Marvel Island at Universal is cool but Spider-Man is the only ride that's unique. Even that could be changed to something else so when the likes of Hulk and Dr Doom are standard rides, Universal could easily change them to DC so I don't see why the desperate need to keep the IP in their parks
I am not sure the pool of people going to Universal for Marvel is that large, thus why I pointed to low attendance figures before harry Potter. You don't see a big attendance bump after a Marvel attraction. Although Disney is building a Marvel Attraction, but many would argue it isn't just to draw people in, but to get people to buy the things associated with that attraction (GotG merchandise). I just don't see numbers being driven for Marvel in Universal -- realize that their is still some people that know that Disney owns Marvel but don't realize it is not in their florida park. Again, that population is also small, but exists nonetheless.I think it's keeping the money out of Disney's hands. Say there's a person who absolutely loves Marvel and would go bonkers over a Marvel theme'd land. As it stands right now, that person would have to go to Universal to do Marvel theme'd rides. That person is potentially staying at a Universal hotel, eating Universal's food, and buying Universal's merchandise.
Marvel is the draw, but that person is spending money in other places within Universal. Could they get rid of the Marvel IP? Sure...but Disney is already doing such a great job a promoting the brand, and Marvel is making money off of it. It's almost like free advertising.
Your right, I am assuming they aren't making a lot of money on Marvel. But that is based on the amount they own in the brand. You just assume that since they have the name they must be making money. But Disney gets a portion of every dollar they make in their parks off of Marvel in a way, and Universal gets 0 off what Disney makes off Marvel.
I think that Looney Tunes could be revived if handled right. Age has nothing to do with it, just look at Mickey and the gang and the Pooh group. Looney Tunes just needs someone to bring them back in the right way.
I assume Universal can add more Marvel rides if they wanted?
Well... That's actually kind of debatableDreamWorks are both well loved IPs
What is your source? I do not believe this is true - almost 100%. First - GotG is allowed in Disney World (already has and is).Yeah, it may happen sooner rather later. I read somewhere they want to rid of all their fox rides and restaurants (storm force, dr doom's fearfall and cafe 4) to make room for a new avengers ride.
In return they would let Disney put Guardians in Epcot without trying to sue them.
I've heard universal is planning an avengers ride for a while now. Spirit and Martin have talked about it a little bit.What is your source? I do not believe this is true - almost 100%. First - GotG is allowed in Disney World (already has and is).
I was talking about the part of Universal letting Disney use Epcot in exchange. GotG are already allowed to do this.I've heard universal is planning an avengers ride for a while now. Spirit and Martin have talked about it a little bit.
Ok yes Disney doesn't need any exchanges with universal to use GOTG.I was talking about the part of Universal letting Disney use Epcot in exchange. GotG are already allowed to do this.
I have heard rumors that Universal wanted an avengers ride, but nothing solid yet. I also felt like those rumors have died some lately.
What is your source? I do not believe this is true - almost 100%. First - GotG is allowed in Disney World (already has and is).
Yes they areLooney Tunes could make a come back easily. I thought I heard a while ago that they were doing a Space Jam 2 with Lebron James. That would catapult them back into the forefront of pop culture.
What is interesting about this rumor (and that makes it seem unlikely) is that I am sure that Marvel would NOT want to have their product in the same park as DC. I would almost bet there would be some sort of rider in their contract that stated something to that effect. And certainly DC would never agree to be in the same theme park as Marvel. And I couldn't imagine Universal wanting BOTH marvel and DC in it's same theme park (yes - I know we are talking about a different gate, but still I mean the same theme park population.)
So to me the ONLY way this is true is if Universal was going to get out of the Marvel business, which I don't really believe for a second. So I don't see this one as a go.
A curious question..but how much is Universal really making on Marvel. Obviously the movies make a great deal of money - but Universal doesn't get that. Merchandise is almost all profit to Disney (so having it in their parks benefits Disney as well). The rides are good, but as some have said, many if not all would be great with a different theme as well. And IF they did have exclusive rights to DC with the rides, and merchandise (in Florida) for DC, then they COULD benefit more from DC in their parks then Marvel. And the idea of "keeping it out of the hands of Disney" isn't completely true. Right now as it is they are both benefiting from the relationship, and some would argue that Universal having it Marvel in their parks is benefiting Disney more.
I am not saying that I believe Universal is going after DC, but I also don't think it is as simple as you think it is. Marvel is making more money for Disney then it is Universal, there is no question about that. And Universal having Marvel in the parks is benefiting Universal's "competitor" as much as it is helping itself. So the question is, would they ever try to really compete with Disney by going with a competitor product (DC) rather than supporting the Marvel (Disney) brand. I don't think so, certainly not in the near future, but maybe one day.