RSoxNo1
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This would have been a solid spot for Guardians and future Marvel expansion.
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BlakeW39
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Future Marvel expansion isn't really a thing lol.
People keep saying it, but they truly do not have the rights and have no means to give Marvel a significant presence. Guardians and Doctor Strange - that's it.
Superheroes of some sort wouldn't be a... bad idea... but Marvel isn't really very feasible.
Kram Sacul
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In an alternate reality RnRC was given a cheap GOTG overlay and ToT was made into some Dr Strange monstrosity. Gag. On the bright side the Tron coaster went into Epcot in a much more fitting show building.
eddie104
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Wow someone who gets it.
RSoxNo1
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3 of the 5 movies coming out in 2020-2021 include characters that are very likely fair game: Doctor Strange, The Eternals and Shang Chi.
BlakeW39
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And you honestly believe they'd make an attraction about either group of characters?
ToTBellHop
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They absolutely would.
BlakeW39
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And what gives you that idea? Are you familiar with these characters? Forget about where to put the ride, what would you do with a Shang Chi Kung Fu ride?
ToTBellHop
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I’m not an Imagineer. If Bob Iger tells you to design a ride, you do it.
WDWTank
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Didn’t used to be like that. Quite frankly, the older business model was better in my opinion. I remember seeing banners near the Sorcerers Hat advertising Mission Impossible III.
BlakeW39
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But what gives you the idea that Bob Iger will do that? There are no plans for Doctor Strange, who would make for a great ride; I would be very surprised by them going in on an E for one of those properties, even if they have success similar to Guardians.
RSoxNo1
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We laughed at the suggestion of Guardians of the Galaxy attractions prior to that movie coming out. Those were definitely characters that weren't well known but if you're a part of a billion dollar movie or two, it helps.
There was also definitely a proposal for a Doctor Strange show in Epcot. I don't know it to be an active proposal, but it definitely existed, as recently as 2016-2017.
ImperfectPixie
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Wasn't there a show for a short bit?
Edit due to vagueness...
A show in HS in which Dr. Strange interacted with kids...
RSoxNo1
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Yes, I know very little about the Doctor Strange show proposal for Epcot, just that there was a budget for it and it was in Future World.
ToTBellHop
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Not a show—a glorified M&G.
Indeed, several varied sources have mentioned it. I think for one of them (not one of our insiders), they're still saying it's happening.
BlakeW39
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I'd honestly like to see a more advanced and ambitious Doctor Strange attraction. Also being a fan of the characters it isn't about popularity, it's about the actual feasiblity of a ride. Are you familiar with the Eternals or Shang Chi? I must admit the former might work but the latter.... ehh
However I still do not see this as some kind of takeover like some are assuming. An attraction here and there is nothing to make a huge deal over IMO.
ToTBellHop
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Marvel will certainly not have a HUGE presence at WDW. But another ride beyond GotG is not unrealistic.
BlakeW39
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Well I hope so lol!
I never said there would never be anything Marvel again, just not that much..but I would hope that they utilize some of it haha
