Universal's Cartoon World That Never Was & A Look Ahead at Wicked Attractions (Ep. 17)

In this episode of the Epic Universal Podcast, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dive deep into Universal Studios' unbuilt Cartoon World, a project meant to pave the way for Islands of Adventure.

Jim shares fascinating insights into the concept's early stages and how it evolved into what fans know today.

Highlights include:

• Jim's stories about the behind-the-scenes development of Cartoon World and its transformation into Islands of Adventure.
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• How Warner Brothers and Universal nearly partnered for a superhero and Looney Tunes theme park.
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• The hidden history behind Universal’s decision to bring Dr. Seuss and Dudley Do-Right into Toon Lagoon.
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• A fun discussion on the replacement of Hello Kitty with the new Wicked experience and how Universal is preparing for the movie’s release.

Join us for this in-depth discussion on the park that could have been and its impact on the theme park landscape we enjoy today!

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