/ themeparkstop   Before it was Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando's second park was originally going to be Cartoon World, and feature lands based on Looney Tunes and DC Comics. This is the story of what it would've been like.

Islands of Adventure opened as Universal Orlando's second theme park in 199 with lands based on properties like Jurassic Park and Marvel Super Heroes. But, it wasn't always planned that way. The original concept for this park would've featured lands based on Looney Tunes, DC Comics, and more. So what happened? Let's dive into the history and failure of Universal's Cartoon World.

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Sources
Universal Vs. Disney by Sam Gennawey: https://amzn.to/36NhNlX
Jaybangs by Sam Gennawey: https://amzn.to/3chLiNX
Interview with Phil Hettema: https://orlando-rising.com/qa-the-his...
General Ride Details: https://www.themeparktourist.com/feat...
The Noisarium: https://parkpedia.wordpress.com/the-n...
Audrey Geisel Convincing: https://boardwalktimes.net/the-tragic...
Lakeland Ledger - July 5, 1998: https://news.google.com/newspapers?id...

Concept Art
Islands of Adventure Concept Art: https://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/20...
Second Gate Master Plan Art: https://parkrumors.com/universal-roya...
Additional Master Plan Art: https://parkpedia.wordpress.com/unive...
Universal City Florida Press Kit: http://forums.insideuniversal.net/thr...
Early Popeye Concept Art: https://themeparkuniversity.com/unive...
Early Dudley Do-Right Concept Art: https://themeparkuniversity.com/unive...
Looney Tunes Concept Art: https://themeparkuniversity.com/unive...
Superman Ride Concept Art: https://themeparkuniversity.com/unive...
Joker's Madhouse Coaster Art: https://themeparkuniversity.com/unive...
Joker's Madhouse Post-Show Art: https://themeparkuniversity.com/unive...
Bat Wing Coaster Concept Art: https://themeparkuniversity.com/unive...
Additional Batman Island Concept Art: https://thedorkreview.blogspot.com/20...

Other Images
Jay Ward Photos: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0911599/m...
Disneyland Map 1955: http://www.imagineeringdisney.com/blo...

Video Clips
Islands of Adventure Press Kit:    • Universal studios Islands Of Adventur...  
Islands of Adventure Total Immersion:    • 1999 - Total Immersion - Islands of A...  
Islands of Adventure Grand Opening:    • Universal Studios Islands of Adventur...  
Universal Studios Florida Magic of Movies:    • Universal Studios Florida 1994 Souven...  
Universal Studios Florida Press Kit:    • 1990 Universal Studios Florida Electr...  
The Making of the Disney-MGM Studios:    • The Making of the Disney-MGM Studios ...  
Universal Cartoon Logo:    • Video  
Warner Bros Logo:    • Video  
Six Flags Commercial:    • This is Where Bugs Lives - Six Flags ...  
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi:    • Experience Everything You’ve Imagined...  
Who Framed Roger Rabbit Scene:    • Video  
Looney Tunes Sam/Ralph Cartoon:    • Shift Change  
Carl Stalling Tribute Video:    • Video  
Tiny Toon Adventures Opening:    • Tiny Toon Adventures - Opening Theme ...  
Dudley Do-Right POV Video:    • Ride Dudley Do Rights RipSaw Falls fr...  
Classic Popeye Cartoon:    • Classic Popeye: Episode 33 (Deserted ...  
Batman (1989) Trailer:    • Batman (1989) Official Trailer #1 - T...  
Batman Returns (1992) Trailer:    • Batman Returns - Trailer  
Batman (1989) Number One Guy:    • Batman (1989) - number one guy 🦇 🃏  
Batman (1989) Joker Meeting:    • Joker meeting 89'  
Sid Sheinberg Footage:    • Sid Sheinberg (Universal Executive) o...  
Epic Universe Announcement:    • Universal's Epic Universe Announcemen...  
Road Runner Beep Beep:    • Road Runner   Beep   Beep  

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