The Future Video Game Rides of Universal Studios Orlando

Join us in this exciting exploration of the future of Universal Studios Orlando! In 2023, Universal Orlando is making headlines again, and fans of theme parks, amusement parks, and video games are buzzing with anticipation. Are they about to take the world of gaming to a whole new level? Will there be even more epic adventures in the world of Universal Studios Florida?
In this video, we dive into the latest rumors and speculations surrounding Universal Studios Orlando 2023 and the highly anticipated Epic Universe expansion. As we all know, Universal Studios is already home to some of the most thrilling and immersive rides in the world, but could they be planning to level up with more video game-inspired attractions?
We'll explore the existing Universal Studios Orlando rides and see how they've embraced the gaming world, including the incredibly popular Super Nintendo World. But what's next? Will we see new rides based on beloved Nintendo franchises? Could Universal Studios Orlando 2023 usher in a new era of Universal epic adventures?
Don't miss this exciting look into the potential future of Universal Studios Orlando, as we discuss the possibilities and share the latest updates on the theme parks, amusement parks, and roller coasters that have captivated audiences for generations. Subscribe now and stay tuned for all the latest news on Universal Studios Orlando and the epic universe expansion! Nintendo fans, this one's for you!
Time Stamps:
00:00 Super Nintendo World
01:30 Pokémon
03:16 The Legend of Zelda
05:35 Other Nintendo
10:32 Sony
13:07 Sega
14:00 Microsoft
16:39 Five Nights at Freddy's
Video Credit:
Super Nintendo World Universal Studios Japan: • Walking Around Super N...
The Vision for Nintendo at Universal Theme Parks: • The Vision for Nintend...
All Pokémon Video Game Trailers: • All Pokémon Game Trail...
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: • The Legend of Zelda: T...
Islands of Adventure Universal Orlando Theme Park Tour: • Islands of Adventure U...
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Everyone is here!: • Super Smash Bros. Ulti...
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe: • Kirby's Return to Drea...
Starlink Battle for Atlas - Star Fox: • Starlink Battle for At...
Metroid Dread Nintendo Switch: • Metroid Dread - Announ...
Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch: • Pikmin 4 - Overview Tr...
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch: • Animal Crossing: New H...
F-ZERO Unlimited Captain Falcon: • Video
Teaser Trailer for Splatoon: • E3 2014 - Teaser Trail...
WarioWare Get It Together Demo Gameplay: • WarioWare Get It Toget...
Web Slingers A Spiderman Adventure Disneyland Avengers Campus Spiderman Ride: • Web Slingers A Spiderm...
Luigi’s Mansion 3 Nintendo Switch: • Luigi’s Mansion 3 - Ni...
The Last of Us Halloween Horror Nights 2023: • "The Last of Us" Haunt...
UNCHARTED: The Nathan Drake Collection: • UNCHARTED: The Nathan ...
God of War - Story Trailer | PS4: • God of War - Story Tra...
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled: • Crash Team Racing Nitr...
Sonic Superstars - Announce Trailer: • Sonic Superstars - Ann...
Minecraft Trails & Tales Update: • Minecraft Trails & Tal...
Minecraft : 8 Passenger Minecart Roller Coaster: • Minecraft : 8 Passenge...
Halo 5: Launch Gameplay Trailer: • Halo 5: Launch Gamepla...
Five Nights at Freddy's Movie Trailer: • Five Nights at Freddy'...
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[@VunderGuy]

If they're smart, they better. If they're really smart, they'll put a Sonic ride in a different park than Epic Universe so they can say we have both Mario and Sonic in our Orlando parks but you have to visit different parks to experience them. If they're even smarter, they'll buy out Six Flags' DC rights so they can say the same but for Marvel and DC.

[@jeffreymodesitt3345]

Honestly I'm against the idea of Universal having both Sonic and Pokemon for the sole factor it will attract one unsavory individual whose name I will not mention but if you know, you know.

[@WadeMFilms]

@@jeffreymodesitt3345who?

[@tytytherussianspy2778]

Adding Sonic could piss off Nintendo and adding DC could give Disney the ability to remove Marvel.

[@ledragon7469]

@@jeffreymodesitt3345Dear god

[@schneejacques3502]

​@@jeffreymodesitt3345Can't wait for chris chan video blog in universal

[@rct3isepic]

Metroid is a PERFECT property for HHN. I'd also love a kids scare maze based on Luigi's Mansion

[@cuqui999]

Rct3 nice dreaming but that will never happen :)

[@rct3isepic]

@cuqui999 do you work at Universal Creative? Because unless you don't, that's a bold claim to make. Also I was just responding to the prompt the video gave at the end

[@cuqui999]

@@rct3isepic Though I am not making a statement for my company there are plenty non secretive reasons why this will NEVER happen. It all comes down to the contracts, engagement and parks policies, which is something you clearly know nothing about just by the way you questioned my statement. Now I know reading comprehension ain't cheap nowadays but also part of my main role is always to enhance belief NOT kill the magic... Well at least not in its entirety :) while I'm obviously not sharing information about any current projects at all I would simply say to read the statements above correctly. You will never see an HHN scare maze themed as Luigi's mansion, that is all I said and watch me stand correctly.

[@rct3isepic]

@cuqui999 "I'm here not to kill the magic" immediately kills the magic and tries to say my reading comprehension is low because I pointed out your one sentence response to what I said. I was simply responding to what the video said at the end and here you are being a complete buzz kill when nobody asked you to

[@cuqui999]

@@rct3isepic you're posting in an online public place you sure are asking for people to reply to your deranged statements. Otherwise you can write them in your notebook diary or refrain from posting otherwise refrain from saying nobody asked you, you clearly are begging for someone to tell you how off you are LMAO 🤣

[@ChaosEmeraldStar]

They’re going to decide what video game parks to build based on the movies they develop. That synergy was what likely enticed Nintendo to partner with Universal. Great video!

[@vanessasandoval96]

And what about Splatoon is part of a video game 🎮 to be included Universal and what if Squid Sisters and Off the Hook and Deep Cut are in

[@birdflox1337]

@@vanessasandoval96 I've said it before and I'll say it again, if Splatoon gets some theme park representation someday I'll be the happiest man alive.

[@Toonrick12]

​@@birdflox1337Considering how big Splatoon is in Japan, I can see the next big expansion to be Splatoon related. Imagine in IRL Inkopolis.

[@jettrow6503]

The identity of Zelda (which has been somewhat been overshadowed by the two most recent games) is the concept of puzzle-solving. The two most recent games deconstructed puzzle solving into creativity and exploration and capitalized on those two aspects in a divergent way. HOWEVER, Universal could use Zelda as an opportunity to create a truly new immersive concept with puzzle-solving. Think about the elements of an escape room for a whole land. Imagine having rides/elements of the land that cannot be accessed until you solve a puzzle/game. This has already been done with the Bowser Jr. minigame but could be expanded in a Zelda themed land. There really is a whole new sense of interactivity to be explored with the property.

[@Piiiiiiiiit]

Ohhhh!!! That’s a super cool concept! Maybe there could be a mix of puzzle elements throughout the land and a big, bombastic “Flight of Passage” style ride that takes you around some of the franchise’s iconic locations, with their wonders and perils alike, to lean into that spirit of adventure and discovery that permeates through this franchise. a combination of these elements could really capture the feel and spirit of what the series is all about while providing an entirely new kind of interactive experience for guests in the form of puzzle solving

[@brennacollins6000]

@@PiiiiiiiiitPikmin Replace Men in Black Alien Attack Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Style

[@gameplayxtreme3389]

My idea for FNAF is simply a Fazbear's Pizza restaurant that closes every Halloween to be used as a scare maze during Horror Nights. As for Zelda, I think the biggest problem is choosing a location. It would feel incomplete if it was just Castle Town or Kokiri Forest, so you'd need to do multiple mini areas that are connected in some way. But you can't exactly build a Hyrule Field to connect them all, as that would feel very empty.

[@jucci19]

love the FNAG idea

[@calebduarte7836]

Maybe they can use that concept ride for FNaF that didn’t get a chance to be brought to life?

[@myth1clynx49]

Zelda could just be a small area similar to Nintendo Land and just be Zora, Rito, Guredo, and Goron all connected with Hyrule Castle being at the top

[@gameplayxtreme3389]

@@myth1clynx49 My idea is a really small Hyrule Field-themed hub that connects to Kokiri Forest to the left, Castle Town in front, and Death Mountain to the right. Kokiri Forest would have a show at the Great Deku Tree and a Lost Woods maze walkthrough with some shops in the Kokiri houses, Castle Town would have simple funfair-like games (maybe they could replicate the arrow minigame by letting you throw balls at big rupees?), food stalls and Hyrule Castle serving as the queue and show building for a major darkride. Then Death Mountain would be a small indoor area with the Rock Roast restaurant and a coaster that goes in and out of the volcano (think a Universal Orlando-level version of Volcano: The Blast Coaster)

[@Kev-O33]

Fnaf would make a good dark ride using flashlights to score points

[@tankart150]

A whole park themed around video games, technology, and interactive media would be awesome.

[@liamcollinson5695]

I thought the same thing with horror IPs a park dedicated to them would be great

[@Piiiiiiiiit]

Honestly for universal had they stuck with their initial direction could’ve really run with this concept. The first universal park was centered around TV and Film, so when they were building Islands of Adventure they wanted to contrast it by being entirely centered around written literature. Comics, children’s books, ancient myths and legends, and popular novels. If you think about it from that perspective, imagine an alternate timeline where epic universe, matching the theme of the other two parks, was centered around interactive mediums storytelling, mainly videogames. That concept of building themeparks with varied lands all connected by their medium of storytelling was so so interesting to me, can’t help but be a bit disappointed they’re dropping it with this third addition.

[@Ho_Lee_Fook]

Pokemon is definitely the safest bet for what's next, the franchise is just too massive for them not to do anything. I bet five nights at freddys is gonna have some kinda presence next year at HHH seeing as how well the movie did

[@Ho_Lee_Fook]

HHN*

[@faerie-starvartvlog]

I really hope they do HHN for FNAF house next year. :3 It’s going to be so awesome if they do that.

[@brennacollins6000]

Pikmin Replace Toon Lagoon

[@Ho_Lee_Fook]

@@brennacollins6000 I wish bro

[@brennacollins6000]

@@Ho_Lee_Fook Sonic The Hedgehog Replace Marvel and Pikmin Replace Toon Lagoon

[@birdflox1337]

I'm praying every day for a Splatoon land, there's just so much you can do with it. A live hologram concert like they do at Nintendo Live events, water features and attractions since Epic Universe only seems to have one planned so far, rides that are little more thrilling since the franchise is geared more towards teens, interactive rhythm games... You could even use the powerup bands to introduce daily randomized Splatfests for the park that guests can compete in by completing challenges! The only thing I think is standing in the way of this happening is that Splatoon is extremely popular in Japan, but Nintendo just seems to really not like promoting it in America or Europe. While Japan gets constant merchandise and collaborations with big clothing brands, I have never once seen any Splatoon merchandise on the shelves here in Belgium. Hopefully by the time 4 comes out, they really push it to the masses. EDIT: I also believe that the only representation Asian culture has in the parks right now would be Kung Fu panda in Beijing, so to have Splatoon's aesthetic of urban Japan could be a really nice addition in that sense.

[@nexusfuel]

Real ones know about the cancelled Crash Bandicoot ride at Universal Orlando when Universal used to own Naughty Dog

[@Azureblue25]

It’d be cool if Disney decided to incorporate Kingdom Hearts into one of their parks, and imagine if they included the Final Fantasy characters, I’d love to see Cloud and Sephiroth included in a Disney Park.

[@edriq8651]

That's What I Wanted Including Godzilla

[@thelittleredhairedgirlfrom6527]

I can just see some poor park employee trying and failing to explain Kingdom Hearts to a middle aged soccer mom from Middle-of-Nowhere, Arkansas

[@edriq8651]

@@thelittleredhairedgirlfrom6527 ITS CALLED FOOTBALL!!!!!

[@AlexMartinez-gv7hy]

A WarioWare ride would be really fun, and the mini games would be switched up every ride thru

[@matthewxbradley7102]

I would absolutely love a Sonic ride at universal alongside Mario. I love Sonic and would absolutely kill for a Sonic ride. But I really want the ride to be based on the movies to give it a bit more independence. Especially with how popular the movies have been. I mean Universal already has one paramount ride with Transformers why not another?

[@princesspikachu3915]

Sonic rollercoaster because I wanna go fast…

[@gabrielgarcia3524]

@@princesspikachu3915 Facts.

[@joshberninger8355]

I think Kirby could work in an expansion of Mario if they wanted as it’s similar art style. But see Luigi’s mansion as an easy popular ride to add. Do it like Monsters Inc in Japan with the flashlight gimic. Zelda is inevitable I think. It’s one of their biggest franchises and if they do movies for it it will be even bigger outside the games then too. After a lot of others won’t support a full land but imagine them adding themed lands that fit multiple games. For instance a general space themed la d that has Metroid (Transformers style), Star Fox (simulator/interactive shooter), and F-Zero (coaster)

[@therealpskilla502]

I just hope if (when) they do a LOZ movie, they do it right. Illumination was fine for Mario, but I don't trust them to tell a serious story.

[@isaiahvilla6691]

My idea for a Sonic themed land for Universal Studios could go like this guest would enter the land in a gold ring finding themselves in Green Hill Zone as they are Greeted by Sonic Tails Amy Shadow Sliver and Kunckles the land would feature 2 different rides. The First one would feature a water ride Great for the hot summer heat. The ride Would feature guest helping Sonic and Tails as Eggman has sent his Robot army to steal the Chaos Emerald to use it for his project. As guest enter the ride there would be a pre- show They would find themselves inside of tails lab Who is showing off his latest invention Until Sonic comes in eating his chili dog as tails goes on about his invention. Suddenly they would be interrupted by Eggman himself who Has planned an invasion to sent his Robots to steal the Chaos Emeralds before the pre show ends Tails and Sonic tell the guest they'll meet them outside of the lab once they are on board there vehicle. As guest enter the loading area they would Climb aboard on Tails's Latest Vehicle invention The Battle Raft. The Battle Raft is an Inflatable boat vehicle was created of course again by Tails the vehicle would be feature his yellow and White color scheme and on the side of the raft It would have 6 custom blaster turrets to shoot at one of Eggmans Robot's Egg pawns Moto bugs crab meat egg hammers etc. And just imagine this water ride Would also feature Animatronics of Sonic Tails and Eggman. The Second ride would be based Of Team Sonic Racing This ride would use the same ride system like Test Track and Radiator Springs Racers. And of Course the rest of the land What feature restaurants and gift shops and meet and great areas We're guest could meet their favorite sonic characters. And speaking of gift shops. One of them would feature build you're own Chao Wisp and Koco it would be very similar to the Droid Depot at Galaxy's Edge And I think it would be very popular Considering the Sonic Fans are still talking about They want to see the Chao Garden to come back even though It was mentioned in Sonic Frontiers. So yeah That's my idea for a Sonic Themed land That Universal could do.

[@monoredsky]

Yea an Indoor F-Zero Coaster and Star Fox Dark Ride would be right up my alley.

[@jeremystoeckel9903]

I'd rather they expand on Nintendo a little more and then focus on actually utilizing their DreamWorks IP's a little better than they have. The How to Train your Dragon land is a big step in the right direction.

[@Azureblue25]

Same, I’d be especially excited for a Legend of Zelda expansion, and also more expansions for the Mario & Donkey Kong lands, it’d be awesome to have something Mario Galaxy related where we also get to see Rosalina, something Yoshi and Wario related would be awesome as well, and it’d be nice to have King K. Rool be a part of the Donkey Kong land, outside of Nintendo I’d want something Sonic related the most, and I’d like to see Dreamworks expansions for How to Train your Dragon as well, Shrek including Puss in Boots The Last Wish and Kung Fu Panda, although I’d want Megamind and Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron to be included as well in some capacity I feel like it’d be unlikely sadly.

[@tankart150]

Crash Bandicoot almost had his own theme park ride at Universal Hollywood, back when Universal Creative had offices near Naughty Dog

[@coltonandjen]

A ride or something themed around Persona would be pretty sick, I doubt it would happen outside of Universal Japan since it's an M rated franchise, but given how popular Persona 5 has been for Atlus and since Sega pretty much owns Persona, It would be cool to see happen

[@cosmicwarrior1857]

Big persona fan myself but it’s still way too niche to warrant a theme park ride.

[@spadesin3d173]

What a retarded idea

[@birdflox1337]

probably not gonna get a theme park ride, but I can see some kind of Persona event happening with some custom food and drinks maybe

[@potato-kw1er]

I personally don't think it will fit with the universals in America.

[@Toonrick12]

But you know what franchise Sega owns that is perfect for a theme park? Angry Birds. My guess is that if Universal or Six Flags (over Cedar Fair) signs a deal with Sega, I definitely see both Sonic and Angry Birds being added at the same time. As for Persona, I see it has having mascot costumes. Jack Frost and Morgana are important but the MUST also have a Teddie costume. It's so obvious it hurts.

[@dasoupsoup]

Surprised you never mentioned Donkey Kong coming to both Japan and Orlando soon, that's the next Nintendo property in the forseeable future. The original concept for Super Nintendo World that was supposed to replace KidZone had lots of properties, such as Mario, DK, Zelda, Pokémon, Kirby, and even Luigi's Mansion. Given Mario and DK have already been realized, with Pokémon and Zelda rumored to be on the way, there is already plenty of framework for future Nintendo projects. My personal pipe dream is Cuphead at Toon Lagoon, but I know that's never happening.

[@Azureblue25]

With this original concept for Super Nintendo World in Universal in mind, I bet you can safely predict what movies are going to come out from Nintendo & Illumination or possibly Nintendo & Dreamworks in the future, we already got Mario and with a sequel planned, a Donkey Kong spin-off movie has been in talks for already being in production, the same case for a Legend of Zelda movie which could spawn sequels like the Mario movie, then that leads to us getting a new Pokémon movie which will be among the many Pokémon movies that already exist lol, a Luigi’s Mansion spin-off movie and lastly a Kirby movie in the future, especially since Universal tend to only have attractions if there’s going to be a movie based on them. Outside of Nintendo IP’s I could see Sonic, Minecraft and Five Nights at Freddy’s being included as well in other sections of the park, with Sonics popularity and the success of his movies I could totally see this happening, Five Nights at Freddy’s is pretty popular as well and the movie did pretty well and sequels are planned so I could see this happening as well, and for Minecraft, it’s one of the highest selling games of all time, it’s extra popular, plus there’s actually a movie in production for it currently, so all of these Non-Nintendo franchises probably have the highest chances of appearing at Universal out of all the other Non-Nintendo franchises. As for Disney World I could totally see them including Kingdom Hearts and we’ll also get to see characters from Final Fantasy 7 as well but in their KH designs obviously, Disney and Square Enix have talked about making a Kingdom Hearts movie in the past so it’s totally possible.

[@Thespywhoteabaggedme]

King Features owns the licensing rights for Cuphead and their IP has a majority presence in Toon Lagoon. (Popeye, Blondie, etc.) So yeah, a way bigger possibility.

[@brennacollins6000]

@@Azureblue25 Pikmin Replace Toon Lagoon Rumor Idea

[@Ishaq-qj3bv]

Stop Stelling stuff Lankybox KZbinrs Video

[@AlexMartinez-gv7hy]

I just want a dark ride based on Metroid. Imagine incredibly detailed animatronics of Ridley, Samus, Meta Ridley. It would be awesome

[@Piiiiiiiiit]

I don’t even fw Metroid and I still think this sounds sick just in concept alone. I think some people underestimate how many people will turn up for a ride just because it’s a good ride or a cool concept regardless of the IP slapped on it. I feel like this kind of concept for Metroid would be a shoe in for that. Like sure not a lot of people know what it is off brand recognition alone, but if I see some dark sci fi horror shit with space pirates that’s gonna be more than enough to get me in line lmao. Like it’s just cool, and that’s enough to get a lot of people on board.

[@AlexMartinez-gv7hy]

@@Piiiiiiiiit exactly

[@verylostdoommarauder]

There actually was a Pokemon theme park back in the day in Japan. It would be really cool for there to be one in Universal.

[@jasonag619]

Reminder: Universal has Two Record breaking Video Game Movies in 2023. Sonic doesn’t count cause Paramount released that movie Also Crash is Microsoft soooo yeah

[@KianBarzi]

Attractions Ideas, Cedar Fair, and Six Flags announced yesterday they're working together now. It's an 8-billion-dollar deal. I think you should talk about this topic in your next video because this is a major piece of news in the theme park industry as a whole.

[@tennojinesoberi]

Not to mention Cedar Fair has rights to EA games, as they made attractions for Plants Vs. Zombies and Mass Effect

[@blezzing0603]

Great to have you back 🎉 I do think a FNAF ride would be dope(especially when you see the concept art) but I would fast track a Luigi mansion or Pokémon ride(these franchise have been around for years and years so they’re staying power is there)

[@vanessasandoval96]

What about Splatoon will it have Squid Sisters Off the Hook and Deep Cut perform

[@birdflox1337]

I think fnaf would be best off with just a nicely themed restaurant, a whole ride would be difficult to pull off

[@flarestriker2005]

@@birdflox1337 Unless they replace Supercharged or something in Orlando

[@brennacollins6000]

@@flarestriker2005 Pikmin Log Ride Replace Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls Rumored Similar to Tiana's Bayou Adventure Oatchi Water Ride Replace Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges Rumored Similar to Frozen Ever After at Disney Epcot Comic Strip Cafe Retheme to Pikmin’s Onion Cafe Blondie’s: Home of the Dagwood Retheme to Candypop Bud Food Stand Cathy’s Ice Cream Retheme to Ice Pikmin’s Ice Cream and Wimpy’s Retheme to Glow Pikmin’s Lumiknoll Food Stand Olimar’s S.S. Dolphin Ship Play Area Replace Me Ship, The Olive At Islands Of Adventure similar to Pandora The World of Avatar at Disney Animal Kingdom

[@blackattack1840]

funny how a Sega executive just a couple days ago said his career goal is to get Sonic featured at Universal Studios like Mario

[@mattkugelman4369]

At this point I’m surprised universal isn’t talking to paramount about it for the movies

[@thecluckster3908]

As soon as you mentioned “Wario Ware” it just clicked for me, ITS THE EASIEST RIDE IDEA EVER, ITS JUST TOY STORY MANIA BUT WITH WARIOWARE GAMES ITS GENIUS!

[@BBonnie_Official]

I can honestly see FNaF happening. With the success of the film, it’s small inclusion in Halloween horror nights this year and a company already having the rights and a concept for a FNaF dark ride, I can see Universal possibly picking it up :)

[@AdamYJ]

Call me old if you must, but I just want a Pac-Man attraction.

[@JFrombaugh]

If Epic Universe gets a Pokémon land and Disney has no answer they are SCREWED. Such a one-two punch would definitely have the ability to eat into a lot of that key younger kids/tweens demographic who might still be more on Team Disney atm.

[@brennacollins6000]

Pikmin Replace Toon Lagoon

[@jucci19]

id say that outside of nintendo, Universal is probably hesitant. These licensing deals expire and if they dont renew, Universal has to close down the land/rides and itll cost tons of money. This just happened with Spiderman in one of the asian parks & theres rumors that Simpsons land may have to close soon due to Disney now owning that & not going to renew the rights.

[@SpectacularWebHead]

You forgot that Ghostbusters(a sony property) was at universal studios florida back when the park opened in the 90's

[@michaelmorones5041]

My idea for video game HHN is Fire Emblem. It's medieval fantasy plus majority of the games feature the standard HHN creatures of skeletons and zombies plus some games dive into the mythological with cyclops, gorgons, hellhounds

[@rileyrose5166]

I feel like most of the non-massive nintendo games are most likely gonna get rep in secondary attractions like restaurants, gift shops, and shows. Small enough to not be a huge risk, but enough to gather and satisfy fans.

[@seokjin3000]

Of course Pokemon is next. A new land will cost at least half a billion to design and build, and Pokemon is the safe bet.

[@fatcat22able]

Theme park event Pokémon giveaways, a park-exclusive Pokémon Center store, Pokémon movie-themed rides, and seamless integration with Pokémon Go are all no-brainers.

[@Trainmaster909]

Pokémon “Safari Zone” ride with Prof Oak narrating with a ton of animatronics. Maybe we see Mew at the end as a surprise guest.

[@MaximilianZ96]

But Nintendo doesn’t own pokemon.

[@brawlmasterjoelstudios]

Crash Bandicoot is owned by Microsoft now lol

[@MkR2398]

For LOZ, it's an elf boy running around not Middle Earth to get some magical Doritos from a pig warlock. I didn't know anything about Harry Potter, but the land taught me everything in real time and it's top 3 favorite themed lands anywhere for me. As long as the land organically teaches you the rules, it'll work just fine. The land will make you want to buy a game/read the books/get some figures/learn about the franchise for real

[@princesspikachu3915]

I want a Furret rollercoaster like the one in the 6th Pokémon movie.

[@tommythetreat000]

Great video. Hopefully we will get to hear your thoughts on the Six Flags/Cedar Fair merger.

[@meta_knight]

This is a personal guess, but if the Kirby franchise continues its momentum that Kirby and the Forgotten Land has created, then it can absolutely be a contender. I think people overlook how much of a merch juggernaut the IP is, maybe it won’t get its own land, but I can EASILY see a Kirby Cafe like the one in Japan being built for a park restaurant and one or two attractions (An Air Ride one would be SO good)

[@StorybookBella]

Patiently waiting for a video on the news of the six flags merger

[@evevivig6551]

Monster Hunter has historically had collabs with Universal Studios Japan with the release of some games. Going to the parks gave players exclusive in game items, and they've also had multiple seasonal temporary attractions. Monster Hunter the Real in 2017. A VR walk for Iceborne's release in 2020, which they're bringing back this year for MH's 20th year anniversary. I don't think something like MH would have mass appeal in the US, but I dream of them having a fully themed MH area in USJ someday. ;-;

[@RioluJH]

I am sorry but Fallout would make an awesome theme park and the Amazon show, if good, will upgrade its status for one a lot.

[@spacedjace57]

i feel like splatoon is almost a shoe in for the japanese park as its actually really big in japan, not to mention the things they could do with that property like splatfest in the park with the idols. they could also do a turf war attraction and a salmon run attraction

[@MagicalGirlEnterprises]

Here's a pitch for a Universal attraction that could incorporate most of Nintendo's popular franchises in a fitting way... It's an Omnimover dark ride called "Worlds of Nintendo", and is about riders taking a detailed and humorous "tour" through most of the worlds of the Nintendo IPs. This attraction will rely on immersive physical sets and intricate animatronics. For instance, in the Super Mario scene, there could be a mini-scene where a frightened Luigi is trying to feed an angry Chain Chomp.

[@campizzapasta8655]

Pokemon had a theme park ages ago in japan tbh. But since its closed now its def fair game :D I hope they bring back the rayquaza coaster that loomed so fun

[@TheVloggerDude2018]

Is it TOO MUCH to ask for a sonic ROLLER COASTER with a LOOP DE LOOP? I mean COME on, it’s so obvious!

[@googamp32]

Okay, so, here's my thinking. Seuss Landing is on its way out. The books aren't selling the way they used to, Warner Bros now owns the film rights, and the rides have gone to crap. So, if we have to replace it with a video game land, I say we replace it with a Ratchet And Clank land. It has a lot of crossover appeal. Kids love the cute cartoon animal aliens, while teens and adults love the cool weapons and hilarious dialogue.

[@johnjohnson9358]

Yeah but the movie did horrible at the box office. Also the property isn't big enough for a land. Pokemon or Minecraft would do better.

[@phillipb9328]

I like the video but universal studios hollywood hosted the nintendo world championship in the 1980s and i think the movie the wizard was filmed there. It was one of the most awesome moments when I was a kid when i got to play in it.

[@CheshireCatMystic]

A Ratchet and Clank rail shooter ride would be killer!

[@FieryPheonix-pq8sh]

I think the deal with Nintendo might prevent them from using any other video game company in their parks, especially their biggest competitiors, Microsoft and Sony

[@andrestapia1493]

I think having a Sonic re-theme or Sonic version of Rip Ride Rock It would be absolutely awesome. Just imagine going down the drop when City Escape starts

[@BlueThunderO7]

I am 1000% on board for an F-Zero themed ride! Maybe like a 4D or VR motion coaster called the F-Zero Grand Prix or something like it where people can experience the high speed thrills from Captain Falcon's point of view.

[@fawkewe]

Honestly the idea of Mario at Epic Universe, Zelda at Islands of adventure, and Pokemon at Florida make sense. That way Nintendo fans have to be spread out against all 3 parks in the resort to get everything but, could also be potentially satisfied with either one. These are all byfar the most popular Nintendo Ips and all offer great options for theming and items. I expect we wont be getting any other Nintendo lands but they will be easter eggs referencing other properties, such as the hidden Pikmin that appear in Super Nintendo world. Kirby Cafe exists in Japan so maybe they would open a location in The Resort somewhere. They unfortunately for fans of those ips wouldn’t be much more than that though

[@hoppie4263]

They are currently working on a DK section for Nintendo land

[@xc_spacy]

I definitely think that a "Destiny" themed land or a "Fallout" land would be insane. both themes/lands would bring another, one of a kind experience to the parks at least in a video game standpoint.

[@Nocredit11208]

I would love a star fox or sonic attraction, not very likely, but an arwing simulator or a sonic roller coaster would be awesome.

[@xaviertaylor8027]

Nice video

[@CaptainCretaceous91]

I know a Pokemon land will be very popular, but I would love it if they made one for Animal Crossing, meeting different Villagers, visiting Blathers's museum, listening to K.K. Slider, and maybe even watching animatronic Gyroids dancing. You know what else I personally want, though? Something themed after Fossil Fighters and Mother. They may not be the cash cows that Pokemon and Mario are, but they have their fair share of fans, myself included, and I'd pay good money for toys of my favorite Vivosaurs or maybe Ness, Lucas and all their friends.

[@AaronMiller1010]

I would love for an actual freddys pizza restaurant in universal it would be awesome

[@history_leisure]

Also the Last of Us did get a TV show, so its possible that The Last of Us can hedge any clause due to both a pre-existing relationship with Sony, which Nintendo is okay with, but that it has a TV show or see it only worthy as a temporary attraction. If they got the movie rights to any other properties, that might spark trouble

[@dangerfindertreasureseeker8905]

Kirby would make for an awesome Diner experience, Pokémon is a grab bag of hot possibilities though Snap or some Dark Ride with Det Pikachu would be fun. Having an area dedicated to Space would be excellent, maybe a star ship port that could lead to different experiences. A Dark ride with Halo , surviving a space battle with either Star Fox or Samus or an adventure thru a starship grave yard trying to avoid pirates. Finally a couple rides themed after Sonic be it a rollercoaster , magnet ride , or even a walk thru experience. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@ThemeParkTeeroy]

There is a Pokémon dark ride currently in development at Universal Japan, and it will almost certainly be making its way to Orlando within the decade

[@coyotemontana4558]

I gotta say that Universal Studios Orland really got the guts to do new rides and others then Disney World.

[@warriorseamonkey1693]

I want Metroid at HHN. Fusion specifically.

[@williamking331]

Monster hunter would be incredibly!

[@bluegold1026]

Am I the only one who'd like the see a Splatoon-themed land at Universal, perhaps as an expansion to Super Nintendo World?

[@waxabi2336]

I think definitely adding more Mario and Donkey Kong would easily be the best bet just so many things they can add and their so beloved there’s literally endless possibilities wnd the other one I’d say can mirror excitement and money is Pokémon. The future for universal parks is amazing

[@RednekGamurz]

>Talks about Crash in the Sony section Who's gonna tell him? But yeah, some interesting ideas here. Pokemon and Zelda are definitely safe bets for the future. Sonic and Halo would be personal dream picks for me, and I feel like both are still big brand names and would do really well in a theme park, especially with how passionate their fanbases are. Sonic games have very rollarcoaster-like level design, so that'd be a no brainer (I mean hell, Sonic had a rollarcoaster at Alton Towers for a few years). As for Halo, a ride where you man the gun on the back of a Warthog and get to mow down Covenant and maybe even Flood would be amazing if done right. If they can't do that, I'd easily take a house at Halloween Horror Nights where you're trying to escape from a Flood infestation or something. Maybe it starts with just trying to escape a Covenant invasion, where you see towering Elites and Hunters killing civilians, but then you see some of their victims get back up, and realize the situation has gone from bad, to much, much worse...

[@tylerglavocich3244]

Some of these are really out there.

[@seaneggers4450]

A mortal Kombat section at universal would be sick

[@ktm6612]

Now, despite Scott Pilgrim being kind of an disadvantage due to popularity reasons, i truly believe that a scott Pilgrim atttaction just makes so much sense to me. -Universal owns part of the franchise such as the movie, the game and takes off and has a good relation between Oni press and bryan lee O'Malley. 2. The attraction could be located between Marvel superheroe island and Topn lagoon using the space for the amphitheater and maling a good transition between the 2 lands due to the franchises's inspiration between western comics, manga and the stylized draw style and comedy of the comic. -the anime elevated a Little bit thw franchise in terms of popularity. -the artistic direction of both the movie and anime can lead to an interesting visual spectacle in the form of an attraction.

[@GUNSLIINGER]

I believe that as the popularity of The Fallout series continues to grow, it could potentially make a strong case for being turned into a theme park attraction.

[@SpezyCoasters]

Btw uncharted has a ride in Spain at Porta ventura the park that was a universal park an is now rumored to be bought again by Universal

[@kirkvandewalker3574]

An Earthbound inspired darkride could be fun. It's highly unlikely but it would be cute and cool, especially if they treat it with the same thought as the ET darkride; plus it could feature some characters in that style as a fun homage to the old school Universal Studios Florida attractions like Kongfrontation, Jaws, Ghostbusters Ghoultacular, Back to the Future, etc Tbh, if we're talking about works and worlds of pop culture literature represented at Islands of Adventure (which includes sunday comic strips and cartoons, comic books like Marvel, childen's fiction with Dr. Seuss, science fiction with the Jurassic Park/World rides, fantasy fiction with King Kong, Harry Potter and the remains of Lost Contentent), video games would be the next logical step; and the Legend of Zelda franchise would fit the bill. Conversely so would Xenoblade, but Hyrule has lots of locations that could easily replace lost contentent and blend with the other lands. If Universeal was ever planning on doing a Pokemon dark ride, I could easily see them doing one themed to Pokemon Snap. Especially if they swap/randomize locales/biomes like beaches or jungles; or fictional countries like Unova or Alola; or seasonal events, like Halloween or the holidays. Plus any snapshots could be saved to your phone or Universal photo service , and then at the end of the ride, either could be printed out at the Pokemon Photo center with stickers or at home on your printer.

[@flarestriker2005]

The Earthbound idea sounds pretty amazing! Just imagine how they're gonna add Giygas into it(Unless they're using his alien form from the 1st game).

[@Kei-hz2bj]

With universal starting to bring in japanese properties to the US parks, I hope they'll start talks to bring some animes over. With how popular anime has become recently, I can see it bringing in a huge influx of people. As well as how unique some of the settings anime have, avoiding the problem that bringing zelda over has. I think the best anime would be One Piece due to the Netflix series making it more well know to the gereral public, but i can see Naruto and DragonBall doing well too.

[@Goat0423]

I don’t know I think Kirby could work. Kirby has been on the rise since Return to Dreamland on reaching that level of popularity outside of its games and just as a notable IP that people know due to it’s easy to play hard to master style. It also had an animated series back in the day, I think if there’s any one to keep an eye on it’s definitely Kirby.

[@flarestriker2005]

I can see Universal doing a FNAF dark ride, something Kirby or Star Fox related in Epic Universe, and who knows what else?

[@James-vl2hh]

Video games are the only way to go, so disappointing that Disney sleep on Wreck-it Ralph IP, it should be theme land in every Disney parks

[@Wantacow]

Pokémon Land also has the ability to compete directly with Disney’s more Kid Friendly Halloween if they want to have like a ghost-type halloween party.

[@flarestriker2005]

Hell yeah! Imagine seeing Giratina during the Halloween season

[@FungusEater9000]

Id LOVE for a f-zero coaster, even if it's realistically too niche for a ride

[@ShrimpNation1]

Thoughts on CD Project Red? They have Witcher (with the popularity of the show and they are dropping 3 more games in 2025) and Cyber Punk

[@brycevo]

I really want an interactive light gun ride based around Halo. Imagine Buzz Lightyear or MIB, but with covenant animatronics and a Master Chief. But i don't think that will ever happen

[@MarioSonicDKPokeFAN]

I hope I lived to see that day for a pokemon theme park filled with so much content from Snap, pokemon battles, pokemon Go, merchandise, etc. It would be a site to see. Also, a real life Mario Party area, that would be cool too

[@aaronbissonnette]

16:30 "could make an argument for a bethesda game but they arent mainstream enough." well cut to 5 months later, the fallout show is pretty huge! a bethesda land would be so sick lol with rides for a bunch of their games. video game rides do sound so cool, similar to harry potter, spider-man, transformers, etc. and their ride systems. it just sucks that more adult themed rides or even just horror rides just cant really happen due to a large dependence on being kid friendly. its a shame. a park or land solely dedicated to video game or horror rides would be so insanely cool

[@terrysyvertson9205]

there's supposed to be a donkey kong expansion to the parks at some point, also, there are hidden pikmin throughout super nintendo world

[@qwertyuiopyt5877]

I think FNAF will overtake Springfield in Orlando since you don't need alot of land for it, it would bring popularity to the main park, you could have a horror dark ride, you could have a real life pizzaria, and the hardest part of this is just expanding the current Simpsons Ride to fit a dark ride

[@qwertyuiopyt5877]

And it could go to Hollywood but that's alot more landlocked and the current ride has no room to expand so they would have to work around that

[@RealOriginalJ]

They already have Pokémon mascots in Universal Studios Japan as well as the Donkey Kong Country land expansion opening up next year in 2024.

[@squirtle7G1]

The things I would do for a great Sonic ride

[@nickthetrex]

I imagine meet and greet characters of Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Cream, and Eggman. Also there needs to be an Animal Crossing ride.

[@TCOCreationStudios]

Me and some Ride Operators of Transformers the ride 3D at USH think that if our ride is to go, it should be replace with Halo. We can see ideas for the ride itself and what it could bring to the park.

[@Ishaq-qj3bv]

A Donkey knog Ride for Universal Studios Hollywood in 2028 Opening date.

[@zillauniverse7208]

I would like to see restaurants or stage play(similar to Ghostbusters spookedtacular) themed around Fire Emblem or Xenoblade Chronicles (considering it is growing in popularity).

[@piecheese1214]

Here's an idea: Everyone wants Luigi's Mansion for a Halloween Horror Nights house, but what about Metroid?

[@scardelgado874]

judging from fast and furious and jimmy fallon rides..... at times i think they got nothing planned lmfao

[@iilikeitlikethatii]

They way he pronounces "poka mon" 😂

[@esteban199633]

It's a good thing that you talked about the Uncharted Franchise. In PortAventura, a Spanish Theme park, there's a ride based on the movie starring Tom Holland. I suggest you to take a look at this spark. It was rumored to be the new Universal theme park joined with the UK.

[@flfattire959]

Great channel! You're video is the first time I've seen another person talk about Microsoft entering the theme park game. I also think a well-built Minecraft land would be a brilliant move for WHOEVER could pull it off. And actually I think with the right leadership, Microsoft could team up with Six Flag instead (who just merged with Cedar Fair last year) and use their numerous parks to stage Microsoft IPs like Sea of Thieves, Fallout, Spyro, and Candy Crush nationwide.

[@csrs247]

Universal could take out rip ride rocket and the soundstages behind it for a Pokémon land

[@rosariobono438]

I’m hoping portal will become a big enough for a theme park attraction if they ever release a third game

[@molly-xw1pj]

Could there maybe be a possibility of an anime related land?? I know they've had rides such as AOT and JJK in japan and i feel like they could have a huge success over in orlando if they went along with a land based on one of them or even other big shows such as sailor moon or naruto :)

[@molly-xw1pj]

Or maybe even one piece after the success of the netflix show

[@dasoupsoup]

They're not really rides, but rethemes of existing attractions for a limited time. The only anime/game property to get its own individual attraction is Monster Hunter, funnily enough.

[@AdamYJ]

They’d have to be anime that have significant name recognition in the U.S. outside of anime fandom. So, it would have to be maybe stuff like Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, Speed Racer, Voltron, maybe One Piece. I mean, the most well-known anime property in the U.S. is Pokemon and that was covered in video game properties.

[@schneejacques3502]

I think dragon ball land could work since it's the most popular anine in latin America. And seeing how many latinos goes to universal it could work.