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

[themazethinker]

my god i have a perfect easter egg idea for paddy's pub, in the back of the bar you notice some graffiti saying PEPE'S A LIE

 

[spacemt354]

my god i have a perfect easter egg idea for paddy's pub, in the back of the bar you notice some graffiti saying PEPE'S A LIE

Haha - we'll include that

 

[Poe Dameron]

I have never posted in the Imagineer forums, so firstly I want to say that I love what you're doing, it's impressive. And if I may, I think that an interesting concept for the Fantastical Beasts ride could be to do something along the lines of Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek from TDR.

Welcome! Love this idea.

 

[Poe Dameron]

UNISEA, COMPLETE LIST OF ATTRACTIONS, RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS​

A foreword: Every land in UniSEA wants to be at the quality level of Hogsmeade. Whenever possible, land elements are taken verbatim from their IP source, though none works as perfectly as Harry Potter. Additionally, cast members in each land should roleplay as that land’s residents much as they do in Hogsmeade, playing into the land’s storyline as explorers, scientists, Pokémon trainers, et cetera. And now, onward!

Every shop and restaurant has a tentative name. Many attractions still do not.

VICTORIAN LONDON​

Entry land set in 1899, the infancy of cinema and birth year of Alfred Hitchcock (both are referenced). Entry gates resemble the Buckingham Palace gates, and the entry façade is a British structure designed by @MonorailRed . (Is that based on anything specific, Red?) The land begins in a scaled replica of Trafalgar Square. Like the Eiffel Tower in Epcot, rooftops hold forced perspective models of landmarks like Big Ben or the dome of St. Paul’s, giving the land depth. Various streets and arcades branch off to the other worlds, some of them classy like Whitehall, others gritty like the East End docks. There are landmarks like Admiralty’s Arch, London Bridge, Tower Bridge, and more.

RIDES
· Universal Ferry Boats – Park-wide transportation
· Hogwarts Express – Transport from Kings Head Station to Hogsmeade

OTHER ATTRACTIONS
· The Royal Victorian Theatre – Broadway-caliber venue for live shows like Les Mis
· TBD nighttime spectacular – Likely to be held on the waters before Hogwarts

PARK SERVICES
· Universal Park Centre – In a replica of the National Gallery; Stroller/wheelchair rentals, lockers, lost & found, etc.

RESTAURANTS
· Trafalgar Steakhouse – The park’s premiere table service, in the second floor of the entry structure overlooking Trafalgar
· Jubilee Coffees & Teas – Coffee shop (done Australian-style) and bakery
· Curry House – London-style Indian and Chinese curries, in an immigrant’s converted pub (perhaps near like a Sherlock Baker St. façade)
· Cod’s Blessings – Counter service fish ‘n’ chips by the docks
· Madame Pratt’s Meat Pies – Quick service British bites, in homage to Sweeney Todd and set next to orphanage and opium den facades
· Street Treats – Snack cart, in like a vintage fire truck or Scotland Yard cart
· Chimneysweep Snacks – Snack cart, serves London street food like roast nuts

SHOPS
· Alfreds – Main park shop in a department store inspired by Harrods, name and décor/murals in reference to Hitchcock
· West End Toy Shop – Toys and games in a vintage Victorian toy shop
· Westminster Dresses – Women’s clothing in a Burlington Arcade setting, with décor based on Royal Ascot fashion
· Pip & Co. Tailoring – Men’s clothing in a Savile Row setting
· Laemmle’s Nickelodeon Emporium – Place to purchase photos taken on-ride or by cast members park-wide, inspired by an early nickelodeon movie house and daguerreotype shop
· Regency Gallery – Artworks and fine collectibles, in a Sotheby’s setting
· Treacle’s Sweets Shop – Candy store alongside Alfreds, specializes in British puddings
· Plunder Down Under – A replica of Captain Cook’s ship Endeavor sells goods from the Australian colony (then seeking independence), a fun reference for local guests
· Emma’s Flowers – Victorian flower cart (think My Fair Lady)
· Tuppence a Bag – Additional traveling salesman souvenir cart

WELLS LABORATORIES​

Directly inspired by the vintage sci-fi of H.G. Wells (and occasionally others), not based on any later film adaptations. Setting is a Grand Exposition-style steel palace (a 19th-century World’s Fair) built around the crater of a crashed Martian cylinder. Earth’s scientists use the Martians’ energy source to power their own inventions, their time machines and spaceships and robots.

RIDES
· The War of the Worlds – Launched outdoor coaster; Tracks resemble an elevated metro and coaster supports resemble Tripods, visually justifying it
· The Time Machine – Motion-base dark ride like Spider-Man or Transformers
· Unnamed robot trains – Elevated tours like Peoplemover or High in the Sky Trolley, to give the land movement and provide backstory exposition

OTHER ATTRACTIONS
· The Island of Dr. Moreau – Walkthrough of the Dr.’s laboratory/zoo

RESTAURANTS
· First Menu on the Moon – Based on Wells’ “First Men in the Moon” (which would make a cool dark ride, but we have enough), this is a table service experience where guests ride a spherical spaceship to a romanticized lunar surface to feast on fine Selenite cuisine
· The Food of the Gods – Counter service dining in an observatory and a planetarium, based on a lesser Wells novel about Super Foods
· The Hungry Martian – Martian quick service served from a crashed Tripod
· Eloi Fresh Fruit – A fruit stand…from the future

SHOPS
· Things to Come – The land’s main emporium, in a steampunk automaton museum featuring a huge Corliss steam engine and Babbage difference engine
· The Time Capsule – Post-ride shop for The Time Machine, in a clock storehouse
· Store of the Worlds – War of the Worlds post-ride shop in a Victorian metro station, with plundered weaponry from the defeated Martians
· Tesla Gifts – Gift cart made of Tesla coils

SKULL ISLAND​

King Kong’s jungle lair inspired mainly by the 1933 original, with aesthetic upgrades as needed. Set after the original film (and ignoring Son of Kong), Carl Denham is now hosting research expeditions on the island to document and film its prehistoric fauna, and perhaps discover another giant ape. Once-stereotypical natives are now tastefully inspired by Ethiopia’s Konso village and similar sources.

RIDES
· Skull Island River Adventure – Reskin of the Jurassic Park boat ride
· Unnamed wooden coaster – A native-built mine train to the island interior, seemingly built from bamboo; Easy to visually justify and hide, and a fun new ride type for Universal!
· Unnamed native outrigger canoes – Kinetic peaceful transport along the shores like canoes or gondolas

OTHER ATTRACTIONS
· Unnamed musical show – At the ancient gate, combines the natives’ ritual and Denham’s New York show, climaxing with the reveal of a full-size Kong AA
· Unnamed rock-climbing course

RESTAURANTS
· The Venture – Table service dining aboard Denham’s steamer ship The Venture, akin to the food on DisneySea’s S.S. Columbia
· Denham’s Diner – “The Best Beast Eats” found around an expedition fire pit amidst exploration gear at jungle’s edge
· Gondwana Jack’s – Jack Driscoll runs a village cookhouse counter serving exotic, Asian-inspired snacks
· Sumatran Oasis – A drink counter (beer) from a natural spring flowing from the ancient stone monoliths; Also tropical cocktail drinks, many banana-infused

SHOPS
· Great Ape Outfitters – River Adventure post-ride shop held in base camp tents, full of mementos from Denham’s ill-fated Broadway show
· Tribal Traders – Native souvenirs sold within the skeleton of a giant ape, decorated with village tapestries

POKEMON – THE KANTO REGION​

Based on Pokémon’s Kanto Region, with mainly bucolic wilderness dotted by scattered towns like Pallet Town or the combined urban areas of Celadon City and Saffron City. The child-friendly land, with attractions to match, and a land-wide interactive game befitting Nintendo.

RIDES
· Legendary Racers: Mew vs. Mewtwo – Racing junior coasters
· PokéSnap Photo Safari – Interactive photo-taking dark ride
· Carousel of Pokémon – Flat ride
· PokéBall Spin – Teacups; Note both flat rides are in a PokéPark sub-area because I’ve been otherwise unable to conceive of or justify flat rides, which this land needs

OTHER ATTRACTIONS
· Gotta Catch ‘Em All – Land-wise scavenger hunt like Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, starts at Professor Oak’s Lab collecting Pokédexes, then proceeds to Gyms scattered throughout the land
· Pokémon League Tournament – Live PokéBattle show in Indigo Stadium, with Team Ash vs. Team Rocket
· Unnamed meet ‘n’ greet – Meet live Pokémon at the stadium’s entrance
· Unnamed playground – Set on the Seafoam Islands and Cinnabar Island

RESTAURANTS
· Café Snorlax – Counter service food, all of it Pokémon-themed (like Pokémon sweet buns and mochi balls and such) served in Indigo Stadium
· Pokémon Center – Snacks in a Pokémon hospital, particularly Razzberry Juice and such
· Cinnabar Snacks – More Pokémon-themed snacks (e.g. ice cream) in an island hut

SHOPS
· Celadon Department Store – Land’s main shop of Pokémon/Nintendo merchandise, based on a real game setting
· Safari Zone Photo Shop – A PokéSnap post-ride shop to buy photos taken on the ride
· PokéMart – The game’s recurring standard souvenir shop
· Silph Co. HQ – Pokémon-hunting gear in a high-rise, especially Pokédexes and Silph Scopes
· Rocket Game Corner – A coin-op arcade (as in the games) featuring Nintendo products

ZELDA’S HYRULE​

Nintendo’s Zelda land, primarily inspired by Ocarina of Time. It’s largely subdivided into sub-areas, with Hyrule Field as a hub leading to the Lost Woods, Death Mountain, Kakariko Village and Hyrule Castle Town. A second Nintendo land for slightly older kids.

RIDES
· Breath of the Wild flight simulator – Paragliders leave from Death Mountain and sail tranquilly over Hyrule
· Twilight Princess interactive dark ride – Shoot arrows from horseback; A rather screen-based ride which dramatizes the defeat of Gannon
· Wind Waker boat ride – Mostly for kinetics; Boats using a waterborne version of Uni’s Mario Kart drift cars, like a splashing aquatic whip ride

OTHER ATTRACTIONS
· Forest Temple Escapes – Escape room (puzzle solving), with TBD methods to improve capacity
· Marketplace Games – Game stands in Hyrule Castle Town, such are archery galleries, bomb bowling, and treasure chest guessing games

RESTAURANTS
· Lon Lon Ranch – Counter service fresh-smoked barbecue in a ranch setting, plus a special themed “Lon Lon Milk” drink from a dedicated Milk Cart
· Kakariko Chicken Kart – A turkey leg cart inspired by those chicken-collecting missions
· Fairy’s Fountain – A beverage (booze) counter found in a hidden grotto

SHOPS
· Hyrule Marketplace – Bustling bazaar in Hyrule Castle Town, with adventuring equipment as well as fine costumes for Princess Zelda herself
· The Temple of Time – Cathedral selling Ocarinas and other artifacts which (like Potter’s wands) allow for land-wide interactivity
· Goron Goods – Flight simulator post-ride shop set in Death Mountain’s caves, where the Goron rock monsters sell their jewels and art
· The Curious Quiver – Arrow shop in Kakariko Village; Includes a cartography corner operated by “fan favorite” Tingle
· Majora’s Mask Shop – Buy all manner of themed masks in Castle Town

THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER - HOGSMEADE​

Pretty much a clone from Islands of Adventure with a few new attractions. The most notable difference is a total redesign of Hogwarts Castle into a full-scale boutique hotel so that guests may stay overnight in the park’s center completely immersed in Harry Potter’s world! Hogwarts doubles as the park’s central icon.

RIDES
· Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey – The classic
· TBD 2nd E-ticket flight simulator – To be based on either quidditch or hippogriffs
· The Whomping Willow – Swing spinner flat ride
· Hogwarts Express – Transport to Kings Head Station in Victorian London

OTHER ATTRACTIONS
· Hippogriff Encounter – Photo-ops with an AA Buckbeak and a live Hagrid
· The Frog Choir & The Tri-Wizard Tournament – Live street shows

RESTAURANTS
· Three Broomsticks – Counter service British pub grub
· Hog’s Head – Drink counter (beer)
· Butterbeer Cart – The themed drink specialists!

SHOPS
· Filch’s Confiscated Goods – Forbidden Journey post-ride shop
· Ollivanders – Sells interactive wands
· Dervish and Banges – Clothing and goods for Hogwarts students
· Honeydukes – Candy shop
· Owl Post – Stationary and similar souvenirs

TRANSYLVANIA​

Inspired by the classic Universal Monsters of the 30s and 40s, rather than any later iterations. Note that this land combines settings which span Transylvania, Switzerland, England and Wales (not that the films’ geography was ever super clear), which I feel is justified for a land celebrating history’s earliest cinematic universe. Set in the village of Vasaria and nearby Carpathian Mountains.

RIDES
· Revenge of the Mummy – Indoor coaster clone, now Karloff-themed
· The Ride of Frankenstein – Drop tower, set during Dr. Frankenstein’s experiment
· Unnamed river raft ride – Similar to Bilge Rat Barges, encompassing any and all Monsters. (Due to a possible conflict with a UniMK Popeye raft ride, this could be altered into something like a Black Lagoon version of Jaws.)

OTHER ATTRACTIONS
· Castle Dracula – A supersized permanent scare maze/haunt!
· Unnamed Wolf-Man scare show – Wolf-Man version of ExtraTERRORestrial, written by @themazethinker
· Abbott & Costello Meet the Monsters – Humorous live theater show
· Universal Monsters Meet ‘n’ Shriek – Meet ‘n’ greet of rotating characters

RESTAURANTS
· Chaney’s – Fine table service set in the crypt of Dr. Pretorious and the Phantom’s catacombs; Themed drinks here and elsewhere can include Hyde’s Serum, Griffin’s Serum, and Dracula’s family wine label
· The Lion’s Head – The inn featured prominently in The Invisible Man, where he (unseen) moves items around; Can play host seasonally to the “Festival of the New Wine” from Frankenstein Meets the Wolf-Man
· Ygor’s Cottage – Simple quick service in the blind hermit’s cottage from Bride of Frankenstein. (It’s somewhat TBD precisely what sort of food this land serves.)
· Caravan Harvest Cookout – Roast quick service foods (heavy with garlic) served in the gypsy camp from The Wolf-Man
· Windmill Creamery – Ice cream counter in the Monster’s windmill from Frankenstein

SHOPS
· Talbot’s Antiques – Antique shop from The Wolf-Man selling cursed talismans, particularly a silver wolf-headed cane
· Van Helsing’s Supplies – Monster-hunting supplies in a village shop near the gallows, connected to Goldstadt Medical College (known for its brain-in-jar collection)
· The Vesta – Dracula’s ghost ship now beached at the river’s edge, its hull filled with worldwide artifacts such as fossils from the Amazonian Black Lagoon. (Alternately, it could be the schooner Rita.)
· Kharis’ Treasures – Mummy coaster post-ride shop, selling Egyptian goods held in Goldstadt’s Museum of Antiquities
· Maleva’s Fortunetelling – Live one-on-one gypsy fortunetelling and palm reading

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Note that in general the number and balance of attractions, shops and restaurants is all based on a combination of IOA and TDS. I’ve been careful to keep a sane number of dark rides, roller coaster, water rides, et cetera. As always, any comments, critiques, additions, subtractions or substitutions are entirely welcome!

Wonderful diversity of all the lands. It's a good mix of everything and something I would love to go to!

 

[D Hulk]

I've seen a snippet of it - though not enough to say how good or bad it was. I'm probably not the best person to make that call either.

What if the Hogwarts Boutique resort opened earlier? Say within 2-3 years after UniMK? And then around the resort (which is completely enclosed in the world of HP), the theme park was built and the resort becomes the central icon of the park?

This way HP gets notoriety in the early years.

I heard that Fantastic Beasts had several sequels planned (series of 5 films)? The original came out in 2016 - and the sequel is planned for 2018

Figuratively -- let's say the resort opens when we finish the project - so say 2017, and if they do 5 films for Fantastic Beats at 2 years apart, we would be looking at 2024 for the final film -- and 2027/2029 for the opening of UniSEA

Considering Harry Potter was complete in 2011 and Diagon Alley opened in 2014 (and was very popular) I think we'd be in good shape! That may be over analyzing it but eh, it's fun to lay it out -- but also why building these 10-15 year expansion projects with IPs is tough because you are limited to the IPs of today.

A question for everyone. How much does a new Universal Resort need Harry Potter right away at opening?

I ask because we're debating whether to add Fantastic Beasts into UniMK and whether the resort needs Potter before UniSEA opens 10 years later with a Hogsmeade land.

Universal Singapore doesn't have HP at all and it's doing quite well. Actually, it's a fairly clone-free Uni park - precedence!

I'm very hesitant to build the Hogwarts boutique and then later build a theme park surrounding that. Can't think of any way that won't be intrusive to guests.

My feeling currently is to hold off on Potter for the resort entirely until UniSEA opens, really really make that a big deal when it premieres!

EDIT: I originally misspelled "Beasts" in a rather telling Freudian slip. Whoops!

 

[D Hulk]

Production Plaza (formally New York)

Gray - attraction
Orange - shop
Yellow - Restaurant
White - Info/Entrance

Paddy's Pub, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Monks Cafe, Seinfeld

Jimmy Fallon: Race Through New York (a bit more grand than the images below)

Central Perk Coffee Shop, Friends

Dunder Mifflin Building, The Office

Mom & Pop Store

Kenny Rogers Roasters

Overall the different shows will overlap pretty well in terms of their city facades, creating a Streets of America type atmosphere as the entrance to the park, with the 4-5 story facades on all sides, blocking the views of the other lands of the park...until you get past Jimmy Fallon and enter the 'Central Park' which will act as a hub for the park - looking out onto Jurassic World, Nintendo, and the other lands which you now have access to.

The Production Plaza will ultimately be a place that envelops the guest in the world of studio and filmmaking, through the use of comedy and predominately NBCUniversal shows, past and present. Immersing you in those environments of the timeless shows will bring an era of nostalgia and intrigue for what could be added in the future, as there will be plenty of backstage area left even after opening day for expansions.

Thoughts?

I would enjoy visiting this land. Glad to see a comedy land. Really really want to visit Paddy's, try some rum ham...I've actually found the building exterior here in LA.

My favorite thing is Central Park overlooking the lagoon. Great to have that green space, and would be a great romantic photo spot.

 

[DisneyFan18]

A question for everyone. How much does a new Universal Resort need Harry Potter right away at opening?

I ask because we're debating whether to add Fantastic Beasts into UniMK and whether the resort needs Potter before UniSEA opens 10 years later with a Hogsmeade land.

Universal Singapore doesn't have HP at all and it's doing quite well. Actually, it's a fairly clone-free Uni park - precedence!

I'm very hesitant to build the Hogwarts boutique and then later build a theme park surrounding that. Can't think of any way that won't be intrusive to guests.

My feeling currently is to hold off on Potter for the resort entirely until UniSEA opens, really really make that a big deal when it premieres!

EDIT: I originally misspelled "Beasts" in a rather telling Freudian slip. Whoops!

I don't think that a Potter ride is necessary right away at opening. However, I believe that it complements greatly the experience. And having the HP franchise in one park and the Fantastic Beasts in the other seems both thematically consistent and a clear way to mark a difference between both areas/attractions.

 

[spacemt354]

A question for everyone. How much does a new Universal Resort need Harry Potter right away at opening?

I ask because we're debating whether to add Fantastic Beasts into UniMK and whether the resort needs Potter before UniSEA opens 10 years later with a Hogsmeade land.

Universal Singapore doesn't have HP at all and it's doing quite well. Actually, it's a fairly clone-free Uni park - precedence!

I'm very hesitant to build the Hogwarts boutique and then later build a theme park surrounding that. Can't think of any way that won't be intrusive to guests.

My feeling currently is to hold off on Potter for the resort entirely until UniSEA opens, really really make that a big deal when it premieres!

EDIT: I originally misspelled "Beasts" in a rather telling Freudian slip. Whoops!

I don't think that a Potter ride is necessary right away at opening. However, I believe that it complements greatly the experience. And having the HP franchise in one park and the Fantastic Beasts in the other seems both thematically consistent and a clear way to mark a difference between both areas/attractions.

I'm in agreement that Potter isn't necessary at the opening - but similar to Pirates in WDW, if guests demand it (which they very well could) then we'd really give them what they are asking for with a resort and everything in UniSEA.

Now the decision would be, if we include it in UniMK...where would it go? My thought would be it'd have to be some kind of expansion, but where would it fit best since it's not really a comedy - more of an adventure... I could maybe leave some room between Jurassic World and Nintendo World -- for a Ministry of Magic/Fantastic Beasts area? Which would fit with the 'World' theme of the back of the park - with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic

Thoughts on that?

 

[themazethinker]

THIS SUNDAY, i got something special for all of you.

 

[DisneyFan18]

I'm in agreement that Potter isn't necessary at the opening - but similar to Pirates in WDW, if guests demand it (which they very well could) then we'd really give them what they are asking for with a resort and everything in UniSEA.

Now the decision would be, if we include it in UniMK...where would it go? My thought would be it'd have to be some kind of expansion, but where would it fit best since it's not really a comedy - more of an adventure... I could maybe leave some room between Jurassic World and Nintendo World -- for a Ministry of Magic/Fantastic Beasts area? Which would fit with the 'World' theme of the back of the park - with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic

Thoughts on that?

As for the idea of a Ministry of Magic going between JW and SNW, it would be a good fit. And if you are still interested in a Fantastic Beasts area, it could go between Production Plaza and Cartoon Corner as some sort of transitory mini land (I'm not sure of the space required for the attraction vs. the space available tho).

 

[spacemt354]

Monaco Bay Resort and Spa Map

R = Table Service Restaurant
QS = Quick Service Restaurant
HC = Health Club
S = Shop
L = Laundry Facility

For reference as to where it is in the overall resort complex

 

[spacemt354]

As for the idea of a Ministry of Magic going between JW and SNW, it would be a good fit. And if you are still interested in a Fantastic Beasts area, it could go between Production Plaza and Cartoon Corner as some sort of transitory mini land (I'm not sure of the space required for the attraction vs. the space needed tho).

I probably could cut down the Cartoon corner area (which surprisingly has the most land of the entire park haha -- to be a transition from the entrance...since the new comedy concept I added in would cut down the size of New York significantly...there's space for an extended brief location for HP!

 

[Suchomimus]

Monaco Bay Resort and Spa Map

R = Table Service Restaurant
QS = Quick Service Restaurant
HC = Health Club
S = Shop
L = Laundry Facility

For reference as to where it is in the overall resort complex

Why are we still calling Nintendo World; well; Nintendo World instead of the Mushroom Kingdom?

 

[spacemt354]

Why are we still calling Nintendo World; well; Nintendo World instead of the Mushroom Kingdom?

Because as I've said multiple times I have no clue about anything Nintendo lol I don't know my way around a mushroom kingdom...only a magic (and animal) kingdom

I'm leaving that land to the Nintendo experts/fans to flesh it out! Any attempt by me would require a ton of research to make sure I'd get it right, and with the other areas of the resort on my plate, it's better if I leave that alone

 

[Suchomimus]

Because as I've said multiple times I have no clue about anything Nintendo lol

You did?

 

[spacemt354]

You did?

Yesh, if I didn't then I must actually be turning into Charlie

But yes, only the basics like Mario Kart - which I could probably do, but not enough knowledge to make a fully fleshed out land. And even if I attempted it I would rather have the Nintendo fans chime in as I'd rather include things that you and them would want.

 

[themazethinker]

thank me later spacemt https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/2stywh/which_rides_and_attractions_would_a_nintendo/

 

[spacemt354]

thank me later

 

[D Hulk]

I'm in agreement that Potter isn't necessary at the opening - but similar to Pirates in WDW, if guests demand it (which they very well could) then we'd really give them what they are asking for with a resort and everything in UniSEA.

Now the decision would be, if we include it in UniMK...where would it go? My thought would be it'd have to be some kind of expansion, but where would it fit best since it's not really a comedy - more of an adventure... I could maybe leave some room between Jurassic World and Nintendo World -- for a Ministry of Magic/Fantastic Beasts area? Which would fit with the 'World' theme of the back of the park - with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic

Thoughts on that?

As for the idea of a Ministry of Magic going between JW and SNW, it would be a good fit. And if you are still interested in a Fantastic Beasts area, it could go between Production Plaza and Cartoon Corner as some sort of transitory mini land (I'm not sure of the space required for the attraction vs. the space available tho).

I probably could cut down the Cartoon corner area (which surprisingly has the most land of the entire park haha -- to be a transition from the entrance...since the new comedy concept I added in would cut down the size of New York significantly...there's space for an extended brief location for HP!

I'm for locating Fantastic Beasts in UniMK as the anchor for a land concerning Fantasy. Perhaps next to Jurassic World (Adventure), as a similar single-IP land or miniland. If there's more room for it where the cartoon corner is, I trust transitions fro modern comedy New York to fantastical period NY/America could be done effectively.

Looking into the Ministry of Magic...Holy cow, they're located in Whitehall (connected magically to 10 Downey Street)! That's actually already a location in UniSEA's Victorian London!

So I'll absolutely leave a little expansion spot over there for either MoM or Diagon Alley.

 

[spacemt354]

I'm for locating Fantastic Beasts in UniMK as the anchor for a land concerning Fantasy. Perhaps next to Jurassic World (Adventure), as a similar single-IP land or miniland. If there's more room for it where the cartoon corner is, I trust transitions fro modern comedy New York to fantastical period NY/America could be done effectively.

Looking into the Ministry of Magic...Holy cow, they're located in Whitehall (connected magically to 10 Downey Street)! That's actually already a location in UniSEA's Victorian London!

So I'll absolutely leave a little expansion spot over there for either MoM or Diagon Alley.

Oh wow -- what a tie-in!

I'll mess with the map a bit -- either between Jurassic and Nintendo, or as a transition into Cartoon Corner.

Since @S.P.E.W had some new suggestions for Popeye among other cartoons, and @themazethinker has his attraction upcoming, I think I might pull Steven Universe, not only to free up space, but also because it's from SYWTBAI Season 13...and since we have a bunch of people working on this - we can try to keep it as original as possible!