The Future of Lost Continent

[Brian G.]

And when UOR said the closure will help make way for exciting new experiences for guests, they must have meant need to save money from running it for Epic Universe because pretty sure there has been zero movement inside this entire year.

Extenuating circumstances in this regard. IDK why we keep glossing over the attraction/building was damaged.

 

[HandsomePete]

Extenuating circumstances in this regard. IDK why we keep glossing over the attraction/building was damaged.

If we’re splitting hairs here, technically the attraction has been damaged since they changed the original ending back in the early 2000s.

 

[OrlLover]

So Zelda is still the plans right?

 

[Tbad556]

So Zelda is still the plans right?

Seems that way as of now:

They’ve gone through half a dozen attraction concepts, still no greenlight on which one to build… but they’re always still Zelda.

 

[Paulio]

Honestly my heart goes out to this land, once considered probably THE best in IOA. And ever since WWOHP, Lost Continent has just been dying the slowest death.

And when UOR said the closure will help make way for exciting new experiences for guests, they must have meant need to save money from running it for Epic Universe because pretty sure there has been zero movement inside this entire year.

The Mythos Restaurant is still the best out of all islands, I remember eating there as a kid when my family visited IOA in 2000 and again in 2010. Just hopefully the LC turns into the Legend of Zelda because that's what IOA really needs right now, when EU opens.

 

[Rhian]

(or at least mourning its past)

As foretold in the prophecy.



Dug that up recently and it went with the DD memorabilia I got at HHN last year.

The Mythos Restaurant is still the best out of all islands, I remember eating there as a kid when my family visited IOA in 2000 and again in 2010. Just hopefully the LC turns into the Legend of Zelda because that's what IOA really needs right now, when EU opens.

It'd be really sad if all they left of LC was Mythos.

In a weird way it's fitting Lost Continent will be lost again in the near future.

 

[biggerboat16]

As foretold in the prophecy.

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Dug that up recently and it went with the DD memorabilia I got at HHN last year.


It'd be really sad if all they left of LC was Mythos.

In a weird way it's fitting Lost Continent will be lost again in the near future.

They should build an inverted coaster themed to the Gleeoks from TOTK with duel tracks, one representing fire and the other ice. That feels like a very fresh idea

 

[tielo]

I'm simply pushing back on the idea that these large corporations are using massive capital expansion as the equivalent of diss tracks. These expansions need to justify themselves for reasons beyond, "look at what our rival built down the road."

It was Disney who said in an answer to a question from the press about them reacting to Epic Universe that Universal was reacting to them and their "amazing" streak of new attractions they opened in the past decade.
Yes corporations are reacting on successes of their direct competitors. Not about how great something is but rather how much more visitors are visiting a rival park due to a new offering and how much guests are spending in the new thing. And that is a good thing for us theme park enthousiasts as it keeps the development and innovation moving.

 

[Brian G.]

It was Disney who said in an answer to a question from the press about them reacting to Epic Universe that Universal was reacting to them and their "amazing" streak of new attractions they opened in the past decade.
Yes corporations are reacting on successes of their direct competitors. Not about how great something is but rather how much more visitors are visiting a rival park due to a new offering and how much guests are spending in the new thing. And that is a good thing for us theme park enthousiasts as it keeps the development and innovation moving.

*Taps the sign*

Good discussion, but we've probably strayed far enough off topic for long enough that it's time to put a close to this. Let's get back to discussing the Future of the Lost Continent (or at least mourning its past).

 

[Thorin Groth]

Personally, I'm really excited with just how much work has to be done at all three parks, not even looking at GB or USH. Obviously Epic Universe still has a year of construction and is the top priority, but we have at least six attractions that can be redone/removed.

- Simpsons in USF: One of my least favorite attractions with an expiring contract to Disney.
- Fear Factor Live in USF: The stage only seems to be used for the HHN show now.
- Rip Ride Rockit in USF: A head-banging nightmare that currently stands as the only outdoor coaster in that park.
- Fast and Furious in USF: Total waste of space, never seems to be more than a walk-on.
- River Adventure in IOA: I visited it recently and while I absolutely love the property, it has a lot of dating issues that could be helped by a massive refurb / possible transition to the USH model.
- Pteranodon Flyers in IOA: Currently has work walls up and personally, I hate how I can't go on it so it would be nice to have it go down.

What's crazy to me is that none of these are full lands, unlike The Lost Continent. Is the current rumor still Legend of Zelda there? It would probably be the longest / hardest project to work on after Epic Universe but man would it be nice. It's so strange walking through this shell of an area that has nothing to offer besides the most dated restaurant and the occasional Kung Fu Panda meet and greet that's in the area until DreamWorks opens up.

Edit: Didn't see the message literally six messages above mine . Do we have any more details on it or just the general concept?

 

[belloq87]

Not much movement happening with Zelda...

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[Cup_Of_Coffee]

This seems to me, like they just can’t make a decision. Giving how broad Zelda is, I can see this being a difficult concept to nail down compared to the other lands they’ve been building lately. However, not having anything there is just awful. Throw something together for Sinbad for a few years. Now.

 

[OrlLover]

However, not having anything there is just awful.

Is it really ?

I mean yea it’s unfortunate there is no attraction in this space but rushing the process would be worse.

Sitting a little longer is not gonna hurt anybody if there are plans in the works.

 

[SkiBum]

Not much movement happening with Zelda...

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Man, looking at that picture of Poseidon building with the water feature, I just want to take a quick trip and spend a few minutes just soaking it all in. For me, Islands has that ability to make me want to just take time to appreciate the ambiance in various areas while also enjoying the rides.

 

[belloq87]

Is it really ?

I mean yea it’s unfortunate there is no attraction in this space but rushing the process would be worse.

Sitting a little longer is not gonna hurt anybody if there are plans in the works.

I think if the only new thing of significance at the existing two parks through the end of the decade is an HRRR replacement, that's not ideal.

 

[TheUniC6]

If Alicia is correct about Zelda being sent back to the drawing board, I wonder what ride they concept they will go for now. The last rumor for Zelda was some sort of boat ride.

 

[saint.piss]

If Alicia is correct about Zelda being sent back to the drawing board, I wonder what ride they concept they will go for now. The last rumor for Zelda was some sort of boat ride.

Boat not boat can still happen

 

[UniversalRBLX]

If we're not getting Zelda (or anything) for quite sometime... can we at least get the area in front of the PF reopened? It's a very nice area, and would love to just chill there lol

 

[Brian G.]

If we're not getting Zelda (or anything) for quite sometime... can we at least get the area in front of the PF reopened? It's a very nice area, and would love to just chill there lol

Would be a good use for Meet and Greets for other characters.

 

[GA-MBIT]

Would be a good use for Meet and Greets for other characters.

Not sure that Nintendo would agree with me, but I'd love for them to just throw Link and Zelda out there for a few years haha!