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Universal Epic Universe (South Expansion Complex) - Opens May 22 2025
- Thread starter Bob Harlem
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It's never simple.
MouseEarsMom33
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I'm planning on going to Universal & Epic this year for the first time. I will be buying tickets. But Universal says it will be releasing other tickets options and express pass prior to opening. I am waiting for these details. I don't want one day Epic tickets, I want 2 days. That seems to be the thought of many people. I wouldn't be surprised if people are waiting for better ticket packages.
Jrb1979
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That's a possibility. I also don't see many holding off due to that. Most people don't do last minute trips to Disney or Universal. Like I said when you add that, the prices, the economy and summer being the down season now, it's the perfect storm going on. It's a shame too cause of Epic did raise all boats like they hoped, it would have helped both Disney and Universal.
With this happening I really do feel the Orlando market is tapped and has little room for growth. Those who can afford Disney and Universal prices, many have moved on to cruises. Add in those priced out and you have lost a big chunk of the market.
lazyboy97o
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What do you consider “original”? Plenty of things get kicked around but were never really moved forwards. Others made it further along. Three attractions were cut after the building permits were issued and another added to replace some of that lost capacity.
Disstevefan1
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Sorcerer Mickey
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What were the three attractions? I recall Monster land originally having a show instead of the wolf coaster, but not aware of the other two cut rides.
wdwfan4ver
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I know Harry Potter VR broomstick attraction was planned for Epic Universe and Creature from the Black lagoon boat ride. I know Creature from the Black Lagoon boat ride is now one of the rumored things for Epic Universe's phase 2
lazyboy97o
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Creature from the Black Lagoon never got that far and maybe don’t get your hopes too high. There was going to be an outdoor walkthrough area in the land.
CosmicDuck
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It's March 1st. I'm planning a trip to Florida in June. This park opens on May 22nd. Is there a single rational reason why I can't buy a ticket to this theme park yet.
I know Mobs are not Fun but I would like to EU get off to a Great Start!
UOR and WDW are so close to an Amazing Summer 2025!! Let's hope nothing changes!!!....
Hopefully, EU's light Forecast(so far)is not effecting WDW's 2025 Start Dates.........
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Sorcerer Mickey
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Completely forgot about the VR broomstick ride, but my understanding for Black Lagoon was that it was always planned for phase 2.
Sorcerer Mickey
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For those talking about slow EU ticket sales...
Everyone here knows the only way to access EU is by purchasing a three-day ticket. I just priced out one of these packages for myself, my wife, and son. Our daughter is 2 so she gets in free. We'll be in the Orlando area at the end of July. The price of the tickets alone is a whopping $1.1k. No urge to visit UO or IoA because my son is not a thrill seeker.
Yeah, no thanks. Hit me up when the one-day tickets are on sale. $200/person is the upper end of my comfort level.
Everyone here knows the only way to access EU is by purchasing a three-day ticket. I just priced out one of these packages for myself, my wife, and son. Our daughter is 2 so she gets in free. We'll be in the Orlando area at the end of July. The price of the tickets alone is a whopping $1.1k. No urge to visit UO or IoA because my son is not a thrill seeker.
Yeah, no thanks. Hit me up when the one-day tickets are on sale. $200/person is the upper end of my comfort level.
UNCgolf
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If you don't want to visit IoA or UO because your son isn't a thrill seeker, then I'm not sure why you'd want to visit EU either.
The attraction lineup there isn't significantly different than what's offered at IoA or UO; it's still pretty heavy on thrill rides.
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DarkMetroid567
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Yeah I think EU’s popularity for families lives-and-dies on how well Isle of Berk is received. Otherwise, the top-rated experiences are all quite intense. While the family E-ticket, Mario Kart, is already a disappointment.
lazyboy97o
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It really isn’t unless every coaster is being classed as a thrill ride.
Sorcerer Mickey
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Valid point, but hear me out.
1) Part of the reasoning is selfish. I've been watching the construction of Epic Universe for 5+ years and can't wait to go. My family is being dragged with me, albeit not kicking or screaming.
2) We visited SNW in California two years ago. We loved Mario Kart, but the land itself was part of the experience. Longtime theme park enthusiasts are used to rushing towards new attractions and running past anything else that's in between the park entrance and the queue. But what Universal has done with Mario land, and likely with every land in EU, is to make the world part of the attraction. So even though there are a good amount of thrill rides, there's plenty to experience around them.