The House Cup: An Imagineering Competition - Discussion Thread

[Voxel]

I really don't see how the franchise would work. At least Hogsmeade has a lake, so despite not being an island it at least makes a bit of sense with the lake. Oh, and Suess Landing as well.

The problem also is the Tolkien Family is very against anyone adapting his work again.

 

[MonorailRed]

Imagineering Question of The Day
This is a rather special question, because this is just Part 1; Part 2 comes tomorrow.
2020 is Universal Orlando Resort's 30th anniversary; and Islands of Adventure's 21th anniversary. It is also Marvel's last year on Universal Resorts; being that Disney has the rights to Marvel. What would you consider to be the best replacement theme for Marvel Superhero Island?

 

[MonorailRed]

On a video game sidenote, I'm finally debating on selling the old Super Nintendo Entertainment System I have downstairs

To sell or not to sell... That is the question...

 

[Jack Pumpkinhead]

That really deviates IOA's main theme; stories from myths, comic, cartoons, and children's books, as a few other properties such as Jurassic Park(movies) and King Kong(2005) ; and really wouldn't fit much in Universal Studios either.

 

[JokersWild]

That really deviates IOA's main theme; stories from myths, comic, cartoons, and children's books, as a few other properties such as Jurassic Park(movies) and King Kong(2005) ; and really wouldn't fit much in Universal Studios either.

Zelda is a modern myth, is it not?

 

[Jack Pumpkinhead]

I think it will be bigger that Uni will be looking to open a 3rd gate around that day.

I know that but I didn't mention the third gate or any of Universal's expansions. However, I will say that this is set one year after Universal's third park, and now all of Universal will get improvements and fixtures; as well as some removals (I'm looking at you Woody Woodpecker's Kid Zone). This is when Universal has announced a BlueSky project to remove all Marvel. So if you were the head of Universal Creative, what would your choice be for a replacement theme (Nintendo would not count since that is a video game and not something that would fit in IOA like Dr. Seuss or Jurassic Park/World).

 

[MonorailRed]

That really deviates IOA's main theme; stories from myths, comic, cartoons, and children's books, as a few other properties such as Jurassic Park(movies) and King Kong(2005) ; and really wouldn't fit much in Universal Studios either.

Super Mario is a myth

And a cartoon!

 

[Jack Pumpkinhead]

Zelda is a modern myth, is it not?

No, it's a video game based franchise.

 

[Jack Pumpkinhead]

Super Mario is a myth

And a cartoon!

But it's all based on a video game.

 

[MonorailRed]

But it's all based on a video game.

It's a type of storytelling

 

[JokersWild]

No, it's a video game based franchise.

You're thinking of it far too literally.

Or, of course, simply don't recognize the art in video games. Not to make bold assumptions, of course.

 

[Jack Pumpkinhead]

It's a type of storytelling

Not what I meant. Mario and any other video game differ because you play as the characters; you decide what happens. Even if stories are thought and written out first before going public; in video games; you decide how the events play out.

 

[Jack Pumpkinhead]

You're thinking of it far too literally.

Or, of course, simply don't recognize the art in video games. Not to make bold assumptions, of course.

I may not be a big video game person, but I do know for a fact that video games differ from what Islands of Adventure or Universal Studios because you play as the characters; you decide what happens and how; though stories may have been thought out before the game's release you decide how the events play out.

 

[JokersWild]

I may not be a big video game person, but I do know for a fact that video games differ from what Islands of Adventure or Universal Studios because you play as the characters; you decide what happens and how; though stories may have been thought out before the game's release you decide how the events play out.

Just because video games have some semblance of choice (though many video games are very linear and still bound by the limits of its' story) doesn't mean it doesn't fit in IoA. It's fantastic locales and iconic characters makes them fit perfectly within the park, I feel. Though they may not be based off of literature, they certainly fit the storytelling of the park.

 

[Jack Pumpkinhead]

Just because video games have some semblance of choice (though many video games are very linear and still bound by the limits of its' story) doesn't mean it doesn't fit in IoA. It's fantastic locales and iconic characters makes them fit perfectly within the park, I feel. Though they may not be based off of literature, they certainly fit the storytelling of the park.

https://www.universalorlando.com/Theme-Parks/Islands-of-Adventure.aspx
Baa baa black sheep....

 

[JokersWild]

https://www.universalorlando.com/Theme-Parks/Islands-of-Adventure.aspx
Baa baa black sheep....

I'm not entirely sure what you're talking about. If you're trying to point out that the website says "...and interactive attractions bring your favorite stories, myths, cartoons, comic book heroes and children's tales to life." that doesn't really prove your point because they mention those specific things because those are literally what the lands are. It's less of a mission statement for the park and more explaining what the park currently has....

 

[Jack Pumpkinhead]

 

[brb1006]

I just came up with an intreasting idea for a new section at Animal Kingdom. I will give more details for this new section later but it can be a new section themed to various Disney Animal characters.

 

[spacemt354]

I just came up with an intreasting idea for a new section at Animal Kingdom. I will give more details for this new section later but it can be a new section themed to various Disney Animal characters.

Cool! Animal Kingdom is ripe for ideas.

 

[brb1006]

So far my idea is based on the late Camp Minnie Mickey area but different and is themed after forests and jungles and a bit bigger then Camp Minnie Mickey. I will give more detail to this on another thread.