Wicked World Should Replace This Problematic Attraction At Universal Studios

Let’s face, the love for Wicked isn’t going anywhere.

Whether you’re a diehard fan of the novels by Gregory Maguire, you’re a Wicked Broadway stan through and through, or you’re just getting into the Wicked-verse thanks to the 2024 movie, everyone would be welcome at the park I’m proposing. What would it entail? While that’s ultimately up to Universal Studios, I have some suggestions. (While they haven’t announced a Wicked World, maybe we can convince them?)

What attractions should be a part of Wicked World?

While there are plenty of things that should be there for the lifelong fans of the source material, The Wizard of Oz, (like traipsing down the yellow brick road or laying in a field of poppies), it’s the Wicked material that we’re really after here.

First on the agenda? We have to have Shiz University. They could sell Shiz jumpers. They could make a ride out of that tumbling spiral of books in the school library. Maybe you could make everything levitate so you can feel as special as Elphaba when she first arrives.

Next up, rescuing animals in the magical forest. This could be the gentle ride for younger Wicked fans or just a chill place for everyone who needs a break from the hot summer sun. Since talking animals are such a big part of the plot, they could have animatronic animals chatting with you while you slowly plod through an enchanted forest full of glowing flowers and hanging tree limbs.

Finally, you have to have a broom ride. May we all defy gravity like Elphaba does at the end of the first act.

Honorable mentions: Little kiosks of green potion bottles, green face-painting, and a pink fashion shop for those who channel serious Galinda energy.

But where would Wicked World go? Here’s what it should replace.

Can we all agree that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has gotten stale? Even if it wasn’t for its transphobic creator poisoning the whole franchise, it’s still been the flagship experience since 2010. There are only so many times you can drink Butterbeer or watch the Beaubatons dance before you’re sick of the place.

Here’s my proposal: Chuck The Wizarding World of Harry Potter into the magical fireplace and erect Wicked World instead. Breathe new life into the theme park. You’re welcome, Universal Studios.