some other guy
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the graphic anatomy of the skrewtpole was why they never showed them in the movies
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Universal Epic Universe (South Expansion Complex) - Opens May 22 2025
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Andrew25
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I recall there being a lot of fog in that scene my first 1-2 rides on it when it first opened. I think the original intent was to hide it under fog, but they pulled a Harmonious.
It's just as bad as the last Kylo on ROTR lol
999th Happy Haunt
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I’m at the point where I vastly prefer a good number of low end animatronics like on Hagrids than only a few (or just one) high end animatronics like Navi or Kong.
trr1
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ToTBellHop
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Despite the optimism of some, this definitely looks two years out from completion to me. That dueling coaster looks wicked.
trr1
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Universal is saying opening summer of 2025
My95cobras
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This isn’t Disney…
If you count June as "Summer," it is indeed two years and one months out. As @trr1 posted, it's due "Summer of 2025."
Rich Brownn
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Technically they said no later than summer of 2025
We launched Super Nintendo World in Japan, the VelociCoaster in Orlando, Secret Life of Pets in Hollywood, and our drumbeat of innovation goes on. For example, Super Nintendo World will open in Hollywood early next year. We're adding another Nintendo-themed area, Donkey Kong, to Japan in 2024, and I'm especially excited for Epic Universe to open in the summer of 2025, which will transform Universal Orlando into a week-long destination.
-Brian Roberts - Comcast Corporation - Chairman & CEO: OCTOBER 27, 2022 - Q3 2022 Comcast Corp Earnings Call
ToTBellHop
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I know…some have suggested it may open early. Doesn’t look like it to me.
lazyboy97o
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We’re in the phase of construction where it’s easy for most everyone to see progress which always leads to people talking about how fast the work is moving and thing it’ll open early. It happens with almost every project, Disney or Universal.
trr1
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Aerial look at the theme park side of the Epic Universe in-park hotel. Access to the resort to be through building at left.
Aerial look at construction of the parking garage of the in-park hotel of Universal's Epic Universe.
Aerial look at details of the Epic Universe in-park hotel. It seems like there will be tall columns in a grand lobby. At top right are concrete forms for the floor above the lobby. Top left is construction the resort's parking garage.
Aerial look at the multilevel front of Super Nintendo World in Epic Universe. Peach's Castle at the large stairs.
Aerial overview of How To Train Your Dragon land in Epic Universe.
Aerial look at statues being painted. In a bay at the entrance of How To Train Your Dragon land in Epic Universe.
Aerial look at the Donkey Kong roller coaster in Epic Universe.
At top of this aerial photo is construction of a dome over a water-based attraction in Epic Universe. Pond walls top right. In foreground is the front of Super Nintendo World. Yellow track is Yoshi's Adventure.
Aerial photos of a theater attraction in How To Train Your Dragon land.
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Aerial look at the theme park side of the Epic Universe in-park hotel. Access to the resort to be through building at left.
Aerial look at construction of the parking garage of the in-park hotel of Universal's Epic Universe.
Aerial look at details of the Epic Universe in-park hotel. It seems like there will be tall columns in a grand lobby. At top right are concrete forms for the floor above the lobby. Top left is construction the resort's parking garage.
Aerial look at the multilevel front of Super Nintendo World in Epic Universe. Peach's Castle at the large stairs.
Aerial overview of How To Train Your Dragon land in Epic Universe.
Aerial look at statues being painted. In a bay at the entrance of How To Train Your Dragon land in Epic Universe.
Aerial look at the Donkey Kong roller coaster in Epic Universe.
At top of this aerial photo is construction of a dome over a water-based attraction in Epic Universe. Pond walls top right. In foreground is the front of Super Nintendo World. Yellow track is Yoshi's Adventure.
Aerial photos of a theater attraction in How To Train Your Dragon land.
trr1
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Aerial look at part of Epic Universe. At center is a dual-racing roller coaster. Nearby are 1 Large fountain basin 2 In-park hotel 3 Harry Potter related land 4 How To Train Your Dragon land, with an additional roller coaster.
Aerial look at recent additions to the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe. 1 Track in channels on roof. Tubing protecting the track itself. 2 Front track extending over the maintenance bay roof. 3,4 Recently added buildings.
bioreconstruct
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Aerial look at part of Epic Universe. At center is a dual-racing roller coaster. Nearby are 1 Large fountain basin 2 In-park hotel 3 Harry Potter related land 4 How To Train Your Dragon land, with an additional roller coaster.
Aerial look at recent additions to the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe. 1 Track in channels on roof. Tubing protecting the track itself. 2 Front track extending over the maintenance bay roof. 3,4 Recently added buildings.
Sorcerer Mickey
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I'm really interested to see how the Harry Potter and HTTYD lands hold up with reboots of both franchises coming out around the time the park opens.
trr1
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if the rebooted tv show follows the books I would like it
trr1
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bioreconstruct
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First photo is a view of the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe, as seen from Destination Pwy. Aerial 7-days ago. 1 Arched station building frame 2 Seems like recently placed track.
First launch of the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe sends trains up and over these hills.
In this view of Epic Universe from Destination Pwy 1 How To Train Your Dragon roller coaster track 2 Dual-racing roller coaster track 3 Lockheed Martin signage that might be seen by guests on the Kirkman Rd extension NB.
@bioreconstruct
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First photo is a view of the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe, as seen from Destination Pwy. Aerial 7-days ago. 1 Arched station building frame 2 Seems like recently placed track.
First launch of the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe sends trains up and over these hills.
In this view of Epic Universe from Destination Pwy 1 How To Train Your Dragon roller coaster track 2 Dual-racing roller coaster track 3 Lockheed Martin signage that might be seen by guests on the Kirkman Rd extension NB.
MagicHappens1971
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I can't speak to HTTYD, but HP isn't going anywhere. The lands will prosper and be just as popular as they were before, if not more so once the rebooted TV show comes out.
MagicHappens1971
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JKR has committed that it will be a "faithful adaptation" of the books.
zachrupertdsn
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With all the HP rides it seems like it would be easy enough to swap out video scenes with new actors if the new show is popular enough to warrant that. Can probably lock the actors into theme park stuff as well.