this sure is interesting news ... id like to see a link to an article. im going to google this and read up!
I'm not sure what will happen to the Marvel characters at Universal. Disney may have to honor the previous contracts until they expire. After that point they will have a new section in the Studios. (If I were to guess) This is not good for Universal as it would wipe out one of their prime "Lands" also some of the rides may need to be rebranded. All I can say for now is move over all you princesses there are some new characters coming to town!!
I'm guessing the existing contract will give them enough time to re-theme that part of the park. That would be quite a casualty though. It'll be interesting to see the implications and how it all plays out.
I'm guessing the existing contract will give them enough time to re-theme that part of the park. That would be quite a casualty though. It'll be interesting to see the implications and how it all plays out.
I saw Iger talking about this. He was saying that the License Fees is what they were after. I imagine they will collect the large fees from Universal with out having to make any capital investments.
I hope it will brand into that 5th thrill park, that was the villian idea. A marvel park could be done very well. But I don't see a few billion laying around. One can hope though.
He did say that WDC is commited to bringing more marvel entertainment venues to the public. through, comics, movies, tv, toys, and parks...........
I can see where the interest from Disney standpoint lies. Give them some new branding and themeing for DHS that does not currently exist. I love Hollywood Studios but I can understand why people sometimes say its their least fave park. Adding more characters and making it more themed would enhance its appeal to the younger tween and teen crowd. US will suffer a bit, but they will always offer stuff that Disney won't do. If thrill rides are your thing I believe you will still have to go to US to get the real cliff hanger thrill rides. US attendance has been off in recent years with a resurgence when HP rode onto the lot. That theme will help them carry through for the next few years with the final chapters of the movie being done in two parts.
It will be interesting to see how this plays out.
I can see where the interest from Disney standpoint lies. Give them some new branding and themeing for DHS that does not currently exist. I love Hollywood Studios but I can understand why people sometimes say its their least fave park. Adding more characters and making it more themed would enhance its appeal to the younger tween and teen crowd. US will suffer a bit, but they will always offer stuff that Disney won't do. If thrill rides are your thing I believe you will still have to go to US to get the real cliff hanger thrill rides. US attendance has been off in recent years with a resurgence when HP rode onto the lot. That theme will help them carry through for the next few years with the final chapters of the movie being done in two parts.
It will be interesting to see how this plays out.
I totally agree. LOL, can't wait to tell DH. I think this is a really smart move on Disney's part, believe it or not. I think it'll attract more than teen and tween boys-- most of the comic book fans I know are 30-40+ and would definitely go on a Marvel-themed ride. And, like my DH, probably spend $100 on t-shirts, just like he does in the Star Wars shop.
You're right about the licensing fees. I doubt they do very little with the Marvel brand the way it is.