late as us! I'm working on our post now.

 

[quinnmac000]

With it seeming having the main focus being on Mario for this first expansion, I'm sure soon after this land opens, Universal/Nintendo will have to appease the fans of other Nintendo IPs or face people disappointed and angry other characters aren't present in the park because I already see people prepared to get disappointed as I see a lot of comments on YouTube and Reddit for Zelda and Kirby.

 

[Mike S]

With it seeming having the main focus being on Mario for this first expansion, I'm sure soon after this land opens, Universal/Nintendo will have to appease the fans of other Nintendo IPs or face people disappointed and angry other characters aren't present in the park because I already see people prepared to get disappointed as I see a lot of comments on YouTube and Reddit for Zelda and Kirby.

Zelda is a must for expansion. Either IoA or opening with the third park. Kirby surprises me. I'd think Pokémon would be more wanted.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Anyone else notice them referring to "Universal Orlando Resort" and not USF?

 

[Mike S]

Anyone else notice them referring to "Universal Orlando Resort" and not USF?

Yeah, very strange, but it does give credence to the idea of multiple lands across the parks.

 

[quinnmac000]

Anyone else notice them referring to "Universal Orlando Resort" and not USF?

That matches what Marni suggested on the other site about going into the 4th gate.

 

[Mike S]

That matches what Marni suggested on the other site about going into the 4th gate.

I hope not. Then we're getting it last for sure.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

That matches what Marni suggested on the other site about going into the 4th gate.

Matches what I've heard VERY recently.

 

[quinnmac000]

I hope not. Then we're getting it last for sure.

I think this is the telling key. But even if its in 4th gate, I thought that was rumoured for 2020-2021ish

Each Universal theme park will announce details of its specific Nintendo areas. The first such announcement will come soon

USF isn't IOA which isn't the 4th gate they Each are their own park. Could be Potter like.

 

[Imperius]

I don't see them waiting past 2021 to get this into Orlando. Could be 100% wrong, but they don't have much planned after F&F.

 

[Mad Dog]

Matches what I've heard VERY recently.

That would play into the "everything is being re evaluated due to land & Dreamworks acquisitions" that we were hearing.

 

[Mike S]

I think this is the telling key. But even if its in 4th gate, I thought that was rumoured for 2020-2021ish



USF isn't IOA which isn't the 4th gate they Each are their own park. Could be Potter like.

I hope it's Potter like. Put Mario in USF and Zelda in gate 4.

 

[Scott W.]

I hope not. Then we're getting it last for sure.

Last but probably the largest and greatest version.

Tough choice.

 

[Imperius]

I mean I get they want more traffic into the other parks, but I'm not patient enough to wait past 3-4 years from now after making this announcement.