The Future of Lost Continent

[Legacy]

There’s not going to be another restaurant as aesthetically interesting as Mythos. I hate the idea of losing it.

I’d love to see some concept art of the new land, because right now I am deeply trepedatious of Pokémon. I think Pokémon is a franchise that will require profound creativity and a surprising angle to work - something like what they did with Marvel, another IP that required unconventional thinking lest you build Avengers Campus.

It’s a fair concern, but I actually trust Universal more than Disney when it comes to land design of this nature (rides, I’m less confident on).

If they go with a “Japanese suburban Berk,” I think it’ll rock.

 

[Casper Gutman]

The Lost Continent and Mythos look was almost perfect. It will be tough to recreate/create a look and feel that's comparable. Attractions though, will be easier to surpass. Sindbad, while having a very good layout, was poorly scripted. Poseiden's Fury had a great look, was kind of old school Universal, but had seen better days. I loved PF, miss it, but its time had come. It no longer connected with Universals prime demographic.

Absolutely agreed. The attractions in LC were profoundly lackluster, and I don’t share the nostalgia many have for Poseiden. The overall aesthetic and Mythos itself were spectacular. Personally, I’d rather have a land with an incredible look and feel and lackluster attractions then vice versa. Of course, a great land with great attractions is the best of both worlds, and I wish Uni had kept LC and plugged in new rides. I also think it’s harder to build loyalty to a theme park itself if EVERYTHING is an IP - you’re building loyalty to a brand, but the brand isn’t necessarily Universal Resorts.

I also agree with Legacy to a considerable extent - Universal is good at lands. The lands in EU aren’t perfect (what is), but almost none of their problems are aesthetic (although I don’t think they built a restaurant as great looking as Mythos in the new park). Berk in particular looks and feels fantastic, but it works because the basic architecture is unique, engaging, and fun - the land would work even without the dragons, albeit not as well. If the plan for Pokémon is “mundane area with fantastic AAs” - and we should note here that we don’t know if it is - I’m skeptical that it will work particularly well as a theme park land, especially not one that’s replacing the gorgeous LC, ESPECIALLY not one in IoA, with its focus on fantastical environments. “Mundane with AAs,” fits MUCH better in the Studios, with its reproductions of more familiar places.

Of course, to get back to the original point, we don’t know what we’re getting without some art.

 

[Evan]

Let’s go! Bring on One Piece!

(Still living in my delusion…)

 

[Mike S]

The Winds of change blow as the Lost Continent sinks below the Waves.

 

[HHN Maddux]

The Winds of change blow as the Lost Continent sinks below the Waves.

Hey I did that one already!

 

[kristenabelle]

I'm really gonna miss Lost Continent BGM. It's so transportive

 

[LieutLaww]

I really should have eaten at Mythos when I had the chance

 

[FlattestMatt]

How does one find the official confirmation from Universal? I can't see it on the website or Insta - is there a different place they post announcements?

 

[Brian G.]

How does one find the official confirmation from Universal? I can't see it on the website or Insta - is there a different place they post announcements?

It was sent to media outlets by email from their Communications/PR team.

 

[MAC]

Man, Mythos is such a great restaurant. Lost Continent was one of my favorite places to spend time in. The fountain provided countless hours of entertainment.

All of it will be sadly missed. I hope they find a new spot for the fountain because that's a great and unique aspect of the park.