The Future of Lost Continent

[belloq87]

I really hope this is just a refurb.

not like the Potter VR for 2023, which seems pretty solid.

 

[Alicia]

I had actually considered maybe something for Halloween around the exterior path... especially with that new mysterious Halloween shop about to open, also in Lost Continent.

We could also consider the possibility of some basic placemaking for a Zelda meet and greet out front, and that's where the rumor stems from. Like Sheera, but with some props.

Or, and this is a distinct possibility, they're finally refurbishing some of the stanchions that are rotting and we're all getting in a tizzy over nothing lol.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

I had actually considered maybe something for Halloween around the exterior path... especially with that new mysterious Halloween shop about to open, also in Lost Continent.

We could also consider the possibility of some basic placemaking for a Zelda meet and greet out front, and that's where the rumor stems from. Like Sheera, but with some props.

Or, and this is a distinct possibility, they're finally refurbishing some of the stanchions that are rotting and we're all getting in a tizzy over nothing lol.

I’m placing my money on something related to Halloween, especially with the store are you mentioned. 30th year, have something of substance Halloween related in IOA if possible.

 

[tielo]

First: this is a rumor.
Second: writing something off as "a make-over isn't good enough" is the most ignorant thing I've ever heard. Especially if you don't know anything about it.

It has been a strange year and a half. What if, while working on Super Nintendo World in Orlando, Shigeru Miyamoto walked around Islands of Adventure and stumbled upon the dated Poseidon's Fury and the rest of the remaining Lost Continent. Imagine he got inspired and started working on ideas to bring Zelda to IOA giving it it's own land.
What if, now the parks are doing well and money has started flowing again, Comcast approved it. Adding a show in the empty theater and a make-over for the whole land. Imagine this wouldn't break the bank and wouldn't take 4 years to build. That ideas from the past could be reworked and implemented quickly (as done in the past) resulting in a high quality new land with 2 new attractions that could hold up next to the Potter and Jurassic World additions. How lucky would we be to get this.

 

[TheWalkingDad]

I had actually considered maybe something for Halloween around the exterior path... especially with that new mysterious Halloween shop about to open, also in Lost Continent.

We could also consider the possibility of some basic placemaking for a Zelda meet and greet out front, and that's where the rumor stems from. Like Sheera, but with some props.

Or, and this is a distinct possibility, they're finally refurbishing some of the stanchions that are rotting and we're all getting in a tizzy over nothing lol.

I'm not saying anything here. But usually even when there's just painting taking place they have to file a permit. There's no permit for anything to do with this...at all. If it were a demo, there'd be a permit... there's no permit. I'm honestly stumped. I know there's been plenty of speculation on Zelda, pokemon and LOTR. I have no idea on this one. When someone produces permits I'll believe it. Until then I'm going to just drink a butter beer and watch the show.

 

[TheWalkingDad]

I've figured it out... it's a churro stand. You're welcome.

 

[JoeCamel]

I've figured it out... it's a churro stand. You're welcome.

Its always a churro stand. There is money in the churro stand

 

[ibanezjp]

I'm not saying anything here. But usually even when there's just painting taking place they have to file a permit. There's no permit for anything to do with this...at all. If it were a demo, there'd be a permit... there's no permit. I'm honestly stumped. I know there's been plenty of speculation on Zelda, pokemon and LOTR. I have no idea on this one. When someone produces permits I'll believe it. Until then I'm going to just drink a butter beer and watch the show.

Yeah thats why I dismissed Rix rumor because usually people like Alicia are all over the permits. If it’s not painting/refurb would they have to file permits if they were setting up something Halloween related to go with the store next to it? Maybe they’ll use the queue as some sort of little scare maze?

 

[Alicia]

I'm not saying anything here. But usually even when there's just painting taking place they have to file a permit. There's no permit for anything to do with this...at all. If it were a demo, there'd be a permit... there's no permit. I'm honestly stumped. I know there's been plenty of speculation on Zelda, pokemon and LOTR. I have no idea on this one. When someone produces permits I'll believe it. Until then I'm going to just drink a butter beer and watch the show.

Painting doesn't always require a permit. Scenic is out repainting in the parks nightly.

 

[Scott W.]

I wouldn't be sad to see LC completely go. The only good thing in the area is Mythos.



This is a big area and it's inevitable that it will one day be replaced but the timing feels odd after Hagrid and VC.

Then again, when have Universal ever done anything that didn't raise a few eyebrows.

 

[Nico]

First: this is a rumor.
Second: writing something off as "a make-over isn't good enough" is the most ignorant thing I've ever heard. Especially if you don't know anything about it.

It has been a strange year and a half. What if, while working on Super Nintendo World in Orlando, Shigeru Miyamoto walked around Islands of Adventure and stumbled upon the dated Poseidon's Fury and the rest of the remaining Lost Continent. Imagine he got inspired and started working on ideas to bring Zelda to IOA giving it it's own land.
What if, now the parks are doing well and money has started flowing again, Comcast approved it. Adding a show in the empty theater and a make-over for the whole land. Imagine this wouldn't break the bank and wouldn't take 4 years to build. That ideas from the past could be reworked and implemented quickly (as done in the past) resulting in a high quality new land with 2 new attractions that could hold up next to the Potter and Jurassic World additions. How lucky would we be to get this.

Almost…too lucky.

 

[shiekra38]

Ya'll are gonna be real pissy when it's just a repaint

 

[JoeCamel]

Ya'll are gonna be real pissy when it's just a repaint

Repaint? I thought they were just collecting the coins out of the fountain? I heard they could use a couple of bucks

 

[Alicia]

Ya'll are gonna be real pissy when it's just a repaint

Except for those of us that want a chance to see the attraction again before it's gone!

 

[shiekra38]

Repaint? I thought they were just collecting the coins out of the fountain? I heard they could use a couple of bucks

Hun, SeaWorld is down the road, this is Universal

Except for those of us that want a chance to see the attraction again before it's gone!

I feel it's being touched up before reopening in its current form

A Zelda walkthrough would be a real treat though, it just seems a bit sketchy to me rumor-wise

Buuuut, Universal is no stranger to temporary walkthrough attractions

 

[Alicia]

A Zelda walkthrough would be a real treat though, it just seems a bit sketchy to me rumor-wise

Buuuut, Universal is no stranger to temporary walkthrough attractions

Just having had the Minions walk thru for 2021 as a quick replacement rumor, anything sounds plausible

 

[shiekra38]

Just having had the Minions walk thru for 2021 as a quick replacement rumor, anything sounds plausible

For sure, I think Universal would be all for it...Nintendo ok-ing it would be the hurdle to me

 

[kingcooger]

I wouldn't be sad to see LC completely go. The only good thing in the area is Mythos.

Sir, I believe you forgot about the Mystical Fountain

Still, the idea that the one major attraction is replaceable has merit. From a design/ambiance standpoint I always liked this area, but I know it will eventually be on the chopping block.

 

[TommyJK]

Curious. Wondering if there is anything contractually binding Universal to have Nintendo attractions in each of their main locations by a certain date? Japan is done, Hollywood is likely going to be done sometime next year, leaving Orlando with nothing. Presumably Epic Universe was orignally to be done in 2023. Perhaps IF this is some simple Zelda overlay it's to meet contractual obligations to Nintendo (of which they also would have had to approve) as the first (and easiest) part of an eventual full LC overhaul

 

[shiekra38]

Curious. Wondering if there is anything contractually binding Universal to have Nintendo attractions in each of their main locations by a certain date? Japan is done, Hollywood is likely going to be done sometime next year, leaving Orlando with nothing. Presumably Epic Universe was orignally to be done in 2023. Perhaps IF this is some simple Zelda overlay it's to meet contractual obligations to Nintendo (of which they also would have had to approve) as the first (and easiest) part of an eventual full LC overhaul

Interesting thought