Yeah, I did.
In my defense, tho, I never attended a FF show, so, I question its existence!
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In my defense, tho, I never attended a FF show, so, I question its existence!
Really, only DHS is sad.
To supplement its rides lineup, DAK has a zoo, and EP has a World's Fair.
On paper, DHS should have a whole bunch of shows to supplement its paltry ride lineup, but doesn't.
danlb_2000
Premium Member
Yeah, we are talking very narrowly about rides, a theme park is so much more then just rides.
999th Happy Haunt
Well-Known Member
Jerked it’s arms around with purpose, it’s in battle. If a real person moved the way Tiana does in TBA you’d probably stay away from them.
lazyboy97o
Well-Known Member
Jerked as in not smooth. It was the stilted and shaky movement of a machine.
999th Happy Haunt
Well-Known Member
I thought it looked fine.
Mike S
Well-Known Member
True but you’d think the ride lineup would’ve expanded more than it has over 25+ years. It’s not like we got a ton of zoo expansion in that time either btw.
TalkToEthan
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Monorail at its core is transportation—-simple as that. Disney knows this that’s why they give it away “free”
Hogwarts Express is both a bonafide themed out attraction and serves as transportation……Universal knows this that’s why you got to pay to ride.
Starship824
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- In the Parks
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While true, I wouldn't classify it as a ride in a land. But I guess it is a just a themed experience.
Wendy Pleakley
Well-Known Member
For me it's a so-so experience that exists to help sell park hopping.
I did it once just to see it, and honestly, now I'd just walk between the parks unless the wait was non-existent.
If it was a standalone attraction it would be ranked very poorly IMO.
It's fine as a way to connect the two lands and keep people immersed in the world, so it's not without value, but I didn't think it was particularly engaging.
Is it brought up here just to compare ride counts? I wouldn't consider it a major attraction by that standard.
TalkToEthan
Well-Known Member
At the risk of belaboring here:
Monorail is utterly themeless, its queue is utterly themeless and for this discussion it’s identical to Skyliner, friendship boats or bus…..free transportation on property which I appreciate.
Hogswarts Express, however, has fully fleshed out themed queues and loading stations representing their respective stops: London and Hogsmeade; immersively detailed cabins offering a story consistent with direction of travel.
Irrespective of its utility Hog Express is a legitimate attraction ——a fine one at that and commensurate with the level of excellence found in both Wizarding Worlds.
Monorail is utterly themeless, its queue is utterly themeless and for this discussion it’s identical to Skyliner, friendship boats or bus…..free transportation on property which I appreciate.
Hogswarts Express, however, has fully fleshed out themed queues and loading stations representing their respective stops: London and Hogsmeade; immersively detailed cabins offering a story consistent with direction of travel.
Irrespective of its utility Hog Express is a legitimate attraction ——a fine one at that and commensurate with the level of excellence found in both Wizarding Worlds.
JoeCamel
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And then they positioned it so they could sell P2P. Sheer genius plus you can have a can of Tennent's while you ride.....
Misted Compass
Active Member
I think that's more due to the location of their respective stations, with Hogwarts Express being located directly in the parks themselves.
The monorail at DL requires a park ticket to board not because of its immersion but because it has a station directly in the park.
I'd still consider Hogwarts Express a ride though, since the screens add a "show" element that takes it beyond simply being transportation (let alone the queues)
Epcot81Fan
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Whatever, Disney has this:
wdwfan4ver
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I am not going into Harry Potter outside of saying Potter was going to EU not matter what due to Universal wanted Potter Lands in the 3 theme parks USO has. Sorry, but I do not count Volcano Bay as a theme park unlike Universal due it actually being a water park.
As Far as Pokemon goes, there are 3 possible reasons for why not Epic Universe.
The first reason is the Pokemon agreement with Universal happened in 2021 for Japan and Construction already was happening for Epic Universe at that point. Before 2021, Pokemon was not part of any Nintendo agreements with Universal at all due to Pokemon being owned by the Pokemon Company despite Nintendo and Pokemon having a very close relationship.
The 2nd reason Universal wants Nintendo connected IP to be in IOA and USF besides Epic Universe. Universal wants the most popular Nintendo IPS in those 3 gates.
The 3rd reason is Pokemon may not been considered for EU even if that Pokemon Company agreement happened much sooner due to the Franchises in Super Nintendo World are connected to Mario. Mario is Nintendo's Mascot for decades.
lazyboy97o
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Pokémon concepts were in development well before 2021.
wdwfan4ver
Well-Known Member
I wouldn't be surprised of Pokemon concepts before 2021.
I mentioned 2021 because of this:
Universal Studios Japan Announces A Partnership With The Pokémon Company
The first project is scheduled for 2022
www.nintendolife.com
bwr827
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10/10.
Disneyhead'71
Well-Known Member
Disney: "Watch this!"
Drops a "Herbie: The Love Bug" popcorn bucket on Epic's opening day.
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