This thread is about what you think that Universal's Islands of Adventure needs within the coming years. Since this is my first post, I don't know if this is the right place to post this since Imagineering is a Disney-thing. Also, be realistic about you ideas. Don't post stuff you know Universal won't do.
1) Port of Entry-
Nothing really needs to be done here. Maybe a few new shops and sit-down restaurants.
2) Marvel Super Hero Island-
The cheapest and best thing that IOA could do here is enclose the Storm Force Accelatron. Maybe add a few new effects here and there, spicen up the queue a little. Also, make Doctor Doom's Fearfall launch you up AND down at least 3 times. Nothing else really needs to be done to this island. It's really quite fine the way it is other than the above.
3) Toon Lagoon-
This island is amazing. Both water rides here are also amazing. Key word: BOTH. Toon Lagoon needs a flat ride or maybe another large attraction. With the limitless comic strips in the Sunday paper, IOA could do wonders with this area. Hagar the Horrible and other famous names could easily keep the water theme of Toon Lagoon.
4) Jurassic Park-
Ok, here's the big one. Unfortunately, I believe that Jurassic Park is more about interaction than thrills. The Jurassic Park Discovery Center and Triceratops Discovery Trail both emphasize on hands-on experiences. Jurassic Park needs to do away with the Triceratops Discovery Trail due to the fact that it is lame. My baby cousins enjoyed it, but adults find it boring. Maybe build a new room in the Discovery Center and place the triceratops in there? This would keep the kids happy.
Theme, expand, and get new cars for Pteronadon Flyers. The idea is very intriguing, but poorly executed. The vehicles should be redesigned to hold adults as well and look like actual pteronadons.
The rumored B&M flyer would be nice. The giant bird cage from JP3 could be attached to the building that you drop from on the Jurassic Park River Adventure. The queue would be inside this building as well as the station. You go up the lift hill inside the building and come out for the drop. The infamous pretzel loop could be integrated. Having several flybys the edge of the bird cage would make this ride even more thrilling. Also, keeping with the IOA legacy, heavy themeing and something new and innovative would have to be implemented.
I, more than anyone, would love to see the Jurassic Park Jeep Adventure, but I also realize that the technology to be chased by a giant tyrannosaur does not yet exist. Disney has unveiled their prototype audio-animatronic dinosaur but it is definately not ready for high speed chases. The only thing that could be done with this is something along the lines of Wild Artic at Sea World.
5) The Lost Continent-
This area has an infinite number of myths and legends which it can expand upon. Greek gods, ancient monsters, magic, and fantasy are just some of the options for IOA to use here. My personal idea would be a small flat ride for this area. Make it thrilling though, because the Lost Continent is all about thrills. The Loch Ness Monster is a possible choice, but Scotland isn't very Lost is it?
6) Seuss Landing-
Ahh.....the land possibly most talked about. I have a few things to say but first.... OPEN THE #!$@!? DRIVING MACHINES ALREADY OR QUIT TAUNTING US WITH THEIR UNUSED STRUCTURES!!!! Ok, I feel better. But honestly, just open them. Fix whatever problem is there and let me ride it!
My fantasy for this land is a Mount Crumpit/Grinch Coaster. I know this has been rumored before, but I imagine a complete Seuss Landing with Mount Crumpit towering in the background. The ride could be from the scene where the Grinch loses control of his "sleigh" on his way down from Mount Crumpit. The trains, or cars, would be themed to this sleigh as riders begin at the top of the mountain and descend down the mountain to Whoville. This would be very expensive and with Expedition: Everest opening just down the road, probably not likely.
A little sidenote before I end this, it may just be me, but does the ceiling of The Cat in the Hat bother anyone else? It is a bunch of steel bars and lights. Put a themed roof over it IOA and make it a completely immersive experience.
That's all I have to say for now. Post your ideas and tell me what you think of mine!
1) Port of Entry-
Nothing really needs to be done here. Maybe a few new shops and sit-down restaurants.
2) Marvel Super Hero Island-
The cheapest and best thing that IOA could do here is enclose the Storm Force Accelatron. Maybe add a few new effects here and there, spicen up the queue a little. Also, make Doctor Doom's Fearfall launch you up AND down at least 3 times. Nothing else really needs to be done to this island. It's really quite fine the way it is other than the above.
3) Toon Lagoon-
This island is amazing. Both water rides here are also amazing. Key word: BOTH. Toon Lagoon needs a flat ride or maybe another large attraction. With the limitless comic strips in the Sunday paper, IOA could do wonders with this area. Hagar the Horrible and other famous names could easily keep the water theme of Toon Lagoon.
4) Jurassic Park-
Ok, here's the big one. Unfortunately, I believe that Jurassic Park is more about interaction than thrills. The Jurassic Park Discovery Center and Triceratops Discovery Trail both emphasize on hands-on experiences. Jurassic Park needs to do away with the Triceratops Discovery Trail due to the fact that it is lame. My baby cousins enjoyed it, but adults find it boring. Maybe build a new room in the Discovery Center and place the triceratops in there? This would keep the kids happy.
Theme, expand, and get new cars for Pteronadon Flyers. The idea is very intriguing, but poorly executed. The vehicles should be redesigned to hold adults as well and look like actual pteronadons.
The rumored B&M flyer would be nice. The giant bird cage from JP3 could be attached to the building that you drop from on the Jurassic Park River Adventure. The queue would be inside this building as well as the station. You go up the lift hill inside the building and come out for the drop. The infamous pretzel loop could be integrated. Having several flybys the edge of the bird cage would make this ride even more thrilling. Also, keeping with the IOA legacy, heavy themeing and something new and innovative would have to be implemented.
I, more than anyone, would love to see the Jurassic Park Jeep Adventure, but I also realize that the technology to be chased by a giant tyrannosaur does not yet exist. Disney has unveiled their prototype audio-animatronic dinosaur but it is definately not ready for high speed chases. The only thing that could be done with this is something along the lines of Wild Artic at Sea World.
5) The Lost Continent-
This area has an infinite number of myths and legends which it can expand upon. Greek gods, ancient monsters, magic, and fantasy are just some of the options for IOA to use here. My personal idea would be a small flat ride for this area. Make it thrilling though, because the Lost Continent is all about thrills. The Loch Ness Monster is a possible choice, but Scotland isn't very Lost is it?
6) Seuss Landing-
Ahh.....the land possibly most talked about. I have a few things to say but first.... OPEN THE #!$@!? DRIVING MACHINES ALREADY OR QUIT TAUNTING US WITH THEIR UNUSED STRUCTURES!!!! Ok, I feel better. But honestly, just open them. Fix whatever problem is there and let me ride it!
My fantasy for this land is a Mount Crumpit/Grinch Coaster. I know this has been rumored before, but I imagine a complete Seuss Landing with Mount Crumpit towering in the background. The ride could be from the scene where the Grinch loses control of his "sleigh" on his way down from Mount Crumpit. The trains, or cars, would be themed to this sleigh as riders begin at the top of the mountain and descend down the mountain to Whoville. This would be very expensive and with Expedition: Everest opening just down the road, probably not likely.
A little sidenote before I end this, it may just be me, but does the ceiling of The Cat in the Hat bother anyone else? It is a bunch of steel bars and lights. Put a themed roof over it IOA and make it a completely immersive experience.
That's all I have to say for now. Post your ideas and tell me what you think of mine!
