Universal's Epic Universe Construction Thread
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- Aug 18, 2017
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I'll always be partial to opening day Islands. I don't want to blow my expectations to unrealistic levels but yeah it has the potential to be a damn good lineup--definitely better than modern day Studios as you say.
- Jul 13, 2018
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I'm leaning toward Islands for now just because 1/4 of this park rests on one E-ticket and we've yet to get a full understanding of how the hub will look.
Yeah. They're a bit overloaded on coasters, so I'd like to see a future expansion D/E ticket that's a dark ride or hybrid.
When LOTR are mentioned as a possible attraction I am curious which LOTR will be used. Do you think it will be the Amazon series or the original movies? The original movies are quite old and decreasingly relevant. The new Amazon series looks spectacular in the trailer but obviously it's unknow how good it will be. Any thoughts/opinions?
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I'm guessing fans would be VERY angry if it's the Amazon series.
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- Aug 8, 2018
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I think it would be something like Galaxy’s Edge situation with them creating an original land combining different things from the books and movies as well as other media.
Other than that I’m not really sure what direction they would go in.
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I'd imagine the two areas would be Hobbiton and Rivendale. The others are either undergound (Moria) or uninviting (Mordor). But you could have an attraction like a coaster through Moria hidden away for example.
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Being realistic, I think it would just be Hobbiton. The headlining ride would have the task of showcasing as much locale as possible. Luckily, there are ways to do that without throwing a coherent plot to the wind (as in, giving a reason for why you're seeing all these locations). But, I highly doubt they would include any humanoid characters from LotR.
Hobbiton would be a huge challenge due to difficulties in maintaining sight lines, as well just being a rather benign setting with scarce potential for attractions. Personally, I think LOTR at any theme park is a long shot, but if a location from the films were to be built, it would have to be Lothlorien (Land of the Elves). Universal has yet to build a land that is predicated on 'oneness with nature' ala Pandora, and this could be their answer. It would also open the door to a boat ride attraction, which seems like the most natural fit for this particular IP.
I came here for construction updates. . .
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I completely agree that LOTR is a long shot to ever happen. But saying Hobbiton has scarce potential for attractions assumes that any attractions would be limited to take place in just that area.
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Entry on lower level with a grand foyer, up the grand staircases to the main queue areas. It is a manor after all.
Ok now I am getting Haunted Mansion impressions but beefed up theming (and more lighting in the windows)
- Aug 7, 2018
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This should probably go in the Wish thread but... A few ideas of what I think the entry room to Frankenstein's Manor could possible look like
