I'm not super familiar with Marvel, so I'm gonna go for a joke post again...
This is one of those high-striker games you find at carnivals and funfairs, except themed to Thor. Y'know, 'cause Thor has a hammer. Are you worthy enough to wield his mighty hammer and get the... thing that goes up and down when you throw down the hammer to ring the bell?
BONUS: An animatronic of Throg, the frog version of Thor, sits on a rock next to the high-striker and makes fun of how weak you are ("Pfff! I can hop higher than that!").
As far as joke posts go, this is funny, and if Super Hero Island was staying as is, I do not think this would actually be too out of place with the cartoony nature of the whole thing. Definitely getting Thor from What If vibes on this one.
Bonus (+1) – Frog Thor’s inclusion is great
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The First Avenger
In an alternate universe where Universal Orlando's management decides to add something more original rather than a Transformers ride in 2012, The First Avenger, a dark ride themed to one of the first (I think) MCU film opens instead. This ride uses the same technology as Transformers, and it retells the story of how Captain America became a superhero (though with most of the controversial elements removed) using impressive sound and visual effects. Despite Disney owning Marvel, this ride was eventually cloned to Universal Japan in 2015, with Transformers being saved for Orlando’s upcoming third park.
Bonus:
At the end of the ride, Nick Fury makes a cameo, referencing the Avengers movie and his appearance in the post-credits scenes of most early MCU films.
With the Marvel attractions we have gotten from Universal and Disney to date, it is odd that Captain America is not represented. Have to assume that changes in some aspect with the Avengers attraction at DCA, but wholly would love to see a Cap ride, maybe a motorbike perhaps. That said, thinking about it, I actually like this placement at Studios in lieu of Transformers. There is the opportunity theming wise to lean into and expand the New York place setting which lines up perfectly with the first film. While I mentioned a motorbike, your dark ride does work as Universal sorely needs more of those. Nice world building, and even the tiny hint at Transformers going to Epic (give me a Transformers Land!)
Bonus (+1) – having Nick appear makes perfect sense in the context of your ride
Wakandan Warrior Hunt
Universal finally brings the land of Wakanda to life with a large-scale addition to Marvel Super-Hero Island, anchored by the tentpole attraction Wakandan Warrior Hunt, a EMV-jeep style ride through the jungles of Africa featuring Chadwick Boseman's iconic portrayal of the character. Using archival audio, CGI, and animatronics, Boseman as the Black Panther assists you on an adventure pitting you against the formidable Kraven the Hunter, who seeks vibranium, but also is on the hunt FOR YOU in the deep dark jungle (kind of like the Carnotaurus in my dear soon-to-be-departed Dinosaur attraction down the road). This finally gives Black Panther an attraction that can serve as a tribute to Chadwick Boseman without ever feeling dated or forced.
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BONUS: The only live-action character on screen is Martin Freeman as Everett Ross, who is featured in the queue as the "This is the problem you have to fix" guy.
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I know a Black Pantherless Wakanda gets bandied about from time to time for WDW (cause of contractual stuff), so nice to see the location fully represented. Assuming his family ok’s the usage of his likeness, totally onboard highlighting the elements the made the character and franchise initially so great. While not an island per se, Wakanda would fit nicely in the overall scheme of exploring lands in the park. The type of EMV style attraction described would be a welcome addition to the park, taking it in a much different direction than Kong with the use of animatronics and jungle sets. Utilizing Kraven as well is a nice addition, something I could see Universal going for with Disney likely playing it safer. Definitely sounds like a high-octane attraction!
Bonus (+1) Using Everett Ross to build up the attraction in the queue fits
WandaVision: The Show
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WandaVision: The Show replaces Storm Force Acceleration at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. This family-friendly live show (with some semblance to Disney’s Carousel of Progress) is stylized after the engaging, early episodes of the Disney+ series (yes, pretty incredible that Universal won the theme park rights) on the family of Wanda & Vision (along with Agatha) prior to the discovery of the witches. Each scene is set in a different decade–from the 1950s to modern times.
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Bonus: S.W.O.R.D. agent Monti makes an appearance at the door of Wanda’s house in the same special role as in the series–as a circus strongman.
WandaVision and doing a show are inspired choices, neither of which I expected. I do not imagine anyone would miss Storm Force, though there’s possibly one person out there, ok maybe two. It is refreshing to see the opportunity used to bring a live show back to Islands of Adventure with theaters sitting empty and recently shelved altogether. I like how you have focused on the early episodes of the series, which for me as well were the highlights, and used them for the presentation. Easily could see this being family-friendly entertainment and a genuinely good time with funny moments and a few special effects kicked in. Seems an easy fit into the current comic nature of the land.
Bonus (+1) Good ol Monti!
Hopefully I did this correctly, I’m not too well with more complicated wording…
Avengers - The Battle Of Superhero Island
The long-abandoned Toon Lagoon Amphitheater has finally been replaced with a expansion of Marvel Superhero Island, with the iconic Avengers Tower standing as the entrance to a E-Ticket based around the first Avengers movie made from 2012 (This was made possible due to Universal making a compromise with Disney to keep using the classic Marvel characters while the modern ones remain under the hands of the mouse house). The ride revolves around the final battle scene from the movie as we join Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, & Hawkeye (let me know if I got the characters wrong) as we help them defeat the robot invasion and save Superhero Island. The ride
acts as a spiritual successor to Alien Attack over at Universal Studios Florida next door.
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Stan Lee makes an appearance at the end of the ride, congratulating us for our efforts (IRL recorded quotes we be used to make it seem like he is actually there alongside us).
Your pitch raises a good question. For an Avengers attraction, who would do it better? Disney or Universal? I guess we’ll get some of that answer at least in a few years. I like that you have taken the opportunity to utilize existing park space and Avengers seems a natural progression for the land with the solo character endeavors currently available. I get vibes of some of the original pitch of the Avengers E ticket slated for DCA (is this a shooter attraction ala MIB or something different altogether) story wise.
Bonus (+1) Man I miss Stan Lee. Love seeing him make an appearance.
X-Men: Murderworld Rally
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Guests are lured into the villain Arcade's newest idea, a death race through one of his elaborate Murderworld deathtraps. Only the X-Men and some special guests can save them from danger in this Radiator Springs Racers inspired slot car race through traps, robot copies of supervillains and illusions at every turn. This replacement for Storm Force Accelatron is sure to give the X-Men a much bigger spotlight and keep Marvel Super-Hero Island relevant for years to come.
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The superhuman cyborg Rom the Spaceknight appears in the ride using his strength to smash together two of Arcade's drone cars near the start and give them a way to escape the first room of Murderworld.
Continued no love for Storm Force, but I’ll allow it (lol). Speaking of corners of Marvel I do not see Disney tackling, Arcade/Murder World is one, but the style slots in nicely with current aesthetic of Super Hero Island. I recall Arcade being used a number of years ago during the Sorcerer’s Apprentice for an arcade of course, but here, a new, and welcome, attraction type for Universal Orlando. While I would hate to lose a no height ride at Universal, even if it is not great, the cartoonish nature of the IP and thrill/adventure this would pose would be a solid addition in the Universal mold. Nice to see an expansion of the X-Men brand beyond the limited Storm Force.
Bonus (+1) While a limited Marvel presence, nice pull on a unique character and tie-in with your forum handle!
