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[Tishypops]

HUGE rumours flying round after the news that Universal parks have bought over 50 acres of land on IDrive and the possibility of them getting themselves ready to build a 3rd park!

Universal Orlando buys Wet 'n Wild land
June 27, 2013
Universal Orlando has purchased more than 50 acres of land under and around the Wet 'n Wild water park, giving itself more flexibility for future growth.

The giant theme-park resort, which has been rapidly expanding under new owner Comcast Corp., paid $30.9 million for the properties, based on documentary-stamp tax payments.

[HiddenMickey]

That is really interesting. I wonder what they could be thinking of putting there. Or maybe they are just looking out for a future without plans?

They are expanding US right now to include another Harry Potter area (Diagon Alley).

[Tishypops]

And now this is announced......interesting.......
Slough out of the films I have seen banded around as possible attractions I am not that enthused (especially as they can not use DC because of the six flags contract)

Thomas Tull's entertainment company announces a five-year partnership with the Comcast-owned studio, starting in 2014.

Universal Pictures and Legendary Entertainment have officially agreed to enter into a five-year production and co-financing partnership, starting in 2014, in which Universal will market and distribute Legendary's movies worldwide, both companies announced Wednesday.

"Comcast and NBCUniversal’s global assets in film, television and theme parks offer Legendary unmatched breadth and opportunity to grow our business. We are delighted to be in business with this exceptional team and look forward to a successful partnership," Legendary CEO Thomas Tull said in a statement.
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Legendary hopes to take advantage of Universal's theme parks and cross-promotional opportunities from other Comcast properties through its new deal. The two companies will explore ways to expand Legendary's franchises and intellectual property into Universal's theme parks and Universal will be able to collaborate with Legendary on projects in China due to the latter's deal with China Film Group, the companies said.
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"Legendary continues to prove that big ideas are relevant and profitable with our global movie-going audience. We couldn't be more thrilled to embrace the challenges and changing marketplace with Thomas and his team and we are also excited about what opportunities this will bring to our Theme Parks around the world," Universal Studios COO Ron Meyer said in a statement.



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[Tishypops]

Originally Posted by HiddenMickey

That is really interesting. I wonder what they could be thinking of putting there. Or maybe they are just looking out for a future without plans?

They are expanding US right now to include another Harry Potter area (Diagon Alley).

Yes, I am thinking they are going to go with the old 'strike while the iron is hot' get HP phase 2 done and then announce this. There is soooooo much hype and buzz around universal right now and with (I have heard reported but not actually looked at figures) a bump of around 19% in attendance to their parks with HP if I were them I would keep it coming as they can't seem to do any wrong at the minute. I still don't understand why on earth are wetting their pants over what is basically a well themed bunch of CS places but they are and it is bringing the people in and I know as a WDW fan I am looking at what they have done and am asking the questions if they can get this done in this amount of time why are disney so slow on the uptake on things.


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[BarryH]

Actually, during the first year that HP opened, attendance at Universal increased by 38%. Even with Cars Land, DCA had an increase of 23% in attendance. Usually a new attraction will give you like 5%-10% increase. 38% is just unheard of. With those numbers, it's no wonder HP phase 2 is going up. I'd sell my own mom for those numbers! (well, maybe not...)

A 3rd gate has been rumored for a long time. With the money pumping into the parks and the recent expansions, I wouldn't doubt a 3rd gate may be on its way, but I haven't heard any rumors about it.