So, You Want to be an Imagineer Season 15: Uniting Universal (Official Hub Thread)

D Hulk

Well-Known Member
There is actually one thing I would criticize and that is with having Platform 9 3/4 in Victorian London (even though the Platform was there since the station was built). My biggest concern with that is chronological consistency since Harry Potter takes place from 1991-1998 and since the train used in the films was a GWR 4900 (or Hall) Class built in 1936 (the first Class members being built in 1928), so are we going to use a different locomotive; wether it be model after an existing one?
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Or more original like Jim Kay's portrayal?
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Thanks, this is definitely valid criticism. That's always welcome!

I like your suggestion to go with an earlier loco model to fit the time era. The Hogwarts Express itself began in 1850, always from 9 3/4, so it fits. In modern era Hogsmeade, we can just explain they're using a vintage model in honor of, say, the Tri-Wizard Tournament or something.
 

D Hulk

Well-Known Member
Am I the only one who thinks we should have one or two lands dedicated to mythology like The Lost Continent but higher on quality than quantity. I'm thinking a Greek area and a fairytale land.
Hmm, either of those ideas would work in UniSea's expansion pad, where this land would have obscured views of the distant Hogwarts Castle. You wanna do some initial planning on what you'd like to see here?
 

Suchomimus

Well-Known Member
Hmm, either of those ideas would work in UniSea's expansion pad, where this land would have obscured views of the distant Hogwarts Castle. You wanna do some initial planning on what you'd like to see here?
For the Greek area, so far I've come up with two attraction ideas; a rapids ride through the ruins of Atlantis that starts of nice and slow but becomes faster and turbulent when Posideon notices our presence and sends earthquakes and some of his monsters after the riders with the climax being in Posideon's temple where we confront the god who "banishes" is to the surface and that is where the final drop takes place. I also imagine a roller coaster either named after the Phoenix or the Griffin (both have a basis in Greek mythology) around a mountain range. As for the fairytale realm; I picture it as being similar to this;
The next area brings us past a mysterious portal in the woods,which is made of wood, light and flowers. The portal leads to:

The Enchanted Woods:
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Welcome to a magical land that is hidden behind the portal in the woods. Behind it lies a beautiful kingdom that has home to various magical creatures as gnomes, elves, fairies, wizards and dragons. The land has been here for centuries, longer than Earth. It was discovered by Hans Mär, an explorer who has looked for magical creatures and stories from around the world for ages. After many expeditions, he finally found the magical portal's mystery. The land's power and magic comes from different forces. These forces are fire, water, rock, nature, air, thunder, shadow, light, technology, magic, wood and metal. Mär discovered the way to open the portal is by bringing them all together. In the center of the land is a stone hedge like area with every stone depicting another element. This area is also near the Battle of the Elements. This will be a ride similar to Toy Story Midway Mania and Men in Black the ride. In the ride you get to choose which element you want to be as you have to get back the original spirits of the elements, which have been stolen by the dark king, Kargol. This ride will be special as it will be both inside and outside. Also the ride will have audio animatronics and of course screens. The ride will give a realistic feeling to the various elements with special effects as fire, water or various objects popping up as if you're really controlling it.
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This area will also be home to a lot of flat rides for the whole family. Board the back of a seadragon in Riders of the Waves, a jet ski like ride, where water nymphs sing the song of the waters to make the seadragons go around. These mythical creatures are very happy with their guests. Snorki's Fish Dinners will be a quick service restaurant selling fish specialities. Avocuris' Nest will be a small free fall ride where your vehicles hold on to various plants swinging from around a mountain. On top of the mountain is the nest of a marvelous Avocuris, a mythical bird like creature. Enjoy her view as much as she does. Also here is the Griffon Fly School, a dumbo like spinner where you board a young griffon that is learning how to fly. In the middle of the spinner is an older griffon who speaks to you as you fly. Sea Serpent Spin will be a tea cup ride meets splash battle ride where you soak each other wet while the Sea Serpent in the middle of the ride does the same.
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The Enchanted Journey will be a dark ride where you get a small tour of this magical land. You will see many different creatures and find out a lot of things about the story of the land. Beware as darkness interferes and wants to take over the land. This ride will be a KUKA arm ride. The Enchanted hollow will be a shop. In the woods you can find the Quest for the Rainbow, a kiddie coaster where you board a Unicorn that was send by the sorceror of colour, Arcus Iridis, who has invited us to look for the rainbow crystal shards. Rush through the woods and over the mountains to find all the colours of the rainbow.
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Further away you will find a ruined castle, which is known as Turris Draco or Dragon's tower. Inside is a thrill ride where we escape the shadow dragon's wrath. Fly around the ruins of this mysterious country and find a way to get away from the flying monster. Archo's Potion Shack will be a restaurant and shop which is home to the magician Archo. Jotnar Mountain will be a log flume ride where we ride over the waves of the rivers around Jotnar mountain. This mountain is home to evil trolls. The evil trolls love manipulation and so this ride is a lot of chaos all together. Luckily on the other side of Jotnar mountain live friendly trolls which have various dining and shopping locations.
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Closer to the fairy and pixie civilizations you will find the Palace of Magic. Inside is a 4D ride similar to Despicable Me called Kingdom of the Clouds, where we travel to the magical cities of the fairies. Also there is the Palace of Magic Dining Hall, a restaurant serving great dishes. The pixie area shrinks you to the size of bugs. Flower Bounce will be a toy soldier parachute drop like ride, Enchanted Pots will be a tea cup spinner ride, Jumpin Frog Fun will be a mini free fall ride and Enchanted Woods Play Fortress will be a small play area for children.
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Magicum will be a spinning coaster where we board a magical vehicle that is send through the land by a twisting magical force. The ride will have glowing vehicles. The Festum Fantasy will be a festival with the magical creatures of this land that celebrate the existence of imagination in the universe.
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Enchanted Woods:

Attractions:
- Battle of the Elements
- Riders of the Waves
- Avocuris' Nest
- Griffon Fly School
- Sea Serpent Spin
- The Enchanted Journey
- Quest for the Rainbow
- Turris Draco
- Jotnar mountain
- Kingdom of the Clouds
- Flower Bounce
- Enchanted Pots
- Jumping Frog Fun
- Enchanted Woods Play Fortress
- Magicum


Restaurants:
- Snorki's Fish Dinners
- Archo's Potion Shack
- Palace of Magic Dining Hall
- Feticia's cooking pott
- Aralog's kitchen
- House of Powers
- Silver Treehouse
- Mushroom Meals
- Source of Magic


Shops:
- Enchanted Hollow
- Troll Traders
- Gremlin Gizmo's Trading Company
- Moira's Goods
- Fauna's Flower Shack
- Christophus Pixie Ware
- Percy's


Entertainment:
- Festum Fantasy

So I hope you liked the Enchanted Woods. We still have two areas to go. I hope you still like my ideas and if you don't then let me know and I will change it. See you then!


 

brb1006

Well-Known Member
I'm thinking we could make a 4D theater attraction for Sing, something like PhilharMagic or Muppet*Vision. Y'know, performance goes horribly wrong, several songs are performed, etc. I think that would best fit the film.
I bet the Sing 4D show can be better than the Shrek version. The moving seats really ruined the show since it drowned out the audio for what the characters are saying.
 

D Hulk

Well-Known Member
Definitely different than Volcano Bay -- preliminary I have an idea to tie it in with an exotic location on Isla Nublar (Jurassic World) -- but all suggestions are open!
For the Greek area, so far I've come up with two attraction ideas; a rapids ride through the ruins of Atlantis that starts of nice and slow but becomes faster and turbulent when Posideon notices our presence and sends earthquakes and some of his monsters after the riders with the climax being in Posideon's temple where we confront the god who "banishes" is to the surface and that is where the final drop takes place.
S.P.E.W.'s ancient Greek/Atlantis concept could work out as the water park! Plus we have the Greek hotel already planned.
 

spacemt354

Chili's
S.P.E.W.'s ancient Greek/Atlantis concept could work out as the water park! Plus we have the Greek hotel already planned.
What if we had a Dr. Suess waterpark?

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Both of these ideas sound equally interesting. Wasn't even thinking about Suess given that we have the land...however the artistic design of Suess lends itself well to water rides, rafts, and curvy slides.:bookworm:
 

MonorailRed

Applebees
Both of these ideas sound equally interesting. Wasn't even thinking about Suess given that we have the land...however the artistic design of Suess lends itself well to water rides, rafts, and curvy slides.:bookworm:

I feel like we could mess with the landscape a lot with Suess :D Turn a waterpark on it's head. A much more detailed version of this....

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Imagine a drop waterslide where the grinch lives or a lazy river through the jungle of nool

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Focusing more on crazy landscapes than characters.... Like Pandora :D
 

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