Would a thrill ride 5th gate spell the end to Universal?

Yankeeplex

Yankeeplex

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I was reading another thread about how people seem to think that Disney is losing ground to Universal based on the IoA/US thrill ride theme. If Disney decided to build a 5th gate that would cater to the thrill ride crowd, while still keeping the Disney themed experience, would that put an end to the whole IoA and US debate? I personally have been to both parks and found them to be very cool, but not a place you could spend more than a few days at. Our next trip to WDW is in December and is for 9 days and we still won't be able to see everything.
 
sandicinderelli

sandicinderelli

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Yankeeplex said:
If Disney decided to build a 5th gate that would cater to the thrill ride crowd, while still keeping the Disney themed experience, would that put an end to the whole IoA and US debate?
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I'm not sure. If Disney does it right from Imagineering conception to execution, it just might heat up the debate even more.

I still think a villians park/area would work, if done right of course. Just my humble opinion. :)
 
marni1971

marni1971

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Nope. Contrary to expectations, guests on the whole were found to spend the same ammount of days in WDW after IOA opened - they just spent less time in each park. Same as when DAK opened. Instead of an extra day in Disney to see DAK, they just curtailed their time in the other 3 parks.
 
DisneyYorkian74

DisneyYorkian74

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The only reason why I wish WDW would build a coaster park is to put an end to all the IOA VS. WDW debates (whether I think they're actually justified or not).

But that being said... IOA is a struggling park in attendance that receives less visitors a year than DCA.

Contrary to popular belief, a park filled with a lot of thrill rides is not what people who visit Orlando want.
 
krankenstein

krankenstein

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Nope, and anybody who would want it to is foolish. Universal is a good thing because they are the only company that comes close to competing with Disney. The competition encourages Disney to add and change rides. Think about it, if Universal hadn't come, would we have DHS? If Bush Gardens wasn't close, would have DAK? I don't know the answers to those questions, but I think competition is a good thing.

Also, I wouldn't consider Universal exclusively thrill rides. I think of Six Flags or Ceder Point when someone is describing a thrill park. Universal is far removed from the above two. It is the closest thing to Disney out in the market today.
 
Rockin Roller

Rockin Roller

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No because, so many people already go to Disney because they know what to expect and that they will probably get their money's worth. And Disney would never just make a whole bunch of thrill rides at once. They don't need thrill rides to please people. Rides are just part of the experience. The dining, resorts, and recreation all make up the Disney vacation. thats why even during these economic times Disney reported that it was doing great because people want to spend their money on something they know will satisfy them rather than take a risk at a vacation in some other country. At Disney you know what your getting.
 
themarchhare

themarchhare

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Even as a coaster enthusiast, I still don't see the appeal in a "Disney Thrill Park." I'd much rather see some more thrill rides scattered in the existing parks. I think that the closure of PI, Disney made an "unstated statement." Disney is not planning to cater to the 18-25 age group. This is just another example proving how unlikely it is that WDI would ever build a "thrill park."
 
raven

raven

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Thrill Park = 1/2 of typical Disney Guest appeal.

Disney thinks "family" or something a family can experience together rather than waiting on a bench while the teens ride.
 
SnowWhiteMomma

SnowWhiteMomma

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I still think a villians park/area would work, if done right of course. Just my humble opinion. :)
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A Villian park would be AWESOME!!!!!!!!

I still think Disney has a feel to it's parks, movies and merch. that makes it classic. Just my opinion!
 
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CaptainMichael

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captainkidd said:
I think the point the poster was making is that there is 1 theme park in Orlando geared specifically to thrill rides, and attendance wise, it's dead last.
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IoA's problem is that it hasn't received any new attractions since opening in 1998. Thematically, it is a beautiful park, and IMO, underrated. Harry Potter sure will change things in Orlando.
 
dopeylover

dopeylover

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I agree. I would love a Villain Park!!! Although I wish Disney would do more w/ their 'dark' rides other than put them under black lights!:fork:
 
Laura

Laura

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Well here's some of my thoughts.

This is just guesswork, but it seems to me that most families that visit Orlando have at least 1 member of the family who is too young, too old, or too afraid to ride thrill rides. So how many families are out there where every person in the family would enjoy a thrill park? It seems that something like that would have very little interest to people other than locals, solo travelers, and school groups.

Islands of Adventure has a lot of thrill rides, but there's also a lot for the little ones to do. I think I could kill a few hours in the Dr. Seuss section alone, not to mention most of the Jurassic Park section is a kid's heaven.

A thrills only park would be really impractical. It would be a blast for a really small percentage of the population, but it would also be a place where families with babies, elderly, those with health problems, and those with fears would probably avoid. If they wanted any decent business they'd have to go the Islands of Adventure route and include a few large sections devoted just to kids.
 
Brwneyedgirl72

Brwneyedgirl72

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Why is there so much discussion about how WDW can beat IOA? Why can't the parks coexist in Orlando - there are plenty of guests to go around? Those who love Disney will always love Disney - thrill rides or no thrill rides. That doesn't mean that they can't enjoy US or IOA too....:brick:​
 

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