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

[BrianLo]

Whatever happened to rumors of Uni get rights to Star Trek and/or Lord of the Rings?

I feel like they suddenly had access to more variety of things to use and weren't so desperate to chase the latter's resistance to theme parks. They should not leave Pokemon on the table. It is a veritable goldmine of merchandise. Even if Lord of the Rings would make a better land.

 

[deere839]

https://www.themeparktribune.com/nb...es-roaring-20s-effect-will-boost-theme-parks/
Universal intents to still build EU
“To put billions of dollars of capital in the ground when you have such uncertainty about when and how the theme park is going to come back, we thought it was not prudent. So at the moment, we’ve paused it and we’ll continue to evaluate it over time,” Shell said. “At some point, we intend to build that park.”
I do think Nintendo and Potter will stay in the park i feel like monsters become dead

 

[MisterPenguin]

I wouldn't expect the park to change too much unless the park is delayed for more than a year. Universal already filed for building permits and those can be extended. It doesn't really make sense to start throwing away so much work.

As for Nintendo, it is really hard to believe there is no force majeure clause that allows for an extension.

I also doubt Universal would push the pause button for a year without checking with Nintendo.

In fact, I'd guess the time frame of "one year" in the pause was an agreed upon time frame.

 

[Sharon&Susan]

https://www.themeparktribune.com/nb...es-roaring-20s-effect-will-boost-theme-parks/
Universal intents to still build EU
“To put billions of dollars of capital in the ground when you have such uncertainty about when and how the theme park is going to come back, we thought it was not prudent. So at the moment, we’ve paused it and we’ll continue to evaluate it over time,” Shell said. “At some point, we intend to build that park.”
I do think Nintendo and Potter will stay in the park i feel like monsters become dead

Why would Monsters be cancelled?

 

[deere839]

Why would Monsters be cancelled?

they might delay it so it wont be ready for open or cancel it to afford to build the other lands. its been rumored to be on the chopping block multiple times already.

 

[OG Runner]

I may be in the minority, but I really think if they were to put Nintendo in the KidsZone it should be Pokemon.
I think kids would relate better and the merchandising options would be great. Who wouldn't want to see Picachu,
& Squirtel in the parks?

 

[Quinnmac000]

I don't know why people think Monsters would be the land to get cancelled when that franchise NBCU seems most bullish on with 12 films in development based on their monsters.

 

[seascape]

https://www.themeparktribune.com/nb...es-roaring-20s-effect-will-boost-theme-parks/
Universal intents to still build EU
“To put billions of dollars of capital in the ground when you have such uncertainty about when and how the theme park is going to come back, we thought it was not prudent. So at the moment, we’ve paused it and we’ll continue to evaluate it over time,” Shell said. “At some point, we intend to build that park.”
I do think Nintendo and Potter will stay in the park i feel like monsters become dead

Interesting article, but based on what he said it sounds like the project is not going to start any time soon. Most likely look for opening in second half of the 2020s or early 2030. Remember it takes several years to build a park and Epic Universe will need to be

 

[OG Runner]

I don't know why people think Monsters would be the land to get cancelled when that franchise NBCU seems most bullish on with 12 films in development based on their monsters.

Unfortunately, Tom Cruise's version of the Mummy killed that plan.

 

[Quinnmac000]

Unfortunately, Tom Cruise's version of the Mummy killed that plan.

Channing Tatum Re-Teams with Phil Lord, Chris Miller for Universal Monster Movie

The feature will be a tongue-in-cheek thriller inspired by the studio's legacy monster movies.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Universal And James Wan Tap ‘Overlord’ Director Julius Avery To Direct New ‘Van Helsing’ Movie

Universal Pictures is developing a new horror movie set in the world of Van Helsing with 'Overlord's Julius Avery directing and James Wan producing.

deadline.com

Just the past month

 

[OG Runner]

Channing Tatum Re-Teams with Phil Lord, Chris Miller for Universal Monster Movie

The feature will be a tongue-in-cheek thriller inspired by the studio's legacy monster movies.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Universal And James Wan Tap ‘Overlord’ Director Julius Avery To Direct New ‘Van Helsing’ Movie

Universal Pictures is developing a new horror movie set in the world of Van Helsing with 'Overlord's Julius Avery directing and James Wan producing.

deadline.com

Just the past month

Good to hear. Hopefully, it will do better than the Mummy.

 

[JT3000]

Channing Tatum Re-Teams with Phil Lord, Chris Miller for Universal Monster Movie

The feature will be a tongue-in-cheek thriller inspired by the studio's legacy monster movies.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Universal And James Wan Tap ‘Overlord’ Director Julius Avery To Direct New ‘Van Helsing’ Movie

Universal Pictures is developing a new horror movie set in the world of Van Helsing with 'Overlord's Julius Avery directing and James Wan producing.

deadline.com

Just the past month

"After relaunching its monster-movie library with the hit The Invisible Man..."

Yeah, let's just pretend The Mummy & Dracula Untold didn't happen.

 

[trr1]

bioreconstruct
@bioreconstruct
Dec 26

Aerial comparison of Universal's Epic Universe site Jan 24, 2020 and Dec 18, 2020

 

[JoeCamel]

bioreconstruct
@bioreconstruct
Dec 26

Aerial comparison of Universal's Epic Universe site Jan 24, 2020 and Dec 18, 2020
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Amazing how much they raised that land overall, could have built utilidoors in most places
You could fit Epcot and the MK in there with 150 acres left for entertainment and lodging and most of it was raised many feet.

 

[ToTBellHop]

bioreconstruct
@bioreconstruct
Dec 26

Aerial comparison of Universal's Epic Universe site Jan 24, 2020 and Dec 18, 2020
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In so many ways, *uck COVID-19. And I realize a postponed theme park doesn’t even crack the top 10 reasons Covid can go Donald Duck itself.

 

[Poseidon Quest]

Amazing how much they raised that land overall, could have built utilidoors in most places
You could fit Epcot and the MK in there with 150 acres left for entertainment and lodging and most of it was raised many feet.

I really don't know what I'm seeing. Is there any significant progress on the land? I understand that the pandemic has pushed things back and while a lot of people think the park is going to be cancelled, I kind of doubt it. Any progress would be a good sign I would think.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Is there any significant progress on the land?

No.

 

[trr1]

bioreconstruct
@bioreconstruct
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Jan 22

Aerial overview of site of Universal's Epic Universe.

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Aerial photo from July 2014. Majority of the site of Universal's Epic Universe is bounded by features at the yellow arrows. The property has spurs. Including at blue arrow along Shingle Creek to the Beachline -- likely someday a direct UEU access road and ramp.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Does Mario have a desert-world?

 

[trr1]

Does Mario have a desert-world?

yes called shifting sand land and drybone desert