Nintendo coming to Universal?

[Snakes in a boot]

Read this article today and saw it posted on a few different blogs and websites:

http://orlandoinformer.com/page/art...lando/nintendo-is-coming-to-universal-orlando

It's saying that Nintendo is teaming up with Universal for theme park attractions. Pretty vague at this point, but it got me thinking.

There have been rumors that Dr. Doom's Free Fall will be closing soon, and the Hulk is supposedly getting a makeover or work done.

What are the chances this could signal the end of Marvel in Universal parks and they sell the rights for Disney to have them completely and potentially in Florida?

All speculation, but I could see this happening if Disney pays up for it. Nintendo has a big following and could draw a lot of kids to the parks with some Mario, Donkey Kong, Pokemon and other Nintendo attractions.

What do you guys think? Pipe dream or plausible?

 

[SalutemyShorts]

That was a thought I had as well. It would make financial sense for Universal, because selling the rights to Marvel would mean huge money and they'd be replacing it with something they'd have much more control over with a very large fan base that are willing to spend money.

There's also still those rumors of a third park, realistically you could theme a whole park around Nintendo, but that isn't going to happen. One can dream.

 

[rteetz]

http://m.ign.com/articles/2015/05/0...sal-to-create-nintendo-theme-park-experiences

I take it as similar to the avatar deal. The papers are signed just need to design and build.

 

[SalutemyShorts]

http://m.ign.com/articles/2015/05/0...sal-to-create-nintendo-theme-park-experiences

I take it as similar to the avatar deal. The papers are signed just need to design and build.

I think Nintendo will probably be a lot easier to work with than Cameron, haha.

 

[PollyannaMom]

...What do you guys think? Pipe dream or plausible?

Plausible.

 

[rteetz]

I think Nintendo will probably be a lot easier to work with than Cameron, haha.

That's probably true and there is a lot more IP to work with. Zelda, Mario, Pokemon.

 

[DDLand]

Read this article today and saw it posted on a few different blogs and websites:

http://orlandoinformer.com/page/art...lando/nintendo-is-coming-to-universal-orlando

It's saying that Nintendo is teaming up with Universal for theme park attractions. Pretty vague at this point, but it got me thinking.

There have been rumors that Dr. Doom's Free Fall will be closing soon, and the Hulk is supposedly getting a makeover or work done.

What are the chances this could signal the end of Marvel in Universal parks and they sell the rights for Disney to have them completely and potentially in Florida?

All speculation, but I could see this happening if Disney pays up for it. Nintendo has a big following and could draw a lot of kids to the parks with some Mario, Donkey Kong, Pokemon and other Nintendo attractions.

What do you guys think? Pipe dream or plausible?

Sources have said multiple times that Disney isn't going get those rights for the forseeable future. Stinks for them.

 

[DDLand]

Nintendo is losing relevance with the kids of today. They'd be better off getting the rights to build a Minecraft land lol.

 

[rteetz]

Sources have said multiple times that Disney isn't going get those rights for the forseeable future. Stinks for them.

Sources even go to say that universal could be adding even more marvel.

 

[DDLand]

Sources even go to say that universal could be adding even more marvel.

Indeed, anyone up for a new Hulk?

 

[Snakes in a boot]

Sources even go to say that universal could be adding even more marvel.

So what do you think will be happening with Hulk and Dr. Doom. New Marvel rides?

 

[rteetz]

So what do you think will be happening with Hulk and Dr. Doom. New Marvel rides?

Doom is supposed to get a new marvel theme hulk is just supposed to get a big refurb but stay the hulk.

 

[SalutemyShorts]

Nintendo is losing relevance with the kids of today. They'd be better off getting the rights to build a Minecraft land lol.

You have to think about how popular Pokemon still is, it's insane. Each new generation still sells about 20 million units, which is seriously impressive.

 

[rteetz]

You have to think about how popular Pokemon still is, it's insane. Each new generation still sells about 20 million units, which is seriously impressive.

Mario is still popular as well. I for one would love a Mario kart attraction.

 

[Snakes in a boot]

A Mario Kart attraction similar to Tomorrowland Speedway would do VERY well I think.

 

[rteetz]

Sources say expect this to take over the kid zone

 

[experiment_6two6]

Nintendo is losing relevance with the kids of today. They'd be better off getting the rights to build a Minecraft land lol.

I would have to agree with you. I don't think Pokemon and Nintendo are as relevant as they were 10 years ago. While the Wii is the best family gaming platform, I think a lot of parents give their kids a tablet and a call it a day. They do a lot more than a system would ever do, and they are portable.

Needless to say, I do think a Nintendo land would do the park some good, and would attract a large audience. But in terms of the new generations, I can't say I agree with that.

 

[SalutemyShorts]

I would have to agree with you. I don't think Pokemon and Nintendo are as relevant as they were 10 years ago. While the Wii is the best family gaming platform, I think a lot of parents give their kids a tablet and a call it a day. They do a lot more than a system would ever do, and they are portable.

Needless to say, I do think a Nintendo land would do the park some good, and would attract a large audience. But in terms of the new generations, I can't say I agree with that.

You do know that one of Disney's best selling items in the DS...which is portable.

http://vgsales.wikia.com/wiki/Best_selling_game_franchises

 

[experiment_6two6]

You do know that one of Disney's best selling items in the DS...which is portable.

http://vgsales.wikia.com/wiki/Best_selling_game_franchises

This is confusing to me, did you mean Nintendo's best selling item is the DS?

And I am in no way suggesting that Nintendo isn't relevant at all. I know it still is, but the number of kids I've seen with tablets instead of gaming systems (including those that are portable) is much higher recently. I also think parents are attracted to the tablets because games for the DS cost significantly more than a game on an iPod.

Maybe it's just me. It's just something I've noticed.

 

[EPHomie]

Fingers crossed for Mario Kart!