JusticeDisney
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No, that’s not how it would work.
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Universal Epic Universe (South Expansion Complex) - Now Open!
- Thread starter Bob Harlem
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Funny, Universal disagrees.
JusticeDisney
Well-Known Member
We’ll see.
BrianLo
Well-Known Member
I would have preferred something more custom laid out for Epic than a USJ clone. Universal lacks the backbench depth of things I’d really want to see so spending Zelda or Pokémon on Epic feels ill advised. Those are pillar lands.
As was they could and should have leaned into Luigi’s Mansion, Kirby and or Animal Crossing in a bigger Epic signature complex.
As was they could and should have leaned into Luigi’s Mansion, Kirby and or Animal Crossing in a bigger Epic signature complex.
Side note, I know this is not a HHN thread, but bookings for park stays and packages increase when the marquee announcements happen. Five Nights was pushed first because next week during convention time we should get Terrifier...
And Jason Vorhees' birthday is the Friday after that for the announcement there.
Labor day weekend will likely be slammed this year as it kicks off.
And Jason Vorhees' birthday is the Friday after that for the announcement there.
Labor day weekend will likely be slammed this year as it kicks off.
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Tom Morrow
Well-Known Member
The world of Zelda/Hyrule/whatever is rich enough to have its own portal, not a mini portal like Donkey Kong Country. So many recurring locations and themes throughout the games -
Hyrule Castle
Hyrule Castle Town
Kakariko Village
Goron City
Zora's Domain
Rito Village
Lost Woods / enchanted woods of some form
... to name a few.
and then you have the recurring temple themes like forest temple, water temple, ice temple, etc.
Yes, you do see a lot of locations in the Donkey Kong Country games, but only a few themes and visuals are iconic, and they basically covered most of it with what they did - jungle and temples.
Seriously, there's SO much they could do with Zelda. So much that it would be kind of hard to narrow down what to create.
Hyrule Castle
Hyrule Castle Town
Kakariko Village
Goron City
Zora's Domain
Rito Village
Lost Woods / enchanted woods of some form
... to name a few.
and then you have the recurring temple themes like forest temple, water temple, ice temple, etc.
Yes, you do see a lot of locations in the Donkey Kong Country games, but only a few themes and visuals are iconic, and they basically covered most of it with what they did - jungle and temples.
Seriously, there's SO much they could do with Zelda. So much that it would be kind of hard to narrow down what to create.
Tha Realest
Well-Known Member
I mean, it’s a layup to create their own version of a castle park/land. Thoigh maybe they don’t want to invite that comparison.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
That could be years…
I think my roof was replaced 3.5 years ago and it’s still there
Purduevian
Well-Known Member
Would be kind of like having:
- Harry Potter in 3 parks
- Beauty and the Beast in 3 parks
- Little mermaid in 2 parks
- Nemo in 2 parks
- Frozen in 2 parks
- Lion King in 2 parks
- Muppets in 2 parks
- Star wars in 3 different areas of the same park
- Indiana Jones in 2 parks (coming soon)
- Toy Story in 2 parks
Nintendo the biggest IP they've had since Potter (and it could be argued this is a bigger IP). They would be smart to spread out the love.
Purduevian
Well-Known Member
Also did I miss the announcement that Dark Universe is also open for Early Park admission?
TennHokies
Member
Yup, Dark Universe officially added to early admission late last week I believe. However it sounds like its really still anyone’s guess which portals/rides will actually open early, or on time each day. I feel like I need 4 game plans for our visit next week just to be safe.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
That coaster in Hollywood on the hillside looks like a lot of fun
But for gods sake…they should dump the fast and furious stupidity
Why build rides something so played out?
Andrew25
Well-Known Member
They seem pretty intent on keeping F&F in the parks in some capacity, and a "bare support" coaster is the perfect ride system for it (outside a slot car style ride). Leave the dark rides/special effects for Ghostbusters and other IPs that deserve it.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Fast and the furious is the dumbest thing since unsliced bread
rd805
Well-Known Member
I'm not a fan either, but a fast roller coaster is an obvious IP tie-in WIN. The real dumbest thing was designing an attraction with the name FAST and FURIOUS and not have the vehicle actually go fast (barely move)? I can't believe they signed off on it.
Disney Analyst
Well-Known Member
I agree. Some properties are just not meant for a theme park. There is no whimsy. No magic. Just testosterone and cars.
I always feel like successful theme park experiences need some sort of fantastical element to them. Dinosaurs, Mummies, Magic, Cartoons … where the limits of our world don’t exist, etc.
earlthesquirrellover23
Well-Known Member
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Even if it’s “heightened reality” it works
What is that? Just really stupid catering to the lowest common denominator in the depths of the brain
Disney Analyst
Well-Known Member
Even if it’s “heightened reality” it works
What is that? Just really stupid catering to the lowest common denominator in the depths of the brain
For sure, I sort of lump that in my "Whimsy" category.
It needs to be more then... let's drive cars really fast and call each other Family.