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

[DarkMetroid567]

Isn't that mainly due to the source material? They copied Diagon Alley from the films (at least to an extent) and although I've never seen Fantastic Beasts I assume they tried to copy from those films as well. If the magical areas of Paris looked basically the same as other parts of Haussmann Paris, I suppose it makes sense the land looks that way as well.

That said, it's still full of magical shops etc. that you wouldn't see in normal Paris.

You’re right — the blame falls more on WB but the result is imo equally disappointing. There are certainly things that we wouldn’t see in normal Paris, but the atmosphere just looks too familiar.

The fact that the land can even be compared to the France pavilion is not a great sign. You don’t see that comparison between Diagon and the UK pavilion.

 

[Architectural Guinea Pig]

Will there be Beauxbaton students/faculty appearing as walk-around characters for the HP land? If the majority of the land is French I would love to see more local representation over generic witches/wizards

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

A few things here (from Annie's fireworks video description).
A) Why is Helios Grand's photo a homeless lady in Ocala?
B) How does Helios Grand already have 17 reviews?
C) How does Epic Universe already have 33 reviews?

 

[Baloo124]

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A few things here (from Annie's fireworks video description).
A) Why is Helios Grand's photo a homeless lady in Ocala?
B) How does Helios Grand already have 17 reviews?
C) How does Epic Universe already have 33 reviews?

And all of Universal Orlando Resort is just a theme park.

 

[Sir_Cliff]

I'm just surprised the key to winning the theme park wars in Orlando seems to come down to who has the best recreation of France.

 

[sedati]

I commented on the over-use of tarps and nets, but what has happened with Curse of the Werewolf? Was he cursed by gypsies who's main trade was netting?

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

I commented on the over-use of tarps and nets, but what has happened with Curse of the Werewolf? Was he cursed by gypsies who's main trade was netting?

I get your joke, but in case you weren't aware the netting is there to prevent items which fall off the ride from hitting guests below. Hence why they "overuse" nets - they have to. Just like Busch Gardens or Universal do when their rides cross guest areas. Of course, you're not supposed to bring on loose items, but if you do anyways, this is to catch them and prevent injury.

 

[DarkMetroid567]

I get your joke, but in case you weren't aware the netting is there to prevent items which fall off the ride from hitting guests below. Hence why they "overuse" nets - they have to. Just like Busch Gardens or Universal do when their rides cross guest areas. Of course, you're not supposed to bring on loose items, but if you do anyways, this is to catch them and prevent injury.

But even with that in mind it’s quite bizarre. There are many rides that get closer to guests and don’t require the Alpine Coaster-esque nets that Werewolf is getting.

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

But even with that in mind it’s quite bizarre. There are many rides that get closer to guests and don’t require the Alpine Coaster-esque nets that Werewolf is getting.

It could also be because of the ride model. This is just a guess, but maybe they think the spinning system is more likely to knock stuff out of pockets etc. Click the spoiler for the (gross) other option

Spoiler: TW gross

Other option is they think the spinning model is more likely to make guests puke so they put the nets there to try and prevent those below from getting soaked in the stuff

 

[TalkingHead]

Looking at ticketing for this park is like a game of how many rakes can Comcast step on?

 

[Jrb1979]

Looking at ticketing for this park is like a game of how many rakes can Comcast step on?

Is there anything you like about this new park? You hate on the theme, you hate on the ticket setup.

 

[drkarcher22]

I went on it twice. Once because it was new and the second time to show friends who didn’t believe how bad it was. Now I pretend it doesn’t exist and I get sad when I have to walk through the queue during Hhn.

I have to assume that Disney own the concept of Slot Car rides because it seems like the most obvious thing for a Fast & Furious ride. Other than the obvious budget restrictions of just taking a section of the Tram tour and dropping it in Orlando

 

[TalkingHead]

Is there anything you like about this new park? You hate on the theme, you hate on the ticket setup.

Tbf everybody’s hating on the admission setup.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I have to assume that Disney own the concept of Slot Car rides because it seems like the most obvious thing for a Fast & Furious ride. Other than the obvious budget restrictions of just taking a section of the Tram tour and dropping it in Orlando

You cannot own a concept, even with patents which only last 20 years. Universal Studios Moscow was supposed to have a non-coaster and fast Fast & Furious attraction.

 

[Jrb1979]

Tbf everybody’s hating on the admission setup.

They did say they are going to be offering single day Epic tickets soon. My bet is after the park opens that will happen.

 

[mkt]

I'm just surprised the key to winning the theme park wars in Orlando seems to come down to who has the best recreation of France.

The key to winning is which park will have the greatest number of regulars at the bars.

According to my wallet, it's currently a three-way tie between

1- Rose and Crown
2- Finegans
3- Baseline

 

[Baloo124]

I'm just surprised the key to winning the theme park wars in Orlando seems to come down to who has the best recreation of France.

We demand nothing but the finest of product, you silly person.

 

[TalkToEthan]

Other option is they think the spinning model is more likely to make guests puke so they put the nets there to try and prevent those below from getting soaked in the stuff

Hmmmmm??? ……….do you mean water proof tarps or actual netting……..I suppose an extra fine net(something like a fine mesh strainer) would greatly help but not completely protect bystanders.

 

[Rich Brownn]

They did say they are going to be offering single day Epic tickets soon. My bet is after the park opens that will happen.

Not according to universal. They already stated before park opens

 

[sedati]

I get your joke, but in case you weren't aware the netting is there to prevent items which fall off the ride from hitting guests below. Hence why they "overuse" nets - they have to. Just like Busch Gardens or Universal do when their rides cross guest areas. Of course, you're not supposed to bring on loose items, but if you do anyways, this is to catch them and prevent injury.

I'm well aware of their purpose, but as the Universal design team supposedly is as well, this is poor design/layout. Nets are a lazy compromise just as tarps are a lazy solution to shade (I'll fault Disney in this as well with random umbrellas being the absolute laziest.)