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Lord of the Rings, a Jurassic Park roller coaster, and every other rumored attraction coming to Universal Orlando
Rumors of a new Universal-owned theme park heading to Orlando have been around since even before Islands of Adventure opened in 1999.
Recently, the rumors cranked into high gear when new land clearing permits were filed for 200 acres of Universal Orlando’s southern property. The 570 acres south of Kirkman is mostly to the east of Universal Boulevard. A small section of the land, to the west of Universal Boulevard, is currently being transformed into a surface parking area with nearly 2,500 spaces, though it’s still unclear who Universal plans to have parking there.
A lawsuit by the former owner currently is blocking theme parks on the property, but despite the precedent-setting legal fight, many expect a new theme park to be built on the property eventually. Recently, a well-respected French theme park blog, Disney and More, broke a story regarding the new park with numerous details that weren’t previously shared but have since been confirmed by multiple other sites.
The previously rumored timeline of early to mid-2020s still seems accurate, with Disney and More stating the new park has a grand-opening before 2024. This would mean the new park would open just after both phases of the Endless Summer Resort are finished on the former Wet ‘n Wild property. The second phase of that resort, the Dockside Inn and Suites, will open in 2020.
Internally known as Project 314, it seems like the new park will be Universal’s big attempt at gaining even more market share after Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration in 2021.
Numerous source have confirmed that the new theme park will feature four lands, and Disney and More laid out what they think will be. Interestingly, one land missing from their article is the strongly rumored Fantasyland-style DreamWorks-themed area that would have a substantial presence of Shrekand Kung-Fu Panda.
That new land is the basis for the replacement of Shrek at Universal Studios Florida. A trackless dark ride themed to either Despicable Me or The Secret Life of Pets is believed to be replacing the current Shrek 4D attraction at Universal Studios Florida.
Jurassic World is also mentioned in the plans. Industry expert Jim Hill has also gone on the record stating that the new park will feature a Jurassic World area. Acknowledging the obvious confusion between two areas both themed to the same intellectual property, Disney and More quotes his anonymous inside source directly explaining that the new Jurassic World land could mean an update to the current land, as well.
“t's being played with currently in reference with the new Jurassic Worldmovies. Also, guest research has been out asking guests what they expect from a Jurassic Park attraction and their feedback about the original ride. I agree that it wouldn’t make sense to have 2 lands with the same IP but I know the current ride will be getting upgrades at IOA."
In a recent post on Theme Park University, we were given more details on those rumored Islands of Adventure Jurassic Park updates, where a new roller coaster is strongly hinted at. A wooden coaster was in the original plans for the park, but was cut for budget reasons. It looks like Universal has finally dusted off those plans. Two potential design firms have been floated for the new coaster. The Gravity Group, who did Fun Spot Kissimmee’s Mine Blower coaster, would likely mean a more family-friendly coaster with some thrilling elements. The other design firm potentially tapped for the project is Rocky Mountain Construction. With a cult-like following, RMC has made a name for itself with cutting-edge features and bold designs. RMC is also rumored to be redesigning Busch Gardens Tampa’s standing, but not operating, Gwazi wooden coaster, though there seems to be very little to that rumor which is mostly based on a single name trademark and what looks to be lots of wishful thinking.
It's also possible that Islands of Adventure could keep Jurassic Park, while the new theme park would simultaneously have Jurassic World. The idea of a single intellectual property having a presence in two separate parks isn’t unheard of. Harry Potter has a presence in both Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. On that front, if Disney and More is correct, Potter will have a presence in the new park, as well.
The Ministry of Magic was rumored for Universal Studios Florida where it was to replace the Fear Factor Live theater. It’s no secret that Diagon Alley was designed with an expansion in mind, but it now looks like those plans might move to the new park instead. Former Ministry of Magic rumors ranged from a special effects-filled stage show to a walkthrough attraction to an interactive dark ride. The Fear Factor Live area is rather small so the issue seemed to be centered on what could fit into that area.
Harry Potter fan site The Leaky Cauldron pointed out that with the Fantastic Beasts films scheduled for every other year, the new park would open roughly around the time of the last two films, which are expected in theater in 2022 and 2024. The Ministry of Magic area would likely draw heavily upon the Fantastic Beasts films, which are set in a different time period than the other previously released Harry Potter films, so a separate land would make sense.
In the Disney and More article, it’s also briefly mentioned that the Harry Potter family coaster at Islands of Adventure currently under construction will be entirely indoors. Early indications pointed to part of it being outdoors, similar to Test Track. But according to the article, that has now changed so that the ride can run in all weather conditions. This is important in a park where more than half of the rides close in inclement weather.
Lord of the Rings, a Jurassic Park roller coaster, and every other rumored attraction coming to Universal Orlando
Rumors of a new Universal-owned theme park heading to Orlando have been around since even before Islands of Adventure opened in 1999.
Recently, the rumors cranked into high gear when new land clearing permits were filed for 200 acres of Universal Orlando’s southern property. The 570 acres south of Kirkman is mostly to the east of Universal Boulevard. A small section of the land, to the west of Universal Boulevard, is currently being transformed into a surface parking area with nearly 2,500 spaces, though it’s still unclear who Universal plans to have parking there.
A lawsuit by the former owner currently is blocking theme parks on the property, but despite the precedent-setting legal fight, many expect a new theme park to be built on the property eventually. Recently, a well-respected French theme park blog, Disney and More, broke a story regarding the new park with numerous details that weren’t previously shared but have since been confirmed by multiple other sites.
The previously rumored timeline of early to mid-2020s still seems accurate, with Disney and More stating the new park has a grand-opening before 2024. This would mean the new park would open just after both phases of the Endless Summer Resort are finished on the former Wet ‘n Wild property. The second phase of that resort, the Dockside Inn and Suites, will open in 2020.
Internally known as Project 314, it seems like the new park will be Universal’s big attempt at gaining even more market share after Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration in 2021.
Numerous source have confirmed that the new theme park will feature four lands, and Disney and More laid out what they think will be. Interestingly, one land missing from their article is the strongly rumored Fantasyland-style DreamWorks-themed area that would have a substantial presence of Shrekand Kung-Fu Panda.
That new land is the basis for the replacement of Shrek at Universal Studios Florida. A trackless dark ride themed to either Despicable Me or The Secret Life of Pets is believed to be replacing the current Shrek 4D attraction at Universal Studios Florida.
Jurassic World is also mentioned in the plans. Industry expert Jim Hill has also gone on the record stating that the new park will feature a Jurassic World area. Acknowledging the obvious confusion between two areas both themed to the same intellectual property, Disney and More quotes his anonymous inside source directly explaining that the new Jurassic World land could mean an update to the current land, as well.
“t's being played with currently in reference with the new Jurassic Worldmovies. Also, guest research has been out asking guests what they expect from a Jurassic Park attraction and their feedback about the original ride. I agree that it wouldn’t make sense to have 2 lands with the same IP but I know the current ride will be getting upgrades at IOA."
In a recent post on Theme Park University, we were given more details on those rumored Islands of Adventure Jurassic Park updates, where a new roller coaster is strongly hinted at. A wooden coaster was in the original plans for the park, but was cut for budget reasons. It looks like Universal has finally dusted off those plans. Two potential design firms have been floated for the new coaster. The Gravity Group, who did Fun Spot Kissimmee’s Mine Blower coaster, would likely mean a more family-friendly coaster with some thrilling elements. The other design firm potentially tapped for the project is Rocky Mountain Construction. With a cult-like following, RMC has made a name for itself with cutting-edge features and bold designs. RMC is also rumored to be redesigning Busch Gardens Tampa’s standing, but not operating, Gwazi wooden coaster, though there seems to be very little to that rumor which is mostly based on a single name trademark and what looks to be lots of wishful thinking.
It's also possible that Islands of Adventure could keep Jurassic Park, while the new theme park would simultaneously have Jurassic World. The idea of a single intellectual property having a presence in two separate parks isn’t unheard of. Harry Potter has a presence in both Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. On that front, if Disney and More is correct, Potter will have a presence in the new park, as well.
The Ministry of Magic was rumored for Universal Studios Florida where it was to replace the Fear Factor Live theater. It’s no secret that Diagon Alley was designed with an expansion in mind, but it now looks like those plans might move to the new park instead. Former Ministry of Magic rumors ranged from a special effects-filled stage show to a walkthrough attraction to an interactive dark ride. The Fear Factor Live area is rather small so the issue seemed to be centered on what could fit into that area.
Harry Potter fan site The Leaky Cauldron pointed out that with the Fantastic Beasts films scheduled for every other year, the new park would open roughly around the time of the last two films, which are expected in theater in 2022 and 2024. The Ministry of Magic area would likely draw heavily upon the Fantastic Beasts films, which are set in a different time period than the other previously released Harry Potter films, so a separate land would make sense.
In the Disney and More article, it’s also briefly mentioned that the Harry Potter family coaster at Islands of Adventure currently under construction will be entirely indoors. Early indications pointed to part of it being outdoors, similar to Test Track. But according to the article, that has now changed so that the ride can run in all weather conditions. This is important in a park where more than half of the rides close in inclement weather.
