Universal's New Park/Site B Blue Sky Thread

[shiekra38]

I can't imagine them using that. It wasn't a very good movie.

Well, they don't have to base it on the movie...Rather, the literature

 

[Magic-Man]

They do have that Van Helsing ride concept laying around

Mind explaining the concept to me? I’ve never heard of it before.

 

[Viator]

Mind explaining the concept to me? I’ve never heard of it before.

I believe it was originally designed to be if they couldn't get Potter, and if Van Helsing was a success. However, I could be wrong about that one.

 

[JungleSkip]

I believe it was originally designed to be if they couldn't get Potter, and if Van Helsing was a success. However, I could be wrong about that one.

It was designed as a Van Helsing ride if the movie was a success, and was repourposed into FJ once they got Potter

 

[Magic-Man]

It was designed as a Van Helsing ride if the movie was a success, and was repourposed into FJ once they got Potter

Crap. I wouldn’t mind seeing a Forbidden Journey clone, but there’s no way that happens.

 

[shiekra38]

Crap. I wouldn’t mind seeing a Forbidden Journey clone, but there’s no way that happens.

Yeah, what they said haha...It was a cool concept, and allegedly came close to happening....An adapted version would be pretty slick though

Van Helsing is a part of the 'monster fiction'

 

[Magic-Man]

It’s really a shame that the Percy Jackson movie series never took off. Could’ve made for a great water ride.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

What about something like this for a thrill coaster?

I'd love to see a B&M wing coaster!

 

[Wes]

The John Young/Sand Lake interchange is slated to be complete summer next year. I wonder if any other changes will be made in the surrounding areas roadways as a preemptive measure for the foreseeable future park(s).

 

[GAcoaster]

All of Sand Lake Road from JYP to I-4 is getting re-done. The I-4 interchange with Sand Lake is getting redone sometime after that. The Kirkman/Sand Lake interchange is getting redone with a definite eye to the future theme park coming.

 

[Wes]

I work in the area, so I see changes happening all the time...and with the I4 Ultimate project going on I knew about the sandlake interchange adjustments, I'm looking more at Universal boulevard and destination parkway area. I would imagine they might consider widening these arteries eventually.

 

[Magic-Man]

How likely is it that Universal gives HTTYD two rides? There's an insane amount of stuff you can do with that IP.

 

[Disneyhead]

How likely is it that Universal gives HTTYD two rides? There's an insane amount of stuff you can do with that IP.

Probably a ride and a show.

 

[Galaxy Defender]

Probably a ride and a show.

A show?

 

[Magic-Man]

A show?

Yeah, the live action one from Broadway, I believe.

 

[Viator]

Yeah, the live action one from Broadway, I believe.

I think Dave may be referring to an abridged, permanent show, similar to the touring production that occurred with Creature Technologies a few year's back.

 

[GoUCFKnights]

I work in the area, so I see changes happening all the time...and with the I4 Ultimate project going on I knew about the sandlake interchange adjustments, I'm looking more at Universal boulevard and destination parkway area. I would imagine they might consider widening these arteries eventually.

I believe Universal Blvd is being looked at being widened to 6 lanes from Sand Lake to where its currently 6 lanes, with the possibility of them being bus only lanes. I know Universal also proposed improvements to the I-Drive/Universal Blvd intersection as part of the hotels project to include textured/colored intersection, like we see on Universal Blvd throughout the north campus and from Pointe Plaza southward. Not sure if they'll add a lane at the same time there, but it would make sense...

 

[quinnmac000]

Today, I saw 4 of my coworkers cry during the HTTYD: Hidden World trailer...I would highly suggest Universal build a land though I feel it may be a little too late especially now that all the shows and the series will be over.

 

[Imperius]

Today, I saw 4 of my coworkers cry during the HTTYD: Hidden World trailer...I would highly suggest Universal build a land though I feel it may be a little too late especially now that all the shows and the series will be over.

Nah, it’s not too late. It’s a land with dragons. Doesn’t matter if the movies ended 15 years again.

 

[Legacy]

Today, I saw 4 of my coworkers cry during the HTTYD: Hidden World trailer...I would highly suggest Universal build a land though I feel it may be a little too late especially now that all the shows and the series will be over.

I almost cried at the trailer. If Uni made Berk at the same level as Diagon, I would cry.