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

[Poseidon Quest]

I don't think many of the rooms will have a view of the show building. Only those on the far left side of the back side of the hotel.

For the right kind of person, that might be a benefit if they're interested in getting a peek behind how everything operates. I imagine more landscaping will go into that strip of land to attempt to make the view a bit nicer.

 

[UNCgolf]

Aren't the views from the entire back side of the hotel going to be pretty awful? I don't think a partial show building is a major concern when the overall view is basically a retention pond, parking deck, roads, and urban sprawl.

 

[jrhwdw]

Aren't the views from the entire back side of the hotel going to be pretty awful? I don't think a partial show building is a major concern when the overall view is basically a retention pond, parking deck, roads, and urban sprawl.

The Views may not be pleasing but UOR really doesn't hide itself from Orlando either.....

 

[Poseidon Quest]

Aren't the views from the entire back side of the hotel going to be pretty awful? I don't think a partial show building is a major concern when the overall view is basically a retention pond, parking deck, roads, and urban sprawl.

You'll probably be able to see the Orlando Eye and all the flashing lights of I-Drive and Fun Spot. As someone who likes the kitsch, I would personally enjoy a view like that.

 

[ToTBellHop]

You'll probably be able to see the Orlando Eye and all the flashing lights of I-Drive and Fun Spot. As someone who likes the kitsch, I would personally enjoy a view like that.

Can see the Eye all the way from the Contemporary!

 

[Andrew25]

The Views may not be pleasing but UOR really doesn't hide itself from Orlando either.....

It does try though.

VB is right next to I4 and does a decent job at hiding it from within the park. They also built lush gardens/thick jungles in certain areas to block the surrounding area. Their available size makes it difficult to hide things completely.

I do wish they added some more natural-looking water features throughout the Epic campus versus standard retention ponds.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I do wish they added some more natural-looking water features throughout the Epic campus versus standard retention ponds.

Probably best to not overspend on parts of the campus not yet really in use. The entry procession from the parking lot into the park should be quite nice with its waterfalls.

 

[jrhwdw]

Probably best to not overspend on parts of the campus not yet really in use. The entry procession from the parking lot into the park should be quite nice with its waterfalls.

Waterfalls outside the Gates?

 

[Disneyhead'71]

Looks nice to me, just sayin'. YMMV.

 

[jrhwdw]

Looks nice to me, just sayin'. YMMV.

Looks Very Good!!

 

[Disneyhead'71]

Not saying they are pandering to "Disney Adults", but this is a bar/tavern.

 

[Agent H]

For the right kind of person, that might be a benefit if they're interested in getting a peek behind how everything operates. I imagine more landscaping will go into that strip of land to attempt to make the view a bit nicer.

Yes because as we all know people on this board love looking at the back of show buildings

 

[McMickeyWorld]

Spoiler

 

[BaconPancakes]

Twitter links ought to be banned…

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

Twitter links ought to be banned…

Why?

 

[Vclguy90]

Spoiler

Wait I'm confused, I thought at first that was the HP ride but then the other pic is of Monsters. Right?

 

[JT3000]

Not saying they are pandering to "Disney Adults", but this is a bar/tavern.

So... uhh... how can we be sure this isn't a major fire hazard?

Someone had to ask.

 

[lazyboy97o]

So... uhh... how can we be sure this isn't a major fire hazard?

Someone had to ask.

There are standards for live fire effects. Lots of reading available on the NFPA website. It won’t be the first use of fire in a Universal park.

 

[JT3000]

There are standards for live fire effects. Lots of reading available on the NFPA website. It won’t be the first use of fire in a Universal park.

Obviously it's not their first use of fire, but it's the first time they've had a large, flaming object hanging above a building like this.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Obviously it's not their first use of fire, but it's the first time they've had a large, flaming object hanging above a building like this.

It’s not really any different. You use non-combustible materials in the correct assemblies. You provide sensors, alarms, and extinguishing systems. It’s not in an enclosed space which makes some things easier. Revenge of the Mummy is pumping gas into a room and then igniting it. If too much gas built up that’d be a big problem.