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

[lazyboy97o]

Another hype-train will just be getting started soon though... Universal Great Britain should be announced by years end.

Unless the UK government is willing to pony up more than half the cost, USUK isn’t going to be anything close to as ambitious as Epic Universe. There is no interest in building a third world’s most expensive theme park.

 

[Agent H]

Is anyone else sad that the fun of the epic hype train is going to end soon? Sure, I’ll love being there irl and it’s gonna rule, but it’s almost bittersweet this journey we’ve had as fans is coming to its end.

I’m looking forward to not having to listen to “epic universe is gonna destroy Disney!” Over and over after this all shakes out.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Is anyone else sad that the fun of the epic hype train is going to end soon? Sure, I’ll love being there irl and it’s gonna rule, but it’s almost bittersweet this journey we’ve had as fans is coming to its end.

Don't Worry, EPIC is only the beginning!
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[Disstevefan1]

I’m looking forward to not having to listen to “epic universe is gonna destroy Disney!” Over and over after this all shakes out.

Of course EPIC will not destroy Disney, just like Disney did not destroy SeaWorld, Bush Gardens or Gatorland. Universal was also able to arrive in central Florida and grow, Disney did not destroy them.

EPIC is good for the tourists! It provides the tourists more choices.

Whether you go to EPIC or not, EPIC FORCES Disney to respond resulting in better things at WDW eventually.

 

[Agent H]

Of course EPIC will not destroy Disney, just like Disney did not destroy SeaWorld, Bush Gardens or Gatorland. Universal was also able to arrive in central Florida and grow, Disney did not destroy them.

EPIC is good for the tourists! It provides the tourists more choices.

Whether you go to EPIC or not, EPIC FORCES Disney to respond resulting in better things at WDW eventually.

Of course. But a lot of people didn’t get the memo and it really annoys me.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Of course. But a lot of people didn’t get the memo and it really annoys me.

I sincerely believe TWDC and its theme parks are too big to be allowed to fail.

The company is mostly owned by institutional investors and there are a lot of pension plans that rely on the stock to be stable forever.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Interesting review found on ThemeParx:

 

[sonoma15]

Interesting review found on ThemeParx:

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I'm curious what they are referring to here with werewolf, based on aerial's there doesn't seem to be a scene before the first launch.

 

[JT3000]

Another hype-train will just be getting started soon though... Universal Great Britain should be announced by years end.

I’m looking forward to not having to listen to “epic universe is gonna destroy Disney!” Over and over after this all shakes out.

Instead you get to hear "Epic Universe is currently destroying Disney!" Enjoy.

 

[sedati]

Interesting review found on ThemeParx:

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That's basically all my preconceived notions confirmed. Didn't mention the hotel's looming presence, but perhaps didn't consider it part of the park (not should anyone).

 

[ToTBellHop]

Interesting review found on ThemeParx:

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Pretty in line with what I’ve heard.

FWIW, I’m sure Ministry will be spectacular once it works. But I see why they are almost immediately starting on expansion at EU.

 

[BringMeTheHoriz]

Interesting review found on ThemeParx:

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The critique of Celestial needing time for trees to grow against the praise for SNW doesn’t make any sense when you remember SNW is devoid of trees except for some palms in Kong Country.

I understand the critique of Dark Universe. Unless Curse of the Werewolf has nighttime projections it’s probably the least themed ride in the park (including Stardust). But while the land on initial pass through seems small, one must remember the land also constitutes the impressively themed queue for Unchained, the visually hidden taproom of Burning Blade, and the classic monsters and monster hunters that roam through it all.

When they say “MoM is uninspired” they lose all credibility with me. Walking through the Floos and into the cavernous atrium of the MoM is the greatest reveal of a themed world since Diagon Alley. You are literally walking into the movie, and the full scale of everything is all there. The only negative thing I can say about the queue is that if you have to wait in all of it you’re going to have a bad time. That said, at least you’ll be standing in the most intricately detailed queue of all time. None of us common folk has ridden the ride so you have to take reviews of the whole package of Paris with a grain of salt. However, if you’re into wands the interactions they’ve put together throughout the land are beyond impressive.

I’m not going to respond to the dismissive perspectives of Isle of Berk from people who haven’t been there, but they have made for some entertaining reads. The entirely of the land’s offerings and attractions will speak for themselves when the public gets to experience them.

In summary you’re all looking at Epic’s ride count and IPs and saying “there’s not enough to do there.” If your only goal is to rope drop a theme park and blast through every e-ticket attraction once so you can make your dinner reservation then yeah, you can burn through all these rides pretty quick provided there’s no lines. That thought process isn’t your fault: it’s how we’ve all been conditioned to behave thanks in large part to corporate boardroom decision making where the bean counters take away details and add fancy complicated apps that make you schedule your day and look down at your phone for most of it. We feel forced to justify the cost of our park tickets by riding every ride we can. Celestial Park itself, an area with barely any rides, exists as a physical manifestation that Epic is trying to be something different than what we’ve grown accustomed to over the past 10-15 years. The theming of the lands of Epic and everything in them, the rides, the queues, the restaurants, the food, the characters that freely roam, the shops, the facades, the sounds, the visuals, the shows, the interactives, the meet and greets, the merchandise, and yes even the bathrooms are the sum of all parts and not that of the individual. If you only rope drop and blow through this place you’ll have lost the plot. A journey through Epic is to be savored and enjoyed. Do it any other way and I’d argue you haven’t experienced Epic at all.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Interesting review found on ThemeParx:

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Bob Iger is very pleased with this review. The check is in the mail

 

[MisterPenguin]

But I see why they are almost immediately starting on expansion at EU.

If Comcast has the cash on hand for it...

 

[lazyboy97o]

If Comcast has the cash on hand for it...

I don’t think people appreciate that Luigi’s Minion Blast is a very real possibility.

 

[DCBaker]

Universal Creative has shared a new behind-the-scenes look at Dark Universe as they highlight a Senior Show Coordinator:

 

[TalkToEthan]

Epic’s ride count and IPs and saying “there’s not enough to do there.”

For anybody flying that banner above I’d love to know how they would have characterized something like MGM Studios —-was it in ‘90?? Or an Animal Kingdom of ‘98. I’d certainly throw in Universal Studios, Orlando and Hong Kong DL , too at their openings.

Those parks opened with worse than abysmal bonafide attraction/ride counts—-such appalling lineups compared to their established brother and sister parks.

Epic is coming to the table to play on day 1 with a safe expectation of real growth coming soon enough.

 

[TalkToEthan]

A journey through Epic is to be savored and enjoyed. Do it any other way and I’d argue you haven’t experienced Epic at all.

Indeed!!

 

[DarkMetroid567]

The critique of Celestial needing time for trees to grow against the praise for SNW doesn’t make any sense when you remember SNW is devoid of trees except for some palms in Kong Country.

I understand the critique of Dark Universe. Unless Curse of the Werewolf has nighttime projections it’s probably the least themed ride in the park (including Stardust). But while the land on initial pass through seems small, one must remember the land also constitutes the impressively themed queue for Unchained, the visually hidden taproom of Burning Blade, and the classic monsters and monster hunters that roam through it all.

When they say “MoM is uninspired” they lose all credibility with me. Walking through the Floos and into the cavernous atrium of the MoM is the greatest reveal of a themed world since Diagon Alley. You are literally walking into the movie, and the full scale of everything is all there. The only negative thing I can say about the queue is that if you have to wait in all of it you’re going to have a bad time. That said, at least you’ll be standing in the most intricately detailed queue of all time. None of us common folk has ridden the ride so you have to take reviews of the whole package of Paris with a grain of salt. However, if you’re into wands the interactions they’ve put together throughout the land are beyond impressive.

I’m not going to respond to the dismissive perspectives of Isle of Berk from people who haven’t been there, but they have made for some entertaining reads. The entirely of the land’s offerings and attractions will speak for themselves when the public gets to experience them.

In summary you’re all looking at Epic’s ride count and IPs and saying “there’s not enough to do there.” If your only goal is to rope drop a theme park and blast through every e-ticket attraction once so you can make your dinner reservation then yeah, you can burn through all these rides pretty quick provided there’s no lines. That thought process isn’t your fault: it’s how we’ve all been conditioned to behave thanks in large part to corporate boardroom decision making where the bean counters take away details and add fancy complicated apps that make you schedule your day and look down at your phone for most of it. We feel forced to justify the cost of our park tickets by riding every ride we can. Celestial Park itself, an area with barely any rides, exists as a physical manifestation that Epic is trying to be something different than what we’ve grown accustomed to over the past 10-15 years. The theming of the lands of Epic and everything in them, the rides, the queues, the restaurants, the food, the characters that freely roam, the shops, the facades, the sounds, the visuals, the shows, the interactives, the meet and greets, the merchandise, and yes even the bathrooms are the sum of all parts and not that of the individual. If you only rope drop and blow through this place you’ll have lost the plot. A journey through Epic is to be savored and enjoyed. Do it any other way and I’d argue you haven’t experienced Epic at all.

going to be honest dude it sounds like you write marketing fluff

 

[Moth]

my friend went yesterday and really liked it :3

She said SNW was her personal highlight but also really liked The Untrainable Dragon. Said all lands were beautiful.

I'm excited to go.