Love it.
Jungle Cruise. That’ll be the next target.
We are saying, use Wakanda and its technology, etc...without Black Panther, but achieve the same desired outcome.
Wouldn’t that defeat the purpose of the request?
"Disney and Universal also reportedly have come to a legal understanding that allows Disney to use characters not currently referenced inside Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure to be used in Walt Disney World attractions. That's why Disney is building a Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster in the old Universe of Energy pavilion at Epcot. But Disney still can't use the brand name "Marvel" in promoting its theme park attractions at Walt Disney World... or at Disneyland, for that matter. "
What is the 'Endgame' for Marvel and theme parks?
www.themeparkinsider.com
This has been discussed on these forums before, and by all accounts seems conceivable legally.
The request is to honor the actor, Chadwick Boseman, and how the movie finally provides for comic representation for that community. So, Black Panther can be blatant in DLR, but in WDW a similar affect can be had by representing the country/culture/technology of Wakanda (and maybe real equatorial Africa). The character can be removed, just like how Han Solo and Luke Skywalker aren't in Star Tours, but you know it is a Star Wars ride. There are many powerful and memorable characters besides BP in the movie.
I'll take that as a win!
I’d agree, but with the Rock’s new movie, I figure it’s almost a foregone conclusion that Disney will just alter it beyond all recognition instead of replace it. I figure that when/if they announce a The Rock overlay, they’ll target either Peter Pan or the whole Tom Sawyer Island/riverboat/BTMRR area next.
I’d prefer they represent actually cultures in Epcot/Animal Kingdom as opposed to fictional cultures. But I really couldn’t care less what they put in World Showcase.
