I'm hoping this is in the right forum, but if it isn't, please move it.
As we all know, Disney has acquired Marvel. Now this created a huge anti-trust issue because Disney now can look into Universal's books through its dealings with Marvel. This is now avoided now because of something calling a Chinese Wall, ie, those in charge of WDW cannot see anything related to Marvel and Universal.
However, the contract that Marvel and Universal have will obvious expire eventually. And I've had this discussion with my dad from a purely business perspective, but I'm curious what everybody else thinks. When the contract expires, do you think Disney will let Marvel re-up with Universal? Or do you think Disney has plans to put Marvel into a Disney park? Or will they create their own, dedicated Marvel park?
Now, what makes the most sense to me from a Disney perspective is this: let the Marvel/Universal contract expire. Then create a Marvel world to combat Universal. This puts Universal at a disadvantage in two ways. The first way is that Disney would be opening a shiny new park, which is always a big draw. Secondly, it would leave Universal's Island of Adventure with a GIANT hole where Superhero World currently resides. And while yes, it is already set up for Superheroes, and I'm sure a lot of the rides could be changed over relatively quickly from Marvel to DC if Universal worked out a contract with DC Comics, therein lies the issue. There is only one major comic book company left after Marvel who would have enough superheroes to fill Superhero World, and that's DC. Therefore, DC holds all the cards in that relationship, and could use that as huge leverage in any and all negotiations.
However, I do want to know what other people think, how other people see this panning out. Would you even WANT to see a Marvel park added to WDW? Or would you even want some Marvel themed rides in D:HS? Please chime in, I'm interested. Maybe we can even end up predicting the results before they even happen.
As we all know, Disney has acquired Marvel. Now this created a huge anti-trust issue because Disney now can look into Universal's books through its dealings with Marvel. This is now avoided now because of something calling a Chinese Wall, ie, those in charge of WDW cannot see anything related to Marvel and Universal.
However, the contract that Marvel and Universal have will obvious expire eventually. And I've had this discussion with my dad from a purely business perspective, but I'm curious what everybody else thinks. When the contract expires, do you think Disney will let Marvel re-up with Universal? Or do you think Disney has plans to put Marvel into a Disney park? Or will they create their own, dedicated Marvel park?
Now, what makes the most sense to me from a Disney perspective is this: let the Marvel/Universal contract expire. Then create a Marvel world to combat Universal. This puts Universal at a disadvantage in two ways. The first way is that Disney would be opening a shiny new park, which is always a big draw. Secondly, it would leave Universal's Island of Adventure with a GIANT hole where Superhero World currently resides. And while yes, it is already set up for Superheroes, and I'm sure a lot of the rides could be changed over relatively quickly from Marvel to DC if Universal worked out a contract with DC Comics, therein lies the issue. There is only one major comic book company left after Marvel who would have enough superheroes to fill Superhero World, and that's DC. Therefore, DC holds all the cards in that relationship, and could use that as huge leverage in any and all negotiations.
However, I do want to know what other people think, how other people see this panning out. Would you even WANT to see a Marvel park added to WDW? Or would you even want some Marvel themed rides in D:HS? Please chime in, I'm interested. Maybe we can even end up predicting the results before they even happen.
