News Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind attraction confirmed for Epcot

[Cesar R M]

Oh they certainly do. The second question I can’t answer.

Speaking of things.. now that Universal owns Dreamworks.. no plans yet to add more dreamworks content into universal studios?

 

[MisterPenguin]

GotG crane alert...

 

[Figment2005]

If I am to assume correctly because of the ride being contained within a building, once the ride foundations are in place they have to assemble the ride track before finishing the building around it. This should give us a nice view of the ride system, at least the track, long before the ride opens... right?

 

[trainplane3]

If I am to assume correctly because of the ride being contained within a building, once the ride foundations are in place they have to assemble the ride track before finishing the building around it. This should give us a nice view of the ride system, at least the track, long before the ride opens... right?

I'd guess that's most likely the case but I believe Verbolten at Busch Gardens Williamsburg was built inside its show building. Probably due to them trying to keep the drop track a secret. At the very least, we'll get to see the floor and footer locations.

Edit: Adding, unless the coasters party trick has something to do with track work (drop track/elevator/switches/etc) then it'd most likely be built inside the show building. But if it's the rumored tilting/drifting setup, then it'll be built and then the show building will go up around it.

 

[DisneyFan18]

You’ll be surprised. Pleasantly I hope.

Martin, do you think that Comcast announcing some of their big plans for Universal Orlando like what they are doing with Nintendo and so, could make Disney step up their game, and prevent them from cancelling any (or at least less) of the 7 or 8 plans you mentioned?

 

[raymusiccity]

If I am to assume correctly because of the ride being contained within a building, once the ride foundations are in place they have to assemble the ride track before finishing the building around it. This should give us a nice view of the ride system, at least the track, long before the ride opens... right?

There should be lots to see once construction begins in earnest. You could see plenty of details over at MGM when their inverted coaster was being built:

 

[marni1971]

Martin, do you think that Comcast announcing some of their big plans for Universal Orlando like what they are doing with Nintendo and so, could make Disney step up their game, and prevent them from cancelling any (or at least less) of the 7 or 8 plans you mentioned?

I’d doubt it. I’d think if I know what’s planned over the next few years you can bet management on both sides do too.

 

[trainplane3]

There should be lots to see once construction begins in earnest. You could see plenty of details over at MGM when their inverted coaster was being built:
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This site actually has a few good shots of RnRC being built.
https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...n-roller-coaster-construction-photos/5004.htm

 

[Gringrinngghost]

Martin, do you think that Comcast announcing some of their big plans for Universal Orlando like what they are doing with Nintendo and so, could make Disney step up their game, and prevent them from cancelling any (or at least less) of the 7 or 8 plans you mentioned?

Given Universal's track record, I would expect anything they announce to be mid/early late of this year.

 

[MotherOfBirds]

Highly sought after IP’s which have been impossible to negotiate theme park rights from family estate?

They're just trying to get Andy Serkis to free up his schedule

 

[RSoxNo1]

@marni1971 or anyone else. Has it been established at all if the "Peter Quill visited Epcot as a kid" is anything more than self referential lip service? Will there be legitimate nods to EPCOT Center here?

 

[marni1971]

@marni1971 or anyone else. Has it been established at all if the "Peter Quill visited Epcot as a kid" is anything more than self referential lip service? Will there be legitimate nods to EPCOT Center here?

I’d be surprised if it extends out of a few token items in the colossal queue.

 

[Jones14]

Whats potentially on the chopping block besides the theater in MK?
Haven't they started building Rattatouille, Starwars, GOTG, Mickey Ride, and Tron? Are any of these on the block?

If I’m following correctly, the projects he’s referring to have yet to be announced, so we’re looking at stuff like the UK attraction, Brazil, Speedway revamp, etc.

 

[larryz]

@marni1971 or anyone else. Has it been established at all if the "Peter Quill visited Epcot as a kid" is anything more than self referential lip service? Will there be legitimate nods to EPCOT Center here?

I think I saw Peter Quill in Martin's latest tribute to The Land...

 

[trainplane3]

I’d be surprised if it extends out of a few token items in the colossal queue.

If only the Imagineers in the late 70s/super early 80s knew they were building what would be the largest queue building in the world. I'm sure they'd feel accomplished.

 

[marni1971]

Whats potentially on the chopping block besides the theater in MK?
Haven't they started building Rattatouille, Starwars, GOTG, Mickey Ride, and Tron? Are any of these on the block?

No, they’re all happening.

If I’m following correctly, the projects he’s referring to have yet to be announced, so we’re looking at stuff like the UK attraction, Brazil, Speedway revamp, etc.

I believe they’ll happen too.

 

[Jones14]

No, they’re all happening.

I believe they’ll happen too.

Well, that’s good to know. In that case, are the losses coming from projects that even you guys haven’t mentioned, then?

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Here's from yesterday. It's getting kind of CRANEZY.

 

[...it's a yungle]

Here's from yesterday. It's getting kind of CRANEZY.

I’m going to guess the ORL crane and cherry-picker rental business has picked up recently?
I think the count was 16 cherry-pickers in one pic of SW:GE alone, a little while back...

 

[JamieCoops]

Haven't followed the thread closely ... but is this just going to be a loop de loop cheap coaster indoors?

Or will it be a world class family attraction ?