Sorcerer Mickey
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Wow, today's segment did NOT disappoint. I'm extremely hyped for this land and the ride.
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Universal Epic Universe (South Expansion Complex) - Opens May 22 2025
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Animaniac93-98
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Hyped for Bibbidi Bobbidi BOO-tique
Mike S
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Animaniac93-98
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I know most of Epic Universe started as expansions for the existing parks, but I don't think Monsters would have happened without the rest of EU to prop it up.
It's the least marketable to the masses and is the most self-indulgent example of theme park fan service of all the park's projects, but that's probably why myself and the team behind it are so enthusiastic.
Someone else compared it to Mysterious Island at TDS and I agree that's what this land is to this park. An IP land that loosely takes the movie its based on and creates a new interpretation for a new generation with the best tech and theming money can buy.
And why it'll likely be my favorite.
It's the least marketable to the masses and is the most self-indulgent example of theme park fan service of all the park's projects, but that's probably why myself and the team behind it are so enthusiastic.
Someone else compared it to Mysterious Island at TDS and I agree that's what this land is to this park. An IP land that loosely takes the movie its based on and creates a new interpretation for a new generation with the best tech and theming money can buy.
And why it'll likely be my favorite.
EvilChameleon
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What impresses me the most about this project so far is the amount of water being worked throughout the park.
Animaniac93-98
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Victoria Frankenstein is Victor's great-great granddaughter.
That would make her Gene Wilder's granddaughter.
If Young Frankenstein is considered cannon.
If they can deliver on what they teased in that video… holy cow.
EricsBiscuit
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I’m most excited for the Phantom with the fire breathing pipe organ! Sounds awesome
Weather_Lady
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Yes, although - fun fact - you'll notice that in the promo video, they call her _Henry_ Frankenstein's descendent. That's because Universal changed the doctor's name to Henry when translating the novel to the original film, thinking American audiences would find the name "Victor" too harsh-sounding.
Young Frankenstein, originally distributed by 20th Century Fox, drew heavily from the Universal Frankenstein films, but used the character's original name (from the novel) of Victor.
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bwr827
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So excited to watch this latest promo, but I promised my kids we would watch each one together the first time — and they’ll be asleep for a while yet!
We are so hyped for Epic Universe.
From the few comments here, I think my family will be waiting for me outside while I ride the scary ride solo…
We are so hyped for Epic Universe.
From the few comments here, I think my family will be waiting for me outside while I ride the scary ride solo…
preludevtec01
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Can. Not. Wait!!!
abaker1975
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I am so hyped from Epic Universe. Usually come to Florida (from the UK) every three or so years and visit Disney and Universal. Last trip decided I am giving up on Disney until there is a meaningful addition to each park. Next few trips will be Universal only and instead of Disney will fill out the time going to the beach.
Universal really are knocking it out of the park, whilst Disney are just talking about what they might do.
Universal really are knocking it out of the park, whilst Disney are just talking about what they might do.
ToTBellHop
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Deliver AND MAINTAIN! This should be spectacular in 2025, but they don’t have the best track record maintaining outside of Harry Potter lands. They need to keep all of these visual effects and animatronics working.
We just booked a December 2025 trip because I want to see this land, in particular, at night.
Great point. New and great is only new and great for a while, things have to be kept up so it stays great when it's not new.
At night this land could be utterly incredible.
ToTBellHop
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Anyone else feel like that werewolf over the train feels a lot like the yeti? Let’s hope it stays functional longer!
WDWFREAK53
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What are those people looking at? I see one person actually looking at the werewolf.
That's the family coaster that goes back and forth on the track a few times and spins.
I presume each time you go through the barn, the dioramas advance telling a story.
Or you keep going back and forth past the same
...00:00 - Single Loop03:02 - 1 Hour AmbienceThe Epic Universe website contains an animated fly-through of "Dark Universe" that is a unique render from the short publicity version shared elsewhere, featuring static loops at each of the land's locations. https://www.universalorlando.com/web/...
Brer Oswald
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I’m predicting it’s a static figure. But maybe I’m wrong? It could at least have forward movement to give the impression of a lunge.
Mike S
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The animation they released implies it’s static but who knows
