The Future of Lost Continent

[Tobias]

That was quick.

Well it's been dead for years, no point in dragging it out. Also, it's best to get rid of all the mold ASAP.

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

I’m drawing a blank but was this the last great Non-IP original Universal land standing? Or even built? Also I know it was a shell of its former self but it definitely is still a bit of a shocker to see, this morning.

Some of you may be too young to have experienced Dueling Dragons in its original glory, the Enchanted Oak, or even the live performers of Merlin’s Woods. Shoutout to the scarezones that called this area home as well. Always was one of the best areas of the park in the early years.

Hope we see something grand take its place.

I know Potter saved the resort but neither land will ever be able to beat what they respectively replaced (as good as they are, TBF!).

I’m fascinated that Epic has been a bit of a reversal of the common dynamic of fan vs. GP opinion being opposite (assuming Google Reviews is a good gauge of the GP’s opinion). DU and CP have great reviews, Berk has good reviews and the two big headlining IP lands have mediocre to weak reviews.

 

[MAC]

I know Potter saved the resort but neither land will ever be able to beat what they respectively replaced.

I’m fascinated that Epic has been a bit of a reversal of the common dynamic of fan vs. GP opinion being opposite (assuming Google Reviews is a good gauge of the GP’s opinion). DU and CP have great reviews, Berk has good reviews and the two big headlining IP lands have mediocre to weak reviews.

Yeah, DU, CP, and Berk feel fresh and immersive. HP is a beautiful land with a not great attraction thus you don’t feel like you’re missing much. SNW is solid but either needed to be bigger or completely different from USH.

I think Zelda and Pokémon will do amazing business because it will feel fresh and be something different.

 

[mccgavin]

HP is a beautiful land with a not great attraction thus you don’t feel like you’re missing much.

I understand some here are critical of Battle of The Ministry (and that's perfectly fair), but it generally seems to be highly regarded by the general public and is seen as one of the park's marque attractions.

SNW is solid but either needed to be bigger or completely different from USH.

I don't think this is that big of a deal, since the amount of guests who visit both Universal Hollywood and Orlando is somewhat negligible. Orlando's version also stands apart from actually being "complete", and having more attractions and offerings.

I feel like these lower ratings are largely a result of operational issues, since Battle at The Ministry and Mine-Cart Madness suffer from the worst downtime in the park, and SNW has had some other technical problems at times.

 

[ChrisFL]

I understand some here are critical of Battle of The Ministry (and that's perfectly fair), but it generally seems to be highly regarded by the general public and is seen as one of the park's marque attractions.


I don't think this is that big of a deal, since the amount of guests who visit both Universal Hollywood and Orlando is somewhat negligible. Orlando's version also stands apart from actually being "complete", and having more attractions and offerings.

I feel like these lower ratings are largely a result of operational issues, since Battle at The Ministry and Mine-Cart Madness suffer from the worst downtime in the park, and SNW has had some other technical problems at times.

Is Battle of the Ministry still having reliability issues? That can definitely affect perception

 

[Mad Dog]

Is Battle of the Ministry still having reliability issues? That can definitely affect perception

It still has its good days and its bad days. And some days it opens with the park, and some days its offline at park opening, about 50/50. Still a lottery of sorts. Lines are still generally long almost all day, and even long into late evenings if there's lots of breakdowns during the day.

 

[Skold]

Is Battle of the Ministry still having reliability issues? That can definitely affect perception

It still has its good days and its bad days. And some days it opens with the park, and some days its offline at park opening, about 50/50. Still a lottery of sorts. Lines are still generally long almost all day, and even long into late evenings if there's lots of breakdowns during the day.

To bring this back to the commiseration that The Lost Continent deserves, the Enchanted Oak *never* had a bad day.



real quick edit:

While it was in operation!

please to not post demo photos...