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

[JoeCamel]

They were mentioning a walk to the Magic Kingdom was hot with no shade and the response was there is the monorail or a boat. Just that.

Which is not the point that was being discussed? It was nice 15 minute shady garden walk vs a "hike" and others started with the comparisons of shade to hot and open then others started with the transport options.
Subject was walking vs hiking

 

[WDWFREAK53]

To me, the more "quaint" feel of Universal vs. the expansive WDW is nicer for a "theme park-centric" vacation.
When staying on property at WDW...if you're visiting all 4 parks and solely using Disney transportation, it's not convenient. If I'm at the Poly and want to go to Animal Kingdom, it's not exactly a short trip.
From waiting for a bus to arrive, to the actual drive time, there is a reason Disney tells you to leave an hour of travel time to get to your ADR. Skyliner does help immensely for those resorts/parks that can utilize it.

Universal seems like it's all right there no matter which resort you stay in (maybe less so with Endless Summer).

I will definitely admit that when you enter the gates of WDW, it does feel like you're in a different place and you're not just at a resort filled with theme parks and hotels.

While I'm at it...driving to Magic Kingdom could be the worst of them all. It could take an hour to get through the gates after you park!

 

[J4546]

This park looks great but Im kinda iffy about each world having 1 entrance/exit. Im not a fan of dead ends and I really like how at DL the lands have multiple entrances and exits and loop around

 

[Rich Brownn]

This park looks great but Im kinda iffy about each world having 1 entrance/exit. Im not a fan of dead ends and I really like how at DL the lands have multiple entrances and exits and loop around

Each land has a separate entrance and exit. The exits are the open areas to the side of the portals with the rectangular "guard shack"

 

[mkt]

While I'm at it...driving to Magic Kingdom could be the worst of them all. It could take an hour to get through the gates after you park!

We've timed it.

The absolute fastest we've gone from locking the car door at the TTC to entering MK is 34 minutes.

 

[JoeCamel]

I'm wondering if this is really early to be testing fireworks? Do the manufacturer's need a year lead time for quantity purchases?

 

[Disneyhead'71]

I'm wondering if this is really early to be testing fireworks? Do the manufacturer's need a year lead time for quantity purchases?

These are very loud.

 

[JoeCamel]

I'm wondering if this is really early to be testing fireworks? Do the manufacturer's need a year lead time for quantity purchases?

And more, this is going to be a super show

 

[JoeCamel]

And more, this is going to be a super show

Ahh, the video!

 

[JoeCamel]

Ahh, the video!

Even better view

 

[JoeCamel]

Even better view

Closeup and fast fire

 

[JT3000]

These are very loud.

I've noticed...

I can't wait for the 1-2 punch with SeaWorld.

 

[andre85]

This park looks great but Im kinda iffy about each world having 1 entrance/exit. Im not a fan of dead ends and I really like how at DL the lands have multiple entrances and exits and loop around

I've been having the same concern. I'm worried it'll make the park feel more rigid and less natural, forcing you to use the hub rather than naturally making your way around. Plus it's less convienent, as you have to double back any time you swap lands, ala Sunset Blvd. I've already experienced the portal idea at SNW in Hollywood and I guess it's fine for a single land, but an entire park with that design seems tiresome, and feels like a step back in design.

Fake edit: Still super excited for the park otherwise!

 

[DCBaker]

Universal has released a new video introduction into The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter – Ministry Of Magic:



Here’s an animated fly-through video:



More details:

Details Revealed About The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Universal Epic Universe

Magical details released!

blog.discoveruniversal.com

 

[rd805]

One step closer to the BIG info - opening date / how to get in !

 

[Surferboy567]

Universal has released a new video introduction into The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter – Ministry Of Magic:



Here’s an animated fly-through video:



More details:

Details Revealed About The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Universal Epic Universe

Magical details released!

blog.discoveruniversal.com

This is the land I’m most excited for in terms of anticipation. This and Nintendo are my top two, I’m a massive potterhead so I’m biased. Need more details on the actual attraction.

 

[surfsupdon]

The scope of this park appears terrific. I love the Paris/London combo! Cannot wait.

 

[rd805]

Nintendo / DK, Dark Universe, Fantastic Beasts / HP 3 - I'm so ridiculously stoked for all 3!
"Smallest building is larger than the smallest building in Diagon Alley" - is just a crazy scale thing which is very neat to hear them comment themselves. You can feel their earnest excitement!

H2TYD - little less excited about this land, but a new roller coaster and some scenery to look at, plus hopefully the Dragon show (as well as the Fantastic Beast Paris stage show) have a great capacity to give people something to do / off their feet!

If this park can start having visitors May First - we are 9 months aways. Worst case scenario, 10 months?!
TIME SPEED UP PLEASE lol.

 

[Coaster Lover]

Harry Potter and the Tower of Terror (don't get me wrong, I'm ALL for this! Looks incredible!)

 

[Bob Harlem]

Universal has released a new video introduction into The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter – Ministry Of Magic:



Here’s an animated fly-through video:



More details:

Details Revealed About The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Universal Epic Universe

Magical details released!

blog.discoveruniversal.com

4:51 in the video is an animatronic, fwiw.