Universal Survey/Lord of the Rings?!?!?!

[nytimez]

I just took a survey for Universal Studios where they asked about ideas for a Lord of the Rings theme park or section of a theme park. They said it was purely Blue Sky -- but it sounds like a fantastic idea, if they choose to develop it.

 

[Marquibiri]

I just took a survey for Universal Studios where they asked about ideas for a Lord of the Rings theme park or section of a theme park. They said it was purely Blue Sky -- but it sounds like a fantastic idea, if they choose to develop it.

This would be wonderful. But that's my opinion. There is all ready a section for Harry Potter over at IOA and now one for LOTR in Universal, I am a fan of both, but Harry Potter themeing has a more child-adult orientation than LOTR could ever have.

Nonetheless, I'd enjoy it!

Marquibiri

 

[ilovethemeparks]

That's very interesting! Where did you take the survey? Do you have a link?

 

[nytimez]

They send me surveys from time to time via email. I signed up for the "Universal Advisory Panel" during my last trip there. I deleted the email, but if you're on the panel you might get one. I don't hear from them often so I don't know how they choose who gets the surveys or how often they go out.

 

[Jonny_Duck]

This would be wonderful. But that's my opinion. There is all ready a section for Harry Potter over at IOA and now one for LOTR in Universal, I am a fan of both, but Harry Potter themeing has a more child-adult orientation than LOTR could ever have.

Nonetheless, I'd enjoy it!

Marquibiri

Actually my 9 yr old nephew says he rly liked The Two Towers and yet has fallen asleep on two Harry Potter films and has no interest in seeing them.

Obviously its not a worldwide thing but I would imagine it would be able to appeal to younger crowds. Plus another movie coming out within the next few yrs could mean that it will last a bit.

Although I can't imagine this happening...To me they are somewhat similar in the state where each has diff wizards with different magic. I just don't know if they would be able to co exist in the same park.

I am not that big of LoTR fan since the movie is 19 hrs of walking, but it could be semi cool to see what Universal could do with it.

It has to be hard for Universal to keep up with this theme'ing....ppls minds change of what is classic or good from age to age and from year to year. It is hard to stay hip and fresh to be able to appeal to everyone. I don't know if LOTR has the staying power to be relevant for 15 yrs or so.

 

[Bradsdadg]

It would be absolutely awesome! I'm thinking they would try to make it bigger then WWoHP, from what i've heard anyway. I don't know...Do they have enough space for it? Or would it be a full on park by itself...I don't know what kind of food they would have, can't see them selling maggoty Urukhai bread!

 

[Bradsdadg]

I don't know if LOTR has the staying power to be relevant for 15 yrs or so.

I would disagree with this part. I believe the LOTRs movies were far better then Harry Potter. But I still am dying to see WWoHP. And would love a LOTR area as well.

 

[nytimez]

It would be absolutely awesome! I'm thinking they would try to make it bigger then WWoHP, from what i've heard anyway. I don't know...Do they have enough space for it? Or would it be a full on park by itself...I don't know what kind of food they would have, can't see them selling maggoty Urukhai bread!

The survey suggested it could be a ride, a new land in an existing park, or its own park. It suggested the land behind the Royal Pacific Hotel, right off I-4, as a possibility -- right in the survey.

It suggested that they could build a Shire, Mordor, Helm's Deep, etc. to walk around in as part of the park/land and asked which ones I'd most like to see constructed. It also asked which characters I'd like to see walking around and available for greetings.

The survey also asked about the possibility of Shrek attractions or even a Shrek land or park, but there were not as many questions and they were not as detailed.

 

[Jonny_Duck]

I would disagree with this part. I believe the LOTRs movies were far better then Harry Potter. But I still am dying to see WWoHP. And would love a LOTR area as well.

I sorta agree with this. I don't completely hate the Lotr movies even though I think they have too much fluff in them to make it a super ridic long movie.(Although imo the newest Potter movie was excellent)

I just don't know if that movie will have global recognition that it would need to stand the test of time. I think both are great stories and I have always been a fan of Elves and Wizards etc so for them to do it and to do it well would be awesome to me.

I doubt they would make this their own park. That seems weird to me. Also a single ride I don't think could do it justice. Imo it would have to be a land and idk if they would do that with Potter in there. I do think they need another island though to add some value to IOA.

 

[AussiePJ]

Johny Duck you do realise that LOTR was relevant for over 45 years before the movies came out and the books are still very popular as the book approach 60 years of publication.

Globally it is in 38 languages and the International box office of Return of the King is higher than any of the HP movies. In 03 Great Britain voted it the nations best loved book, Germany did similar as did Australia. In 99 an Amazon.com poll gave it the book of the century. I travel a lot for work and have spoken with people from Thailand, Italy, Denmark and Poland who all love LOTR. It certainly has international appeal, and long lasting appeal.

I'd be willing to bet 15 years down the track LOTR will have a better following than Harry Potter, which I also love.

A Lord of the Rings themed land would be a huge success if done well, and since there is so much extra material you could easily update it and swap things up.

 

[Purseval]

LOTR is a timeless classic. Harry Potter is a fad.

 

[mesaboy2]

AussiePJ admit it: you're Peter Jackson, aren't you?

I agree with you, by the way....

 

[AussiePJ]

Mesaboy calling an Australian a Mew Zealander is about as insulting as it can get. If you called me English it would be worse.

 

[mesaboy2]

Mesaboy calling an Australian a Mew Zealander is about as insulting as it can get. If you called me English it would be worse.

No insult intended certainly. I saw PJ and just couldn't resist. No worries! I'll go away now....

 

[DOOM1001]

The survey also asked about the possibility of Shrek attractions or even a Shrek land or park, but there were not as many questions and they were not as detailed.

They have a land called Far Far Away with a Shrek castle in the new Universal park in Singapore,maybe that has something to do with that question.Here's a link showing the castle and how much it looks like Cinderella Castle in MK.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQi0gZ2H-0o

They also recently had a survey asking about adding a waterpark onsite,I know they own Wet n Wild about 2 minutes from the park on Universal Blvd and I-Drive and even though I really like that park and that corner of I-Drive would look weird without Wet n Wild there I know if they made a new waterpark onsite it would add a lot to the property and make the resort feel more complete.I just have to wonder with their limited room what would be their best option I know I've seen renderings of new hotels to go in that land between Turkey lake rd and Royal Pacific,I know from looking at the space they seem to have two lots that could probably hold a waterpark and a hotel but I just don't see the space for anything bigger unless they get creative.

 

[giftcard]

Johny Duck you do realise that LOTR was relevant for over 45 years before the movies came out and the books are still very popular as the book approach 60 years of publication.

Globally it is in 38 languages and the International box office of Return of the King is higher than any of the HP movies. In 03 Great Britain voted it the nations best loved book, Germany did similar as did Australia. In 99 an Amazon.com poll gave it the book of the century. I travel a lot for work and have spoken with people from Thailand, Italy, Denmark and Poland who all love LOTR. It certainly has international appeal, and long lasting appeal.

I'd be willing to bet 15 years down the track LOTR will have a better following than Harry Potter, which I also love.

A Lord of the Rings themed land would be a huge success if done well, and since there is so much extra material you could easily update it and swap things up.

Word.

 

[Planogirl]

I personally bet that both Harry Potter and the LOTR will be around in fifty years. Both storylines have their appeal.

 

[Dollyrar]

They have a land called Far Far Away with a Shrek castle in the new Universal park in Singapore,maybe that has something to do with that question.Here's a link showing the castle and how much it looks like Cinderella Castle in MK.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQi0gZ2H-0o

They also recently had a survey asking about adding a waterpark onsite,I know they own Wet n Wild about 2 minutes from the park on Universal Blvd and I-Drive and even though I really like that park and that corner of I-Drive would look weird without Wet n Wild there I know if they made a new waterpark onsite it would add a lot to the property and make the resort feel more complete.I just have to wonder with their limited room what would be their best option I know I've seen renderings of new hotels to go in that land between Turkey lake rd and Royal Pacific,I know from looking at the space they seem to have two lots that could probably hold a waterpark and a hotel but I just don't see the space for anything bigger unless they get creative.

I say build a 500ft high Mount Doom and fill it with water!

 

[GetGlowing]

I was just poking around the Universal website and got a survey pop-up, so I took the bait. Got the LoTR questions. But then they were followed by similar Mickey Mouse questions. "If Mickey Mouse were to be added to any Orlando area theme park, which would be the most appropriate park?" Part of the survey does involve asking if you're aware there's a distinction between Disney parks and Universal parks, so maybe it's a trick question?

Anyhoo, if you're on the Universal Orlando website and are offered a website usability survey, opt to answer their questions and you may have the opportunity to answer their Blue Sky survey as well.

 

[Rip]

Actually my 9 yr old nephew says he rly liked The Two Towers and yet has fallen asleep on two Harry Potter films and has no interest in seeing them.

Obviously its not a worldwide thing but I would imagine it would be able to appeal to younger crowds. Plus another movie coming out within the next few yrs could mean that it will last a bit.

Although I can't imagine this happening...To me they are somewhat similar in the state where each has diff wizards with different magic. I just don't know if they would be able to co exist in the same park.

I am not that big of LoTR fan since the movie is 19 hrs of walking, but it could be semi cool to see what Universal could do with it.

It has to be hard for Universal to keep up with this theme'ing....ppls minds change of what is classic or good from age to age and from year to year. It is hard to stay hip and fresh to be able to appeal to everyone. I don't know if LOTR has the staying power to be relevant for 15 yrs or so.

Do you know when the book was written?