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A Spirited Perfect Ten
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I do agree. The vast majority of fanbois look better with underwear than without. Some even look better wearing jorts or those Costco combo cargo pants/shorts that @Lee is fond of. I wonder if the man has ever put a tux on in his life. I think we'd have to send @TP2000 to the hills to dress him for an upscale (no, wrastling don't count none) event!
Nah. I think UNI's lawyers took all the spin out of Cat a long time ago. I loved that ride when it opened, but it is so different now.
Parents have a way of passing their favorites onto their kids ... much like their prejudices and all that bad stuff.
If the parents don't really like UNI and view it as second rate to Disney (laughable, but we're on a Disney-centric forum) most times the kids will fall right in line with that thinking.
StageFrenzy
Well-Known Member
1. They need to add some more scenery to compensate.
2. Someone needs to put a leash on their lawyers, because the decisions that get passed on to ops are idiotic most of the time.
Frankie The Beer
Well-Known Member
Trying to catch up with all the news this thread always offers can be a little daunting if you miss a couple days.
But this Nintendo stuff is interesting. Personally I think its a better match for the Japanese market than America since its more ingrained in their culture, but anything for kids at Universal would be welcome. Judging from several video game forums, this really isn't as big of news there as it is here though, so if its supposed to be for that demographic that could be a little concerning. But then again those forums where the topic is present are saying Nintendo will be replacing Marvel.
But from a business standpoint, this has to be embarrassing for Nintendo. No matter what they do lately, they seem to be two steps behind. Hopefully they are getting a good deal.
But this Nintendo stuff is interesting. Personally I think its a better match for the Japanese market than America since its more ingrained in their culture, but anything for kids at Universal would be welcome. Judging from several video game forums, this really isn't as big of news there as it is here though, so if its supposed to be for that demographic that could be a little concerning. But then again those forums where the topic is present are saying Nintendo will be replacing Marvel.
But from a business standpoint, this has to be embarrassing for Nintendo. No matter what they do lately, they seem to be two steps behind. Hopefully they are getting a good deal.
MerlinTheGoat
Well-Known Member
A post from HateToFly on Orlando United forums-
"Characters and properties to keep an eye on IMO...
Mario and Luigi
Princess Toadstool
Bowser
Donkey Kong
Diddy Kong
Metroid
Link and Princess Zelda
Pokemon"
http://www.orlandounited.com/forums...iversal-Parks-amp-Resorts?p=404414#post404414
So if true, that means that we could get presence from the Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokemon series'. Though which IP's get major rides and attractions, and which ones get less substantial presence (like merchandise and character greets) is another question. Still cool info though.
"Characters and properties to keep an eye on IMO...
Mario and Luigi
Princess Toadstool
Bowser
Donkey Kong
Diddy Kong
Metroid
Link and Princess Zelda
Pokemon"
http://www.orlandounited.com/forums...iversal-Parks-amp-Resorts?p=404414#post404414
So if true, that means that we could get presence from the Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokemon series'. Though which IP's get major rides and attractions, and which ones get less substantial presence (like merchandise and character greets) is another question. Still cool info though.
Tony Perkis
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Most people who frequent video game forums are usually PC gamers, and there is not a more pretentious group of people in that realm.
Nintendo, purely from a thematically standpoint, is a big deal. It won't drive traffic the way Potter and Simpsons do for the simple fact that Nintendo games have stories that are too one note to emotionally connect to.
Except Pokemon.
That said, the controls and gameplay are second to none.
As for whether Nintendo should be embarrassed, that's laughable. Everyone recognizes them as pioneers in the industry, and Universal Creative is too good at what they do to not create, at the least, entertaining Kidzone attractions
Cesar R M
Well-Known Member
you lost me instantly.
Cesar R M
Well-Known Member
meaning people above the 60's year line?
flynnibus
Premium Member
I guess I'm not following you...
but if you made an area styled and built out like Super Mario 3D... or rooms like a castle from Hyrule... people would be giddy.
PhotoDave219
Well-Known Member
They made a song called "Kooler than Jesus"
flynnibus
Premium Member
The problem is.. when you go from 'everyone has one' to 'only the most avid people have one'... your market is just a fraction of what it used to be.
Sure every kid used to have a gameboy/DS/etc... but now kids are getting tablets... they play on their parent's devices.. kids get their own phones younger and younger every year. All of those things errode at what used to be a competition free market for the DS.
You need a big market base.. not be just a specialty product space.
flynnibus
Premium Member
Nope. Point taken, however when we tell him about what they have, watch YouTube vids, etc, he does not get excited. But you are correct, he doesn't have a basis to judge from, like me, who is ****ed we are wasting two days there.
After he rides the mummy, etc.. his mind will change w/o a doubt.
flynnibus
Premium Member
Bunny hills... problem solved. Bunny hills plus controlled viewing of what people see...
Mike S
Well-Known Member
So happy to hear Metroid is rumored to be part of the plans. I still remember the first time I played Metroid Prime. Bought it for $2 from a friend not knowing at all what I was in for. It quickly became my favorite game of all time.
Nubs70
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Take him to Ollivander's wand shop for the wand show. Make sure he is right up front. He may get selected to participate in the show. If selected, he will love it and you'll be out $50 for a wand. If you do not buy the wand, you will be forced to wear the "cone of shame" for 6 months
My 11 year-old loved DA and all it had to offer. Truthfully, he loved all of Universal by the time all was said and done. And each of the kids with us loved Margaritaville....
englanddg
One Little Spark...
Truthfully, I enjoyed my 3 days at Uni in 2012 far more than WDW if you wash away the nostalgia aspects of WDW for me.
Kiddo? Well, she just likes having fun. I'll know how she feels in a few months, but I really don't set her up to "compare" them...just enjoy them.
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