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[SmithnCo]

I feel like Disney could do so much more with the IP.

Universal is barely a step above Six Flags.

I feel like Uni is more on the cutting edge these days, Disney has nothing like either of the HP rides for example.

 

[OmegaFax]

F-Zero rollercoaster ... I would ride a Blue Blue coaster. Seriously, just Big Blue at Universal.

 

[krypt0nian]

I feel like Disney could do so much more with the IP.

Universal is barely a step above Six Flags.

Completely untrue. Especially since Potter, they do Experience beyond Disney.

Disney has a chance with Avatar or the eventual Star Wars Land, but as of now they have been passed by.

 

[billeh]

Disney is the better park

If you are under ten years old

You can appreciate the theming and scenery of a Disney park at any age, man. The amount of work they put into perfecting every nook and cranny is impressive. More of the rides cater to a family atmosphere, but that's what they do best.

Granted, if it's anywhere near as good as the Harry Potter section, I'll be all over it.

 

[Loco4Coco]

Are they gonna have a real life Rainbow Road? I wish.

 

[BuzzJive]

I feel like Disney could do so much more with the IP.

Universal is barely a step above Six Flags.

This was true in the past - and for all I know could be true in California too. But Universal Islands of Adventure in Orlando is fantastic. It started out great. The additional Harry Potter stuff is a fanboy dream. Even the Simpsons stuff they did more recently in the older Universal Orlando is really really good. Disney would do great, but they don't do this with external IP. It's in good hands with Universal.



I didn't read through the entire thread, but there is likely to be a cool restaurant as well as some cool exclusive merchandise. I'm definitely excited to see what they do.

 

[kirby_fox]

Are they gonna have a real life Rainbow Road? I wish.

I need this to happen now.

A whole part of the Nintendo section is a recreation of Rainbow Road where you get your own GoKart and can race through it. The carts are on tracks (so no crashing them into each other) and electronically controlled so you can hit people with red shells and green shells or just enjoy the ride...I need this now.

 

[The Xtortionist]

What Disney has is great, but the in-park experiences are largely the same experience as they were ten years ago. They prefer to pump money into infrastructure and DVC instead of new experiences. By contrast, Universal is almost unrecognizable from the past. New attractions like crazy.

 

[Empyrean Heaven]

Are they gonna have a real life Rainbow Road? I wish.

Would make a good family coaster.

 

[Piers]

Are they gonna have a real life Rainbow Road? I wish.

Can you imagine the queue for that?
I don't want to.

 

[Maximo]

Nothing but Theme Park Rides and Amiibos!

 

[Poltergust]

This... this has been a dream of mine since I was a kid. I can't even begin to express how joyful I am at this news.

Thank you, Nintendo.

By the way, I totally called that this was gonna happen after Nintendo announced their partnership with DeNA.

Even a small section in an existing theme park will satisfy me.

 

[joetachi]

GameXplain discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcpAuoaiWhE

I'm not not normally like this but i want the dude that constantly needed to remind us that he doesn't like Harry Porter to jump into a well.

 

[Mr.Fusion]

I have an idea for a Mario Kart attraction but it may be impossible to actually make. I'm thinking there would be an actual go-kart race track that has specialized carts that have a rotating body above the wheels. The drivers would wear AR glasses that show the items on the track (banana peels, incoming shells, etc.). There would also be actual lit panels on the track that when driven over send a signal to the kart to go faster than normal. Similarly, there would be "?" panels on the ground that give you items ala Super Mario Kart. The item you have would show up on a panel on your dashboard. Anytime you get hit by an item the kart would slow down and the top of the kart would spin around.

 

[ant1532]

gaf can diss florida all they want but this shit is only a 3 hour drive away from me, im so fucking stoked goddamn.

 

[GoldenEye 007]

As a Florida resident and annual passholder.....

good, good.

 

[Pifje]

I actually wrote here some months ago that Nintendo should utilize its brands by making a theme park with Nintendo characters.

Looks like they are listening. Goooooooo Nintendo.

 

[The Xtortionist]

I'm not not normally like this but i want the dude that constantly needed to remind us that he doesn't like Harry Porter to jump into a well.

Has he even been to Universal? I wouldn't call myself a fan of Harry Potter but the lands and attractions there are simply of the highest calibre.

Sigh

 

[SmithnCo]

I have an idea for a Mario Kart attraction but it may be impossible to actually make. I'm thinking there would be an actual go-kart race track that has specialized carts that have a rotating body above the wheels. The drivers would wear AR glasses that show the items on the track (banana peels, incoming shells, etc.). There would also be actual lit panels on the track that when driven over send a signal to the kart to go faster than normal. Similarly, there would be "?" panels on the ground that give you items ala Super Mario Kart. The item you have would show up on a panel on your dashboard. Anytime you get hit by an item the kart would slow down and the top of the kart would spin around.

Something like that might work for a simulator, it wouldn't be as dynamic obviously but maybe if you could somehow use items on other "racers" which are other people riding at the same time in other simulators.

A bit like shooting the other vehicle in the MiB ride but a little more nuanced.

 

[The Xtortionist]

As a Florida resident and annual passholder.....

good, good.

Seems like this thread brought out some local passholders...possible GAF meetup at Universal sometime? :3

 

[see5harp]

Universal has done really good work with Harry Potter but honestly that King Kong shit was garbage. Waste of time and money that was. Pretty much every 3d ride experience I've had has been extremely lackluster. That Toy Story shooting gallery thing is the absolute worst. It is literally a rectangular shaped room with a bunch of projectors.

 

[The Xtortionist]

Universal has done really good work with Harry Potter but honestly that King Kong shit was garbage. Waste of time and money that was. Pretty much every 3d ride experience I've had has been extremely lackluster. That Toy Story shooting gallery thing is the absolute worst. It is literally a rectangular shaped room with a bunch of projectors.

Wait for the new King Kong ride at IoA

Edit - have you ridden Transformers?

 

[Nanashrew]

It's time.

Condemned for safety issues, screaming reptiles trying to kill you and a rumor that a ghost is haunting the attraction.

 

[Eolz]

update:

http://nintendoeverything.com/iwata...ip-with-universal-for-theme-park-attractions/

There have been many requests to build a theme park with Nintendo characters. (Realizing that) requires assistance and know-how, so there were discussions with Universal in order to find a good partner.
Iwata also stated: “We want to create an opportunity where [a theme park visitor] wants to try playing the game.”
Japanese outlet Asahi, who passed along Iwata’s quotes, also obtained a comment from Nintendo’s PR manager. He said: “It’s possible we’ll create attractions together in Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Osaka.”

 

[batfax]

I really hope if they do an F-Zero ride that they have a nice and relatively leisurely first "lap" and then "YOU GOT BOOST POWER"

 

[Empyrean Heaven]

Somebody a couple pages back brought up a real life Mario Kart with special AR glasses that simulate picking up items. I know Google Glasses has that capability but is that tech still too prohibitive?

 

[RayearthRob]

OMG! Metroid Laser Shot!!!! *-*


Ohhhhhhh! And Spaltoon paintball!! ahahhaha

 

[Oersted]

Sega developing exclusively for Nintendo, Nintendo and Universal colloborating for themeparks.

What a time to be alive.

 

[Jetman]

A college buddy/videogame store coworker of mine works at Universal and was a major part of putting HP Wizarding World together. He posted the link about this story up on his FB, so I'm pretty sure he's involved with this.
If so, it's in good hands, guys. He's one of us

 

[Berordn]

Guess I'm going to start buying annual passes for Disney and Universal soon...

 

[The Xtortionist]

My awful paint job for where a Nintendo land could go in USF.

 

[Arcayne]

F-Zero race/cart track with Big Blue music playing. Omg.

 

[JB-the-Hunter]

F-Zero race/cart track with Big Blue music playing. Omg.

You read my mind. I was literally just thinking this.

 

[Regiruler]

Simpsons ride re-skinned as StarFox: Flight Of The Arwing

Men In Black Alien Attack re-Skinned as Metroid: Galactic Federation Training Sim

Rip Ride Rock It re-skinned as F-Zero: Time Trial Challenge

Rockit is their best coaster and has a cool personality. I want an F-zero coaster but I'd rather hulk get changed up for it.

 

[The Xtortionist]

Rockit is their best coaster and has a cool personality. I want an F-zero coaster but I'd rather hulk get changed up for it.

Rockit gives me a headache every time. Roughest coaster I've ever been on :l

 

[vinnygambini]

update:

http://nintendoeverything.com/iwata...ip-with-universal-for-theme-park-attractions/

So the theme park attractions will be "produced" with the help of Universal Osaka, or will Universal Japan be the first home for Nintendo themed-rides?

 

[The Xtortionist]

So the theme park attractions will be "produced" with the help of Universal Osaka, or will Universal Japan be the first home for Nintendo themed-rides?

Universal Creative is based in Florida, so idk. But I could see whatever they develop coming to both Universal Orlando and Universal Japan.

 

[Regiruler]

Rockit gives me a headache every time. Roughest coaster I've ever been on :l

Totally worth it. I rode it four times in one day, but you want to ride it at night if at all possible. The lighting adds so much to the experience.

Fun fact: it has a selection of about 200 hidden bonus songs.

 

[The Xtortionist]

Totally worth it.

Fun fact: it has a selection of about 200 hidden bonus songs.

I'll admit there's nothing quite like riding to The Muppets' "Movin Right Along"

 

[Gonzo The Great]

I'll admit there's nothing quite like riding to The Muppets' "Movin Right Along"

No, there certainly isn't.

 

[SmithnCo]

They should set up streetpass relays in this land where you can get either official Nintendo miis or Uni character miis. Maybe have Pokemon events too though that might be a cluster.

 

[Triplicates]

I'm so happy about this and Universal's involvement is amazing news. The Harry Potter ride was easily the best I've ever encountered at one of these family friendly theme parks.

 

[Drago]

I hope this song plays 24/7 in the inevitable Nintendo gift shop

 

[weevles]

Where would they expand to in the area? Do you know the real estate there?

The last resort expansion was OFF SITE, which I do not see as a possibility for a theme installation. It will be int he existing park, and there is PLENTY of underutilized space there already.

Look at DisneyWorld. There's multiple parks spread over multiple properties.

 

[OricWindstar]

I hope this song plays 24/7 in the inevitable Nintendo gift shop

I'd be more excited if they went with this.

 

[The Xtortionist]

I'm so happy about this and Universal's involvement is amazing news. The Harry Potter ride was easily the best I've ever encountered at one of these family friendly theme parks.

Forbidden Journey or Gringotts? Gringotts opened last year and I might even like it more than FJ. Both are fucking killer though.

 

[Drago]

I'd be more excited if they went with this.

This would work pretty well too

there are tons of great Nintendo shop themes to choose from.

 

[Village]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knve93kwtHg

Correct music to play in the shop.

You will find that you both were mistaken

 

[ph1l0z0ph3r]

This is incredible. Whats the situation with the Marvel license? I feel like The Incredible Hulk is amazing but of the theme and ride set up.

 

[RomanceDawn]

Good god! I used to work as a character at universal! Used to take my gamecube to work every day!

I've still got connections, I'll make sure Nintendo is represented well.

Man I can just imagine the girls they hire for Zero Suit Samus now! I can be Little MAC! Good times are a'comin!