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Universal Epic Universe (South Expansion Complex) - Now Open!

Disstevefan1

Disstevefan1

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Giss Neric said:
Spot the misspelled word.
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If this was at Disney, everyone will surely have an opinion about it.
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I would really like to see the behind the scenes on how these signs are created. They MUST be created on a computer, whatever system creates this, there is no spell check??

Even if there isn't all text should be fed into something that does spell check, exported from that into what ever makes this.
 
MisterPenguin

MisterPenguin

President of Animal Kingdom
Premium Member
Disstevefan1 said:
I would really like to see the behind the scenes on how these signs are created. They MUST be created on a computer, whatever system creates this, there is no spell check??

Even if there isn't all text should be fed into something that does spell check, exported from that into what ever makes this.
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Yeah, I can see a misspelled word that is some other actual word get by, but, "restaints" should have had the magic wavy red underline.

Then again, "kiester" and "EPOCT" also got through...
 
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MistaDee

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DCBaker said:
Epic Universe hours have been updated and added through June 30:

May 22-June 1: 9am-10pm
June 2-15, 17-22, 25-29: 10am-9pm
June 16, 23, 24, 30: 10am-10pm
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Finally some serious operating hours. Very interested to see how crowds respond with the nighttime spectacular (a la DCA World of Color) + emphasis on lighting packages (a la Pandora)
 
MisterPenguin

MisterPenguin

President of Animal Kingdom
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Disstevefan1 said:
Ha, where did EPOCT get through?
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Tom Morrow

Tom Morrow

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Tom Morrow said:
Yes! Epic was made to be seen at night. If they don’t want to increase the hours then they should consider opening the park later than 9:00 AM so it can be open for longer at night.

The theme park enthusiast community should really push for this.
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DCBaker said:
Epic Universe hours have been updated and added through June 30:

May 22-June 1: 9am-10pm
June 2-15, 17-22, 25-29: 10am-9pm
June 16, 23, 24, 30: 10am-10pm
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I'm not saying that they definitely took my advice. They probably didn't... but there's a chance!

Edit - I misread the post, didn't realize most of the days are a 9 PM closing.
 
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Magenta Panther

Magenta Panther

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So I've been watching various vloggers' videos of Epic Universe...and it feels so good to say that Epic has exceeded my wary but high expectations. The attention to detail, the artistry, the lavish themeing, the rides that set a new standard for theme park attractions, and even the food getting rave reviews overall. Plus the park is so gorgeous...wow.

I haven't posted here much lately because I just don't care much about Disney parks anymore. Under Iger's leadership, they're self-destructing, and none of the new announced expansions for WDW interest me. Except maybe Villains Land, but we all know that it'll likely be lackluster and corners will be cut. As usual, Iger will lean heavily on IP and nostalgia, not innovation. And I'm kinda tired of that. The only Disney park I'd care to visit now is Tokyo Disneyland. But until I get there, Epic Universe will do just fine. Bravo, Universal. You're my new Number One.
 
Tom Morrow

Tom Morrow

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A lot of amusement and theme parks regularly open at 10:00 AM and do just fine. Cedar Point, for example.

I don't know why Orlando has conditioned everyone to think opening at 9:00 AM is a requirement. If you're a morning person, fine. If you're not, earlier openings just make your vacation that much more stressful.

Also, yes, it's a money and maintenance thing. If corporate is giving them the option of either: A - opening at 9:00 AM to be "in line" with the other parks but closing early so people barely get to see the park at night, or B: opening later so people can see more of the park at night, I am very glad they have apparently chosen the second option.

That said, June-August in Florida mean it basically doesn't get dark until 9:00, so still having 9:00 be the standard closing time isn't late enough.

Magenta Panther said:
So I've been watching various vloggers' videos of Epic Universe...and it feels so good to say that Epic has exceeded my wary but high expectations. The attention to detail, the artistry, the lavish themeing, the rides that set a new standard for theme park attractions, and even the food getting rave reviews overall. Plus the park is so gorgeous...wow.

I haven't posted here much lately because I just don't care much about Disney parks anymore. Under Iger's leadership, they're self-destructing, and none of the new announced expansions for WDW interest me. Except maybe Villains Land, but we all know that it'll likely be lackluster and corners will be cut. As usual, Iger will lean heavily on IP and nostalgia, not innovation. And I'm kinda tired of that. The only Disney park I'd care to visit now is Tokyo Disneyland. But until I get there, Epic Universe will do just fine. Bravo, Universal. You're my new Number One.
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Nobody tell him about the unannounced 5th portal - Muppet Metropolis.
 
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HoustonHorn

HoustonHorn

Premium Member
flynnibus said:
Right after they give us a 20% discount for cutting the cooler hours of the day out of the operating schedule
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How about this for a radical idea for park operating hours:

6:00am - noon, with early entry at 5:30
6:00pm - midnight, with early entry at 5:30 and extra hours available until 1:00 am

Early Entry and Extra Hours for whatever cohort is appropriate

That has 12 hours of open park time, and it lets night owls do their thing and it lets early birds enjoy the morning. All during hours that are not surface-of-the-sun hot. People can go shopping or the water park or rest or resort hop and explore during those middle hours.
 
Agent H

Agent H

Well-Known Member
Magenta Panther said:
So I've been watching various vloggers' videos of Epic Universe...and it feels so good to say that Epic has exceeded my wary but high expectations. The attention to detail, the artistry, the lavish themeing, the rides that set a new standard for theme park attractions, and even the food getting rave reviews overall. Plus the park is so gorgeous...wow.

I haven't posted here much lately because I just don't care much about Disney parks anymore. Under Iger's leadership, they're self-destructing, and none of the new announced expansions for WDW interest me. Except maybe Villains Land, but we all know that it'll likely be lackluster and corners will be cut. As usual, Iger will lean heavily on IP and nostalgia, not innovation. And I'm kinda tired of that. The only Disney park I'd care to visit now is Tokyo Disneyland. But until I get there, Epic Universe will do just fine. Bravo, Universal. You're my new Number One.
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How is epic universe not leaning on ip and nostalgia? One of the lands is based on one of the oldest IPs ever.
 

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