Universal Epic Universe (South Expansion Complex) - Opens May 22 2025

[bwr827]

My first reaction was that I was disappointed as well, but then after I thought about for a minute, I'm good without actual glass because that could have been brutal under there, and of course things like hail, debris blowing during hurricanes, etc. Hopefully there's some lighting effects on the underside to mimic a stained glass look, but that's a bit of a wishlist item.

True - I wasn’t thinking glass (or at least not normal glass), but rather something tinted, robust, and translucent.

I have no expertise in multi-verse building materials, though.

 

[TalkToEthan]

, I'm good without actual glass because that could have been brutal under there, and of course things like hail, debris blowing during hurricanes,

but glass designed to deal with the elements is ubiquitous in Florida——cars, office buildings, homes, boats, airplanes, other theme parks ………..why would you be concerned about Epic Universe using it???

 

[J4546]

Disappointing. I thought the same re: translucency, and imagined it would look spectacular.

im kinda disspointed too, I thought it would be a like a stained glass look.

 

[maxairmike]

but glass designed to deal with the elements is ubiquitous in Florida——cars, office buildings, homes, boats, airplanes, other theme parks ………..why would you be concerned about Epic Universe using it???

Stained/colored glass style at that scale? Never seen that in my 14 years down here, though I don't wander very far outside the I-4 corridor. And "brutal" was more about the environment under a big glass enclosure than what it was exposed to. Sure, there might exist or could be made a material for that, but at what cost and practicality vs. a very nice looking alternative with none of those concerns.

 

[J4546]

I dunno, being one of the focal points in the center of the park, they should gone all the way

 

[JT3000]

but glass designed to deal with the elements is ubiquitous in Florida——cars, office buildings, homes, boats, airplanes, other theme parks ………..why would you be concerned about Epic Universe using it???

windows =/= a glass roof

 

[TalkToEthan]

windows =/= a glass roof

is that your way of saying glass, stained/colored, even when strengthened to deal with the elements shouldn’t be used for overhead applications??

 

[TalkToEthan]

I dunno, being one of the focal points in the center of the park, they should gone all the way

Yep.
This change(if indeed it were actually at first scheduled for glass) sorely disappoints

 

[sedati]

I dunno, being one of the focal points in the center of the park, they should gone all the way

Like the Marriot-with-a-hat, P.F. Changs, or Six Flags coaster? The landscaping and fountains still look to be amazing though.

 

[TalkToEthan]

I understand your Marriot and 6 Flags references but where or which structure is the PF Chang?

 

[JT3000]

is that your way of saying glass, stained/colored, even when strengthened to deal with the elements shouldn’t be used for overhead applications??

In Florida? Yes.

 

[Misted Compass]

I understand your Marriot and 6 Flags references but where or which structure is the PF Chang?

Probably the Asian Restaurant (think it's called the Blue Dragon but not sure)

 

[Disneyhead'71]

Y'all calling Helios a generic Marriott is hilarious, when it was obviously inspired by The Bellagio in Las Vegas. And I personally think Helios is a lot prettier than The Bellagio.

There is a reason they went this route. And it ties in directly to the fact that the park is basically adjacent to the Orange County Convention Center. The self contained lands are perfect for corporate buy-outs. There is a whole ulterier motive to a lot of the decisions made.

 

[MisterPenguin]

How much of Helios do you think will be set aside for convention-goers and private groups that will be renting out a land or two?

 

[Disneyhead'71]

How much of Helios do you think will be set aside for convention-goers and private groups that will be renting out a land or two?

Only the top brass of the companies will be at Helios. The non-executives and their families will be at Dockside.

I also think Helios will have a booming wedding business. A reception in the roof top ballroom will be popular.

 

[JoeCamel]

Only the top brass of the companies will be at Helios. The non-executives and their families will be at Dockside.

I also think Helios will have a booming wedding business. A reception in the roof top ballroom will be popular.

It's a step up from the Hogwarts bridge.....

 

[ToTBellHop]

Only the top brass of the companies will be at Helios. The non-executives and their families will be at Dockside.

I also think Helios will have a booming wedding business. A reception in the roof top ballroom will be popular.

Should offer a beautiful view in the distance of homeless people breaking into cars.

 

[OG Runner]

Sorry if this has already been addressed, but has Universal gotten down to any of the "nitty gritty"
details like transportation from hotels and between parks? Will any of the hotels include express
pass?

 

[rd805]

Sorry if this has already been addressed, but has Universal gotten down to any of the "nitty gritty"
details like transportation from hotels and between parks? Will any of the hotels include express
pass?

Not yet!
My guess is once Park Date is revealed, then they'll start hammering out those fine details in the weeks to follow.

 

[Andrew25]

Sorry if this has already been addressed, but has Universal gotten down to any of the "nitty gritty"
details like transportation from hotels and between parks? Will any of the hotels include express
pass?

All UOR hotels will provide bus shuttle service to/from Epic Universe with their own routes. Most of UOR's hotels already have built-in bus pickup areas (like at Disney) and Epic is getting a pickup area for resort hotels like at any WDW park.

Express most likely won't be offered for anybody at Epic Universe until they are comfortable capacity-wise.