Universal Orlando August 1 Press Conference

[Magic-Man]

We're at 26 pages already and we still have two days to go....

 

[Parkscope Joe]

We're at 26 pages already and we still have two days to go....

Maybe we all should go take a walk outside?

 

[Magic-Man]

Maybe we all should go take a walk outside?

I don't need exercise, I need answers!

 

[GAcoaster]

LOL-- From Defunctland:

 

[rhino4evr]

If they do a preview center it should be in city walk so the public can see without purchasing a ticket to the theme parks

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

I feel like the design for the hub is going to have some cool compass logo and the ground will look like an actual compass (and look really dope from above) and it will navigate you to your world. Idk. My brain is so over speculating at this point

 

[Imperius]

Maybe we all should go take a walk outside?

It’s raining.

 

[AstroOwl52]

LOL-- From Defunctland:

Disney: Ok, so in exchange for ending your contract with Marvel, we'll give you access to some of 21 Century Fox's properties and allow you to continue using the Simpsons brand for the foreseeable future. Do we have a deal?

Universal: Figment.

Disney: Wha... I'm sorry?

Universal: GIVE US FIGMENT OR WE WALK!!!!

 

[Brian G.]

Bring back the hourglass!!

 

[TheGamerOfKnowledge]

Kinda off topic but dang did this thread grow fast!

 

[s8film40]

I feel like the design for the hub is going to have some cool compass logo and the ground will look like an actual compass (and look really dope from above) and it will navigate you to your world. Idk. My brain is so over speculating at this point

That was one of my first thoughts looking at the teaser image. It looks like it could be a top down view of a compass themed water fountain or something. The outer part looks like a hand rail.

That’s probably not the case, but just one of the first things that came to mind to me.

 

[Magic-Man]

Can someone edit the text out of the teaser image? I'd do it myself, but I don't know how.

 

[rastuso]

We'll see where LOTR is in 10 years.

I'd rather Universal add to their existing "worlds" in Epic/Fantastic Worlds rather than adding another IP. Something like Luigi's Mansion in 2026.

If I were Universal, I'd start nailing down some IPs we could use long term which have lasting name recognition (something which will be around for decades), while building upon the existing IPs at the current parks.

In a better place than HTTYD

 

[Magic-Man]

In a better place than HTTYD

Delete this.

 

[rastuso]

Universal: Let's barely give details on Hagrid until we're four months away from opening!

Also Universal: Let's tell everyone we're building a new theme park four years before it opens!

Spoiler

Joking, of course. I'm happy they're announcing something for a change.

Disney: Announce Dwarf Hill, and spend over 3 years building a small kids coaster.

 

[AstroOwl52]

That was one of my first thoughts looking at the teaser image. It looks like it could be a top down view of a compass themed water fountain or something. The outer part looks like a hand rail.

That’s probably not the case, but just one of the first things that came to mind to me.

Actually, this seems like a good opportunity to talk about the park's icon because, by replicating MK's hub & spoke design, that raises a lot of questions.

Honestly, i think the most interesting question to ask is less "what will the icon be" and more, "where will it be placed"? With every Universal park so far, the icon has been at the entrance. However, if it's gonna copy Disney's original design, it's gonna need it's version of Cinderella Castle.

Could this be the first time Universal creates an icon in the center of it's park?

 

[gabe3235]

Can someone edit the text out of the teaser image? I'd do it myself, but I don't know how.

Not perfect, but here's something

 

[AstroOwl52]

Disney: Announce Dwarf Hill, and spend over 3 years building a small kids coaster.

Oh be quiet. Seven Dwarves Mine Train is a great ride and i'm willing to defend it if nobody else will.

 

[Alicia]

Actually, this seems like a good opportunity to talk about the park's icon because, by replicating MK's hub & spoke design, that raises a lot of questions.

Honestly, i think the most interesting question to ask is less "what will the icon be" and more, "where will it be placed"? With every Universal park so far, the icon has been at the entrance. However, if it's gonna copy Disney's original design, it's gonna need it's version of Cinderella Castle.

Could this be the first time Universal creates an icon in the center of it's park?

It won’t be exactly like Magic Kingdom. There will be an icon kinda farther back than Cinderella Castle, and instead of Fantasyland, they’ll be a hotel behind it.

It’s looking like the lands will have entrances along the way to the hub/icon, rather than all at the hub.

 

[belloq87]

Just chiming in here to say that "Universal's Epic Universe" (whether designating the park or the entire resort as a whole) is an almost unforgivably redundant and awkward phrase. "Epic Worlds" would be better, but "Fantastic Worlds" just seems to evoke something much more grand and exciting.

It’s looking like the lands will have entrances along the way to the hub/icon, rather than all at the hub.

So what will be drawing guests to the hub/icon if you don't need to go there (at least initially) to access the lands?