Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep. 17: Universal's Cartoon World That Never Was & A Look Ahead at Wicked Attractions

The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

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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