The Future of The Simpsons Ride/Springfield (Orlando)

[UOR92]

I have a hard time believing they would have built the swamp when they were just going to build a full fledged SHREK land 10 ft away. I know we’re just spitballing, but it’s certainly one of the most far fetched spitballs out there.

 

[Jake S]

Attraction- who is the person who is going to book a trip to universal because a new shrek ride opened up?

every millennial couple i know would be more intrigued by a trip to Universal if a Shrek land was there.

 

[mccgavin]

I'm all for more Shrek representation in the parks, but Far Far Away doesn't seem like it would be a particularly interesting area to explore. One of the main jokes in Shrek 2 was that it was more or less just a modern city with a medieval backdrop. It doesn't really have many noteworthy landmarks beyond the castle and the Poison Apple tavern.

I feel like finding a way to add a proper Shrek attraction to the existing DreamWorks Land would be the better move.

 

[Andysol]

every millennial couple i know would be more intrigued by a trip to Universal if a Shrek land was there.

Hi, it’s me, a millennial.

I wouldn’t book a trip to universal because of a Shrek land. I’d be happy with it being there if it’s well themed. And even happier if the ride were great.

The question wasn’t would anyone be more intrigued. The question was what do you gain by an entire land that they aren’t getting already? And particularly what are they getting more than they’d get over another IP that doesn’t have a presence in the parks currently?

LOTR? Pokémon? Oz? Even Zelda? Sure. Shrek isn’t at that level.

 

[Lucky Planet]

If it’s marketable, sure.

I, personally, don’t care what IP goes there so long as the attraction is great and the theming is excellent. But let’s discuss the tangibles. Because to me, Shrek taking over sounds redundant.

Merch sales- how much more can they sell with a dedicated shrek land vs what’s in store now?
Food/beverage- what other items are they having that they don’t currently have at Swamp snacks
Attraction- who is the person who is going to book a trip to universal because a new shrek ride opened up?

Sell the idea like I’m the president of universal parks and resorts and convince me how it would make an attendance boost or financial sense over a different IP. Because that’s what UC would have to do.

actually those are great points some that I didn't think about,
from my own family I can't think of anyone that would come to see Shrek right away, ( on obviously people would want to check the new attractions just as curiosity) or buy anything new. not even from the new movie.

but wicked, let's say? I can see my aunt and her daughters making a trip specifically for it. they would definitely buy stuff. I could definitely see them buying souvenirs for the occasion. they would tell people about their trip.