Jedijax719
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I thought the show was going into that space? Oh well, I guess "being left empty" means for now.
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Universal Epic Universe (South Expansion Complex) - Opens May 22 2025
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Rush
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Nobody has ever done a virtual reality ride at this scale before. It would've been a staffing nightmare. Plus, it's rumored that UC didn't like where the ride was going so they cancelled it once and for all.
The second ride's plot won't be noticeably empty as it will be behind the city facades. It's exit shop is being built though and some speculate that it will come sooner than later as one of the first expansions to the park.
lazyboy97o
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The show was always separate, not a replacement. It’ll actually be more centrally located. Hopefully it’s worth watching.
Jedijax719
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Yeah, I keep thinking of the shows at Diagon and Hogsmeade. Fun, but certainly not the sort of things to replace an entire attraction. The video posted said the show will be called "Circus Arcanus" (from Crimes of Grindelwald). Could be cool if it were a modified Cirque du Soleil type of thing.
I assume they will eventually add a second ride. All the other sections seem to have roller coasters. Imagine a broomstick themed roller coaster. They won't keep a massive space empty for long. Since the original was canceled, they probably just need time to design a new one.
lazyboy97o
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Early in its development the broomstick ride was a roller coaster but even that just sort of becomes TRON.
danlb_2000
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lazyboy97o
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There’s more space beyond that.
trr1
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bioreconstruct
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At center of this aerial photo is work underway for the themed element at front of the dual-racing coaster in Epic Universe. A construction worker on the steel frame gives scale to this area.
An aerial photo looking across Epic Universe.1 Work on themed feature starting at front of the dual-racing coaster.2 Small dome added recently at side of a larger dome at center of the park.
In this aerial photo of the Epic Universe entrance1 Admission sales2 Security and admission3 To be an oval entrance courtyard.4 Signature gateway of the park
Aerial overview of the guest entrance of Epic Universe.At center are columns of the signature gateway of the park.
Aerial look at columns so far of the signature gateway of Epic Universe.
Aerial look at the West side building at entrance of Epic Universe. Columns at left for the signature gateway of the park.
In this aerial of Epic Universe1 Park gateway2 Water feature adjacent a restaurant3,4 Walkways between 3 water features5 Dual-racing roller coaster (look close here ... theming feature underway)6 Entrance of How To Train Your Dragon land (with glimpse of ships ...)
In this aerial photo of the Epic Universe park entrance1 Service access to kitchen of a waterside restaurant2 Entrance to a restaurant, above the kitchen. Dining also one level below3 Curved walkway forming between two water features4 Water feature excavation5 Park gateway
Aerial photo of the East side building of the Epic Universe entrance.1 Signature gateway2 Interesting excavation between the East and West buildings.3 A likely VIP room. Similar to a rooms at the park entrances of both Universal Studios Florida and Hollywood.
Aerial look at a concrete pour pending for a building just outside the entrance of Epic Universe. Admission sales at right.
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At center of this aerial photo is work underway for the themed element at front of the dual-racing coaster in Epic Universe. A construction worker on the steel frame gives scale to this area.
An aerial photo looking across Epic Universe.1 Work on themed feature starting at front of the dual-racing coaster.2 Small dome added recently at side of a larger dome at center of the park.
In this aerial photo of the Epic Universe entrance1 Admission sales2 Security and admission3 To be an oval entrance courtyard.4 Signature gateway of the park
Aerial overview of the guest entrance of Epic Universe.At center are columns of the signature gateway of the park.
Aerial look at columns so far of the signature gateway of Epic Universe.
Aerial look at the West side building at entrance of Epic Universe. Columns at left for the signature gateway of the park.
In this aerial of Epic Universe1 Park gateway2 Water feature adjacent a restaurant3,4 Walkways between 3 water features5 Dual-racing roller coaster (look close here ... theming feature underway)6 Entrance of How To Train Your Dragon land (with glimpse of ships ...)
In this aerial photo of the Epic Universe park entrance1 Service access to kitchen of a waterside restaurant2 Entrance to a restaurant, above the kitchen. Dining also one level below3 Curved walkway forming between two water features4 Water feature excavation5 Park gateway
Aerial photo of the East side building of the Epic Universe entrance.1 Signature gateway2 Interesting excavation between the East and West buildings.3 A likely VIP room. Similar to a rooms at the park entrances of both Universal Studios Florida and Hollywood.
Aerial look at a concrete pour pending for a building just outside the entrance of Epic Universe. Admission sales at right.
EricsBiscuit
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I wonder how long it took them for their permits to be approved?
trr1
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bioreconstruct
@bioreconstruct
Jul 23
In foreground of this aerial is some of the central corridor of Epic Universe.In background is Dark Universe. A scaffolding-clad mansion fronts the featured attraction in the large show building. A robotic arm type ride, similar to Forbidden Journey in Hogwarts Castle.
Aerial overview of Dark Universe (at right) relative to the Epic Universe central fountain.
bioreconstruct
@bioreconstruct
Jul 22
Aerial overview of work on the Donkey Kong roller coaster in Epic Universe.
A nearly straight-down aerial view into the Mushroom Kingdom of Super Nintendo World. In Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of the front of a Harry Potter related land in Epic Universe. Full size streets of Paris, much of it currently behind scaffolding.
Aerial look at current work on a large, rocky, tree trunk sculpture. The portal into Dark Universe at Epic Universe.
Aerial photo peering into full size streets of Paris in Epic Universe. A courtyard is at right in this Harry Potter related land.
Aerial look at stony brick walls recently added to the exterior of a restaurant. There's also a stony cap to the walls. Seen in Dark Universe in Epic Universe.
A nearly straight-down aerial look into a Harry Potter related land in Epic Universe.
A nearly straight-down aerial look at the entrance plaza of Epic Universe. Guest parking and other transportation options at right.
@bioreconstruct
Jul 23
In foreground of this aerial is some of the central corridor of Epic Universe.In background is Dark Universe. A scaffolding-clad mansion fronts the featured attraction in the large show building. A robotic arm type ride, similar to Forbidden Journey in Hogwarts Castle.
Aerial overview of Dark Universe (at right) relative to the Epic Universe central fountain.
bioreconstruct
@bioreconstruct
Jul 22
Aerial overview of work on the Donkey Kong roller coaster in Epic Universe.
A nearly straight-down aerial view into the Mushroom Kingdom of Super Nintendo World. In Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of the front of a Harry Potter related land in Epic Universe. Full size streets of Paris, much of it currently behind scaffolding.
Aerial look at current work on a large, rocky, tree trunk sculpture. The portal into Dark Universe at Epic Universe.
Aerial photo peering into full size streets of Paris in Epic Universe. A courtyard is at right in this Harry Potter related land.
Aerial look at stony brick walls recently added to the exterior of a restaurant. There's also a stony cap to the walls. Seen in Dark Universe in Epic Universe.
A nearly straight-down aerial look into a Harry Potter related land in Epic Universe.
A nearly straight-down aerial look at the entrance plaza of Epic Universe. Guest parking and other transportation options at right.
trr1
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bioreconstruct
@bioreconstruct
Jul 23
Aerial look at pilings being driven for a full circle raised ramp at the intersection of Kirkman Rd and Epic Blvd. Day guest parking of Epic Universe at right.
Arrow in this aerial photo at stairs of a steep backdrop street. As if in Montmartre in Paris. Part of a Harry Potter related land in Epic Universe.
@bioreconstruct
Jul 23
July 22, 2022 aerial photo of Epic Universe. One year ago.
Aerial look at a pair of Universal Orlando hotels South of Epic Universe.Preparation in progress for parking lot paving, near the construction trailers in foreground. Team Member vehicles are parked out of the way.
July 21, 2023 nearly straight-down aerial look at Epic Universe. Recent work includes theming underway at front of dual-racing coaster, railroad ties at the Donkey Kong coaster, stony walls in Dark Universe, much of the fountain viewing tiers, and small dome added at large dome.
A nearly straight-down aerial look at the central corridor of Epic Universe. Believed to be called Celestial Park.Park entrance at right. In-park hotel at left.
@bioreconstruct
Jul 23
Aerial look at pilings being driven for a full circle raised ramp at the intersection of Kirkman Rd and Epic Blvd. Day guest parking of Epic Universe at right.
Arrow in this aerial photo at stairs of a steep backdrop street. As if in Montmartre in Paris. Part of a Harry Potter related land in Epic Universe.
@bioreconstruct
Jul 23
July 22, 2022 aerial photo of Epic Universe. One year ago.
Aerial look at a pair of Universal Orlando hotels South of Epic Universe.Preparation in progress for parking lot paving, near the construction trailers in foreground. Team Member vehicles are parked out of the way.
July 21, 2023 nearly straight-down aerial look at Epic Universe. Recent work includes theming underway at front of dual-racing coaster, railroad ties at the Donkey Kong coaster, stony walls in Dark Universe, much of the fountain viewing tiers, and small dome added at large dome.
A nearly straight-down aerial look at the central corridor of Epic Universe. Believed to be called Celestial Park.Park entrance at right. In-park hotel at left.
Comcast has $100B in debt. An amount that makes investors a bit nervous.
They're spending $6B on EU.
They'll be getting about $9B from Disney for Hulu, which will probably go immediately into servicing their debt.
Then they won't have Hulu income any more.
I can confirm that the name is based on the title Celestial
Hulu won't have Hulu income anymore.
Good thing investors are interested in long term investments and not quick snapshops.
Comcast's debt has shrunk considerably in the last year alone, and growth of profit will likely continue.
Hulu won't have Hulu income anymore.
Good thing investors are interested in long term investments and not quick snapshops.
Comcast's debt has shrunk considerably in the last year alone, and growth of profit will likely continue.
Why do you say that?
Sorcerer Mickey
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I'm assuming because once Comcast pulls out of the deal, Hulu loses all their content.
Comcast already pulled most of their content.
The vast library and rotating shows monthly (just like Netflix) have almost nothing to do with Comcast.
trr1
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bioreconstruct
@bioreconstruct
9h
Two aerial views of track at front of the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe. Near the frame for celestial theming (as seen July 29).
Aerial look at frame for celestial theming at front of the Epic Universe dual-racing coaster.At ground level is work on concrete walls and pavement.
Aerial photo (yesterday) of workers attaching a horizontal ring to theming frame. At the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe.Work is also underway at ground level for theming
Aerial look at framing for celestial theming in front of the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe.Might be a shooting star or a comet. There's a tail trailing from the station.
Zoom into this July 29 aerial photo to see the range of shifting color bricks added along the roof line. At a Universal Orlando resort South of Epic Universe.The exterior is also being surfaced with a lattice to secure the bricks.
Aerial look at the front of the dual-racing coaster in Epic Universe. Station is getting first layer of roofing. Frame is being added top right for celestial theming.
Aerial look at 3 dragon-related sculptures in How To Train Your Dragon land at Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of Viking ships in the bay of the Isle of Berk in Epic Universe. One has spikes in the bow, the other has axe blades. It seems like these are now fully painted.In How To Train Your Dragon land.
July 29 aerial photo of the entrance to Epic Universe. Columns for the gateway so far.1 Recently revealed arches in a newly cast wall.2 Pair of arches being cast in this wall.3 Excavation for a water feature next to a restaurant (top left).
@bioreconstruct
9h
Two aerial views of track at front of the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe. Near the frame for celestial theming (as seen July 29).
Aerial look at frame for celestial theming at front of the Epic Universe dual-racing coaster.At ground level is work on concrete walls and pavement.
Aerial photo (yesterday) of workers attaching a horizontal ring to theming frame. At the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe.Work is also underway at ground level for theming
Aerial look at framing for celestial theming in front of the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe.Might be a shooting star or a comet. There's a tail trailing from the station.
Zoom into this July 29 aerial photo to see the range of shifting color bricks added along the roof line. At a Universal Orlando resort South of Epic Universe.The exterior is also being surfaced with a lattice to secure the bricks.
Aerial look at the front of the dual-racing coaster in Epic Universe. Station is getting first layer of roofing. Frame is being added top right for celestial theming.
Aerial look at 3 dragon-related sculptures in How To Train Your Dragon land at Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of Viking ships in the bay of the Isle of Berk in Epic Universe. One has spikes in the bow, the other has axe blades. It seems like these are now fully painted.In How To Train Your Dragon land.
July 29 aerial photo of the entrance to Epic Universe. Columns for the gateway so far.1 Recently revealed arches in a newly cast wall.2 Pair of arches being cast in this wall.3 Excavation for a water feature next to a restaurant (top left).
trr1
Well-Known Member
bioreconstruct
@bioreconstruct
Jul 29
Aerial look at frame for celestial theming at front of the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe.
Heavily zoomed aerial look at some of the first color-shifting bricks on the exterior of a Universal Resort. South of Epic Universe.
Aerial overview of work on the Donkey Kong roller coaster in Epic Universe.
Aerial look at Sunbelt equipment rental. A vendor on the Epic Universe construction site.
@bioreconstruct
Jul 29
Aerial look at frame for celestial theming at front of the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe.
Heavily zoomed aerial look at some of the first color-shifting bricks on the exterior of a Universal Resort. South of Epic Universe.
Aerial overview of work on the Donkey Kong roller coaster in Epic Universe.
Aerial look at Sunbelt equipment rental. A vendor on the Epic Universe construction site.