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Because this has shown to be the trend time and again when a new theme park has opened. We won't have any real idea until TEA/AECOM Theme Index Report is released for 2025. I think you are underestimating the poor reception that this park is getting. I'm not saying that Epic Universe isn't a...

Also sharing this write up that does a fine job of breaking down (pun intended) May 28th: https://themeparkmagazine.com/epic-universe-problems/

I have to ask, and you don't have to go into details for revealing too much, but do you know this information based on data or is this all being surmised? With it being only a few days after open, I am curious to seeing how non-local/influencer/media crowds take to the park experience...

Sure. But I was mainly pointing out the fact you called them overrated when Universal certainly had no issue alluding to them being a nighttime offering.

Sorry to expect them when the concept art certainly showed these "over rated fireworks."

Correct. Pre-pandemic the industry was under the impression that domestic growth was not possible and they had hit a plateau, thus international expansion was talked about often. The pandemic showed this view was horribly wrong and there is domestic demand for experiences. I'm more...

Expecting signs to be printed without error is nitpicking? Besides, Disney has also had errors on their printed signs too. Yo, but it's not just the consumers that are nitpicking. Internal teams have to deal with this nonsense and it causes headaches. During Team Member previews, every...

I don't know if you've had a chance to see the documentary, but I will say that it does a fine job of presenting the story and hints heavily towards the theft of the Buzzy animatronic. It also does a solid job of presenting three forms of fanaticism. One form being for the love of the...

This is correct information & tracks with my experience.

I do want to add support for your sentiment about this land. It was the first of the four lands I experienced and it was a let down if we are talking about true 360-degree immersion. Dragon Racer's Rally was the first ride of the day (due to low wait time) and within the first 5 seconds, you...

I do think there is doubt to be had (but if only from a financial and demand perspective). We don’t yet know how this will affect attendance at Universal’s existing parks. Even if single-day tickets are sold out for opening and multi-day tickets are selling well, there’s a chance guests are...

Yeaaaah. And six of the nine rides being exposed to the elements also worries me for those rainy summer afternoons.

Just wanted to add a +1 to this assessment. The Team Member discount helped, but if the full projected price is going to be around $20 for a meal there as a quick service offering...yikes. The plating is done on too large of a tray, so it makes the food sizing look far too inadequate. Yeaaaah...

I also agree. I fully anticipated it not working mainly because of the stretch of 1920s Paris to a Floo Network/Time Turner travel to 1990s British Ministry of Magic. (And if they build the originally intended French Ministry of Magic as the other ride, it feels utterly nonsensical on paper.)...

@Andrew25 Spot on agreement with your sentiments entirely. Yessss. Fair call out. I do mean quicker, but I would also say more favorable. Obviously this is subjective. But also, only in theory prior to actual crowds being present. The current arrival experience for the garages is stressful for...

Absolutely. The parking garages service the theme parks and CityWalk. Whereas this surface lot is going to be focused on just Epic Universe. It'll be a lot easier to get into and out of!

Obviously with technical rehearsals, there are going to be bumps. Looking into the future, I think this park will be a haven for locals. Definitely a post-work drink and dinner moment. Interactivity and gamification in SNW and MoM. Variety in offerings. And lovely background music in every land...

Spoilers below, in case anyone wants to skip this post. If you care to read a random person's thoughts on their experience...have at it! I'm not a ride-or-die when it comes to Disney and Universal. But in general, I prefer Disney for a lot of reasons that I don't have to go into it. But mainly...

I think a better question to ask is how will Epic Universe impact other Universal theme parks in Orlando. Universal is hoping for longer stays/bigger draw, but even Disney didn't anticipate the dramatic dip in attendance of their other parks when Animal Kingdom opened. Regardless, theme park...

DVC in-park sales center where contracts can be signed, “first of its kind.” Not certain it’ll include a lounge. More of like Saratoga Springs DVC center. Complimentary snacks included, I’m told.