Originally Posted By HokieSkipper From Inside the Magic <<Select media have been invited by Universal Orlando to tune in to a special webcast in which “major attraction news” will be revealed. The web announcement will take place on May 19 at 10:30am, so check back here and follow us on Twitter and Facebook to find out what Universal plans to announce. The announcement (I’m sure by no coincidence) takes place the day before Star Tours: The Adventures Continue makes its big debut at nearby Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. Depending on the scale of this “major” announcement, Universal is likely interested in stealing some of the media spotlight away from Disney. While no further details were given in our invitation to watch the announcement featuring the Universal Creative team, it is expected that the replacement of Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast will be unveiled. Rumors and recent “UORHints” revealed by Universal Orlando seem to point to a ride themed around “Despicable Me” will be the replacement, but that has not yet been confirmed. And, of course, it’s possible that Universal has an entirely different surprise to announce, but we won’t find that out until May 19. Let the speculation begin!>> Link: <a href="http://www.insidethemagic.net/2011/04/universal-orlando-to-announce-major-attraction-news-on-may-19-via-webcast/" target="_blank">http://www.insidethemagic.net/...webcast/</a>
Originally Posted By DlandDug It's HARRY POTTER! They will announce that all of IOA is being converted to Harry Potter. It's TRUE! (Just wanted to start THAT ball rolling...!)
Originally Posted By DlandDug Since this didn't seem to go much of anywhere: <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/MsgBoard-T-118156-P-1.asp" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/Ms...-P-1.asp</a>
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper I know you're joking, but I doubt it's Potter. I mean it COULD be, but I think it's a little early for that as I think they're only in the planning stages there. But with that being said, I do think this is more than the Jimmy Neutron retheme. That's just not what I would consider "MAJOR". I think they'll announce that as well as another attraction for the Studios park. I wouldn't mind seeing Kong.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>I wouldn't mind seeing Kong.<< You mean that incredible, fabulous, can't-miss King Kong we have out here in USH? Take it. Really.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper ^^^It would be similar, if it came. But it'll be longer and different. You're the first person who's seen it that isn't impressed. I'm surprised.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>You're the first person who's seen it that isn't impressed.<< Really? I haven't met anyone who was impressed with it. Guess I'm running in the wrong circles. Then again-- I haven't met many who have seen it-- or who were impressed enough to mention it. As Alfred Hitchcock famously said, "It's only a moooooovie."
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper ^^^I mean I'd rather have the gigantic Kong AAs back, but I doubt that'd ever happen.
Originally Posted By DlandDug No, Universal's King Kong is dead. And while the new 3D Kong Experience may have its fans, it seems like hardly anyone wants to talk about it. I think we tried to start three different threads last summer, which basically went nowhere.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper Eh...I think the fact that it isn't it's own actual full-fledged attraction hurts it's marketability and it gaining a full-fledged fanbase.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>I think the fact that it isn't it's own actual full-fledged attraction hurts it's marketability...<< Try telling USH that! They are still running those slo-mo ads with people reacting in horror. I guess they prefer showing that rather than anything that offers a glimpse of the actual "attraction!"
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper ^^^Yea, I don't think they handled the marketing for it well at all.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper According to BriMan, the owner of Orlando United, if his sources are correct, this announcement will be very, very exciting.
Originally Posted By CaptainMichael Universal filed a trademark in March of this year for something called Wondersea Island per Orlando United. This may be the waterpark that Spiritof74 is talking about.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper ^^I'm fairly certain that is the case. I'm excited to see what that theme implies.
Originally Posted By Bolna That's quite exciting, I love waterparks! And I hope that Disney has something more than new DVCs to offer...
Originally Posted By DBitz2 <<>>You're the first person who's seen it that isn't impressed.<< Really? I haven't met anyone who was impressed with it. Guess I'm running in the wrong circles.>> DlandDug, I'm with you on that. I'm not that impressed with it, either. So, no, you're not running in the wrong circles, ha!
Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 Well it's 7:49pm on Thursday 19/5/11, here in Western Australia. Must be something soon, right?
