Disney Announces The Iron Man Experience Ride for Disneyland Hong Kong, Set to Open in 2016

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[quote=Inside The Magic]
The first Disney theme park ride from a Marvel franchise has been announced for Hong Kong Disneyland. It’s called Iron Man Experience, based on the highly-successful “Iron Man” series of films to debut in late 2016.

The attraction is a “thrill ride” on an E-ticket scale, also including a gift shop and photo opportunities featuring a meet-and-greet with Iron Man.

The experience won’t be its own themed land, instead located within the existing Tomorrowland. It won’t be a roller coaster, but rather will use next-generation simulator technologies akin to Star Tours, but further advanced. A closer look at the concept art and model reveals a vehicle similar to the Star Tours Starspeeders (which fans are already dubbing “Starkspeeders”) – with a distinctly Iron Man appearance.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts chairman Tom Staggs was on hand to make the announcement at Hong Kong Disneyland in front of Tony Stark’s famed Hall of Armor.

But this attraction will feature much more than the Hall of Armor currently on display at the Disneyland Resort in California. In addition to the Hall of Armor, other Stark inventions will be on display as the Stark Expo comes to Tomorrowland, explorable before guests join Iron Man in a simulated battle in the skies.

“The new Marvel-themed area will give guests visiting Hong Kong Disneyland even more reasons to visit,” said Andrew Kam, managing director of Hong Kong Disneyland. “We are pleased to see the momentum of growth continue at Hong Kong Disneyland benefitting both our resort and the entire Hong Kong tourism industry.”

No further ride details have been released, leaving Disney’s Imagineers with plenty of surprises yet to share, promising a thrilling experience. This announcement follows up on remarks made a bit too early by Hong Kong Financial Secretary John Tsang back in February pre-announcing an upcoming Marvel attraction.[/quote]

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Concept Art:

[img]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b196/Starmenclock/IronManRide1_zps48f434c0.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b196/Starmenclock/iron-man-vehicle1-550x284_zps930e8928.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b196/Starmenclock/ironmanconcept_zps70ef8554.jpg[/img]

[Kipados]

I'd be hyped if it was in the US.

[Splash Attack]

So, this is just an Iron Man version of Star Tours? I rode star tours at Disney World and thought it was pretty lame.

[Fine Hats]

[QUOTE=Jonii;42488820]I'd be hyped if it was in the US.[/QUOTE]

Universal owns the US theme park rights until they close the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride and the Incredible Hulk roller coaster.

The length of that licensing agreement seems to be indefinite, IE, until Universal says so.

[Fangz]

[QUOTE=Fine Hats;42490518]Universal owns the US theme park rights until they close the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride and the Incredible Hulk roller coaster.

The length of that licensing agreement seems to be indefinite, IE, until Universal says so.[/QUOTE]

Actually it only applies to East Coast Parks, not all of the US.

Also, from my understanding, 2016 is when the contract between Marvel and Universal is set to expire, and I wouldn't be surprised if Disney already has blueprints ready to go once it expires.