Universal Orlando: Predicting the Next DECADE! (10 Year Plan)
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- Опубліковано 10 сер 2023
- Universal Orlando is already a fantastic resort, but over the next few years, it's looking to become even better. From Dreamworks, to Epic Universe, this resort is looking to expand in major ways. So, what's next beyond 2025? Find out my predictions, from Pokemon to Spongebob Squarepants, in this new video.
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Small editing error: 14:37 should say Epic Universe, not Islands of Adventure. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more videos!
You never know though. They could open multiple lands across multiple parks like with Harry Potter. There’s lot to explore in Middle-Earth.
Toon lagoon is too iconic to be removed in the next ten years but it will eventually be so old people won’t know who popeye and Dudley doo write even are
I’d honestly like to see the whole of Toon Lagoon rethemed to Bikini Bottom. We’ve already got two water rides, the Krusty Krab and Chum Bucket are no-brainers for Universal’s culinary team from what we’ve seen with Toadstool and Minion Cafe. Dudley Do-Right’s could become Mrs. Puff’s boating school, keep the Rock Bottom sim concept…there’s a ton of potential
That would be so awesome. But something tells me Universal will turn that space into an original park theme. Something not related to any previous media. They really need some original themes again
Love the idea. I would say though maybe make popeyes into the boating school with a complete retheme of everything there for example the olive could be the flying dutchman’s ship etc, then with dudley do right, make a rock bottom ride with the big plunge being the road they go down in the show
I think they should keep the Popeye ride the same theme but retheme rip saw falls to the Looney Toons or SpongeBob
@@jettrow6503 I would love this but I don't see it happening, I think at this point, the power of IP is too strong and non ip attractions don't make financial sense, hope I'm wrong though.
Bikini Bottom is supposed to be underwater, so it would make zero sense to have a land themed to Bikini Bottom on "dry land" out in the open sunshine. The land would need to be enclosed and be completely indoors in order to simulate being "Underwater". They would need to completely demolish Toon Lagoon to build this which wouldn't be practical. It would make more since to build a Spongbob land from Scratch on available "empty" land such as at Epic Universe.
Disney 2024-2030: EPCOT plaza construction
lol 😂
I feel like it would make more sense to have SLoP replace Jimmy Fallon, as it would keep the land’s New York theme and could even act as a bridge between Illumination Avenue and New York. Put the F&F coaster where Supercharged is now. You’d be surprised at the amount of space both rides take up.
I honestly think they should turn Jimmy Fallon into some Godzilla in NYC kinda ride with two or three massive animatronics like King Kong. That way both parks will have a monster verse ride.
@GoogalyB that’s a cool idea actually! I wish there was a way to keep Jimmy Fallon as well. Maybe have them next to each other. Even if it isn’t my favorite ride, it adds capacity, which is never a bad thing
@@marcomotroni nah screw Jimmy Fallon. They should retheme it to TMNT or something
@@graffiti.777yea
I’m reallyyyy hoping for LOTR at Epic Universe. I can’t really think of any other IP big enough to take over that much space, and it would add so much to Universal.
I agree Pokemon will replace Springfield although I don’t think they wait until the deal runs out. I think they’ll add a small attraction or stage show to replace Animal Actors or Men in Black.
Mythos will just retheme to a Zelda themed restaurant, maybe adjust the rock work a bit and theme it to Goron City. There’s room for a stable to host meet and greets. Add a second ride to replace the Sinbad theater. And theme the quick service restaurants around meals you make in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom like meat and mushroom skewers, monster cake, etc.
Pokémon probably will eventually replace Springfield but it won’t be a worthy replacement like how Springfield was not worthy replacement for back to the future
Maybe put a samus themed ride in the spot of mib .
I feel like MIB could get the Back to the Future treatment: Not torn down but re-themed. That theme? Splatoon.
You turn the area around it into Inkopolis, you build The Great Zapfish tower where the two yellow saucers are outside, and you turn the inside into a Splatoon Turf War. It's a dueling shooter ride that fits in EXACTLY with Splatoon's core concept.
Not going to like, that could sound pretty fun. The sets would DEFINITELY be amazing, that’s for sure.
That’s not a bad idea. You should get yourself on the universal creative team
Imma need a Charizard Flare Blitz Rollercoaster at Pokemon Land🤷🏾♂️
Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster and/or the whole Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone would be a cool expansion to Toon Lagoon, the abandoned theater could become an expansion of Toon Lagoon.
My highest hope is that Avatar (the last airbender) becomes popular enough (with the new animated projects coming and the Netflix TV show coming out) that Universal gets the theme park rights for it. It is a treasure trove for immersive theming, shows, and attractions. I have zero confidence that this would come true, but here’s to hoping.
That would be cool, but I don't have a lot of faith for that live action Netflix show. It will still probably be insanely popular though
I cannot agree with you more! This show has just the right amount of immersive theming and epicness universal wants, and it would be a dream come true if it happens! Hopefully the upcoming projects for ATLA can launch its popularity enough for universal to consider it. Till then I still hope we get it! :)
@@marcellobasso5554 I’m glad I’m not the only one who sees the potential! I may be biased but at the same time I could see people enjoying an avatar based land’s offerings even if they haven’t seen the show.
The best thing Universal could do is resurrect Dueling Dragons into a new ride called Dancing Dragons, based off of the sun warrior dance Zuko and Aang do in the show. It’d be the perfect way to get fans of that old ride (which was pretty much everyone) while also offering something new.
If they do end up getting rid of Springfield, I'd love to see a revamped version of the BTTF ride that came before it.
I think the Universal Studios park should get a water ride and another coaster (Hopefully the FF coaster like you predicted) since those are the rides that the park needs the most.
Definitely needs a water ride
I doubt USF will get the f&f coaster ngl
Every theme park needs a water ride
Can't wait to see the new preview center!
I saw the one for IOA during my first HHN trip, and I was astonished and awestruck.
As much as I wanna see Pokémon snap, I’d rather see a Pokémon safari zone style ride. Use the a Toy Story Mania ride vehicle where you shoot pokeballs at Pokémon in different environments. Then when the ride ends, you can link the universal app to your Pokémon games and import these Pokémon. You can even have the ride end where you face a new legendary each time.
That would be amazing. I definitely see snap in the future though. You'll get alot more engagement from non-fans if you explain the picture taking part. We could see it take the form of just taking pictures using a special device throughout the park like how wand magic works.
I'm seeing a Rayquaza themed coaster. And how about a live battle show using animatronics, water effects, fire effects, simulated earthquakes, light based attacks (hyper beam), and smoke machines.
I feel like Pokémon will go in either the area @ Studios where the old offices used to be, or the smaller Epic Universe plot right next to SNW. That fanbase is so huge, I just can’t see Universal waiting 8 years to add it in.
I think it will be less about the willingness of Universal to add it but more about the hesitance of Nintendo / Pokemon Company, as they will likely want to make sure it's perfected before it opens (i.e. the Mario Movie)
Idk, maybe disney will get the rights to make a pokemon land, because they already bought it for Disney XD
Yeah that expansion area in Epic Universe has to be where Pokémon is going. It's small, but we see what Nintendo likes to do with the small but potent mushroom kingdom area. I do hope for a full on massive Pokémon area like maybe toon lagoon's size. I'd bet it depends on how well Epic does when it opens.
@@IakonaMisc Universal already has the rights to Pokemon (and all of Nintendo’s IPs). They already feature it as part of a parade in their Japanese resort.
I hope Mythos stays open it was great
I like the plan! My prediction: Lost Continent and Toon Lagoon are the least busy areas in the park, and there is a massive need for another queued experience as well as cross-park travel. My idea is that they rip out the area south of Mythos and turn it into raft ride that connects to north of the barge in Toon Lagoon (wooden raft would fit both Popeye and Zelda theming, could just design the ports differently).
It's interesting that you didn't mention Star Trek. Universal has been sitting on the Florida theme park rights for Trek for years now, and they have a history with creating an attraction for that IP. Years ago I heard rumors that Trek would be replacing Marvel, but I seriously doubt that would ever happen, what with the MCU being the most lucrative film franchise in history, and the contract being in perpetuity. I honestly think they'd replace MiB with Trek, keeping a sci fi property in the park while utilizing the ride's large footprint to create an immersive land akin to Galaxy's Edge.
Sorry to say but I think Star Trek is too old to get an attraction nowadays. Sadly because they could probably do a good dark ride or roller coaster like guardians of the galaxy at disney
been waiting for this vid so hyped
Industry Domination. That is where Universal is heading.
Honestly if it ends up being a success, I think universal should do what their Japanese counterpart does during the summer and do some one piece stuff, maybe add some SpongeBob to it
Universal parks have such a bright future, and these predictions seem right up their alley!
I think we have enough time to successfully campaign for the return of an updated "Disaster!" - like the parks know they messed up with F&F and I think it would hold really well to return to basics with a much beloved ride.
If they did an expansion by ET and MiB, that was outside of the Kid zone that would be a perfect hub for jaws, twister, earthquake, etc. Do an anthraction that combines aspects of all the classic movies.
This is a great prediction vid. I honestly hope that some of this comes into fruition.
Thanks!
I don't think MIB is going anywhere anytime soon. They've been reworking all the animatronics over the last year or so. I think it will get its ride system overhauled and then it will stay
They also refurbished Poseidon before getting rid of it. We'll see what happens, but I'm hoping they get rid of MIB. I like the ride, but it's time for something new
Maybe! Regardless I think the location makes it tempting to remove. Also, unsure if Men in Black is a huge IP nowadays
I really hope you're right because MIB is one of my favorites at USO and the best shooting dark ride ever.
@@hellomerio a lot of people still know what MIB is bruh. I've seen really young kids know the movies and plus it has Will Smith who is still a very popular actor. Pretty sure that slap boosted him
At the very least, it would be nice if they just replaced the current ride with something new, but kept the popular MIB theming in some form. I just have such a soft spot for the series, and I'd be sad to see that go.
I'd much rather see a spiritual MIB successor ride at the very least.
I'll forever keep holding out hope for a Splatoon area, ever since Miyamoto namedropped it in an interview about the park. Even if it were to ever be built though, it'd probably take an extremely long time before we get there.
That would be great - maybe the expansion space near Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe. I do think Zelda and Pokemon will be first, though
@@hellomerio Yeah, that seems almost certain. As far as I know, they're the only two other IPs that already have some patents worked out. That's why I said it'd probably take a very long time to be built, Pokemon and Zelda are just too popular not to focus on first.
I saw someone suggest retheming MIB to Splatoon once. It sounds like a cool idea, but I don't know these parks well enough to know if that's realistic at all or not.
Couldn't Splatoon be the perfect replacement of MIB, right besides Pokemon?
The replacment for MEB and fear factor could be a half and half of metroid and splatoon..
@@curtischester517 That could be really cool, especially if the Metroid area is like an indoor section inside a spaceship or something. My only concern is that Metroid doesn't seem to be a particularly popular IP, especially in Japan. Even the newest and most popular game, Metroid Dread, only sold about 3 million copies. That makes it the 39th most sold Nintendo Switch game. I hope Nintendo can use plenty of space in the parks, there's just so much stuff you can use.
Excellent video- now I’m excited 😊
1:01 you prediction was correct ✅
Great video!! Only one little criticism, at 14:37 when you talk about the potential LOTR land in Epic Universe, the title in the video accidentally lists is as Islands of Adventure. Still, keep up the great work!
Oh no, good catch. Definitely supposed to say Epic Universe, thanks!
1:17 Troller Coaster
I really like the interactive things in the lands but I feel like universal should make something like a Epicband so guests don't have to buy so many interactive things for the park
I want more interactive lands that don’t need an object to buy to activate the interactive elements.
I agree with most of this video, but I think that both the Zelda and Pokémon lands should have a second attraction.
Sure, Super Nintendo World at Hollywood and Diagon Alley have only one ride (mostly due to space), but I think having a second attraction/ride not locked behind a paywall (wands, Power-Up Bands, etc.) would benefit with their capacity and offerings.
Even then, the back of house space behind The Simpsons Ride is massive and I think it would be foolish of them to not capitalize on that. Also, I think they should replace Fallon with Pets (or at least something like it), I think Fallon's show building IS big enough to fit that ride.
On that note, Super Nintendo in Hollywood gets so packed that at one point in the morning you can not tell which line you are in. Wether it be a character, mini game, or the mario kart ride. Because the lines all intertwine in the center and are about 1.5+ hours each.
Love this
interesting ideas. If i had to predict the pokemon area is a better fit for epic universe. i'd say a legacy IP would fit the springfield plot. that or more harry potter
More likely for studios considering they really need a high quality expansion considering how lackluster the park is compared to islands and epic universe. Not to mention, spreading Nintendo Ips across the 3 parks is smart business decision
Universal Orlando resort should create their own attractions and not duplicate them from Hollywood. If they were to duplicate the unique attractions that make Hollywood the park it is today, there would be no point of visiting.
Man I’ll be so sad when Simpsons closes I love that ride 😔
I wonder if a sonic the hedgehog themed area would make sense? Sega is small but it would be a big deal to have both Sega and nintendo at Universal studios. Sega does have paramount as a production studio so i dont know how that will work
And that’s just for the next ten years. I can’t imagine what will come later. Personally, I think Rip Ride Rockit needs to go, it’s such an eyesore, it’s constantly breaking down, and it’s literally crammed between buildings. With a F&F roller coaster and maybe another, that would fill the need for a roller coaster in USF and we can get rid of this. With RRR gone and maybe even Jimmy Fallon as well, this could open up the NY land to a huge expansion and a new ride that’ll actually be good. Two bad rides for one. A couple of the soundstages in the back of NY could also make way for a new ride so long as it doesn’t mess with HHN. And don’t forget all the space USF will have with the back offices being relocated behind Epic Universe.
A B&M mini-hyper replacing Rip Ride Rockit would be incredible. Not sure if the space is there but you're right, Jimmy Fallon could help.
The theatet in toon lagoon is used very often. Just not for everyday guests so they arent getting rid of it sadly. Could fit something good there
Your prediction of Zelda replacing Lost Continent is what I'm expecting but I do think mythos will probably closed for a Zelda restaurant instead, so there's room for a 2nd attraction of some kind
I do actually agree Springfield is most likely to go, mainly due to the ride being so outdated (and maybe Disney being a little petty)
Secret life of pets definitely isn't happening imo. Apparently the ride in Hollywood wasn't as popular as Universal was expecting, had bad merch sales and the sequel did much worse. More likely event is them using the ride system for a different IP like pokemon or maybe Universal IP if it can fit in kidzone. Also if it were to come, it would definitely be in the Hollywood section of the park
Yeah pretty sure SpongeBob isn't gonna happen either. With Universal owning Dreamworks/ Illumination and owning theme park rights for Nintendo, I can't really see them building a ride with a outside IP when they already own plenty of kid friendly IPs
Pokemon coming is guaranteed but I think they'll be a 2nd attraction in the land at least. Lord of the rings also seems likely but a little less so, I do think it would get a regular dark ride instead of flight of passage type screen ride though
Dreamworks* IP in kidzone
Yeah, I have to admit I'm not sure what the state of the Secret Life of Pets IP will be by the time I predicted the ride to open at Studios. The issue with a lot of these prediction videos is that there's sure to be a brand new popular IP that pops up that seems like a much better fit. Regardless, I think it's a solid family dark ride that can put a lot of people through. It could work out, although it may be a bit too much Illumination for one park.
As for Spongebob, I agree that the rights of the IP make me a little hesitant, which is why I didn't want to go for the whole "retheme Toon Lagoon" concept. I think having a small simulator ride gives them enough wiggle room to retheme if anything comes up with the rights to the franchise.
@@hellomerioMetroid Replace Marvel
@@liamlennon3316 The Legend of Zelda Ride Like Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Replace The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad
Was hoping for a Back To The Future coaster somewhere in here but the rest I agree with. Toon Lagoon could become the Pokemon land area honestly.
Ngl the only prediction I liked was the legend of Zelda thing. I don’t think they should expand the Harry Potter area and also make a Pokémon area. I think the park is fine how it is. Although I do think they should get rid of fast and furious
Love prediction videos and this is a good one! I think SLoP could work to replace FnF Supercharged, but is there enough room? I suggested somewhere that turn FnF into a permant Nostalgia Museum wtih separate experiences for beloved closed attractions like Jaws, Back to the Future etc. Tribute stores are pretty popular. I see an entire FnF land replacing Krustyland and possibly MiB. The one item I never hear about is the rumored expansion of Volcano Bay. I personally love waterparks.
I checked on Google Maps and as far as I'm aware the ride building for Fast and Furious could probably fit two Secret Life of Pet rides in it. It is a comically huge building for how bad the ride is. I'd be down for that replacement as well... pretty much anything but what's there right now.
@@hellomerio Oh wow... I assumed SLoP has a large footprint.
@@LChatmanFL SLoP is tiny. Fast and Furious is gigantic.
@@Iamthewillrose Well in that case, I will stick with my idea of turning FnF into a Tribute Museum. Create permanent, interactive experiences with the most loved closed attractions from the past. I think people love to re-visit the old favorites in an new kinda way.
@@LChatmanFL million dollar idea. What about Universal’s great movie ride? Like the old one at Disney Hollywood Studios, but all the scenes are replaced with the biggest scenes from old attractions.
this was really fun and interesting to watch!!! would you be able to do this for disney world as well?
Planning to in the future! Not necessarily the near future, but it's in the plans.
I really doubt they would closed the escape. Rooms so soon considering how much work they put in. I don't think they're losing money on them, so they got a few more years left in them at least. If they get replaced, I'm imagining more of retheme with new properties (maybe potter or Nintendo)
I'm hopeful they stay open but I have to assume it's quite a cost to keep it running. We'll see though!
@@hellomerioI could see them greatly lowering the cost as that seems to be a turnoff. It doesn’t make sense to buy tickets to the Jurassic escape room when the Jurassic land is right there at islands.
@@hellomerioWhat about JP's River Adventure?
@@bigtime4606tbf and I know a lot of people will in fact not be happy, but inevitably but idk when, but I think JP River Adventure is going to be the Jurassic World ride from Hollywood and potentially seeing all of the Jurassic Park area becoming Jurassic World. I know that some or most people won’t be happy with it, knowing Universal they’ll most likely do that idk
I feel Pokemon is way too big of an IP to just replace Springfield which has a pretty limited amount of space. I understand the spreading of the Nintendo properties but I feel like the space between Mario and Monsters should instead have the Pokémon land. I’m pretty sure it’s larger and it would further the popularity of Epic even more.
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San Fran needs to go, especially if Secret Lives of Pets gets added. Just retheme the area to more NY, or extend London. SF is so small anyway it'd be easy and logical to do. People walk past that area not even knowing that it's supposed to be a land.
Yeah, probably, but then you'd have to retheme the restaurants by the lake. Also, I don't know why, but I'd miss that Ghirardelli sign.
I think if Universal wants to expand Nintendo land in Epic Universe beyond the 2 areas it will have at opening, a smaller Kirby area with a 4 person Midway Mania style ride would be the best way to go.
USF definitely needs a new ride after Epic Universe, UIA has got so many cool rides in a row at this point. Hopefully it’s the Fast and Furious roller coaster
Is the legacy store unpopular? It seemed pretty crowded when I went last year. Would they move it somewhere else?
You think volcano bay might add a new attraction within the next 10 years
Actually, probably, yes. They have expansion space, I probably should have added that in the video. Maybe 2027 when the dry parks don't have much else going on
I think it’s a great prediction but somewhere in the next 10 years river adventure will definitely be revamped to a Jurassic world theme or the ride just being massively updated with new animatronics
They are doing some of that right now.
@@deannawalters7786 they are barely fixing a hadrosaur animatronic which didn’t work anymore when it comes back it won’t have near as many movements as it did when the ride first opened when I talk about a revamp I mean replace all the animatronics and some new scenery
@dylankent4997 when I went a few weeks ago all the Jurassic Park lagoon animatronics were gone. So they are repairing them. But even Jurassic World didnt get all new animatronics when it was rethemed. UVS just added three more advanced animatronics. Blue, 2x indominus rex ones (all in the covered area). They reskinned the T-rex to indominus and that was it. Both stegosaurus need to be replaced and hardly move in Hollywood and have been there since the ride opened at Jurassic Park. I agree with new animatronics through out the ride would be amazing, but I don't see it happening. There are too many factors where replacing outdoor animatronics that is is better to just maintain them after a certain point. Because they have to be water tight, electrical safe, you have to have the lubrication that can operate in extremes, you then have to find a covering and paint that can handle the weather and not be too heavy, so they can move. I would love if there was not a clicking eyelid stegosaurus in jurassic world, but I dont see them getting updated to the degree that people would love because they are outdoor animatronics.
@@deannawalters7786 yeah thinking about it like that I understand
@dylankent4997 yeah, thats why Jurrasic world got rid of the lagoon scene, threw up 6 large screens with a water effect and called it a mosasaurus tank. It also wouldnt fly in FL very well because of all the screen rides already.
I personally believe by the end of the ten years they will began construction on a new park next to epic universe
Epic Universe is set to open in the summer of 2025 like Universal has already said
You say “don’t expect much of this to come true” however I fully expect almost all of this to come true! Almost all of these are things that have already been heavily rumored and I could definitely see happening, including the F&F coaster and Secret Life of Pets coming from Hollywood to Orlando, Pokémon replacing Simpsons, Zelda replacing Lost Continent, and Creature of the Black Lagoon and LOTR as future expansion for Epic. The only thing you mentioned that may be pure speculation as I had not heard rumors of yet is the SpongeBob ride for IOA.
Another expansion for Epic I could see happening is a second ride in their Wizarding World. There is an expansion plot there, and they could go back to the VR broomstick ride that was originally planned if the technology improves.
Something you didn’t mention that is definitely happening next year at USF along with Dreamworks is a new parade and nighttime show in the lagoon.
Is no one gonna talk about that univseral park foing in the uk thats got to be the most exciting thing about this decade
i cant see epic universe waiting THAT long for at least something new. Theres so many spots for a new ride/show that no way it takes 8 years for something new. Also 2024 studios is supposed to get a new show with drones
Good point on the drone show, it does seem like they're testing something out for that. For Epic Universe, I think the draw of a new park is enough where they don't need to add something new for a little while. The Monsters ride will hold off a bit until a big new expansion. Better to add more stuff to the other two parks to redirect guests and create less crowds in one. At least, that was my thinking with it!
With how popular Nintendo World has proven to be, I'd be really surprised if they didn't end up rushing a Pokémon or Zelda area out. It has an enormous amount of potential, and they should take advantage of it before some other park decides to start using videogame IPs as well.
There's an expansion plot for a future ride in the wizarding world land that was originally going to have a VR attraction. I think they may have an idea set in motion for a different sort of ride for that land by 2027. Perhaps opening it in 2029. Having just one ride in that land is going to be kind of tough for a while with how popular the IP is overall. Nintendo will certainly get something added in that park as well by like 2031 I'd have to think.
One big thing was missing and that is the 2nd ride for Wizarding World Paris to replace the canceled broomstick vr. Sadly I think that will take priority over the Creature
At 14:36 you predict LOTR will be coming to Epic, but the text in your graphic says it is coming to IOA.
I’ve seen hagrids line reach Seuss landing! 😂
I think Spongebob is very unlikely to come to Universal, there is already regional Spongebob rides.
While it’s certainly possible, I don’t think that Zelda is an absolute lock for replacing the lost continent. Mario and Pokémon are insanely popular and no brainer choices for theme park lands, and have proven time and time again that they can stand on their own. Zelda hasn’t really shown that. Outside of the games there is virtually no market for it, and it’s not instantly recognizable like the other two properties. A random elderly woman will most likely recognize a Mario hat or a pikachu. They won’t know the same for Zelda. Outside of gamers the reach of the franchise is just much smaller, and it’s incredibly easy to see Universal not wanting to risk building a land for a franchise that might not be as popular as they think. And while I understand that it would be cheaper to build bc of how similar its theme is to the lost continent, realistically they’re not saving that much money to take such a huge risk. While it’s definitely not impossible it’s just really not as likely as people are saying.
SpongeBob is almost certainly not getting its own ride, there are quite literally hundreds of low quality SpongeBob rides around the US, with multiple regional parks even having entire SpongeBob sections. Why go to Florida when we have SpongeBob at home? It’s essentially just trying to take a bite of market share that’s already overcrowded to begin with
We need a 100 year timeline
Nooooo the Popeye ride is my favorite 😭
I think they could close Fallon and replace it with secret life of pets, I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re intended to get rid of a lot of the simulators that are that they’re notorious for and replace it with dark rides or popular clones
SloP is probably a unique ride made only for hollywood.
@@imsocool5932 yea personally I’d rather get an exclusive than another clone
well really i dont know about fast and furious roller coaster because the layout of the track at hollywood is very unique considering it is on a hillside and i think itll be only be to hollywood and replace supercharged with secret life of pets and get rid of san francisco
Would be cool if supercharged got it’s interior torn down and replaced with a indoor drifting coaster (quite similar to rock n roller coaster)
Wouldnt it make more sense to keep the power up bands compatible with all nintendo lands for cohesion? Just with new themes
it would be nice if we had harry potter meet and greets it would be cool and nice or have the sorting hat be part of harry potter at islands of adventure
Tbh even though I doubt it will happen unless Universal buys Cartoon Network from Warner, I think a retheming of Toon Lagoon to CN shows would be pretty cool imo. I was thinking that Popeye could be Adventure Time themed if so? Idk about the Ripsaw Falls though. Please not exclusively the modern era though, have it be based on all eras of CN if so.
Also, I really think that when Universal decides the Simpsons land or the MiB/Fear Factor Live area has had their run, they should replace it with a section based on Tokyo (y’know like how there are also sections based on NYC and London)? I was thinking that its flagship ride could be an indoor Demon Slayer coaster. That manga/show is hugely popular in America and Universal has done a temporary VR ride for it at their Japanese park, so I can’t see it not being really popular if it happened here.
That Cartoon Network concept sounds great. Not sure it would happen but would love to see it
@3:55 🔥
I could easily see something anime related opening soon like a demon slayer attraction
Having such a lucrative property (SpongeBob) only for it to be another “it’s tough to be a bug” would be such a wasted opportunity. In the video he said that most of the characters in toon lagoon aren’t that well known anymore. So, I think either retheme the whole area to SpongeBob OR replace all the theming with more popular cartoon characters like SpongeBob, Garfield, and maybe even Looney Tunes.
You should do one for Disney World
Agree with most of your predictions, Zelda land, Pokemon land.
Universal Studios :
* SLoP could replace Animals Actors (2026)
* F&F coaster instead of the actual ride (2028)
* Pokemon definitely coming as well replacing the Simpsons (2030)
* MIB stays. Fear factor replaced by nostalgia store.
IOA :
* Zelda land replacing Lost Continent, probably 2026
* Jurassic World replacing Jurassic Park (2027)
* Marvel stays (Might even get an expansion where the theater is). This is Universal telling Disney they won’t let go.
Epic Universe :
* Agree with the creature of the Lagoon boat ride, probably 2028/2029 because the Munsters land will be a big hit.
* Mario haunted house dark ride, 2029/2030
* 3rd attraction for the HP land, early 2030’s
Sorry I don’t see LotR happening because of rights issues. Definitely hope I’m wrong coz Rivendell / Hobbiton would be a totally awesome addition.
Universal Orlando: Predicting the Next DECADE! (10 Year Plan) Updated next Month
We’re talking ten years into the future here and i think at that point we need to start having a conversation about Marvel superhero island and its longevity; obviously its great for merch and sales and has two of the best rides in the park but by the 2030’s the land will be over 30 years old and will no doubt be showing its age with an ever-evolving comic book landscape. And Universal wont be able to update it to fit the new versions of these characters not to mention any characters DIsney makes A-list in the next decade wont be able to come to parks if they aren’t associated with the characters already in their park.
They should remake the Jaws ride.
If Universal was smart, they would put an end to the deal they had with Marvel years ago where no marvel was allowed at disney world. perhaps in trade for keeping the Simpsons at the parks?
Bruh Rivendell would be sick
Imagine the entrance to the land being the Argonath, the two gigantic statues of the kings of old.
@@WadeMFilms i would cry
Honestly, I have doubts any Nintendo areas will be added outside of Super Nintendo World, it just makes sense to expand that area.
Nintendo will be in all three parks like Harry Potter. I think this video nails what will be in each park and where.
Love the videos but why did you decide to not include a skyword sword roller coaster in the zelda land?
Not sure there's enough space for a roller coaster in that area, especially with the Lost Woods restaurant idea. Also, I think Nintendo may want to go with something a bit more family friendly.
@@hellomerio Its possible universal might decide to demolish mythos and use some of that space for the coaster expechially with the deku tree resteraunt.
I miss the good ole days of 2014 when the greatest secrets were held in the studios @ Sound Stage 23, Super Mario World planned theme park/King Kong Skull Island replacing Toon Lagoon/ Seuss expansion/ etc...My NDA is expired so yeah idgaf lulz @universalorlando
I think that if the fnaf movie is successful enough and it becomes a franchise i would think toon lagoon would be replaced with the fnaf theme for food its a no brainer it will be freddy fazbear's pizza and also the other option for sweets could be chica's cupcakes and the old theater space could be for fnaf the ride also ripsaw falls could get a foxy theme like the log flume in the ruin dlc also the popeye ride could be rethemed to monty from sb and if the characters you can meet would be the glamrocks and if they really wanted to they could make a build a mangle like from the help wanted dlc and the experience could be more like the droid depot from disney. idk if thats ever gonna happen but that would be cool.
Secret life of pets could easily take over jimmy Fallon and be a part of illumination bulivard
I’m happy for this but it seems so far into the future 😭😭
I think this is a fun exercise but really misses the mark. A few things you mentioned men in black would close but didnt mention what would replace it and the fear zone area. Also if you were to go back ten years would anyone would have guessed minions would be added to the parks? I think new IP from illumination or dreamworks will be slotted in. Spongebob is kinda old at this point. I think perhaps a barbie land would be in the cards. A female centric land is what is really missing at the parks. A place where little girls can buy dresses, etc.
Great idea about Universal acquiring theme park rights to Barbie, I was thinking that they could make a hotel themed to it tbh (though not immersive)
So the theater between toon lagoon and DC does have a show playing currently. So from rumors I was told by workers was that the lost continent was going to be a harry potter expansion. Given what is at IOA and that Epic had the flight simulator canceled in the harry potter world area, I think they will take down the sinbad theater and possibly add that ride either in the theater area or Poseidons fury spot. They could change that whole area to the dark forest and it would fit in along with providing a more semless transition between hogsmead and jurassic park. They could do minimal retheming and do it to zelda also. I dont think they will get the green light for any additional Nintendo IPs until Mario is played out in the area. Like how they do limited pokemon events in Japan. I honestly dont think an Orlando drift coaster is in the cards, the car scene is very alive in LA and they actively race and take over streets. However I never thought they would take a portion on the backlot tour and build two individual attractions in orlando from them (Kong and F&F). Its a bit out there, but it would be ideal if they rethemed Springfield to Nickelodeon, have a bunch of character meet and greets along with having a family area that young and old can relate to. That or they could do a whole F&F land there and do a high thrill coaster because hollywood Rip, Ride Rocket is aging. Alternatively they could expand the hollywood area and build the hollywood drift coast. The rumor of the legacy store going away is silly given they got rid of the prop store in the park and thats where they sell the "props" now. They also could do an expansion between springfield and MIB since alot of the storage is getting moved to epic.
I do wonder by the next decade if Woody Woodpecker would even be a meet and greet character at all in the parks, certainly no longer the mascot of the parks. By 2036, the character is also supposed to go to the public domain along with a lot of classic characters like Bugs Bunny and Batman going public domain as well.
Wait bugs was at universal???
@@Doughboyswag-fx1ui No, I’m just making an example of a character that was created/debut in 1940.
8 years for a Pokemon attraction?!! 😅
Hope they don't make us wait that long
2024 eup universe will open with DK ride
I love your ideas but I really think the next big announcement will be Pokémon in 2026/27 as soon as epic opens and universal starts bringing in the money and all the attention is at epic I really do think back to back years we see Nintendo at all 3 parks in Orlando so by 27 I see the next expansion at islands and studios we know it’s coming. it’s only 23 and Poseidon fury is already closed for good after the remodel so that shows me universal is making moves fast to expand and build new attractions every year for the next 10 years with the new park you can actually work and do construction without people losing the opportunity of not having enough to do or ride the 3 park system will work out better
All of it seem pretty realistic except for the LOTR 😢 as much i as I would love to see it. I feel like LOTR should have their very own, stand-alone park
Wish there was more demand for a world themed to Avatar the last Airbender
If Universal ever wants to replace Marvel at any point they should do it with Shonen Jump. They could have the land be split between an area that would combine different Jump properties and an area solely focused on Dragon Ball which would be where Hulk, Fantastic Four Cafe, and Storm Force is now. The Dragon Ball area could be themed to Capsule Corp with the Hulk ride being rethemed to a Super Saiyan coaster and the storm force ride being rethemed to Trunks Time Machine. The Cafe would be rethemed to Dragon Ball as well and serve food from the series. As for the rest of the land the main attraction would be a My Hero Academia ride which would replace the Spider-Man ride. The premise would be that UA Highschool is hosting a presentation at an expo showcasing the next generation of heroes but things go south when the league of villains attacks and it’s up to the riders alongside the characters from the show to stop them. It would basically be a reskin of the Spider-Man ride with improved effects. Other than that the shops and restaurants could be themed to other current and future Jump properties like Tokyo Ghoul, Food Wars, Chainsaw Man, etc. Later on they could replace Toon Lagoon and turn half of it into the Hidden Leaf Village from Naruto while the other half becomes an area themed to One Piece. A Naruto ride would replace Rip Saw Falls and the Popeye ride would be rethemed or replaced by One Piece. As for the Stageshow I think they could level the area and make space for either a small dark ride or simulator based on the Demon Slayer series, taking place in a Forrest where you fight alongside Tanjiro and his friends as Demon Slayers taking down an original Upper Rank Demon not seen in the series before. As for Universal I think the back of Kids Zone with ET could be expanded and turned into a land dedicated to Steven Spielberg with the reintroduction of Jaws. Universal recently released an annual pass holder commercial that poked fun on the return of the ride and I think the back of ET normally used for Horror Nights could be used as Space to build a more compact version of that ride. Using new technology the new version of the ride could both cut costs on the special effects while improving on the original ride.
Just saying, it's never going to happen. There's not many people that Universal brings to there parks that even know what anime is. Universal is going for a more a powerful mix of lands with the family ones. Though universal japan I could see a something like that happening there (Adding to what they have.)
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Anime is becoming extremely popular and is very much in the mainstream. Most kids watch anime today actually. Manga is dominating the sales charts in books, every clothing store I go to has anime T-Shirts, and most of my younger cousins watch anime or have watched anime. Even though SpongeBob may be more recognizable, Shonen Jump would be a better property to bring to islands of adventure due to the fact that its a form of literature which fits the original theme of the park.
Meanwhile Disney might build a new coaster and a new screen based dark ride while doubling their ticket prices.
The aparment buildings next to universal studios florida are owned and ran as employee housing by universal, so noise complatints shouldn't be a issue
I thought that was the case but I couldn't really tell. Regardless, I do feel like a coaster right next to housing wouldn't be ideal