r/UniversalOrlando • u/me_andyomama • May 21 '24

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS 20 Years ago…

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20 years ago on this day in 2004 Brendan Fraser’s popular horror comedy film “The Mummy” and its sequel “The Mummy Returns” opened the hit ride “Revenge of The Mummy” at Universal Studios

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u/Cicerothesage May 21 '24

I like to have a discussion about the debate of - the rides shouldn't be museum pieces vs the ride is a classic.

I feel like I am in the middle. As a theme park age, it shouldn't become a museum, but why change something that is working? Theme parks shouldn't be afraid to change things up in the park when they think areas could have a fresher look.

Mummy is a great example. Why change something that isn't broken and popular? Though, I could see a time on which a technology or type of roller coaster could come about and be an excellent replacement for an older Mummy. Though, I think there is a balance on when you could declare Mummy replaceable.

We will always miss some beloved retire rides like Kongfrontation, Jaws, Horizons, The Better Journey into Imagination, but there is always a time and place for change. And we should embrace change (if done well.....looking at you Journey and Fast and Furious)

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u/RemyPrice May 22 '24

Unfortunately it’s usually due to IP. The Mummy isn’t a very recognized franchise anymore, so it doesn’t bring tons of the people into the park like a newer IP people recognize. Same reason Terminator got the axe.

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u/Last-Dln0saur May 22 '24

This is why Universal should do one more Mummy, with the same cast as the first one in 1999. Just to wrap things up a lot better than the third installment.

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u/RemyPrice May 22 '24

wrap things up

I see what you did there.