Universal Epic Universe (South Expansion Complex) - Opens May 22 2025

[danlb_2000]

Or another way to explain it is these cats are creatively bankrupt

Actually I don't think it has anything to do with lack of creativity, it's risk aversion, nobody wants to risk their job by greenlighting something new no matter how creative it is.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Actually I don't think it has anything to do with lack of creativity, it's risk aversion, nobody wants to risk their job by greenlighting something new no matter how creative it is.

Of course, when original concepts like Wish fail miserably, this promotes 3 more Toy Story films…

Let’s hope Elio is successful.

 

[DisneyJayBama]

I won’t be able to go…


…initially. But I did by annual passes.

 

[networkpro]

USJ quality?

Peppa pig land quality

 

[JT3000]

Peppa pig land quality

 

[mkt]

Peppa pig land quality

Yeah….. no

 

[Animaniac93-98]

As much as I want the Creature boat ride built, I worry Universal will just quickly add a flat ride to that space so they can have a "family friendly" ride in the land. Like they did with Storm Force at IoA.

I know the Werewolf coaster is being advertised as a "family ride"...but I don't think it will work for that.

 

[trr1]

Epic Universe is seeing signs installed in all worlds, new color in Super Nintendo World, and sections of land are being cleared inside the park, but for what?

 

[Disneyhead'71]

 

[JoeCamel]

You sure that's not Fun Spot?

 

[Misted Compass]

You can definitely see the whole "comet" thing they were going for.

 

[TalkToEthan]

Donkey Kong will be better to watch than ride.
The ride will not impress—-devoid of any meaningful thrills and industry leading show sets—- but its frontage will attract spectators.

What a frustratingly missed opportunity for Epic to raise the bar.

 

[BaconPancakes]

Calm down girl, it's not even open yet.

 

[J4546]

not everything at epic will be a game changer, hopefully monsters and HP ride are bangers, but a lot of the core is like most parks, small coasters, spinners, target shooters....

 

[McMickeyWorld]

 

[Rich Brownn]

not everything at epic will be a game changer, hopefully monsters and HP ride are bangers, but a lot of the core is like most parks, small coasters, spinners, target shooters... (and an impressive stage show)

 

[Disneyhead'71]

A new look at Universal's new parking lot carnival.

 

[JT3000]

A new look at Universal's new parking lot carnival.

Sarcasm isn't allowed here, only genuine doomposting. How else are we supposed to make the Universal side of the forum just as negative as the Disney side?

 

[Andrew25]

Donkey Kong will be better to watch than ride.
The ride will not impress—-devoid of any meaningful thrills and industry leading show sets—- but its frontage will attract spectators.

What a frustratingly missed opportunity for Epic to raise the bar.

I agree that it will provide more positive visual experiences than the on ride experience itself... just like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

Both have great theming and a "gag" effect with the spinning/fake track gimmick.
Both have atrocious capacity for the intended audience (essentially all ages willing to ride a coaster). Only about 1-1.2K riders an hour or so.
Both are solid D-ticket experiences with the budget/appearance of an E-ticket.

Both have a place at their respective park, but certainly not at the top of the list.

Epic Universe will certainly raise the bar elsewhere though. This one attraction should not dismiss the entire park.

 

[trr1]

does anyone know who is this supposed to be