Middle-earth amusement park

[Lalwendë]

I had to stuff my fist in my mouth, I was laughing so much, but really, be careful what you wish for: Universal plans Middle-earth theme park.

Oh yes.

We could beat them to it and establish Barrow-Downs World of course, complete with Live Werewolf and The Wall of Canonicity Death.

[Mithalwen]

Interesting use of the apostrophe there. The Tolkien's WHAT I wonder.

[Lalwendë]

There would be almost endless possibilities for water rides!

Originally Posted by Mithalwen

Interesting use of the apostrophe there. The Tolkien's WHAT I wonder.

They could maybe run English classes for bloggers...

[Mithalwen]

My inner grumpy old woman, and indeed the outer one since there is little difference these days reckons Tolkien theme parks already exist - a shelf full of his books and an imagination.

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

Originally Posted by Mithalwen

Interesting use of the apostrophe there. The Tolkien's WHAT I wonder.

You got to the mocking before me, I'm afraid. I was going to say a similar thing about the article. As I was reading it, I was waiting for them to say what, exactly, was Tolkien's.

If it were possible, and this is all 'what if', anyway, the park should be laid out like Middle-earth. The boarders of the park would be like the boarders of Middle-earth during the third age. The Shire would be north-west, Mordor and Gondor being south-east. They'll have the "Misty Mountains" in the middle. That would be where the Moria and eagles rides would be. In order to get from one side to the other, there would be the "Trek up the Misty Mountains Cold" attraction, where one could rock climb or go on a short hike. For the walking-impaired there would be a trolley or a gondola taking guests from one side to the other.

As with other resorts, there would be hotels in this park. A hobbit-themed one where people could stay in hobbit holes in the Shire, an elven themed one where people could stay in flets in Lothlorien, and they would make Minas Tirith, and have a hotel in there, along with people in costume stimulating life in the city. Of course, the workers would all be in appropriate costume for the part of Middle-earth they worked in.

There should also be an area that is purely dedicated to the life of J.R.R. Tolkien, with tours of a model of his house, or something. There also should be places where guests could write letters to their favourite characters. They could learn how to write with a quill, and write on parchment paper.

There should be an Old Man Willow ride where they stimulate being eaten and drowned by Old Man Willow, with the end of it being Tom Bombadil coming to rescue you! And also a "Carry Me Up the Mountain" attraction where you get to carry your friends up Mt. Doom. It will be a competition to see how long you could last! A real Mt. Doom attraction too! In fact, all large Middle-earth landmarks would have their own attractions!

This puts me in mind to copy a map of Middle-earth and take notes of where rides and attractions might be, then upload it and post it here. How cool would that be! I love planning these sorts of things!

[Galadriel55]

And of course horseback riding lessons in Edoras! Forests should be parks (real tree parks, not amusement parks), and Rivendell should be the main hotel. The Grey Havens is the main entrance/exit.

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

Originally Posted by Galadriel55

And of course horseback riding lessons in Edoras! Forests should be parks (real tree parks, not amusement parks), and Rivendell should be the main hotel. The Grey Havens is the main entrance/exit.

Oh yes! That is a great idea! There should be an ent-themed ride too. And Isengard should be a hotel. A really tall, windowless hotel!

[Ulvenok]

Tom Bombadil resaurant with Tom playing music while you eat, like they do in mexico at some resaurants, walk around and sing and play music while one is eating.

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

I just finished reading the threads that Child linked to. Mac's idea to have a Barrels Out of Bond themed ride is a really good idea. Should the guests at this theme park be the dwarves stuffed inside the barrels or poor Bilbo clinging to life outside?

[MCRmyGirl4eva]

Someone HAS to build this. My stomach is lurching with the pace of the rides from sheer imagination while reading these. The only thing about it is: I'd never go home!

[Galadriel55]

Originally Posted by Lalwendë

I had to stuff my fist in my mouth, I was laughing so much, but really, be careful what you wish for: Universal plans Middle-earth theme park.

Oh yes.

We could beat them to it and establish Barrow-Downs World of course, complete with Live Werewolf and The Wall of Canonicity Death.

Oh my gosh.


While I process the above information, here are some ideas:

The Argonath. With kayaking/canoeing available.

A Bridge of Khazad Doom game (perhaps as a part of the Moria attraction), where you stand on a narrow strip and hit your opponent with a sac of sand, or something like it, until one falls - though hopefully not into some abyss.

A Mirkwood ride. In the dark. With black butterflies, squirrels, and spiders. At one point it will seem like you're falling into water.

[Ulvenok]

Riding on eagle simulation, being taken up by the eagles from mount doom and being flown far away. Kinda like the king kong ride they have at universal studios...of course with great warm volcanic winds and having to avoid falling rocks.