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Universal Epic Universe (South Expansion Complex) - Now Open!

Disney Analyst

Disney Analyst

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BrianLo said:
On blackout.

Is Ministry paced well? I’m sure it’s chaotic, as most of their rides are. Does it stop breathe and take in the scenery ever?

Or does it suffer from the park and bark that Gringotts does?

Is it redundant or complimentary to Gringotts / Forbidden Journey?
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It feels very scoop ride from the video. Spider-Manesque.
 
sedati

sedati

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That Yaxley dialogue sounds like a temp track left in.

I enjoy the other potter rides so I will certainly enjoy this. That said, they all seem pretty formulaic now. This land and attraction, while top-notch just seems like “more” when I was hoping for something truly different.

Also the rumor of an Indominous style chase being downgraded to a screen scene proved accurate. The following animatronic looks impressive and big, but pales before what was done in Jurassic World in China.
 
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AidenRodriguez731

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sedati said:
That Yaxley dialogue sounds like a temp track left in.

I enjoy the other potter rides so I will certainly enjoy this. That said, they all seem pretty formulaic now. This land and attraction, while top-notch just seems like “more” when I was hoping for something truly different.

Also the rumor of an Indominous style chase being downgraded to a screen scene proved accurate. The following animatronic looks impressive and big, but pales before what was done in Jurassic World in China.
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Gotta love the part where they look right at you and say "Wow we couldn't have done it without you! Thanks for everything!" As we sat doing nothing
 
Chef idea Mickey`=

Chef idea Mickey`=

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freediverdude said:
And Swan and Dolphin would not have been there, except for Eisner's goof of giving that hotel company a contract for the WDW hotels, and then had to give them that location for a long term lease in order to get out of said contract and build Disney owned hotels instead.
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I read before that Swan and Dolphin was to looked at an original location along Disney Spring's resort Good Neighbor Hotels there!
 
Chef idea Mickey`=

Chef idea Mickey`=

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freediverdude said:
And Swan and Dolphin would not have been there, except for Eisner's goof of giving that hotel company a contract for the WDW hotels, and then had to give them that location for a long term lease in order to get out of said contract and build Disney owned hotels instead.
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Is that so, I am wondering how they did all that effort for Hollywood Tower of Tower to match and fit with Morocco however when it comes to Swan and Dolphin it will just go there. The part that looms over France is not Dolphin, it's The Swan.
 
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drkarcher22

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Moth said:
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Would you be alright if I used this photo as a possible avatar? I've been so excited to see this AA since it was teased, and while I couldn't take photos when I went, I just think it's such an impressive figure.

Everyone look at Grump. They made a giant full body AA for a dragon that barely got screentime because they can.

It's no "Barf and Belch AA to go with the twins meet and greet", but Grump is lazy, he has a reason to stay in one spot.

Bring on that Gronckle drone, Universal. Bring me to tears. It's such a joy to see everyone enjoy Berk and the activity the fandom has gotten on social media has made me happy also. As someone knee deep in college, this park has been something of a carrot on a stick, I get to meet one of my best friends in the world and step into the finalized world of the films that set me on my creative journey.

Anyway uh, uhm, Berk stays winning? Berk stays winning.
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My boy Triceratops encounter has been reborn.
 
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jrhwdw

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Squishy said:
Anyone know if the fireworks testing we've been seeing is a seperate show or is it just this show with fireworks in it on select nights?
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My Main Guess is the Fireworks are part of another Spectacular with Fountains included. From what just happened, there's no reason why That can't run like hourly at Sunset. That looked Nice! :)

Also, "Cosmos Fountain Show" as the Title for Your Signature Nighttime Spectacular? I'm guessing not.
 
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celluloid

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MisterPenguin said:
Cosmic Rewind fixes that...

Drax: Do you really think they deserve to be called 'heroes'?
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So did JJ Jameson' sarcastic line from the end of Amazing Adventure's of Spiderman.

Body Wars was the first major theme park attraction I recall having such a line though.

They did the classic angry boss/chief telling you that you broke every rule in the book...but also did a lot of good.
 
Architectural Guinea Pig

Architectural Guinea Pig

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In the Parks
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Is there a trip planning thread for Epic?

Anyways, to people who have already gone to Epic, is the park worth visiting from a DL local perspective? We are thinking about buying tickets for a four day (not including flight days) trip the end of July/start of August having not visited Florida since December 2019. Mainly thinking about a three-day package for UOR w/ Epic and three-four nights at Stella Nova with a side trip to Epcot (we have never been there, pretty shocking- not going to the other parks either, nothing super new in DHS or AK, MK sucks imo), with consideration of express for Epic. With four people it could cost up to $5000 so it really comes down to Epic itself-

With summer crowds and the added "new park" crowds, we're kinda worried about spending hundreds of dollars to just be waiting in lines the entire day. Is Epic worth flying over from CA and visiting in the summer or should we wait it out for the winter months/2026? For added context I'm the only big theme park/rollercoaster fan in the family, and while I'll personally enjoy the details and stuff, I'm not sure the "average" theme park guest would appreciate waiting in line. Express is basically $800...
 
earlthesquirrellover23

earlthesquirrellover23

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Architectural Guinea Pig said:
Is there a trip planning thread for Epic?

Anyways, to people who have already gone to Epic, is the park worth visiting from a DL local perspective? We are thinking about buying tickets for a four day (not including flight days) trip the end of July/start of August having not visited Florida since December 2019. Mainly thinking about a three-day package for UOR w/ Epic and three-four nights at Stella Nova with a side trip to Epcot (we have never been there, pretty shocking- not going to the other parks either, nothing super new in DHS or AK, MK sucks imo), with consideration of express for Epic. With four people it could cost up to $5000 so it really comes down to Epic itself-

With summer crowds and the added "new park" crowds, we're kinda worried about spending hundreds of dollars to just be waiting in lines the entire day. Is Epic worth flying over from CA and visiting in the summer or should we wait it out for the winter months/2026? For added context I'm the only big theme park/rollercoaster fan in the family, and while I'll personally enjoy the details and stuff, I'm not sure the "average" theme park guest would appreciate waiting in line. Express is basically $800...
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I can't say whether or not you should wait it out because honestly I have no clue how crowded it will be this summer. It's 100% worth visiting though, and honestly I'd say even with express you might need 2 days to fully take in everything at Epic Universe if you really want too. With express you'll be able to most likely do all of the rides in one day but I think this park also is so much more than just the rides. Also the express pass most likely will not work on either Ministry or Donkey Kong for awhile so take that into account.
 

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