Say what you will about the two studio parks in Florida, but one thing is certain: neither has aged spectacularly well.
That’s when Universal began to get serious about plans for a “studio” themed park in Central Florida, activating Walt Disney World’s defenses as the two film industry giants raced to open their own movie-making parks.ĭisney squeaked by a win, opening the Disney-MGM Studios in 1989, followed quickly by Universal Studios Florida in 1990 (followed by other studios jumping into the game, purchasing or constructing an era of “studio” themed amusement parks through the ‘90s). It’s no surprise to industry fans that the “war” between Disney and Universal has been an ongoing struggle for power since the 1980s. Ironically, the prologue to Poseidon’s Fury –like the attraction itself – is of a legendary battle between two all-powerful titans… but in this case, they’re media titans. Today, we’ll dive deep into the two versions of Poseidon’s Fury that have existed and leave it to you to decide if this sinking story is a legend or a disaster… and what should happen next.Īnd before we head off, remember that you can unlock rare concept art and audio streams in this story, access over 100 Extra Features, and recieve an annual Membership card and postcard art set in the mail by supporting this clickbait-free, in-depth, ad-free theme park storytelling site for as little as $2 / month! Become a Park Lore Member to join the story! Until then, let’s start at the beginning… Backstage pass(ed)Īs frequent readers of our Lost Legends entries know, the story of any theme park attraction tends to long before the first guests ever step through its doors. Contrary to marketing, early visitors to Islands of Adventure found Poseidon’s Fury middling, confusing, and – oh no… – boring.Īfter two years of declining reviews, Poseidon was sunk… Or so it seemed… A quick (and cheap) fix by a prominent attraction designer is often cited with creating as many problems as it solved, completely reimagining the attraction’s plot and characters. Industry insiders claimed Poseidon’s Fury would put Universal’s new park on the map… Then, it opened. Promoted as a 21st century headliner of “the world’s most technologically advanced theme park,” Poseidon’s Fury promised a next generation original experience that would merge Disney-style storytelling, Universal’s special effects expertise, and iconic original characters. An anchor of Universal’s Islands of Adventure, the mythological Lost Continent set out to prove that Universal could dispense with its “studio” styling and create immersive fantasy worlds matching Disney’s dominance. But forget dueling dragons or living dinosaurs… One of the most talked-about and mysterious elements the new park promised was Poseidon’s Fury… Long ago, in the distant corners of the ancient globe, civilizations were ruled not by order, but by seething dragons, forbidden magic, and jealous gods… It’s the perfect prologue for another timeless entry into our in-depth collection of must-read stories chronicling the best (and worst) attractions to ever exist – from the Skyway to Jaws Radiator Springs Racers to DisneyQuest.Īnd yet, today’s entry is perhaps the strangest story we’ve told. – “I Need You To Imagine” Podcast Extras (B|S|G|P).The Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management.The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (Orlando).The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (California).20,000 Leagues Under the Sea – Submarine Voyage.
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