It could be years before parkgoers see it all come to fruition, but purportedly Universal is keen to have it all completed by 2024. That brings the total count to four new lands for the fourth park, which is still obviously only in development at this stage.
There's also allegedly a plan to expand Harry Potter in this new park by creating a Ministry of Magic, which would be an extension of The Wizarding World. And lastly, a new Jurassic World thrill ride based on Universal Pictures' sequels might also make its way into the fourth park. There have been rumors for almost ten years now that Universal wanted to bring Middle-earth to their parks, so this move could mean that the legal rights are finally in their hands (perhaps a result of Christopher Tolkien's retirement?). Disney and More's source has been told that a Lord of the Rings land is also being considered for the fourth park.
The news doesn't stop there, though, as Universal reportedly also has its eyes set on another major Hollywood franchise. Supposedly, Universal is also in talks to try and bring Pokémon to Nintendo Land at some point.
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Related: Nintendo & Universal Team Up for New Theme Park Attractionsĭisney and More reports that a fourth Universal park is in development at Orlando, currently going by code name Project 314. The outlet also says that Super Nintendo World is indeed planned for the new park, and it will include rides for Zelda and Mario Kart, as well as a Donkey Kong rollercoaster and Peach Castle at the very center. There's been a lot of speculation since then about what kind of new attractions Universal is planning but not a lot of information. At that point, it was clear that the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 2010 wouldn't be Universal's last attempt to overtake Disney World. In 20, Universal Orlando surprised everyone with the purchase of two pieces of land totaling more than 570 acres and costing an excess of $157 million. If true, the park would be the end result of a lot of planning. That could all change, however, with the addition of a mysterious new park. Currently, Universal Orlando consists of two actual theme parks (Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure) and one water park (Volcano Bay), along with an entertainment complex. Universal Japan promises that the Pokémon project will start construction in 2022.Universal Studios is reportedly in development on a fourth theme park for its Orlando location that could rival nearby Walt Disney World. Many theme parks like Universal Orlando and Disney World have resumed construction projects amid the COVID-19 Pandemic so it is unlikely that it will affect the installation getting underway. “Our efforts to develop new guest experiences will continue to help reinvigorate the tourism market.” Bonnier, President and CEO of Universal Studios Japan states. “The globally popular Pokémon characters combined with Universal’s innovative approach to creating authentic and one-of-a-kind theme park entertainment promise excitement for the entire family,” J.L.
The park already has its AR Mario Kart ride so it is very likely that Pokémon may follow suit with something similar. While nothing specific has been announced for the partnership, it can be assumed that the new installation may feature some usage of virtual reality technology. In a press release from Universal Japan, it is said that the Pokémon collaboration will bring real and virtual worlds together to create a revolutionary theme park experience. It’s unknown if these other parks will also receive the announced Pokémon partnership add-on.
Three more Universal parks around the world are also getting Super Mario-themed installations including Universal Hollywood and Universal Orlando. On March 17, 2021, Universal Studios Japan officially opened its Super Nintendo Land.