The consensus seems to be that the announcement will be that Despicable Me will replace the Jimmy Neutron ride at Universal Studios Florida. But a few sources have whispered that Avatar could be replacing the Terminator 2:3-D show, in either or both Orlando and Hollywood in the not-too-distant future, as well.
Speaking of Universal rides we know are coming soon, a source e-mailed me some concept photos of the new Transformers ride, opening later this year at Universal Studios Singapore. (Click that link for more photos.)
Transformers is coming to Universal Studios Hollywood sometime in 2012, as well.
Finally, let's talk about a Universal Studios water park, shall we? Rumors are flying now that Universal has filed a trademark application for "WonderSea Island", described in the application as the name for a new water park.
For what it's worth, Universal's also filed a trademark for the word "Shoaster" under "amusement park services." I'm guessing that's a contraction of "show" and "disaster," or "show" and "coaster," depending upon how you pronounce it. But at first glance, I thought it looks a bit too much like "Shoah" to work as an effective attraction name. We'll see if anything comes of it.
Also on the trademark front, SeaWorld has filed for two trademark applications this month: Iceploration and Verbolten. The first is described as a show name and the second a ride. Could "Verbolten" be the name of the new launch coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg?
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Also, a BGW fan tells me that the park surveyed ticket holders over the winter about the launch coaster and that Verbolten was one of the options. Looks like either that is the winner, or it's another "Cheetaka"-type plant.
I'm not crazy about "Verbolten," but it's sure better than Cheetah Hunt. Let's hope the same fate does not befall BGW's Intamin launcher.
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If it's show and coaster I feel as though it will be a one of a kind simulator ride that takes you on a virtual roller coaster ride.... which sounds like the thing at Disney Quest, but I doubt it's that. Or maybe something like the Forbidden journey/Spiderman ride, but even more immersive with real actors? I'm not sre. I also imagine everyone on a coaster wearing goggles- which let me tell you, makes me laugh! (And no I don't really think that!)