Rumor Universal Project/Rumor Tracker

[Gusey]

• Since there isn't a Rumor Tracker for the Universal Parks, I thought I'd set one up. If I miss anything, please feel free to let me know so I can add it to the Tracker
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Universal Rumors/Inside Info/Timeline on WDWMagic -- Jump to...

• Universal Studios Florida
• Universal Islands of Adventure
• Universal Epic Universe
• Wider Universal Orlando Resort
• Universal Studios Hollywood
• Universal Studios UK

Other Rumor/Timeline Trackers for WDW/DL/DLP:

• WDW Rumor Tracker - Revenge of the Fifth on WDWMagic
• Disneyland Project/Rumor Tracker on WDWMagic
• Disneyland Paris Project/Rumor Tracker
• Disney Internation Parks Project/Rumor Tracker

 

[Gusey]

Universal Studios Florida:

• Wicked: The Experience:
  • Opening late October, featuring props and merchandise - [Official]
• Pokemon replacing The Simpsons:
  • [Discussion]
  • Original rumors that Pokemon was to replace KidZone with Pokemon Snap Omnimover and inverted rollercoaster. Postponed until after Super Nintendo World opens @ Epic Universe (December 2020) - [Source]
  • Universal Studios Japan rumored to replace The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man with a Pokemon attraction (October 2021) - [Source]
    • Spider-Man closed in January 2024 - [Source]
  • Dreamworks Land announced to replace KidZone (July 2023) - [Official]
  • Rumored to replace The Simpsons Ride, set to open by 2030 at the latest, using HHN tent location behind the building as well (January 2024) - [Source]
• Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit replacement:
  • Rip Ride Rockit rumored to close in 2025, replaced with a version of Hollywood Drift and the entrance moved further into New York (June 2024) - [Source]

 

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Universal Islands of Adventure
The Legend of Zelda:

• Eighth Voyage of Sinbad closes September 2018 - [Source]
• Zelda to be a part of a small Nintendo land replacing KidZone, as a theater show with moving seats - [Source]
• A Hybrid Boat ride themed to The Legend of Zelda to replace what's left of Lost Continent, postponed until after Super Nintendo World opens @ Epic (December 2020) - [Source]
• Poseidon's Fury closes May 2023 - [Source]
• Legend of Zelda still rumoured using Mack Rocking Boats system, to open by 2027 - [Source]

Marvel Super Hero Island:

• Universal owns the theme park rights to Marvel East of the Mississippi - [Official]
• Potential closure of Marvel Super Hero Island (September 2024) - [Source]

 

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Universal Epic Universe:

• [Discussion]
• Universal purchasing land in 2018 - [Source]
• Officially announced in August 2019 - [Source]
• Re-announced Janaury 2024, opening 2025 - [Official]

Celestial Park:

• Official announcement video (January 2024) - [Source]
  • Atlantic Restaurant
  • The Blue-Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant
• Stardust Racers
  • Coaster vehicles to contain an easter egg, potentially a flux capacitor - [Source]
  • First look at ride vehicle (August 2024) - [Official]
• Constellation Carousel
  • Unique Carousel
• Phase 2 - Two dining Restaurants:
  • Foundations laid (March 2024) - [Source]
  • Won't open in time for park opening, will be an Italian Restaurant and a Mexican Restaurant (May 2024)- [Source Source]

Dark Universe:

• Official announcement video (June 2024) - [Official]
  • Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience
  • Das Stakehaus
  • The Burning Blade Tavern
  • Monster meet and greets
• Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment
  • Using Kuka Arm Technology
  • Starring Dr Victoria Frankenstein
• Curse of the Werewolf
  • Originally planned to be a theater show, rumored to be a spinning coaster (March 2022) - [Source]
  • Shuttle Spinning Coaster
• Phase 2 - Creature of the Black Lagoon Boat Ride
  • Rumored April 2021 - [Source]
  • Rumor gone quiet by May 2024 - [Source]

How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk

• Officially announcement video (March 2024) - [Official]
  • Viking Training Camp
  • Mead Hall
  • Dragon meet and greets
  • Flying Dragon Drones Testing (August 2024) - [Source]
• Hiccup's Wing Gliders
  • Rollercoaster throughout the land
• The Untrainable Dragon Stage Show
  • Similar to Universal Beijing
• Dragon Racer's Rally
  • Sky Fly flat ride
• Fyre Drill
  • Water Ride

Super Nintendo World:

• Official announcement video (May 2024) - [Official]
  • Toad Cafe in Mushroom Kingdom section
  • Character meet and greets
• Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge in Mushroom Kingdom section
  • Similar to Universal Japan & Holywood's
• Yoshi's Adventure in Mushroom Kingdom section
  • Similar to Universal Japan's
• Mine Cart Madness in Donkey Kong Country
  • Similar to Universal Japan's
• Phase 2 - Luigi's Mansion mini land
  • Shooter dark ride rumored in January 2024 - [Source]

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic

• Official video announcement (July 2024) - [Official]
  • Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique
  • Interactive wand experience
  • Café L'air De La Siréne
  • Le Gobelet Noir
• Harry Potter and the Battle of the Ministry
  • More details: trial of Dolores Umbridge, Imelda Staunton has recorded scenes and guests will meet Higgledy the house elf - [Official]
• Le Cirque Arcanua
  • Circus themed show inspired by Fantastic Beasts
• Phase 2 - Great Hall Dinner Experience:
  • Rumored to be opening in 2026 - [Source]

 

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Universal Orlando Hotels:

• Universal Stella Nova Resort:
  • [Discussion]
  • Confirmed in April 2024, opening January 21, 2025 - [Official]
• Universal Terra Luna Resort:
  • [Discussion]
  • Confirmed in April 2024, opening February 25, 2025 - [Official]
• Universal Grand Helios Hotel:
  • Featured in 2019 concept art - [Source]
  • Official Announcement video (August 2024) - [Official]
  • How to Train Your Dragon Suites - [Official]
  • No Express Pass when opens - [Source]

Universal City Walk:

 

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Universal Studios Hollywood:

• Fan Fest Nights (Spring 2025):
  • Announced in August 2024, featuring Star Trek, Back to the Future & Dungeons & Dragons - [Source]
  • Harry Potter & Niffler encounter added to the event - [Official]
  • One Piece and Jujitsu - [Official]
  • Running select nights between April 25 and May 18, 2025 - [Official]
• Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift (2026):
  • Rumored Drifting coaster themed to Fast and Furious (May 2022)- [Source]
  • Universal announced Fast and Furious themed coaster coming to Hollywood (2023) - [Official]
  • Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, set to open 2026 (2024)- [Official]
• Fast & Furious Supercharged replacement:
  • Could close once Hollywood Drift opens (2023) - [Source]
  • Survey suggest a How to Train Your Dragon indoor segment could be added to the Tram Tour (September 2024) - [Source]
• New Hotel:
  • Project 515/11 story hotel (May 2023) - [Source]

 

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Universal Studios UK:

• [Discussion]
• Universal purchasing 476 acres of land in Bedford & registering the domain for universalstudiosgreatbritain.co.uk (December 18, 2023) - [Source]
• Universal confirms they are looking at Bedford a future theme park (December 19, 2023) - [Official]
• Master Plan revealed - [Source]
• Public engagement meetings (April 2024) - [Source]
• Government planning to meet with Universal (July 2024) - [Source]
• All original attractions? - [Source]

 

[Gusey]

I think this is all set up with everything rumored so far. @The Mom or @wdwmagic could you pin it to the top please? Anything I've missed, please let me know