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

[celluloid]

The OLC -- held up by many here as the anti-Disney because of their professionalism -- is going to take 3 years to re-do their Space Mountain.

Yes, from demolition to an entire new rollercoaster ride system and building...on an island of a cramped theme park resort that just opened up an entire land and expansion of their other active theme park. I don't think it really compared to Tron taking five years.

Epic Universe also features all new ride tech and is a resort expansion including transportation infrastructure. Some of it opening as early as January 2025 and is coming as Universal has resources also building new attractions and venues for their existing theme parks.

 

[TalkToEthan]

Which is getting the superior Donkey Kong coaster (or will they be more or less exactly the same including the frontages) Orlando or Osaka?

 

[SplashJacket]

Which is getting the superior Donkey Kong coaster (or will they be more or less exactly the same including the frontages) Orlando or Osaka?

Orlando

 

[Sorcerer Mickey]

...and only a month or so from more formal announcements.

Really? Are we getting land/ride names in January?

 

[celluloid]

Which is getting the superior Donkey Kong coaster (or will they be more or less exactly the same including the frontages) Orlando or Osaka?

Very much the same. The play area may be slightly different.

 

[TalkToEthan]

Very much the same. The play area may be slightly different.

Thanks for the reply……

I wanted to ask because of what happened to ET and Mummy with Hollywood vs Orlando’s versions, especially those Mummies——there is a dramatic difference among the 2 rides.

 

[JoeCamel]

Thanks for the reply……

I wanted to ask because of what happened to ET and Mummy with Hollywood vs Orlando’s versions, especially those Mummies——there is a dramatic difference among the 2 rides.

Its nice to have variety

 

[celluloid]

Thanks for the reply……

I wanted to ask because of what happened to ET and Mummy with Hollywood vs Orlando’s versions, especially those Mummies——there is a dramatic difference among the 2 rides.

Nothing that significantly different to that level.

Hoping at one point the plan to improve Mario's heads are was going to happen. It still might.

 

[Rich Brownn]

Which is getting the superior Donkey Kong coaster (or will they be more or less exactly the same including the frontages) Orlando or Osaka?

We get a waterfall. They get mist

 

[JT3000]

We get a waterfall. They get mist

Kind of weird difference. I wonder what influenced such a decision. Especially when, if one wants to accurately simulate a sizeable waterfall, you kinda need both water & mist.

 

[Ripken10]

Kind of weird difference. I wonder what influenced such a decision. Especially when, if one wants to accurately simulate a sizeable waterfall, you kinda need both water & mist.

ONe of the videos in this thread explains it, but basically it comes down to area available. They have more in florida available to create the waterfall

 

[TalkToEthan]

We get a waterfall. They get mist

We win!
Waterfall trumps mist by a huge margin

 

[TalkToEthan]

Its nice to have variety

Absolutely……..
providing that they are of the same value(or near the same value): think knight and bishop. But if the difference is like a pawn to a castle such as Disneyland Anaheim Pooh vs a Tokyo Pooh then no, it’s nice not nice at all.

 

[BaconPancakes]

How long did it take to build Tron ride at Disney World?
The attraction, which took over five years to construct, is based on the popular TRON movie franchise and is located in Tomorrowland.
Universal Epic Universe is an upcoming theme park under construction in Orlando, Florida. Announced in August 2019, the park will be the fourth theme park at Universal Orlando, including the themed water park Volcano Bay. Construction was delayed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but resumed in March 2021. The park is scheduled to open in Summer 2025.

So is that 4 years for a theme park?

Disney is an absolute joke in comparison. I really hope this new park destroys Disney's profits.

 

[JoeCamel]

Disney is an absolute joke in comparison. I really hope this new park destroys Disney's profits.

Nah they are symbiotic, plenty of cash to go around.

 

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bioreconstruct
@bioreconstruct

Aerial photo of the front of the Epic Universe dual-racing roller coaster.

Aerial overview of Epic Universe.

Aerial photo of the entrance area of Epic Universe.

Raised ring in this aerial photo is for the dome at top of the in-park Epic Universe resort tower.

Aerial photo of the Dark Universe portal. Recently topped with theming.At the classic Universal monsters land in Epic Universe.

Aerial overview of the entrance of Epic Universe. Large building at top is the How To Train Your Dragon land theater.

Aerial look at Epic Universe construction with rain accumulated from a weekend storm.

Aerial photo of work so far on the colorful patterned concrete at the entrance of the Epic Universe dual-racing roller coaster.

Aerial photo of construction of the pool and outdoor recreation area of the Epic Universe in-park resort. Site is wet with rain accumulated from a weekend storm.

Aerial photo of the hand and magic wand on top of the portal to a Harry Potter related land in Epic Universe.

 

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bioreconstruct
@bioreconstruct

Aerial photo of work so far on the gateway of Epic Universe. Concrete is curing inside the forms at center to make a half circle shell that will be the park's portal.At top is work on a water feature.

Aerial photo of the portal in the Epic Universe entrance gateway.Concrete is curing inside forms to create a half circle shell that will be the primary route into the park. Rebar is seen at top, where additional structure will rise. Forms held in place by yellow straps.

A nearly straight-down aerial look at the circular frame for a dome at top of the Epic Universe in-park resort.

Aerial photo of the portal of Dark Universe in Epic Universe. Recently topped with theming.

Aerial photo of the in-park resort tower at Epic Universe. Seen through drizzle.

Aerial overview of a Harry Potter related land in Epic Universe.

Aerial photos of what will be day guest parking for Epic Universe. Currently in use as construction staging and as construction worker parking.

Aerial photo of cascading water features that will be seen just after the entrance into Epic Universe.

 

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bioreconstruct
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Aerial photo of water in the pond next to the dome in Epic Universe. Accumulated rain from this weekend's storm.

Aerial photo of the front of How To Train Your Dragon land and nearby areas in Epic Universe.

Aerial photo of the How To Train Your Dragon land's portal, and nearby water features in the center of Epic Universe. Water features have accumulated rain from this weekend's storm.

Aerial photo of latest work at a restaurant or lounge near the Epic Universe show fountain.

Arrow in the aerial photo at a concrete form. The dark waterproofing of this surface is over the pump room for all of the water features in the central corridor of Epic Universe.Nearby is electrical work.

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[Sorcerer Mickey]

It looks like each land/portal will have a logo or icon associated with them. You can see the dragon and hand holding a wand in the latest batch of photos. What will Mario and the monsters have?