So here's the deal. If Viacom won the bid, and got control of Universal Studios, they would more than likely combine Universal Parks with Paramount Parks. I'm not saying its a sure thing that they would, but it seems feasable(sp?) that it would happen. So, having said that, do you think that would be a good thing or a bad thing? I mean, sure, Paramount Parks could just stop caring about IOA, Port Adventura, and Universal Studios Hollywood/Florida.
But, its also possible that they could learn a few things on themeing and such from their new accuisition(sp?).
Paramount Parks would then have access to Marvel Comics, more than likely, and we could see "The Mummy: The Ride" right along and themed with "Tomb Raider: The Ride" at some parks. It could happen that the person running the Universal Parks division could take over the top spot on Paramount's Parks, and make the theming, etc. better for the 5 North American Parks(not that I don't like them now, it's just that mostly their themeing is inconsistant, though PCar is heading in the right direction with that, and Sicne they re-themed their front interance, it seems very IOAish, though I've never actually been to IOA).
So what do you think? Good thing or Bad thing? What would you like to see/hope to see/expect to see if this happened?
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Jeff - Webmaster/Admin - CoasterBuzz.com - Luau II Cam 7/19
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But then again, I'm not an analyist, just work at a gas station...
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Jeff - Webmaster/Admin - CoasterBuzz.com - Luau II Cam 7/19
DELETED! What time does the water show start?
I'm not sure also what the due diligence is like in the world of Theme Parks and entertainment. Perhaps it will have to be a company with no theme park holdings due to anti-trust.
In the end Vivendi will take the money from the highest bidder and run. The only American interest they will hang onto is VU Games (aka Sierra) because they are revenue-producers.
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