May 6, 2016 · Other than that – Disney is free to use Marvel in any other Disney park they wish. “So what about Guardians of the Galaxy?” Per the agreement, a Marvel-based attraction cannot be featured at Walt Disney World if the family is in use at Universal Orlando.

Marvel Super Hero Island is an area at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure park in Orlando, Florida that is themed after popular Marvel Comics superheroes. The area opened in 1999, ten years prior to Universal competitor the Walt Disney Company's acquisition of Marvel Entertainment in 2009.

May 21, 2023 · A Universal Studios Theme Park will lose some Marvel Intellectual Property rights in one of its major real soon.

Sep 15, 2024 · Universal Orlando is one of the world’s most popular theme park resorts, competing closely with the nearby Walt Disney World Resort, located just a short drive away on I-4. Within Universal’s...

Jul 21, 2024 · Universal Orlando is one of the most visited theme park resorts globally, rivaling the Walt Disney World Resort that’s only a short drive from it on I-4. A part of Universal’s Islands of...

Jan 2, 2024 · Marvel Studios. As the Eternals are a "family" of their own with no Universal presence, Disney may be legally allowed to use them as well. In fact, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind already featured the Celestial Eson with a design inspired by Eternals' Arishem.

Dec 27, 2023 · Universal Studios has a long-standing contract with rights to the Marvel Comic Universe that actually prevents Disney from building certain rides and attractions anywhere east of the Mississippi River.

Oct 9, 2024 · One of the most thrilling lands at Islands of Adventure, Marvel Super Hero Island is home to four attractions, including The Incredible Hulk Coaster and the revolutionary Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man.

Mar 20, 2023 · Every time Disney debuts a new Marvel attraction – whether it’s in California or Orlando – Universal’s Marvel stuff looks older and cheaper. At some point, Universal is going to have to decide to ante up and invest to keep up with Disney.

Nov 27, 2023 · On January 21st, 2023, Universal Orlando Resort announced the beloved Marvel Superhero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park would be permanently closing down after over 20 years of operation.