The same Disney that took Star Wars and made one land based on a planet that wasn't even in Star Wars, and a single Avengers land is going to make a whole new park for LOTR? Maybe we aren't talking about the same Disney
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Disney negotiating the LOTR rights!
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The same Disney that took Star Wars and made one land based on a planet that wasn't even in Star Wars, and a single Avengers land is going to make a whole new park for LOTR? Maybe we aren't talking about the same Disney
Coaster Lover
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It's a shame they gave up the rights to Narnia... think of the amazing "Fantasyland" they could have made with the combo of LOTR + Narnia + Eragon + Percy Jackson...
Cesar R M
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Only if there are potatoes included!
TikibirdLand
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Oh, that's Doosney. They own the Moopet franchise. I think they're still trying to get their "Doosney+" off the ground.
etherius1960
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With a $6000 tag on just a couple of nights in a Star cruiser hotel, shoulder to shoulder crowds in even February, and an irrational control over all ideas… I’m a negatory on Disney taking the LOTR franchise. LOTR is large enough to have it’s own series of parks, not just a carved out corner in one. For years, players of Roller Coaster Tycoon have built custom parks, toying with the pairing of Tolkien and Disney… and Disney missed a huge opportunity to jump into the ring with a ”Disney Park” builder. Their versions at video games were seriously under par with RCT. I fear they will do the same… underwhelming, high priced, over-crowded… and so controlled that no one else can provide anything Tolkien. Still, Rivendell, Hobbiton, Mt. Doom, a Balrog here, and an Ent there would make for a great afternoon… just not in the overcrowded, sell-your-soul price of Disney.
WDW Pro
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Despite being only 86.2473% accurate in 2021, I can confirm that I have written about this issue. The synopsis: nothing is set in stone but the whole thing is very messy and heavily litigated with Disney not having a clear and immediate means to capitalize on the property. Amazon on the other hand...
So Over It
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Narnia is an odd case, as it had pretty much nowhere to go but down after The Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe. It's a great movie, but as a series it didn't have much staying power.
Magenta Panther
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I'd be happy with just a good Shire area (with animatronic Hobbits a la the goblins in Gringotts) and a Smaug's Mountain ride. The Shire area could have a tavern where you could get Second Breakfast (brunch), for instance. And in Smaug's mountain, you'd see of course Smaug and also Bilbo and the Dwarfs and Gandalf AAs. It could be epic fun.
But I DON'T want to see it in a Disney park. I'd much rather Universal got it. Disney should build great rides based on Fantasia, the Pride Lands, The Jungle Book, and the Disney Villains. Or something ORIGINAL. Ah, dream on, silly dreamer...
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Goofy Ninja
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A rollercoaster based on the one from Beastly Kingdom could be pretty cool. It could have Smaug the dragon in it.
Snow Queen 83
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That's actually a good idea, because they already have the concept art. They could even bring back hunky Benedict Cumberbatch to do the voice for him.
Cesar R M
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I really liked Dawn Treader... Hated caspian thou..
Goofy Ninja
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Haha, sure you can have your Benny.
The way I remember it, Universal was negotiating for both HP and LotR. I don't think Universal had the resources to do both.
JoeCamel
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Hill? OK!
TikibirdLand
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Now wouldn't he make a great mini-land! Must be over 18 to enter though.