Universal Orlando rumors
Today, two new rumors surfaced at Screamscape. One involves the replacement of Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast (about time!) at Universal Studios Florida with a "Despicable Me" attraction.
Here's the rumor, courtesy of Screamscape:
"While I still don’t have any more solid info on the opening of a Despicable Me attraction for 2012, I did uncover that Despicable Me 2 was in production for a 2013 release. Adding a theme park attraction for 2012 would make perfect sense to see the characters alive and in the public focus for the year ahead of the new film’s premier. After all, Universal did the same thing with Shrek 4D, by opening it a year in advance of Shrek 2 hitting the theaters, and hyping it as the official story to bridge the gap between the two films."
The second rumor reports that "The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman" may receive an expensive rehab this fall, to make it completely digital. The rumor (always according to Screamscape):
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"I've heard an interesting rumors this week, claiming that at some point in the next 8-10 months we will likely see Spiderman close for an extensive rehab. I’m told that the plan is to replace the projection systems with new current digital projection systems, which may also result in the new of an improved 3-D system. Of course the switch to an all digital system will only make any future possible transformations of the attraction (if they give up the rights to Spiderman) a little easier to handle.
Now, if I’m not mistaken, didn’t they already install an all-digital version of Spiderman in the Japanese park, or did I hear that wrong? Anyone know for sure? In any case, they want the new and improved Spiderman ready to go before the new Spiderman film hits the theaters in Summer 2012."
What do you think about these rumors? I'm actually not very sure about "Despicable Me", as I've never had the chance to see the movie because it didn't really appeal to me. Of course, I would take virtually any new ride to replace Jimmy Neutron, because it's simply worthless to keep something like that. It's neither for kids nor for adults. It's simply a huge waste of precious space. About the second rumor, I'm sure than an update of Spiderman would not hurt! Let's just hope they actually do it. If not, well... it's a great ride anyway, right?
we can only hope and keep our fingers crossed
ReplyDeleteThey're maybe replacing Jimmy Neutron? About time! Almost none of the nickelodeon shows featured on the ride are even on the air anymore. Personally, I thought Despicable Me was a bit overrated, I'd much prefer a ride based on How to Train Your Dragon or something like that, but anything's better than JN. I think a digital Spidey ride is a great idea, I noticed that some of the 3D effects were a bit out of focus the last time I went.
ReplyDeleteFocus issues can still happen with digital projection. All this does is cuts down on the wear-and-tear of film projectors. Japan's ride is already like this, but it's not in a higher definition or anything (without doing a re-render). Many will not know the difference.
ReplyDeleteAs for Jimmy Neutron, that ride was curious from day one. Once that closes, the internet fanboys will then be complaining about Shrek 4D - hasn't that outlived it's purpose anyway? To bridge the first and second movie by way of bringing back the baddie from the first film? Weak.
I say update them both, now. Despicable Me for JN, Kong for Shrek in 2012, Avatar for T2 in 2013. That's how you keep people in the resort after they see Potter (and presumably, Potter Part Deux).
I believe they should replace jimmy neutron with how to train your dragon cause it would be more fitting for two dreamworks attraction in one street.
ReplyDeleteUniversal isn't going to close the Amazing Adventures Of Spider-man Ride permenently right there just going to remodel it right?
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