Nintendo Coming to Universal Parks

[Magic-Man]

Out of curiosity, how big is SNW in Japan?

 

[Viator]

Out of curiosity, how big is SNW in Japan?

With how USJ doesn't seem like it'll get DK, I would assume 5-6 acres

 

[Frank Drackman]

So we know we are getting MARIO Kart somewhere. But, MARIO has other games, other locations beyond the many tracks.

I mean, the game that came out for the Switch has many lands that look like they could be theme park lands.

Anyway, I am just wondering why folks don’t seem to think you could put Mario in multiple parks...the HP stuff is all HP, I get that Nintendo has many great properties, but would they really limit MARIO to MK?

 

[yankees13]

So we know we are getting MARIO Kart somewhere. But, MARIO has other games, other locations beyond the many tracks.

I mean, the game that came out for the Switch has many lands that look like they could be theme park lands.

Anyway, I am just wondering why folks don’t seem to think you could put Mario in multiple parks...the HP stuff is all HP, I get that Nintendo has many great properties, but would they really limit MARIO to MK?

I thought that as well while playing Odyssey. So many possibilities. Mario is one of few properties you could honestly dedicate one whole theme park to.

 

[Mike S]

So we know we are getting MARIO Kart somewhere. But, MARIO has other games, other locations beyond the many tracks.

I mean, the game that came out for the Switch has many lands that look like they could be theme park lands.

Anyway, I am just wondering why folks don’t seem to think you could put Mario in multiple parks...the HP stuff is all HP, I get that Nintendo has many great properties, but would they really limit MARIO to MK?

Because Mario Kart would obviously make for the best ride.

 

[Viator]

Because Mario Kart would obviously make for the best ride.

*Looks profusely to how Mario Galaxy could be a real fun Space Fantasy-skinned attraction*

 

[Mike S]

*Looks profusely to how Mario Galaxy could be a real fun Space Fantasy-skinned attraction*

I’ve had that thought too but Nintendo seems more or less done with Mario Galaxy. Mario Kart however, obviously not.

 

[Legacy]

Smash Brothers Stunt Show, FTW.

 

[Mike S]

Is it possible the Mario Kart Tour app will interact with the ride? Nintendo filed some trademarks for it that includes amusement parks.
Japanese Nintendo — Nintendo Apply For Mario Kart Tour Trademarks ...

 

[RevFreako]

Is it possible the Mario Kart Tour app will interact with the ride? Nintendo filed some trademarks for it that includes amusement parks.
Japanese Nintendo — Nintendo Apply For Mario Kart Tour Trademarks ...

I think you'll find the interactivity more like Pokemon Go. Standardization of experience is a pretty big deal in the rides, and I think tying aspects of the ride to something they can't control every facet of, like an Android app, would be ana RnD nightmare.

 

[Frank Drackman]

Because Mario Kart would obviously make for the best ride.

Yes, but we are getting Kart, it appears to be going into USJ, UOR, and USH.

I do not pay attention to USJ, but if they have not gone vertical yet, I doubt there would be reason to close KZ.

For a KZ replacement, it is ideal. I am over 50 and my family plays MK together...it is a solid whole family idea.

But Mario has many world/lands that could be fleshed out. Zelda does as well...Pokémon is huge, Go! Got people out walking.

*Looks profusely to how Mario Galaxy could be a real fun Space Fantasy-skinned attraction*

Yeah, I mean, from what I have read, HP at USH has the travel industry thinking that Millineals love ‘experiences’ and visiting the Wizarding World apparently scores well in that demo.

The point I have been trying to make is that if the south property aims to flesh out different worlds, I could see MK in USO while still using Mario as a draw to the South Park.

I am no insider, so I do not know if people in the know are driven these ideas or not, I am just trying to say Super Mario Brothers has a ton of lands to visit, Galaxy has world to visit, Odessey has lands...all could be the backdrop to a handful of family attractions....still leaving room for other Nintendo and Dream Works areas as well.

 

[shiekra38]

Ugh, I'm glad I'm not an exec having to make these decisions as to what goes where

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Ugh, I'm glad I'm not an exec having to make these decisions as to what goes where

Why not?

Me: "It's going into KidZone, yesterday."
Others: "But..."
Me: *picks up hardhat and sledge hammer* "Did I stutter?"

 

[shiekra38]

Why not?

Me: "It's going into KidZone, yesterday."
Others: "But..."
Me: *picks up hardhat and sledge hammer* "Did I stutter?"

Haha, well there's that method of leadership...I am sure they already know exactly what they are doing, and have known for a while, but it seems to be a very fluid situation from our seat

 

[anihilnation]

Why not?

Me: "It's going into KidZone, yesterday."
Others: "But..."
Me: *picks up hardhat and sledge hammer* "Did I stutter?"

Reminds me of Wittgenstein's poker

 

[Disneyhead]

I am under the impression in a single phone call, M.W. was told to throw the Nintendo plans in the trash and to fast track MoM.

Oh, and fast track the entire 3rd gate.

 

[ReelJustice]

I am under the impression in a single phone call, M.W. was told to throw the Nintendo plans in the trash and to fast track MoM.

Oh, and fast track the entire 3rd gate.

Same (less Ministry because I'm convinced they'll put Academy of Villains there to spite me.)

 

[Magic-Man]

I am under the impression in a single phone call, M.W. was told to throw the Nintendo plans in the trash and to fast track MoM.

Oh, and fast track the entire 3rd gate.

Something has to go in Kidzone anyways. Plot twist, MoM replaces KZ, and Nintendo replaces FFL.

 

[Disneyhead]

Something has to go in Kidzone anyways. Plot twist, MoM replaces KZ, and Nintendo replaces FFL.

Say Hello too my little friends...

 

[Magic-Man]

Say Hello too my little friends...

Tell them to go somewhere else. Mario reserved the space months ago. Something about wanting to ruin some guys 50th birthday.