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When Will Universal Sell Epic Universe Annual Passes?
We take a look at some of the hurdles that are preventing Universal Orlando from selling an Epic Universe Annual Pass
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Other than the oppressive heat, it was wonderful
Purduevian
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No idea how they are scrubbing this data, but very cool to see the capacity and % of tickets sold for each date https://www.thrill-data.com/epic-universe-tickets
If this is accurate, EPIC will hit "full" capacity starting July 3rd (22,000 people)
If this is accurate, EPIC will hit "full" capacity starting July 3rd (22,000 people)
Andrew25
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I think it'll happen sooner than later. Probably in late August/Early September. Epic Universe, like Epcot, has a lot of dining capacity that needs an additional influx of local guests to arrive for dinner. I think Epic does a fantastic job at this and I really hope we can get APs.When Will Universal Sell Epic Universe Annual Passes?
We take a look at some of the hurdles that are preventing Universal Orlando from selling an Epic Universe Annual Pass
At the moment, they're selling AP tickets through the end of the year, but they can easily credit that purchase into the price of an upgraded AP.
Purduevian
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I wonder if they would consider an "after 4pm" upgrade to annual passes to get people in for dinner and late night rides while leaving more ride capacity for full price guests.
Andrew25
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I think they are working through on how to best approach AP sales, along with ensuring daytime full-priced guests can experience the park without APs filling the place up.
I can see a reservation system in place for APs through the end of the year, and then similar to WDW have the opportunity to visit without a reservation after a certain time.
They can also test a "After 4PM" ticket first to see if that has any demand, before they release the AP valve.
lazyboy97o
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No doubt. North campus is within the City of Orlando and WDW is within their own district. Before Epic, most "elaborate" attractions they'd deal with were those at Sea World.
Here's a link to the YouTube livestream for the Grand Opening Celebration on Wednesday:
Join us on May 21 at 6 p.m. EST and be part of the Universal Epic Universe Grand Opening Celebration. Catch exciting interview moments from the Blue Carpet, get looks at all five worlds, watch a dazzling fireworks spectacle, and stick around for epic surprises throughout the stream.
Join us on May 21 at 6 p.m. EST and be part of the Universal Epic Universe Grand Opening Celebration. Catch exciting interview moments from the Blue Carpet, get looks at all five worlds, watch a dazzling fireworks spectacle, and stick around for epic surprises throughout the stream.
Animaniac93-98
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Looks like Busch Gardens Williamsburg got the better Wolf coaster this year.
Makes you think about what Universal could have done with that coaster, but a higher budget.
Makes you think about what Universal could have done with that coaster, but a higher budget.
It makes sense to me. Prior to Epic, short of mutual aid calls, OCFD's most "elaborate" attractions have almost all been at Sea World. WDW uses CFTOD'd department and UO's North Campus uses City of Orlando.
Andrew25
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Werewolf was unfortunately designed late in development after previous plans were dropped. They didn't have the budget for a major ride, but just enough for a smaller coaster. Unfortunately, I think they should have waited for an eventual phase 2 instead of giving/wasting that space for Werewolf. I would have been fine with a smaller well-themed flat ride off to the side to provide a short-term capacity boost instead.