The Future of Lost Continent

[JawsVictim]

Hyrule Paragliders attractions. Also could have an attraction based on a Shikhara Temple.

 

[Jones14]

I have to wonder if the average park guest knows what those things. They aren't as ubiquitous as, say, Mario Kart

I think it’s akin to How To Train Your Dragon in that many recognize the IP in general, but less specifics are widely recognized than Mario or Potter.

I don’t think that would hurt the appeal in the long run, though. Zelda slots into the medieval fantasy genre pretty easily, and there’s plenty to work with design-wise to make it distinct and enticing to the layman.

 

[shiekra38]

I think it’s akin to How To Train Your Dragon in that many recognize the IP in general, but less specifics are widely recognized than Mario or Potter.

I don’t think that would hurt the appeal in the long run, though. Zelda slots into the medieval fantasy genre pretty easily, and there’s plenty to work with design-wise to make it distinct and enticing to the layman.

We do know that they have interest in it as it was in the original pitch to Nintendo

 

[SkiBum]

We do know that they have interest in it as it was in the original pitch to Nintendo

Also, I"m a firm believer that, if the ride is good, it won't matter what IP is utilized.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

Even if I wasn't already vouching for protecting Lost Continent with an original ride, I just don't think Zelda's the best use for the space. I think Zelda needs verticality and wide-open spaces, something that would be difficult even with, say, the huge acreage afforded by Epic Universe. It would be impossible to achieve that space or level of immersion with Lost Continent, unless they break deep into backstage or isolate the land from the Islands lake.

Unfortunately, I don't think Zelda as a property would initially get allocated as much space as Star Wars Land. Perhaps they could package Zelda with other medieval fantasy properties like Lord of the Rings to justify a wider space, but I don't think any of the respective property holders would approve that.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Build the Hyrule Castle and land surrounding course from Mario Kart Deluxe 8 and you’re good imo. Odd example but was playing the other day and thought “THIS IS PERFECT”

 

[Legacy]

Problem with Hyrule is you’re plopping another castle right by Hogwarts.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Problem with Hyrule is you’re plopping another castle right by Hogwarts.

Always figured why it wouldn’t work in IOA. Or they just go a different route. I’d prefer Hyrule in EU tbh and HTTYD in IOA, if it can fit.

 

[shiekra38]

Problem with Hyrule is you’re plopping another castle right by Hogwarts.

That's why I'd rather Land of Awesomeness come to IOA

It's a high contrast from anything else in the park

Perhaps a mini Kirby land could exist between Marvel and TL

 

[JawsVictim]

Problem with Hyrule is you’re plopping another castle right by Hogwarts.

Which is why I suggested a shrine instead. The land itself is Hyrule, but the entrance to a paraglider E-ticket - where on your adventure you also explore the castle - is the shrine.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

Which is why I suggested a shrine instead. The land itself is Hyrule, but the entrance to a paraglider E-ticket - where on your adventure you also explore the castle - is the shrine.

Shrine would make sense, especially if they made if they successfully hid the show building behind the shrine to make it feel like you're actually descending into the shrine.

 

[JawsVictim]

Shrine would make sense, especially if they made if they successfully hid the show building behind the shrine to make it feel like you're actually descending into the shrine.

Would be a great replacement for Poseidon.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

Would be a great replacement for Poseidon.

It's a moderately size building, so I think it would need to be expanded significantly. Zelda should have a Potter or Mario Kart sized building.

I'd also hope the attraction had somewhat of a darker edge, maybe with a similar mysterious tone as Indiana Jones, but less hectic.

 

[JawsVictim]

It's a moderately size building, so I think it would need to be expanded significantly. Zelda should have a Potter or Mario Kart sized building.

I'd also hope the attraction had somewhat of a darker edge, maybe with a similar mysterious tone as Indiana Jones, but less hectic.

Demo Sinbad and extend the show building.

 

[shiekra38]

For some reason a Vekoma family invert sounds fun

 

[Disneyhead]

For those concerned about plopping Hyrule Castle next to Hogwarts, Universal just plopped 2 Nintendo castles (Peach's and Bowser's Castles) next to Hogwarts in Japan.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

For those concerned about plopping Hyrule Castle next to Hogwarts, Universal just plopped 2 Nintendo castles (Peach's and Bowser's Castles) next to Hogwarts in Japan.

Just needs to be distinctly different enough to work really, and here it does.

Zelda I feel is more difficult than Mario and friends since I feel there isn’t a distinctive singular ride that immediately comes to mind. There’s millions of ideas, not a literal dual racing video game which screams theme park ride. Zelda screams theme park but it will take more creativity most likely to some degree. Wasn’t there some rumored coaster system like Gringotts that makes you tilt side to side and drop on your side as well? Let’s make that work here somehow.

 

[Viator]

Just needs to be distinctly different enough to work really, and here it does.

Zelda I feel is more difficult than Mario and friends since I feel there isn’t a distinctive singular ride that immediately comes to mind. There’s millions of ideas, not a literal dual racing video game which screams theme park ride. Zelda screams theme park but it will take more creativity most likely to some degree. Wasn’t there some rumored coaster system like Gringotts that makes you tilt side to side and drop on your side as well? Let’s make that work here somehow.

There is a coaster designed to do side-drops. That coaster is the SFX coaster from Dynamic, and it has two parks where it's supposed to be installed in (even if it's looking like that system is a freaking nightmare)

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

There is a coaster designed to do side-drops. That coaster is the SFX coaster from Dynamic, and it has two parks where it's supposed to be installed in (even if it's looking like that system is a freaking nightmare)

Ah, I see. Mind mentioning which parks? The ride system seems revolutionary to me

 

[RevFreako]

In all reality, we're spit balling here

In actual reality, I think they're waiting to see how SNW 1.0 goes first to see if they want to expand it

Which would mean LC will be here till after EU opens and is deemed successful

I think that's the reality anyway. VC and MAYBE FFL replacement are it before EU.