I know back when Islands of Adventure was being built, they did some publicity for it in USF so maybe they'll do the same for Epic Universe? Agreed that it's too early for people to really be paying attention.
The weird thing is that they made an initial announcement (with the overlay) that showed ALL of the lands that would be included.... but didn't announce anything specific. Since then I think they've mentioned specific lands in earnings calls and that's about it. Meanwhile, theme park nerds have figured out the entire layout and produced computer-generated ride POV vids that likely match the final layout of some of the rides. We get regular updates on how construction is going from Bioreconstruct. Nothing from Uni though.
all i'm saying is that when HP and SW were announced nobody forgot, there was never a lull, word of mouth was EVERYWHERE, marketing wasn't needed with the exception of letting people know when they planned on opening. EU is not that haha
Wizarding World was announced a couple of months before the final book was released and opened up the summer before part 1 of the final movie. There was a ton of word of mouth because they made the smart decision to go all in right in the middle of all the hysteria surrounding HP. Galaxys Edge was announced a few months before TFA was released. The whole thing about marketing not being needed is that they had movies and books doing the marketing legwork. You were going to watch the movie or read the book then you would visit the branded land (yes I know Batuu isn’t in the movies).
I do understand why they do that way. It's the way majority of parks announce new attractions. Doing it that way avoids a lot of the issues Disney faces when they announce new attractions before their is shovels in the ground.
They already announced the park and an opening timeframe.
Yes but not much attraction wise. It's for a reason.
I agree that timing helped especially with HP. SW anywhere anytime would have been HUGE forget a movie release coming out around it. It wouldn’t have mattered. If EU needs that much attention it probably isn’t what you think it’s going to be, don’t get me wrong it’s a great addition. It just isn’t going to be a world beater IMO
Not much use if anyone who pays any attention knows what’s being built anyway.
IMO it will be. It sounds like it will be similar to a lot of European parks. Well themed with good thrills to go with it.
If it’s like Nintendo in Hollywood, I would describe it as opulent but lacking substance. That’s typically how I feel about Uni anyways. The rides they get right remind me of 6 flags, the rides they get wrong just make it feel cheap, there is a mix of both all over there parks in every “land”. For instance fast and furious v velocicoaster haha
From what's been rumored the Nintendo Land at EU will be much bigger and better as they have more space. They are adding a Donkey Kong area along with Mario.
It’ll be expanded. SNW in Hollywood has about half the space of the version in Osaka and is missing one ride (a tame Yoshi family ride). It’s kinda cramped as a result but they’re working with the space they have. Orlando gets the Osaka Mario section along with a Donkey Kong area that will also be opening in Osaka next year. The family coaster they’re building for that area might end up being the headliner attraction if they get it right.
