News Significant Wicked Attractions in Development at Universal

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New New York Times article about the growth of Universal Parks:

Universal’s Theme Parks, Long in Disney’s Shadow, Expand at Dizzying Pace

Universal is going after Disney, the industry leader, with new parks in Florida and Texas: “We want people to think of us first.”

www.nytimes.com

Mark Woodbury touches on the current growth throughout the company, but most interesting to many was this quote:

Mr. Woodbury has still-secret plans for significant attractions themed to “Wicked,” another Universal movie. “When I saw it, my first reaction was, ‘This is a theme park waiting to happen,’” he said.

 

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Once again Mark Woodbury is mentioning the concept of Wicked coming to the parks, this time to an investor conference:

Mark Woodbury Recalls Thinking ‘Wicked’ Set “Was A Theme Park Waiting To Happen” As Universal Exec Talks Epic Universe, London Plans

Universal parks boss talks possible new Epic Universe lands in Orlando, the upcoming London project., year-round horror attractions and kids resorts.

deadline.com