Universal Orlando Resort (USO, IOA) Discussion Thread

by **blackcurrent** » Thu May 31, 2007 1:21 am

this is going to be such a big winner for Universal.. Disney has always been the winner for pulling in the younger audience while universal appealed more to teens and adults... by building this Land will make IOA even more of a must do even for those with just young children as they will be demanding to go see Harry Potter Land.....

Big bonus to Universal...congratulations....

by **Nosferatu** » Thu May 31, 2007 1:48 am

Something I don't understand. When you're building a brad new themepark, why not build it with some room for expansion. Why cram it in, so you will have to take something out to add anything new. Didn't they expect to open any new attractions in the park?

On another note, its great to see the park finally getting something new. The concept art looks pretty cool. But I hope they leave Dueling Dragons as they are.

by **bobafett** » Thu May 31, 2007 2:04 am

I have to agree with Robb on this one. Take it as a wait and see approach(sp?). I'm sure Universal will do a wonderful job with this concept.All of the theming in each area of the parks is already great and I'm sure we won't be disappointed with the end results!

by **Maverick** » Thu May 31, 2007 2:26 am

Universal plans a 20-acre "Wizarding World," a little bigger than the average size of its themed "islands" at Islands of Adventure.

If it is going to be a 20-acre island, perhaps it will include the larger car park, as the one above could be what they refer to as the "park support" area. I'm not sure exactly what 20 acres looks like but i'm guessing it's about that size.

by **olimonn** » Thu May 31, 2007 3:38 am

20 acres ~= 280*280 meter square or 150*540 rectangle or 12 soccer playgrounds...

I think this must give you an idea...

But one should not forget that a part of Lost Continent is included into these 20 acres and we don't know its size...

In other words, we don't know anything about the size of the future expansion

by **JT3000** » Thu May 31, 2007 4:18 am

I'm taking a wait and see approach ... but I will not be happy if they touch certain parts of LC.

by **Nemesis Inferno** » Thu May 31, 2007 4:24 am

It's going to be one of the more interesting developments to follow in recent years as had been said for definate...

I'll be disappointed if most of the DD Q theming is removed and replaced with tacky stuff that just narrowly fits into the new theming, but that's mainly cos of being used to so-called 'Tussauds re-themes'...

But if the giant Hogwarts castle does come into existance, that'll be some site when completed, as would most of it actually...

Plus, at least they have plausible material for when they have HHN to make it even more eerie and woss-names...

by **totoro1981** » Thu May 31, 2007 5:14 am

Well, I always dreamed of an HP theme park. This is definitely a start. I'll be there in the first year to check it out for sure. Hopefully they'll have some of those crazy shops from Hogsmeade an Diagon Alley :-)

Facebook · by **Chris Benvenuto** » Thu May 31, 2007 5:17 am

Sweet, I literally shouted when I saw the confirmed status on Screamscape... THANK YOU UNIVERSAL!!!

I've been trying to convice my folks to return to WDW and USF and now I have a reason, at least fore me and my dad!! HP!!!

This is great news..... :evil:

by **BeemerBoy** » Thu May 31, 2007 5:22 am

rosscoe wrote:that should upset all the Disneyworld fans!

Why?

I'm reserving judgement until I see and hear more, but as a Disney fan, why would I be upset over this? :?r

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