Secret Life of Pets attraction coming? (USH)

[Teebin]

I sure hope everyone who is hoping that this comes to UOR actually goes out and sees the movie. Internally, I'm hearing it needs to hit a certain number on the box office...

It doesn't need to hit a special number for USH? That's odd.

 

[Viator]

I sure hope everyone who is hoping that this comes to UOR actually goes out and sees the movie. Internally, I'm hearing it needs to hit a certain number on the box office...

Personally curious; is the film going to have to make above even for it's film to come to UOR as a ride?

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

I'm not seeing the movie in theaters; I had some interest but reviews are turning me off and I didn't like Despicable Me.

 

[NJBrandon]

It doesn't need to hit a special number for USH? That's odd.

I thought so too. But it's already been greenlit for them. I guess no reason to double-down and spend the money twice if the movie is only a minor hit.

 

[Viator]

From what I've gathered the budget for the film is about 75 million (not counting marketing).

I have to wonder how much they are looking for to greenlight the UOR version, as that is what makes me the most curious (as I wonder what the hell is the ride's budget).

 

[Galaxy Defender]

From what I've gathered the budget for the film is about 75 million (not counting marketing).

I have to wonder how much they are looking for to greenlight the UOR version, as that is what makes me the most curious (as I wonder what the hell is the ride's budget).

I think the budget for Despicable Me 2 was also 75 million. It ended up being the most profitable movie in Universal history. I doubt SLoP has to do that well to get an Orlando ride but it is what Universal is hoping for

 

[sparky]

I sure hope everyone who is hoping that this comes to UOR actually goes out and sees the movie. Internally, I'm hearing it needs to hit a certain number on the box office...

Talking animals? I'm in. I have a fondness for talking animal movies. I do NOT like things like cars, or toasters talking, that gives me the creeps.
Talking penguin? Where do I get my ticket. Movie with a talking racecar? how do I get out of here?:bolt:

 

[sparky]

If nothing else, Shrek 4D's characters are written with authenticity and consistency with the established film canon. That can't necessarily be said for some of Universal's more recent attractions, particularly the Potter rides. (Despicable Me thankfully escapes this trend...)

That said, I think as a cohesive experience Shrek is a mess and should go as soon as it conceivably can.

Shrek's problem is re-rideability. The thing that amused me, the chairs galloping, is only good the first time.

 

[Ryan]

I sure hope everyone who is hoping that this comes to UOR actually goes out and sees the movie. Internally, I'm hearing it needs to hit a certain number on the box office...

I'm going to gather $200+ mil domestic, $600 mil WW. I'm also going to guess that if it makes a mint in merch, much like the Cars franchise then box office stats won't matter crap

 

[Mad Dog]

I'm going to gather $200+ mil domestic, $600 mil WW. I'm also going to guess that if it makes a mint in merch, much like the Cars franchise then box office stats won't matter crap

I'm guessing higher, but your figures would probably guarantee an attraction also.

 

[Ryan]

I also have little doubt the film won't reach those numbers. It's already doing quite well overseas, and will be arriving in US theaters by the time Dory has made most of her insane gross here. I'd argue that the movie could use one more week (Ice Age 5 is a misnomer) to fully detach itself, but it won't hurt too much.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

The bar is probably around 220-240 million since it's most likely crossing 200.

 

[Galaxy Defender]

I'm going to gather $200+ mil domestic, $600 mil WW. I'm also going to guess that if it makes a mint in merch, much like the Cars franchise then box office stats won't matter crap

The US/international box office mix will be important. Inside Out did well in the US but much weaker overseas.

 

[quinnmac000]

The US/international box office mix will be important. Inside Out did well in the US but much weaker overseas.

Shouldn't be a problem...the trend for Universal is strong overseas weak in the US.

 

[Galaxy Defender]

Shouldn't be a problem...the trend for Universal is strong overseas weak in the US.

I think the US market has been consistent. It is more that overseas markets have grown. A good movie usually does 60% of its box office overseas.

 

[Ryan]

The US/international box office mix will be important. Inside Out did well in the US but much weaker overseas.

"Much" is a bit of an exaggeration (still made $850 WW, 58% of its gross was OS; hardly an easy feat, and is unequivocally a success), but Illumination's films tend to do well overseas and have very slim budgets that make the margin of success much smaller.

The difference between Disney and Universal with project selection is that Disney finds an IP to match their tech and Universal finds the tech to match their IP. There are exceptions, like Frozen Ever After and (to some extent) Forbidden Journey, but I think that Universal is gleaming towards the IP in this case.

Let's not forget that there is a Ratatouille trackless ride in Paris that will most likely be cloned for Epcot in 2020. That's the fourth-lowest grossing Pixar movie. The highest animated movie of all time got an uber-low capacity retheme in the same park. A Bug's Life, Pixar's second-lowest grossing pic, has an entire theme park land at DCA. The Little Mermaid attraction took 23 years to make, Beauty and the Beast is finally getting a ride itself. Aladdin is represented by a SPINNER.

Meanwhile, Tron, Disney's two cult low-grossing films has a big E-ticket attraction in Shanghai. Universal capitalizes on franchises that they know people want. Disney does... well, really whatever the hell they want it seems.

 

[Galaxy Defender]

"Much" is a bit of an exaggeration (still made $850 WW, 58% of its gross was OS; hardly an easy feat, and is unequivocally a success), but Illumination's films tend to do well overseas and have very slim budgets that make the margin of success much smaller.

The difference between Disney and Universal with project selection is that Disney finds an IP to match their tech and Universal finds the tech to match their IP. There are exceptions, like Frozen Ever After and (to some extent) Forbidden Journey, but I think that Universal is gleaming towards the IP in this case.

Let's not forget that there is a Ratatouille trackless ride in Paris that will most likely be cloned for Epcot in 2020. That's the fourth-lowest grossing Pixar movie. The highest animated movie of all time got an uber-low capacity retheme in the same park. A Bug's Life, Pixar's second-lowest grossing pic, has an entire theme park land at DCA. The Little Mermaid attraction took 23 years to make, Beauty and the Beast is finally getting a ride itself. Aladdin is represented by a SPINNER.

Meanwhile, Tron, Disney's two cult low-grossing films has a big E-ticket attraction in Shanghai. Universal capitalizes on franchises that they know people want. Disney does... well, really whatever the hell they want it seems.

I went back and looked at the Box Office Mojo numbers. Your numbers are spot on, unlike my memory. :doh:

I think Tron has the advantage of being shiny and neon. It just looks impressive as any sort of ride.

The Inside Out creators pitched it as a redo for Journey into Imagination. Much as I like the character Figment it would have been nice to see that ride improved.

 

[Ryan]

I believe the Inside Out attraction is still on the docket for now.

 

[Galaxy Defender]

I believe the Inside Out attraction is still on the docket for now.

Not much of a fan of the movie but am a fan of well done dark rides. JIM does not count as one.

 

[ChrisFL]

less than a week before we get an idea of how this movie will do.