Universal Studios Beijing Unveils New Concept Art And Details About Each Of Its Seven Themed Lands
A year ago, we wrote about theseven themed landsbeing planned for China’s Universal Beijing Resort, which is set to open sometime next year. Now there’s a new video showcasing tons of new pieces of concept art, and we have some additional details about each land: Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness, Transformers Metrobase, Minion Land, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic World Isla Nublar, Hollywood, and Waterworld.
Universal Beijing Resort Concept Art
Before we go any further, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the fact that for the past several years, the Chinese government has been pulling people from their homes and forcing them into concentration camps. We’re covering this from afar because of the film connections to the rides, but it would be wise to read up onwhat’s happening in Xinjiang(orwatch this video) before deciding to visit in person.
I suppose the most potentially interesting part of this Universal video comes near the end, centering on the Jurassic World Isla Nublar area. There’s a new look at Jurassic World Adventure, the dark ride which uses thesame ride systemas the Spider-Man attraction at Islands of Adventure and features a “nearly full-scale Indominus Rex” popping out during the climactic moments of the ride. And how detailed will “The Aviary” be? Will the pterosaurs that are supposedly flying overhead be digital projections, or physical objects hanging from a track?
Also, I believe this is our first look at the Kung Fu Panda attraction, so perhaps people who find themselves in the middle of a Venn diagram featuring theme park obsessives and DreamWorks Animation stans will be pleased to see Po and his pals stepping into the theme park realm.
In any case, you can get more information about most of the lands (viaTravelpulse) below – minus Hollywood and Waterworld, which frankly sound pretty boring with the exception of that Steven Spielberg cameo:
