How the Disney-Marvel deal affects Universal Studios theme parks

Ryan C. · #1 (**permalink**) 09-01-2009, 04:00 PM

Disney’s acquisition of Marvel is expected to have no effect on Universal Studios Florida, where visitors ride on attractions themed to Spider-Man and pose for photos with the Incredible Hulk at the Islands of Adventure theme park.

“Our agreement with Marvel stands for as long as we follow the terms of our existing contract and for as long as we want there to be a Marvel Super Hero Island,” said Universal Studios Florida spokesman Tom Schroder.

Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, across town from Walt Disney World in Orlando, includes the Incredible Hulk roller-coaster and the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man simulator ride as well walk-around characters such as Wolverine and Captain America.

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sk8belle · #2 (**permalink**) 09-01-2009, 04:31 PM

Huh, very interesting. Thanks for posting this, Ryan.

I can't believe that Disney is going to pass up an opportunity to put up a direct challenge in this area to its competitors, though, in some form or another.

Dismom · #3 (**permalink**) 09-01-2009, 10:27 PM

I know Disney needs/wants to expand and offer more, but me personally I am a Disney purist, so much of the Marvel characters do not hold any interest for me, but I am sure younger people like my teen son would enjoy the wilder side of characters.

I just hope Disney does not abandon the traditional characters to may way for the new characters.

drcorey · #4 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 02:06 PM

yeah, this should be good.