The coaster point is well met, I am just used to Orlando that has had a streak of coasters, so didn’t realize it has been a long while for DLR.
But this attraction is akin to Uni’s Spider-Man or Transformers. Which is fairly complimentary and non redundant with DCA’s lineup. If the water ride is true for Avatar, that’s actually pretty good variety. Ya they are both going to be a mix of screen and practical, but they are very different feeling experiences and neither feel remotely like soaring or guardians.
For Classic dark rides, we’ll see which of Frozen, Coco, Encanto and Zootopia bubble to the top.
I don’t think any coasters are in consideration for DLR right now, strangely. Tomorrowland redo sounds 7-8 steps down in their priority list these days.
It’s also worth mentioning again this is an HK co-development, and HK doesn’t need a coaster next to Space. It needs a blow-out partially screen mediumed attraction, like Spider-Man.
I wonder what tricks WDI have up their sleeves to differentiate the experience from Universal's, hopefully a good mix of practical alongside the screens. Still feels a bit strange that some 25 years after Spiderman Disney is gonna roll out a very similar concept for its big Avengers E-ticket
Very good point RE meeting Hong Kong's needs, as well as eventually Paris Studios I imagine.
Agree that the water ride and Avengers ride will be non redundant and add some nice variety for DLR. My concern is that if Marvel or Star Wars doesn’t bring you an E ticket coaster then where do you get one? I don’t think it’s coming (or want) Tron in DL proper. I’m guessing DL Forward would at least have one coaster but based on what is the question? I’m thinking it would have to be a second Star Wars or Marvel land or GE expansion.
I understand your apprehension but I think for Avatar and Avengers, those IP in particular really benefit from their rumoured ride systems so they can feature the characters on screens.
I think its fair to guess that Cosmic Rewind's coaster system would be the next big one to come to DLR, as for IP its probably so far away that even Disney doesn't know yet. A Tron theme or even something else could come in the Speedway/Submarines area or something completely different in the Disneyland Forward expansion pad.
What IP would you want to see be the next major coaster E-ticket for DLR?
DCA needs a high capacity ride the whole family can go on. That's what it's lacking the most.
Disneyland has Small World, Pirates, Star Tours, the Railroad, and Haunted Mansion.
Heck maybe what DCA needs is a people mover. Long ride that is high capacity.
Let's keep beating that Mystic Manor/CoCo to Paradise Pier drum