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

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[Timothy_Q]

Replacing the Monsters indoor theater show with a short family spinning coaster is such a disappointing decision, especially in a park that already has another 2 family coasters

 

[Andrew25]

Replacing the Monsters indoor theater show with a short family spinning coaster is such a disappointing decision, especially in a park that already has another 2 family coasters

Disappointed as well, but apparently the concept never really worked and Universal's track record of keeping theaters open isn't the best lol

We are getting 2 other stage shows, plus a nighttime show... so not too mad about it.

 

[J4546]

Replacing the Monsters indoor theater show with a short family spinning coaster is such a disappointing decision, especially in a park that already has another 2 family coasters

Oh I didn't know the coaster replaced the theater....damn. I'd much rather have a monsters theater.

 

[SplashJacket]

Replacing the Monsters indoor theater show with a short family spinning coaster is such a disappointing decision, especially in a park that already has another 2 family coasters

I think it’ll be better than we’re expecting, but I have very very low expectations so that’s not exactly saying much.

That said, I was legitimately thinking the same thing a couple days ago. The park already has two family coasters, and this doesn’t necessarily seem like a lower thrill level, so not really sure what the point was.

 

[celluloid]

Replacing the Monsters indoor theater show with a short family spinning coaster is such a disappointing decision, especially in a park that already has another 2 family coasters

The theater was always on the rocks. At one point it was just going to be another expansion plot, after the theater in the concept art was no longer a go. So at least this is something over nothing. If an attraction does not stick it can always change later. Trying to look at a bright side there.

 

[SplashJacket]

This high quality mock-up is worth watching

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

The theater was always on the rocks. At one point it was just going to be another expansion plot, after the theater in the concept art was no longer a go. So at least this is something over nothing. If an attraction does not stick it can always change later. Trying to look at a bright side there.

With the barn being the only additional theming this almost feels like a temporary fix, it’s a ride people will enjoy but not something that would prohibit a more elaborate ride going there in the future.

As if it’s meant to be an expansion pad but they’re utilizing it rather than keeping it empty.

 

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Aerial look at track so far in dual-racing roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe.

 

[Jrb1979]

This high quality mock-up is worth watching

That looks awesome for a family coaster.

 

[J4546]

This high quality mock-up is worth watching

Looks pretty bad imo

 

[Jrb1979]

Looks pretty bad imo

What's so bad about it? It looks like a fun family coaster that guests will love.

I know what the issue is. All that exposed track, you can't have that.

 

[SplashJacket]

Looks pretty bad imo

The first launch and swing launches should both be filled out with show scenes

 

[Poseidon Quest]

The first launch and swing launches should both be filled out with show scenes

That's what seems redeeming about this. I was generally uninterested in this coaster until I heard that. If the swing results in seeing a progressively transforming Wolf Man, I'll be quite happy. The park seems to have a lot of attractions I felt "meh" about at first, but the more details are leaked, the more I realize there could be a lot of cool things going on here.

 

[MisterPenguin]

This high quality mock-up is worth watching

This is totally inexcusable of Universal to run this coaster in the rain.

 

[Jrb1979]

This is totally inexcusable of Universal to run this coaster in the rain.

How could any Florida amusement park company have any coaster run in monsoon season? They all should be in a warehouse.

 

[JT3000]

This is totally inexcusable of Universal to run this coaster in the rain.

Think of the framerate, Universal!

 

[MisterPenguin]

The two main HtTYD statues are pretty much in their final form and we can see they match the movie perfectly. And yet an 'insider' says that land may become LotR?

LOL

 

[Disneyhead'71]

There is a rumor that Universal Creative has a LotR "proof of concept" drawn up for the large expansion pad between the hub dueling coaster and Potter. That kind of thing is used when pitching a project to higher ups in the company and rights holders to gain access to an IP. But "proof of concept" is far from what actually gets built.

Here is an image from the proof of concept that UC took to Nintendo. As you can see, it is very different from what they eventually built.

I have also heard they have an older LotR proof of concept for Toon Lagoon at IOA.

 

[JoeCamel]

There is a rumor that Universal Creative has a LotR "proof of concept" drawn up for the large expansion pad between the hub dueling coaster and Potter. That kind of thing is used when pitching a project to higher ups in the company and rights holders to gain access to an IP. But "proof of concept" is far from what actually gets built.

Here is an image from the proof of concept that UC took to Nintendo. As you can see, it is very different from what they eventually built.

I have also heard they have an older LotR proof of concept for Toon Lagoon at IOA.

They would be remiss if they didn't do these