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

[Andrew C]

I have no insider info except only two things I've heard-

Ministry of magic is having issues and "nothing is working right"

And

Someone awhile ago stole an awesome prop from SNW that apparently they can't replicate in time lol

Would it be a Potter ride without teething pains?

Sez the guy who waited 6 hours for Gringott's on opening day.....

What park works at opening....all have issues. Disneyland, Universal Studios Orlando, the original Jurassic Park....with the last one never recovering...

 

[TalkToEthan]

DreamWorks Land feels cheap because it's an IP mishmash, should've gone all in on Shrek,

Ya I’m sure it does feel cheap……..

and because it likely was built with the lowest possible budget imaginable.

 

[jrhwdw]

What park works at opening....all have issues. Disneyland, Universal Studios Orlando, the original Jurassic Park....with the last one never recovering...

Where was that?????

 

[mkt]

Ya I’m sure it does feel cheap……..

and because it likely was built with the lowest possible budget imaginable.

I am sure the budget could’ve been even lower.

With that said, as a parent of a toddler, I absolutely love it. After a while, mommy and daddy need a beer while our kid burns off some energy. It is the perfect place for that.

 

[Andrew C]

Where was that?????

An island...off the coast of Costa Rica.

Spared no expense, but it didn't work out.

 

[mkt]

An island...off the coast of Costa Rica.

Spared no expense, but it didn't work out.

Nature found a way

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Now what’s number actually one? I did this for a reason and it’s the reason Universal is driving me bonkers with their slow rolling of their major asset. It’s Pokemon. The entire Nintendo partnership was leaked to us in 2013 because they were circling around Pokemon. Yet here we are 12 years later and the franchise has absolutely exploded in several media spaces once more.

I have a feeling it’s not the most enthralling for those of you older than me - but it’s a fun fact you gave me a good opportunity to segue into it.

By the time UNI finishes building something Pokémon related in the USA it will have cultural relevance for everyone under 50.

 

[rd805]

I for one can't wait for Pokemon, and hope for interactive / catching / game / with some easy animatronics & screens. It's my favorite gaming franchise and the nostalgia hits hard even years later (I'm 36).

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

Not a huge fan of Pokemon but I know a LOT of people who are. I think it'd be an easy win for them. Even if you're not a fan, or don't know much about it, it's still a very recognizable franchise and even beyond that just cute.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Now what’s number actually one? I did this for a reason and it’s the reason Universal is driving me bonkers with their slow rolling of their major asset. It’s Pokemon. The entire Nintendo partnership was leaked to us in 2013 because they were circling around Pokemon. Yet here we are 12 years later and the franchise has absolutely exploded in several media spaces once more.

It’s not just Universal. The Pokémon Company is also part of the process and they’re not keen on Universal doing something and just plopping it everywhere. Of course one of the problems with DreamWorks Land is that it has now taken the plot that had historically been eyed for Pokémon at Universal Studios Florida.

 

[Moth]

It’s not just Universal. The Pokémon Company is also part of the process and they’re not keen on Universal doing something and just plopping it everywhere. Of course one of the problems with DreamWorks Land is that it has now taken the plot that had historically been eyed for Pokémon at Universal Studios Florida.

The current rumors for Pokémon is the Springfield+World Expo plot with some small whispers that it could possibly hit the 20 acre expansion plot at EU.

If you ask me, Pokémon is one of the few IP, probably the only IP, that could hold a gate all on its own.

 

[Agent H]

The current rumors for Pokémon is the Springfield+World Expo plot with some small whispers that it could possibly hit the 20 acre expansion plot at EU.

If you ask me, Pokémon is one of the few IP, probably the only IP, that could hold a gate all on its own.

A gate all its own? I’m not that familiar with the source material so correct me if I’m wrong but I don’t think Pokémon has a lot of places to really visit.