Andrew25
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Not sure how recently you've been, but they've been doing maintenance in this area for the past few months. Looks perfectly fine now.
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Universal Epic Universe (South Expansion Complex) - Opens May 22 2025
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Earlie the Pearlie
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Oh good! I haven’t been since last summer, and I remember it being in not great but acceptable shape. I do really like that land, and I’m happy it’s getting some love!
Disneyhead'71
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Ooooo, pretty.
Animaniac93-98
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With 2 tracks and 20 passenger trains, what's the expected hourly capacity of Starfall Racers?
Disneyhead'71
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Doing the math with 3 trains per track, 20 people per train equals...ummm, a lot.
I think.
Probably. My math may be off.
Earlie the Pearlie
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I believe VC at 4 train ops does about a minute per dispatch on a not great but not terrible day. I think Starfall can actually do four trains per track, which is a max of 160 people on the coaster at any given point. Which comes to about 1200 people per track per hour at 60 second dispatches. Times two tracks, that’s about 2400 heads per hour. As a baseline. If it has really great operations, like 40 second dispatches (difficult, but theoretically possible especially with separate load/unload, I bet it could pump through a solid 4000 per hour.
DISCLAIMER: this is all rough calculations based on rough estimates that could be totally wrong. However given VC’s track record and the insane number of seats on this thing I think that it isn’t too crazy to say that the extended queue will almost never be used.
Depends on the rate of launches. And that depends on the longest block on the coaster and how fast they can load a train.
GotG has two loading tracks and can manage launching every 25-30 seconds (ideally). Does each of the dueling tracks also have two loading tracks?
Andrew25
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I believe this is built to run 3-4 trains per track.
VelociCoaster aims for 50-sec intervals, so we're look at 1,440 each side... whopping 2,880 riders an hour. We're talking Pirates of the Caribbean level capacity. This will be a walk on most of the day.
This ride's capacity will help offset the poor capacity Donkey Kong will have with its 4-passenger vehicles.
I doubt there is much overlap in clientele for those two coasters.
Andrew25
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Sure, but Donkey Kong is just thrilling enough to draw some thrill-seekers.I doubt there is much overlap in clientele for those two coasters.
Donkey Kong will probably make Hagrid's queue look amateur lol
Weather_Lady
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I don't know about that -- my whole family (aged 15 to 48) will want to do both for sure!I doubt there is much overlap in clientele for those two coasters.
TalkToEthan
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A trivial but relevant question to Universal’s expansion of adding another park:
Any bets on preexisting popcorn buckets from IOA and Studios? I hope to fill my bucket at Epic in 2025 but at the refillable price of approx $3.
Any bets on preexisting popcorn buckets from IOA and Studios? I hope to fill my bucket at Epic in 2025 but at the refillable price of approx $3.
TalkToEthan
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Are you saying that word on the street is that Donkey will boast of an exceptionally elaborate and lengthy queue? I hope that is true; I hope that Epic will have at least 3 deluxe queues.
I’m already assuming Potter Paris will have something outrageously elaborate as well as the classic monster attraction.
Andrew25
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Oh I was referring to the wait-time itself, not the physical queue lol
Universal has been doing fantastic queues lately, so I wouldn't worry about it not being entertaining.
trr1
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Aerial photo of the manor in Dark Universe. Classic monsters land in Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of preparation for a concrete pour at Celes Tiki bar in Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of work near Celestial Carousel in Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of the on-site concrete factory at Epic Universe.
Aerial photos of construction of a raised traffic circle at Epic Universe.
Aerial photo showing a large number of trees recently transplanted to the front of Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of current work at the front of Epic Universe.The half-circle at center is center of the portal into the park. A tower will rise above it.
Aerial photo of cascading water features between the Epic Universe entrance portal and ponds in Celestial Park. Interesting foundations in the recently started project at left.
Aerial overview of work near the show fountain in Epic Universe.
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Aerial photo of the manor in Dark Universe. Classic monsters land in Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of preparation for a concrete pour at Celes Tiki bar in Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of work near Celestial Carousel in Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of the on-site concrete factory at Epic Universe.
Aerial photos of construction of a raised traffic circle at Epic Universe.
Aerial photo showing a large number of trees recently transplanted to the front of Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of current work at the front of Epic Universe.The half-circle at center is center of the portal into the park. A tower will rise above it.
Aerial photo of cascading water features between the Epic Universe entrance portal and ponds in Celestial Park. Interesting foundations in the recently started project at left.
Aerial overview of work near the show fountain in Epic Universe.
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Aerial photo of Epic Universe Mar 9, 2024• Starfall Racers roller coaster train spotted• Large barrel staged behind Donkey Kong roller coaster• Scaffolding down at vine covered manor in Dark Universe• Blue pond walls and floor in pond near Atlantic restaurant
Aerial photo of the barrel that will be at the lift hill of the Donkey Kong roller coaster in Epic Universe.
Aerial overview of the front of Starfall Racers roller coaster in Epic Universe. Most scaffolding recently removed. Paint and other work for the theming continues.
Top view aerial photo of a Starfall Racers roller coaster train. Parked in a brake run, in Epic Universe.
Donkey Kong Roller Coaster Car on Track in Super Nintendo World at Universal’s Epic Universe
Aerial look at construction of the queue for Starfall Racers roller coaster in Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of the comet theming in progress at front of Starfall Racers roller coaster in Epic Universe.
Aerial overview of the front of Starfall Racers roller coaster in Epic Universe. Much theming is in progress. Some of the rock work at the station building is partially painted.
Aerial photo of the comet theming in progress at Starfall Racers roller coaster in Epic Universe. Service stairs recently added at right of the track. Most scaffolding recently removed.
Side aerial view of a Starfall Racers roller coaster train in Epic Universe. Train is parked on a brake run and this indicates that ride testing has started.
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Aerial photo of Epic Universe Mar 9, 2024• Starfall Racers roller coaster train spotted• Large barrel staged behind Donkey Kong roller coaster• Scaffolding down at vine covered manor in Dark Universe• Blue pond walls and floor in pond near Atlantic restaurant
Aerial photo of the barrel that will be at the lift hill of the Donkey Kong roller coaster in Epic Universe.
Aerial overview of the front of Starfall Racers roller coaster in Epic Universe. Most scaffolding recently removed. Paint and other work for the theming continues.
Top view aerial photo of a Starfall Racers roller coaster train. Parked in a brake run, in Epic Universe.
Donkey Kong Roller Coaster Car on Track in Super Nintendo World at Universal’s Epic Universe
Aerial look at construction of the queue for Starfall Racers roller coaster in Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of the comet theming in progress at front of Starfall Racers roller coaster in Epic Universe.
Aerial overview of the front of Starfall Racers roller coaster in Epic Universe. Much theming is in progress. Some of the rock work at the station building is partially painted.
Aerial photo of the comet theming in progress at Starfall Racers roller coaster in Epic Universe. Service stairs recently added at right of the track. Most scaffolding recently removed.
Side aerial view of a Starfall Racers roller coaster train in Epic Universe. Train is parked on a brake run and this indicates that ride testing has started.
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Start of a Thread with aerial overviews of Universal's Epic Universe construction. You are welcome to save these out for personal use as a Screensaver slide show, or as Desktop wallpaper. This is a look back at Jan 22, 2021
Aerial photo of Epic Universe Feb 28, 2024• Dark Universe portal ring installed• Yoshi cars uncovered for nightly test• Donkey Kong wall has palm tree• Grandstand framing rising for How To Train Your Dragon coaster.• Glimpse of Dragon coaster uncovered train first car
Aerial photo of Epic Universe Mar 9, 2024• Starfall Racers roller coaster train spotted• Large barrel staged behind Donkey Kong roller coaster• Scaffolding down at vine covered manor in Dark Universe• Blue pond walls and floor in pond near Atlantic restaurant
View of Stella Nova resort from Universal Blvd.
Colorful reflective tiles on the exterior of Stella Nova resort.
Aerial photo showing that work has started to complete the colorful reflective tile installation at Stella Nova resort.
A recently started area of colorful reflective tile installation at Terra Luna resort.
A look at colorful reflective tiles on the exterior of Terra Luna resort. The white tile has a light and will shine as one of the stars on the hotel exterior at night.
A look at dome construction on top of Helios Grand Hotel. To be above a lounge overlooking Epic Universe.
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Start of a Thread with aerial overviews of Universal's Epic Universe construction. You are welcome to save these out for personal use as a Screensaver slide show, or as Desktop wallpaper. This is a look back at Jan 22, 2021
Aerial photo of Epic Universe Feb 28, 2024• Dark Universe portal ring installed• Yoshi cars uncovered for nightly test• Donkey Kong wall has palm tree• Grandstand framing rising for How To Train Your Dragon coaster.• Glimpse of Dragon coaster uncovered train first car
Aerial photo of Epic Universe Mar 9, 2024• Starfall Racers roller coaster train spotted• Large barrel staged behind Donkey Kong roller coaster• Scaffolding down at vine covered manor in Dark Universe• Blue pond walls and floor in pond near Atlantic restaurant
View of Stella Nova resort from Universal Blvd.
Colorful reflective tiles on the exterior of Stella Nova resort.
Aerial photo showing that work has started to complete the colorful reflective tile installation at Stella Nova resort.
A recently started area of colorful reflective tile installation at Terra Luna resort.
A look at colorful reflective tiles on the exterior of Terra Luna resort. The white tile has a light and will shine as one of the stars on the hotel exterior at night.
A look at dome construction on top of Helios Grand Hotel. To be above a lounge overlooking Epic Universe.
trr1
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Current work at Helios Grand Hotel. The in-park resort of Epic Universe. In foreground at left is the How To Train Your Dragon theater, and at right is rock work over Meade Hall. Seen from Destination Pwy.
Aerial photo of Mount Beanpole and Yoshi's Adventure in Super Nintendo World.
Aerial overview of Yoshi's Adventure. Frames at right for ride scenes.
Aerial photo of current theming of a wall at the Donkey Kong roller coaster. Area at center recently assembled, and should be painted soon.
Glimpse of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic in Epic Universe. As seen from Universal Blvd.
Aerial photo of rock work at the second launch of the How To Train Your Dragon roller coaster.
Aerial glimpse of the Grog & Gruel stand in How To Train Your Dragon land.
Rock work at center of this aerial photo is near the second launch of the How To Train Your Dragon roller coaster.A train can be seen of the separate Starfall Racers roller coaster.
Aerial overview of the How To Train Your Dragon roller coaster station and first launch.
Aerial photo of the first launch of the How to Train Your Dragon roller coaster. Arrow at a themed mechanical element.
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Current work at Helios Grand Hotel. The in-park resort of Epic Universe. In foreground at left is the How To Train Your Dragon theater, and at right is rock work over Meade Hall. Seen from Destination Pwy.
Aerial photo of Mount Beanpole and Yoshi's Adventure in Super Nintendo World.
Aerial overview of Yoshi's Adventure. Frames at right for ride scenes.
Aerial photo of current theming of a wall at the Donkey Kong roller coaster. Area at center recently assembled, and should be painted soon.
Glimpse of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic in Epic Universe. As seen from Universal Blvd.
Aerial photo of rock work at the second launch of the How To Train Your Dragon roller coaster.
Aerial glimpse of the Grog & Gruel stand in How To Train Your Dragon land.
Rock work at center of this aerial photo is near the second launch of the How To Train Your Dragon roller coaster.A train can be seen of the separate Starfall Racers roller coaster.
Aerial overview of the How To Train Your Dragon roller coaster station and first launch.
Aerial photo of the first launch of the How to Train Your Dragon roller coaster. Arrow at a themed mechanical element.
trr1
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In this photo of Epic Universe: 1 Structure being raised for a fly through grandstands scene of the How To Train Your Dragon roller coaster. 2 Dragon coaster station 3 First launch of the dragon coaster 4 Starfall Racers roller coaster train
Aerial photo of current work at the portal of How To Train Your Dragon land.
Aerial overview of Dark Universe.
Aerial photo with circular concrete forms in front of the portal of Dark Universe. There's also circular concrete near the entrance of Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant, at top center.
Aerial overview of the Curse of the Werewolf roller coaster. A spinning ride, with a mid-course shuttle back-and-forth launch. In Dark Universe.
Aerial look at a retaining wall that borders Back of House in Dark Universe. The dark waterproofing indicates how high dirt will be placed against the wall, forming a likely tree-filled berm.
Aerial photo of the manor in Dark Universe. Classic monsters land in Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of work in front of the featured attraction in Dark Universe. Trees recently added at left.
Aerial photo of the front of the manor in Dark Universe. It's covered in vines. Protective plastic temporarily covering the vines. Scaffolding recently removed from this area.
Aerial look through Dark Universe. From the portal tower, through the village, to the gated entrance of the manor. The section at the gravestones at front right has been behind scaffolding.
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In this photo of Epic Universe: 1 Structure being raised for a fly through grandstands scene of the How To Train Your Dragon roller coaster. 2 Dragon coaster station 3 First launch of the dragon coaster 4 Starfall Racers roller coaster train
Aerial photo of current work at the portal of How To Train Your Dragon land.
Aerial overview of Dark Universe.
Aerial photo with circular concrete forms in front of the portal of Dark Universe. There's also circular concrete near the entrance of Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant, at top center.
Aerial overview of the Curse of the Werewolf roller coaster. A spinning ride, with a mid-course shuttle back-and-forth launch. In Dark Universe.
Aerial look at a retaining wall that borders Back of House in Dark Universe. The dark waterproofing indicates how high dirt will be placed against the wall, forming a likely tree-filled berm.
Aerial photo of the manor in Dark Universe. Classic monsters land in Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of work in front of the featured attraction in Dark Universe. Trees recently added at left.
Aerial photo of the front of the manor in Dark Universe. It's covered in vines. Protective plastic temporarily covering the vines. Scaffolding recently removed from this area.
Aerial look through Dark Universe. From the portal tower, through the village, to the gated entrance of the manor. The section at the gravestones at front right has been behind scaffolding.
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Aerial photo of scaffolding at front of the windmill tower of The Burning Blade Tavern in Dark Universe.
Aerial look through Dark Universe. From the portal tower, through the village, to the gated entrance of the manor.The section at the gravestones at front right has been behind scaffolding.
Aerial photo showing most scaffolding is down at the gated entrance of the featured attraction in Dark Universe. Concrete forms in progress for a circular pavement.
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Aerial photo of scaffolding at front of the windmill tower of The Burning Blade Tavern in Dark Universe.
Aerial look through Dark Universe. From the portal tower, through the village, to the gated entrance of the manor.The section at the gravestones at front right has been behind scaffolding.
Aerial photo showing most scaffolding is down at the gated entrance of the featured attraction in Dark Universe. Concrete forms in progress for a circular pavement.