bwr827
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I’m betting on Dark Universe. I think they’ll save Potter for last.
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Universal Epic Universe (South Expansion Complex) - Opens May 22 2025
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I’m betting on Dark Universe. I think they’ll save Potter for last.
999th Happy Haunt
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I’m 95% sure it’s Dark Universe
UpAllNight
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Wonder what they‘ll do for 2025 Universal tickets sold in foreign markets like the UK.
All major tour operators and ticket sellers are pushing 2025 tickets and packages.
When Volcano Bay opened, they automatically upgraded 2 park tickets to 3 park tickets. For some reason I can’t see the same here, but might have a messy situation where people who aren’t as in tune with theme parks, turning up to Epic Universe with invalid tickets.
We must be reaching opening announcement territory, but appreciate they’ll want certainty with construction timelines.
There’s some decent(ish) ticket deals in the Uk now, but pointless buying Universal tickets if you don’t know if they’ll be valid. Strong communication from vendors, either way, will be required.
All major tour operators and ticket sellers are pushing 2025 tickets and packages.
When Volcano Bay opened, they automatically upgraded 2 park tickets to 3 park tickets. For some reason I can’t see the same here, but might have a messy situation where people who aren’t as in tune with theme parks, turning up to Epic Universe with invalid tickets.
We must be reaching opening announcement territory, but appreciate they’ll want certainty with construction timelines.
There’s some decent(ish) ticket deals in the Uk now, but pointless buying Universal tickets if you don’t know if they’ll be valid. Strong communication from vendors, either way, will be required.
Jon81uk
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The tickets will definitely be valid for what they are being advertised as, two or three park tickets at the current parks. As you said the unknown is Epic Universe, but that doesn’t stop the current tickets being valid for the current parks.
My guess is that one visit to Epic will be added to UK multi-day tickets already purchased.
UpAllNight
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Yeah this is my concern. I can see myself spending 3 or 4 days in the new park
Jon81uk
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That’s why I’m holding off for them to release actual Epic Universe tickets.
UpAllNight
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Same but I’m a serial over planner and the weather in the UK isn’t helping - I’ve spent the best part of the year either on holiday or looking at holidays
sedati
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Shame they’re not going with the classic versions.
999th Happy Haunt
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I have to imagine getting likeness rights for the late actors is an absolute pain. Regardless, I’m sure they will be the same characters, just a slightly updated/more intense look.
Sorcerer Mickey
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I'm not too hung up on this. A mummy is a mummy. Frankenstein's monster didn't deviate much from the Karloff version. Dracula looks the most updated from the original Lugosi likeness but it's fine. I think the only design I'll get religious about is the Creature from the Black Lagoon, but there's no actor likeness involved in that look.
999th Happy Haunt
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Some of the preview center merch has Gillman’s silhouette on it among the other monsters, really just looks like a slightly buffed up version of the original design.
Weather_Lady
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I understand your dismay, although I don't think the new versions (other than Dracula, who got the most dramatic update) are too dissimilar. I think Universal is just trying to strike a balance between the classic look, and a look that will seem scary or thrilling to a contemporary viewer. Even a rabid fan like myself can admit that, given the limitations in makeup effects for the earlier films (as groundbreaking as they were at the time), a faithful recreation of some of the characters might come off as almost comical to modern eyes. I think each of the updated versions is a little scarier and more believable than the original, yet instantly recognizable.
Jedijax719
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So with Dark Universe having its reveal this week, we should expect Wizarding World's reveal next month.
bwr827
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And then Helios opens for booking?
WDWFREAK53
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I really do hope they get working on a Creature from the Black Lagoon dark ride.
Having an indoor boat ride (like Navi), but with a ride system the can move the boat similar to Spidey/Transformers could make for an incredible attraction.
Lots of fog on the water...jump scares... I don't need a drop like a flume...just give me a good, thrilling (thematically), CftBL ride!
Having an indoor boat ride (like Navi), but with a ride system the can move the boat similar to Spidey/Transformers could make for an incredible attraction.
Lots of fog on the water...jump scares... I don't need a drop like a flume...just give me a good, thrilling (thematically), CftBL ride!
rd805
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Luigi's Mansion shooter/game-style attraction, and Creature from the Black Lagoon boat attraction would be 2 amazing expansions to EU. I really hope they are still considered for the next 2-5 years after opening.
Jon81uk
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Isn’t that basically Shanghai Pirates of the Caribbean?
Shanghai Pirates can alter the direction the boat is facing, but if it has an actual motion base like Spider-Man, that's news to me (obviously I've never been to Shanghai.)
JoeCamel
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I think about the time Na'vi was being planned/built they patented a boat system that can turn the boat and hold it for a bit, the talk was it was going to be used there but looks like it was Shanghai that got it. Seems like it would be useful in almost any new water/story ride so I expect it to show up in a few places.
WDWFREAK53
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I've personally never been on the Shanghai Pirates but can the ride vehicles tilt as well as spin and rock?
And if so, I guess ride systems would be similar but what does that really matter? I don't ride Haunted Mansion and think it's basically Winnie the Pooh.