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

Poseidon Quest

Poseidon Quest

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Animaniac93-98 said:
What's the new event?
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I thought the rumor flying around was some sort of expansion on holidays in the park. I'm not sure what that means, but Alicia Stella did allude to something maybe happening. I'm hoping it's something like walk-through HHN houses, but holiday themed and obviously not scary. In 2020 when they didn't host their Macy's parade, I liked the walk-through exhibit in one of the sound stages where you could see the floats and meet characters from afar. I think expanding on that concept into a full day time event would draw a lot of people in.
 
SpectreJordan

SpectreJordan

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Disneyhead'71 said:
A lot of people have been comparing HTTYD Land with Toy Story Land, and on paper, (a 2 launch Family Coaster, a flat, and a main attraction, ((TSMM/Dragons theater show)), and multiple dining locations) they seem comparable. But, HTTYD Land will also have EXTENSIVE rock work, large water features, Viking Boats with sails and rigging, and fire. Oh, and a themed play area and a water/boat ride.

Be honest, does Toy Story Land compare?



I am so waiting to compare the facade of the HTTYD land Great Hall restaurant with the facade of the BBQ place in TSL.

The Great Hall awaiting rock work.

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TSL is simple fun but the theming is whatever. If HTTYD can atleast reach that simple fun level (it probably will), it'll easily top TSL on theming alone.
 
BaconPancakes

BaconPancakes

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TalkToEthan said:
But it has aged poorly since then. It needs to go, too.
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The Hollywood version was trash in comparison tho...
 
trr1

trr1

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A sun beam through the clouds in this aerial photo is on the center line of Epic Universe. From park entrance to the large fountain basin.
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Aerial overview of the entrance buildings of Epic Universe.Arrow at elaborate concrete forms related to the nearby waterside restaurant.
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Aerial overview of Epic Universe construction.
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Aerial look at the water feature that will be just past the entrance of Epic Universe.
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Aerial look at an entrance building of Epic Universe. Top floor is likely a VIP room.Water feature under construction at left.
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Aerial look at construction of the gateway arch of Epic Universe.
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Aerial overview of the entrance buildings of Epic Universe. Excavation at right is for a water feature. Arrow at a likely Back of House gate in development.
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The domed building in this aerial photo will be admission sales of Epic Universe.Security and admissions under the roofs at bottom center.
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Aerial look at concrete work in progress for the gateway arch of Epic Universe.
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Aerial overview of the entrance area of Epic Universe.Arrow at a pole that was raised years ago when the site was flat and empty. Pole marked where the entrance would be.
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wdwfan4ver

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SpectreJordan said:
The Mummy is the least of USF's problems.
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I agree.

I think Simpsons land, Fast and Furious- Super charged, empty fear factor live area, and Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit needs to be addressed way before the mummy.

I think Simpsons land is almost an automatic at this point being addressed due to the theme park rights contract expiring in 2028 unless Disney sells the Simpsons IP. I know universal has Harry Potter plans with Fear Factor Live area that were scrapped, but that former attraction area still needs to be addressed.
 
ToTBellHop

ToTBellHop

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wdwfan4ver said:
I agree.

I think Simpsons land, Fast and Furious- Super charged, empty fear factor live area, and Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit needs to be addressed way before the mummy.

I think Simpsons land is almost an automatic at this point being addressed due to the theme park rights contract expiring in 2028 unless Disney sells the Simpsons IP. I know universal has Harry Potter plans with Fear Factor Live area that were scrapped, but that former attraction area still needs to be addressed.
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I’m sure they’ll get to all that after DreamWorks Land, Epic Universe, and the Lost Continent projects are complete...
 
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TalkToEthan

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UNCgolf said:
It's the best ride at USF and nothing else is even close, except maybe E.T.
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Mostly agree but in totality Gringotts is superior to Mummy due to its 9 or 10 lifelike goblins in the queue and even though it has very limited tangible show scenes the few it does have are very good(just way too many screens really hurt). Gringotts also has a thrilling and well executed climax.
 
WDWFREAK53

WDWFREAK53

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TalkToEthan said:
Mostly agree but in totality Gringotts is superior to Mummy due to its 9 or 10 lifelike goblins in the queue and even though it has very limited tangible show scenes the few it does have are very good(just way too many screens really hurt). Gringotts also has a thrilling and well executed climax.
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Gringotts? IMO that has the most lackluster climax. It feels like the biggest coaster element should happen and it just ends.
 
999th Happy Haunt

999th Happy Haunt

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WDWFREAK53 said:
Gringotts? IMO that has the most lackluster climax. It feels like the biggest coaster element should happen and it just ends.
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For whatever reason I appreciate Gringotts more and more every time I ride it. Definitely greater than the sum of it's parts. The music at the end is *chef's kiss* and that's coming from someone with no nostalgia for the franchise.
 
Andrew25

Andrew25

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Gringotts is great, but its ending is very anti-climatic compared to the hot start. (Same with Rise, great start but the ending is a bit underwhelming IMO.)

I don't view Gringotts as a coaster, it's a dark ride that just happens to utilize a coaster system for some elements.
 
DonniePeverley

DonniePeverley

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I am seeing far too many lazy off the shelf coasters, slap of paint, make a nice queue and call it 'whatever IP you want'. Universal are doing this lazy nonsense far too much now.

Where is the innovation ? Or is it making things on the cheap ?
 
Rich Brownn

Rich Brownn

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DonniePeverley said:
I am seeing far too many lazy off the shelf coasters, slap of paint, make a nice queue and call it 'whatever IP you want'. Universal are doing this lazy nonsense far too much now.

Where is the innovation ? Or is it making things on the cheap ?
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Right, because all Epic is is coasters. I thought you said they weren't building the park at all?
 

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