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

[SJN1279]

I hear good reviews on the Monster's Ride, but what is the motion sickness factor? I don't do well on Forbidden Journey, and I hear this ride is even longer.

 

[Jayspency]

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Do you think Berk gets tired of winning? Now they're winning with merch!

Berk WILL be the best land in the park. Mark my words.

 

[BringMeTheHoriz]

Okay we differ on how we see MIB, at most MIB is a slow moving, but detailed, dark ride to me. No where on the scale of what I consider an E-Ticket, but a fantastic ride.

If we remove that attraction example from my post, can we get back to what I feel is missing from EU?

When MIB opened it absolutely was an E-ticket. It’s just that the Overton Window on what’s considered an E-ticket has shifted over the decades. I firmly believe a ride like MK will be viewed similarly in twenty years, if not sooner. Because when you boil it down, MK is basically the same thing as MIB just with the AR glasses.

I think in the case of Epic, if we don’t consider Mario a D ride right now, the indoor C and D ticket attractions you’re looking for are actually their shows.

I hear good reviews on the Monster's Ride, but what is the motion sickness factor? I don't do well on Forbidden Journey, and I hear this ride is even longer.

I rode Monsters twice in a row within 10 minutes and could’ve rode it a third time. If I attempted that at FBJ I wouldn’t make it past the first scene of the second ride without a bio spill.

 

[mkt]

especially since Universal never used ticket books

They never used ticket books like Disney did, but they use the A through E ticket terminology internally to describe an attraction’s creative direction during development, and its standing in the park post-opening.

At this point those terms are considered an industry standard

 

[mkt]

Berk WILL be the best land in the park. Mark my words.

It’s the one that impressed me the most.

 

[TalkToEthan]

Men In Black is an E ticket in a massive building. Not quite comparable to the others you mentioned.

Yes, it’s an E……..
(and Toy Story Mania is a D)

 

[TalkToEthan]

, headline attractions, because that's exactly what MIB is, one of USF's headliners. Its popularity (and maintenance) may have waned over the past 25 years, but its scale has remained unchanged.

Exactly!

 

[Baloo124]

The Frankenstein Experiment: In true Universal fashion, the queue and pre-show are much better than the ride itself.

Well this is disappointing.

 

[Moth]

Berk WILL be the best land in the park. Mark my words.

You're preaching to the choir here. I've always been team "Berk is the true gem of EU, Dark Universe will disappoint".

 

[drew81]

What are the odds Epic Phase 2 will be started before Tropical Americas is done?

 

[DarkMetroid567]

What are the odds Epic Phase 2 will be started before Tropical Americas is done?

If you count the Celestial Park restaurants, it already has.

But in all seriousness, it’s anyone’s guess. It greatly depends on how the park opens, Comcast’s cash flow post-opening, and how the suits in charge feel like reacting. It is not particularly hard to start a project before 2027 — but we’ll see if they want to. Historically, though, most Universal (and Disney) parks have not gotten major expansions so soon after opening.

 

[mkt]

2) Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment: In true Universal fashion, the queue and pre-show are much better than the ride itself. The ride is not bad but it will probably take people multiple ride throughs to fully understand what is going on amidst the chaotic and convoluted plot. The profile of the vehicles needs to be fixed because you see too much of the backstage. (8 out of 10)

Agree on the chaos - disagree on the plot.

Also, remember that during TM previews, they're still fine tuning things. Maybe share those notes via the QR codes that they'll likely have all over the park.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Berk is great except for its AWFUL sight lines. Disney would never hear the end of it with these sight lines.

 

[Streetway Again]

Berk is great except for its AWFUL sight lines. Disney would never hear the end of it with these sight lines.

Describe! I’ve seen that, but I’m curious about what they fully mean

 

[James Alucobond]

Describe! I’ve seen that, but I’m curious about what they fully mean

I mean, even in some of the concept art, the ugly painted Untrainable Dragon building and the backs of some of the Celestial Park structures are shown encroaching. There's also no way Stardust Racers doesn't muck up one side of the land.