“This Is a Theme Park Waiting To Happen.” Universal’s Theme Park Chief Hints at ‘Wicked’ Theme Park Expansion

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Universal has BIG plans for the future of its theme parks. That includes the grand opening of its third theme park at Universal Orlando, Epic Universe.

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Additionally, Universal is creating a theme park for kids and families in Texas called Universal Kids Resort. PLUS, Universal is opening a huge horror-themed attraction in Las Vegas (and tickets are on sale now). Well, we have a hint that Universal COULD be working on bringing something HUGE to its theme parks: Wicked. Yep, now that the movie is a bonafide hit, Universal could bring a permanent Wicked addition to its parks, according to comments made by Mark Woodbury, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Destinations & Experiences when speaking with the New York Times.

Woodbury seems to have secret plans for attractions — and more — inspired by Wicked. Per the New York Times, he said, “When I saw it, my first reaction was, ‘This is a theme park waiting to happen.'” We couldn’t agree more. It’s interesting that he used the term “theme park,” rather than “land,” but it could be he’s just tossing around some basic concepts at this point.

Wicked at Universal Hollywood Studios

Universal did bring a limited-time Wicked experience recently to Universal Orlando that included a meet-and-greet with Glinda and Elphaba, special Wicked-themed treats, special Wicked merchandise, displays of costumes from the movie, and more. However, that seems like it may have been a bit of a test to see what the demand might be for more Wicked in Universal’s theme parks.

Elphaba and Glinda meet and greet

One thing we do know is that Universal has land still sitting around Epic Universe that it hasn’t used yet to add future expansions to the park. Could the next portal in Epic Universe lead to the land of Oz? The world and its characters are certainly perfect for a land of its own, but until Universal announces anything official, all we can do is dream…and guess.

Epic Universe has room to grow!

However, a Wicked land or park could help Universal give Disney’s theme parks even more competition, especially considering how big the franchise is, as well as how far back it goes as it is based on The Wizard of Oz. There’s a lot of potential there, after all.

Stay tuned to DFB for more.

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What do you think? Would you like to see a Wicked land or theme park at Universal? Let us know in the comments!

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