The Mummy to replace BTTF @ USH??

[Spaceman Spiff]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Less likely is the rumor that the Mummy get its own attraction. Reportedly, the Mummy is one of several themes being considered for a revamp of the Back to the Future simulator ride. Other possible new themes include Spiderman, X-Men or The Matrix. With attendance at USH expected to take a hit when Disney's California Adventure opens, Vivendi Universal is loath to invest any money in its theme park business; the company's still trying to sell it. Converting the Back to the Future ride would provide a relatively inexpensive E-ticket attraction, since the main outlays would be redressing the ride vehicles and creating a new film. [/quote]

I read this at mouseplanet.com and was wondering if this has any truth to it? How can they even think of getting rid of BTTF. It's a must for me every time I visit USF even though this is rumored for USH. Can anyone comfirm or denounce the rumor?

 

[WebmasterBarry]

The ride is about 10 years old, but it still is a big draw. I doubt they will replace an A ride.

Barry Hom
The moderator formerly known as Barry aka usagi
Moderator, Universal and Sea World Boards

 

[Jon360]

With Universal releasing The Mummy Returns this year and The Scorpion King next year, it would not surprise me at all that they are secretly developing a new Mummy attraction.

It seems logical since they are building The Mummy into a major franchise.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

I agree that The Mummy should receive its own ride but not if Universal plans on getting rid of BTTF. My jaw dropped when I read that column at mouseplanet.com. LOL my first thought was picket line, they can't do this to me.

 

[Jon360]

I don't think BTTF is going anywhere. If there's something they should dump and replace it should be Kong, Earthquake, or Jaws!

 

[Loric]

According to the website.. the mummy is already part of the tram tour.. am i missing something or mouse-whatever jsut totally offbase?
-Rob