Marvel Characters At WDW..

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Tue, 04/28/2015 - 11:02

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Marvel Characters At WDW..

Ok..I've checked the search engine for any update on this subject ...I understand the legalities behind this and I believe that DL and Hong Kong Disney are allowed to have the likes of Thor and Captain America for meet and greets...Is there any chance in the future that these superheroes will be allowed in WDW.?...Also would you be for it or not, and where would you suggest.?.
Maybe Thor at Norway at Epcot and Captain America in the America Pavilion..Again if this has been discussed recently, then I do apologise ..

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 11:34

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My considered opinion would be definitely maybe. I'm still waiting to meet Miss Piggy

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Tue, 04/28/2015 - 11:47

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There are rumblings of this happening but I believe for the foreseeable future UNi has the theme park rights to the Marvel universe on the East coast so probably won't happen.There is a new store opening at Downtown Disney Springs and that has had to be branded a "superhero" store.they can't even use the name Marvel for that.

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Tue, 04/28/2015 - 12:25

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Mrferret wrote:

There are rumblings of this happening but I believe for the foreseeable future UNi has the theme park rights to the Marvel universe on the East coast so probably won't happen.There is a new store opening at Downtown Disney Springs and that has had to be branded a "superhero" store.they can't even use the name Marvel for that.

Hhmmm...Interesting...When is it to open..?...

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 12:55

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The Watchmaker wrote:

Mrferret wrote:
There are rumblings of this happening but I believe for the foreseeable future UNi has the theme park rights to the Marvel universe on the East coast so probably won't happen.There is a new store opening at Downtown Disney Springs and that has had to be branded a "superhero" store.they can't even use the name Marvel for that.

Hhmmm...Interesting...When is it to open..?...

May 1st to coincide with the films opening in the states

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Tue, 04/28/2015 - 14:12

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Because of the previous contracts with Sony/Universal they really have to be careful with their marketing and using Marvel Characters in Florida. There has been some recent speculation that Universal will be slowly removing their Marvel rides, and, Disney and Sony have come to some agreements in working together on a future film. But there are many legalities, and big egos in the way of significant change happening. For now, it's best to think that we won't see Marvel at WDW any time soon, but one never knows what the future holds.

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 14:22

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A CM told Robyn and me that Universal will lose rights to the Marvel characters in the next year or two. She said Disney has told Universal they want those rights, but they're giving Universal time so they can make their plans, and I would assume also for legal reasons. I can't speak to how accurate this CM's info was, but she seemed pretty certain of it.

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 14:23

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I saw a couple Marvel Mickey ear hats at DTD this past January. I'm not a Marvel fan though so I'd be quite happy not seeing those characters at the parks.

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 14:59

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crazycatperson wrote:

A CM told Robyn and me that Universal will lose rights to the Marvel characters in the next year or two.

I read yesterday that the Dr. Doom ride is being removed this year, and that Hulk is going down for a major renovation later this year that could possibly include a re-theming. Both still speculation, but signs do point to things going on behind the scenes.

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 15:33

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My son is a huge avengers fan..Also Disney, but I'm dreading a visit to this new store next year...

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 15:35

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Bigger suitcase required..

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Tue, 04/28/2015 - 15:42

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The Watchmaker wrote:

My son is a huge avengers fan..Also Disney, but I'm dreading a visit to this new store next year...

Guessing he might just spend your steak dinners!

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Tue, 04/28/2015 - 17:04

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figgy wrote:

The Watchmaker wrote:
My son is a huge avengers fan..Also Disney, but I'm dreading a visit to this new store next year...

Guessing he might just spend your steak dinners!

Lol..Their free with the dining plan.. ...He's a canny lad and saves every pound he makes..

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 18:28

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Here's a shot of the new store front

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Thu, 04/30/2015 - 21:24

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Interesting developments. I had feelings that Marvel was probably going to stay in Uni indefinitely given my senses that they probably wouldn't give up the deal. I read something on Theme Park Insider that the Orlando Marvel rights are in perpetuity, meaning that Disney never will be able to secure the rights to use its Marvel characters in Walt Disney World's theme parks until it can convince Universal to give up those rights. I guess Disney may be throwing the kitchen sink for the Marvel characters in Disney World. But at the moment, I just think it's a rumor with no accredited sources. Then again, I thought the Maelstrom to Frozen was just a rumor at first......

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Fri, 05/01/2015 - 01:51

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They opened this morning - we saw it! There were lots of important looking people hanging out across from the store.

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Fri, 05/01/2015 - 01:55

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JeffC wrote:

They opened this morning - we saw it! There were lots of important looking people hanging out across from the store.

Those important looking people would have been you and Joe, correct??

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Fri, 05/01/2015 - 02:13

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Vettelover wrote:

JeffC wrote:
They opened this morning - we saw it! There were lots of important looking people hanging out across from the store.

Those important looking people would have been you and Joe, correct??

That's certainly what I was thinking! Hahaha.

Fri, 05/01/2015 - 08:14

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Awesome..My boy wants a Thor hammer..Hmmm?....That will be interesting if we get stopped at the airport .." Anything to declare sir." ...Aye just Thor's hammer..

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