One Sentence Competition - "One" - Track Six - We Can Work it Out (Due 11/25)

[Disney Dad 3000]

Track 6
We Can Work it Out

A couple of years before Penny Lane's release came We Can Work it Out, dropping late in 1965. Reaching #1 in numerous countries, it ended up being one of the highest selling singles of the 60's in the UK. The title is pretty self-explanatory for the tune itself with the band once again reflecting on personal experience, in this case Paul's relationship with his current girlfriend.



In today's theme park world, rights and IP issues can always make things a bit sticky. We have streaming services and studio consolidation to thank for that. This is no more evident stateside than with Disney and Universal. Disney inherited the insanely weird Marvel rights in certain parts of the country that makes Orlando in particular confusing for the everyday guest that isn't in the know. Let's assume though, that Disney and Universal do work it out, Marvel speaking in this case.

-Challenge-

Create and design a new Marvel attraction to be built at the Universal Orlando Resort. That's right, instead of squeezing a Marvel attraction into WDW or a 5th gate, what would you do with it if you were Universal? With this agreement, you are free to use the MCU instead of the comics as the basis for your new attraction if you so choose, wherever you choose to put it.

-Rules-​

• Any Marvel IP from the comics or film is free reign​
• Any of Universal's 4 theme parks (their words, not mine) is fair game​
• You may use between 1 to 3 sentences and up to 1 image.​
• No AI generated artwork, writing, or assistance in the brainstorming process is allowed​

-Deadline-
This project is due on Monday, November 25th at 11:59 PM Disneyland Time
(2:59 AM WDW Time)

-Tips-
K.I.S.S. – Keep it simple, silly. Try not to complicate or overthink things too much. It’s a simple, casual competition – there are no eliminations. Propose as you please, let your imagination soar!

-Judging Criteria-
Is it creative?
Is it (generally) realistic?
Does it fit thematically/visually?​

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BONUS: Add a surprise/unorthodox/special guest Marvel character to your base IP chosen either in the attraction or queue. You may use one extra sentence and image.
This bonus results in automatic bonus point​

 

[Brer Panther]

I'm not super familiar with Marvel, so I'm gonna go for a joke post again...

Thor's High-Striker

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!").

 

[Disney Warrior]

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.​

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

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.

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.

"This is the problem you have to fix."