#NINTENDO LAND UNIVERSAL STUDIOS ORLANDO HOW TO#
The only official word on this came from Disney CEO Bob Iger when he said that Disney was looking into how to incorporate Marvel characters into their theme parks. While it appears that Marvel’s contract with Universal lasts forever, the idea that Disney-owned Marvel characters are a major part of one of Disney World’s Florida competitor’s theme parks is likely something Disney wants to change. So, where would this Nintendo Land go? Replace Marvel Super Hero Island The fact is, if a substantial Nintendo area is going to be added, something is going to have to be taken out. When more Harry Potter areas were added to Universal Studios in 2014, the Jaws ride and the surrounding areas were shut down. A roller coaster even got remodeled to be Potter-themed. When the Wizard World of Harry Potter was added to Islands of Adventure in 2010, large chunks of the generic Lost Continent area were revamped to become Hogwarts and Hogsmeade. When the Simpsons Ride was added in 2008, Back to the Future: The Ride was shut down. Whenever they add new rides, they repurpose or dismantle old ones. One of the problems with their Florida locations is that they don’t have a lot of room for expansion. While there’s a chance Nintendo rides could debut in Japan or California before Florida, it seems like Universal’s most ambitious projects all start off in their Orlando parks. Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventures are their primary venues (there are also locations in California, Japan, and Singapore). After I let my mind run wild, though, I started to think: where the heck is Universal Studios going to fit Nintendo?įor those who don’t know, Universal Studios’ two major locations are in Orlando, Florida. An F-Zero roller coaster? An epic Zelda dark ride? A real-life Peach’s Castle? Some hapless dude dressed up as a Toad? Sign me up. My mind, much like many of your minds, is racing with possibilities and potential. Nintendo’s officially working on theme park rides and attractions with Universal Studios.