Oh, no. I'm a Track and Field as well as Cross Country coach...pun was very much intended.No pun intended?
Oh, no. I'm a Track and Field as well as Cross Country coach...pun was very much intended.No pun intended?
Yes it is spans generations.Does anyone feel that the draw of Mario Kart / Donkey Kong is super high? I'm not saying it's not a good idea, but I grew up in the era of these games and honestly couldn't care about a theme park ride based on them.
And what's with the "Start in 2018 and 3 years to build" sounds like Disney plans - oh wait, they're doing TSL in two.
I'd bet the Mario Kart idea will FLY, especially if they find a way to do it well. That may be the most beloved of the Mario franchise. Now, DK, meh.Does anyone feel that the draw of Mario Kart / Donkey Kong is super high? I'm not saying it's not a good idea, but I grew up in the era of these games and honestly couldn't care about a theme park ride based on them.
And what's with the "Start in 2018 and 3 years to build" sounds like Disney plans - oh wait, they're doing TSL in two.
Does anyone feel that the draw of Mario Kart / Donkey Kong is super high? I'm not saying it's not a good idea, but I grew up in the era of these games and honestly couldn't care about a theme park ride based on them.
And what's with the "Start in 2018 and 3 years to build" sounds like Disney plans - oh wait, they're doing TSL in two.
I think the idea of being actually inside Mario Kart is incredible. I feel that’s where the most anticipation is. Actually physically feeling like you’re inside that game.Does anyone feel that the draw of Mario Kart / Donkey Kong is super high? I'm not saying it's not a good idea, but I grew up in the era of these games and honestly couldn't care about a theme park ride based on them.
And what's with the "Start in 2018 and 3 years to build" sounds like Disney plans - oh wait, they're doing TSL in two.
Very high, Nintendo is riding high right now with a successful launch of the Switch and several Nintendo IP games. Fact is, a lot of people like me grew up with Nintendo, had almost every console and Mario game, and now are passing that on to their kids. They could add a few different areas and still hit a ton of different market segments from kids to retro games. They're a solid IP to have right now, I'm very glad they're building this in Orlando.
I was just having this discussion with my 22 year old son last night. I think Nintendo was a very smart IP acquisition for US. Many of us have an emotional attachment to Disney because we grew up watching The Wonderful World of Disney. But I'm not sure if his generation is as plugged into the Disney experience in the same way they are plugged into the world of Nintendo. He's not a theme park guy, but I told him I'm going to laugh when he has a son one day and can't resist the pull of taking him to Universal to experience it himself.Very high, Nintendo is riding high right now with a successful launch of the Switch and several Nintendo IP games. Fact is, a lot of people like me grew up with Nintendo, had almost every console and Mario game, and now are passing that on to their kids. They could add a few different areas and still hit a ton of different market segments from kids to retro games. They're a solid IP to have right now, I'm very glad they're building this in Orlando.
I think the idea of being actually inside Mario Kart is incredible. I feel that’s where the most anticipation is. Actually physically feeling like you’re inside that game..
From what I have heard they are throwing as much money as they can into Nintendo.I will admit that as long as it's not that you are sitting in a non-moving shaking car and watching a screen I would really look forward to this. However, if Universal holds pattern, you'll be sitting in a shaking car watching a screen.
I will admit that as long as it's not that you are sitting in a non-moving shaking car and watching a screen I would really look forward to this. However, if Universal holds pattern, you'll be sitting in a shaking car watching a screen.
Donkey Kong is supposed to be a coaster.So everyone here is saying "Mario Kart is where it's at", but if the rumor is right - the Mario Kart ride is only 79,000 square feet (a mere 1.8 acres) to Donkey Kong's 202,000 square feet (4.6 acres). That feels pretty small - even for something like a spider man attraction that moves through a show building - though I did a quick measurement on the Spider-Man building and seems in that ballpark 60,000 - 80,000 square feet, so this may be the case. Meanwhile that Donkey Kong ride has to be something pretty huge - more of an actual physical "coaster" or ride of some sort with that size. I measured up Jurassic Park and that runs about 160,000 square feet, Kong is around 150,000. So that one's got to be a more physical ride.
Oh, no. I'm a Track and Field as well as Cross Country coach...pun was very much intended.
Glad to hear it!Spoiler Free Quick Coco Review
Frozen Short: I liked it and I didn't mind it being 22 minutes long but I understand some not wanting to watch a 22 minute clip before a movie. Rating B+
Coco: I just came back from seeing Coco and I loved it. The animation, music, characters, and plot were all great. There is a plot twist which really surprised me and elevated the movie for me. I do feel like it is more geared towards adults. I'm not saying that kids won't like it but little kids might not understand the holiday day of the dead. I really recommend everyone to go see it and I really hope this movie is a success. Rating A
So everyone here is saying "Mario Kart is where it's at", but if the rumor is right - the Mario Kart ride is only 79,000 square feet (a mere 1.8 acres) to Donkey Kong's 202,000 square feet (4.6 acres). That feels pretty small - even for something like a spider man attraction that moves through a show building - though I did a quick measurement on the Spider-Man building and seems in that ballpark 60,000 - 80,000 square feet, so this may be the case. Meanwhile that Donkey Kong ride has to be something pretty huge - more of an actual physical "coaster" or ride of some sort with that size. I measured up Jurassic Park and that runs about 160,000 square feet, Kong is around 150,000. So that one's got to be a more physical ride.
Donkey Kong is supposed to be a coaster.
I don't know Universal at all, but I can only get a max off 77,000 sq. feet if I include all of the stands/stores out front with it. I get about the same for Jurassic Park as well. Universal has the tough task of needing to maximize the use of their space as their land is much more valuable than Disney (since they don't have the luxury of building out like Disney can). Like I said, I don't know Universal (I went once and that was 20 years ago and wasn't very impressed), but this is their chance to really start pulling people from Disney (Nintendo + Potter). They have to know that they have to do it really well if they want to think about ever truly competing with Disney.