Speculation is rampant that Jaws will be replaced by Phase 2 of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, sometimes referred to as WWOHP2. Even though Jaws was closed over 2 months ago and demolition on the site is well underway, there's been no official announcement of what's replacing it. What are the possible reasons why Universal is delaying an announcement?
Some possibilities:
1. Ticket sales - If (for example) Universal announces that WWOHP2 is opening in 2014, is Universal concerned that people will delay their next vacation until then, hurting ticket sales in 2012 and 2013?
2. Timing - Is the timing of the announcement planned to coincide with another major announcement (for example, a new book by J.K. Rowling)?
3. Incomplete plans - Are the plans for the Jaws replacement incomplete at this time? Does Universal want to wait until the plans are complete before announcing the replacement?
4. Cost of operating Jaws - Was Jaws simply too expensive to operate, perhaps in need of an expensive overhaul?
5. Undecided replacement - Has Universal decided on what's replacing Jaws?
6. No replacement - Perhaps no replacement is planned for Jaws?
Any other suggestions?
Some possibilities:
1. Ticket sales - If (for example) Universal announces that WWOHP2 is opening in 2014, is Universal concerned that people will delay their next vacation until then, hurting ticket sales in 2012 and 2013?
2. Timing - Is the timing of the announcement planned to coincide with another major announcement (for example, a new book by J.K. Rowling)?
3. Incomplete plans - Are the plans for the Jaws replacement incomplete at this time? Does Universal want to wait until the plans are complete before announcing the replacement?
4. Cost of operating Jaws - Was Jaws simply too expensive to operate, perhaps in need of an expensive overhaul?
5. Undecided replacement - Has Universal decided on what's replacing Jaws?
6. No replacement - Perhaps no replacement is planned for Jaws?
Any other suggestions?