4 IP lands — Celestial Park is an original theme. If Universal was asking for my advice (and they aren’t, dang it), I’d suggest that they make the 5th land (if it’s not Tolkien) into a general theme that can accommodate a variety of properties. I’d pick Sci-Fi, with Stardust Racers forming a nice backdrop.
Trust me on this one: When you get a chance, see the first How To Train Your Dragon; it’s, IMO, one of the best animated films of all time, and one of the best fantasy films of any kind, live or animated. One of the guttsiest endings, too. Some people think the 2nd one is better (it’s much darker); I disagree. The first one’s screenplay is flawless storytelling.
This. Build the Shire. Everyone wants to visit the Shire. Have Bilbo’s house lead to a There-and-Back-Again Dark ride. A bit farther back, the village of Bree could be the entry to a LotR ride.
Maybe the portal turns us into Hobbits?
HTTYD is one of the best Dreamworks franchises they have. I guess it can be as popular as Carsland. They could do a Flight of Passage ride ripoff with Toothless.
The Seven Dwarfs are human size. Why can't Universal get away with it?
So where the hobbits.
I know I don't care about it now as I found the movies to be a bit overrated. But, if the land is detailed and has fun attractions, it will be popular. Waterworld is a terrible film and a great stunt show. Secret Life of Pets is an annoying franchise, but the ride is cute. I'm not a huger Potter Head, yet I find Diagon Alley to be the best theme park land I've ever experienced.
Still my favorite. I like it more than the Hobbit trilogy. It follows the book nicely without adding stuff. I wish Ralph Bakshi would have finished Lord of the Rings. Funky stuff.
Waterworld is NOT a terrible film.
I dont care what critics say or the internet opinion lol, WaterWorld is an awesome movie, I enjoy watching it and thats all that matters when it comes to me liking something. I dont turn to the internet to see if my opinion on a movie is right or wrong lol because it cant be wrong, its MY opinion.
I’d heard rumors that they were considering a flight simulator with a huge screen dome *underneath* you, reaching upwards around you. I was a bit disappointed to see it wasn’t part of the final reveal, but the family coaster looks great (hoping it’s like Dollywood’s Big Bear Mtn.) and I’m looking forward to seeing if I can handle a SkyFly flat ride without hurling. The Splash Battle looks fun for hot days.
HTTYD looks like EU version of adventureland and Im all for it. Mostly looking forward to Monsters land but HTTYD and HP will also be great as im sure Nintendo world will be quite a bit better than the one in USH
