Universal's Epic Universe - News and Discussion

[Minnie1222]

Who is most? Still seems pretty popular to me.

Maybe the franchise would be even more popular if JKR was more inclusive. I'm being ignorant right now because I don't personally know anyone from the group she targeted. But if she keeps widening her field of exclusions, I will stop supporting all her products as well.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Uh oh, I suggest we stay on topic re: Epic U

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

I am not a massive potter fan, but this ride seems pretty promising. I don't like Gringotts besides the queue, the ride just isn't that great. But this new HP land looks like it'll fire on all cylinders with great theming, a promising ride, and a show!

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I am not a massive potter fan, but this ride seems pretty promising. I don't like Gringotts besides the queue, the ride just isn't that great. But this new HP land looks like it'll fire on all cylinders with great theming, a promising ride, and a show!

Their theming of their lands is really off the charts IMO.

I think I made mention of this on another thread but in May we went to Europe traveling to different countries by train. We started out in London and did the Harry Potter Studio Tour and let me tell you the Gringotts Bank is actually more themed in Orlando (IMO) than the original film set! They did such a good job making you really feel like you're in the movies

 

[wabbott]

We will probably schedule our next WDW trip in conjunction with Epic Universe. Maybe October, 2025, where we can also do MNSSHP.

 

[Smugpugmug]

I am not a massive potter fan, but this ride seems pretty promising. I don't like Gringotts besides the queue, the ride just isn't that great. But this new HP land looks like it'll fire on all cylinders with great theming, a promising ride, and a show!

That ride really needs to fix the audio. Half the time I cannot understand what the characters are even saying. Or maybe I'm just going deaf.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Their theming of their lands is really off the charts IMO.

I think I made mention of this on another thread but in May we went to Europe traveling to different countries by train. We started out in London and did the Harry Potter Studio Tour and let me tell you the Gringotts Bank is actually more themed in Orlando (IMO) than the original film set! They did such a good job making you really feel like you're in the movies

The HP land are very well-themed indeed. The others not as impressive (except maybe Lost Continent). But the new lands being built for EU seem on par with the existing HP land in terms of immersiveness

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

The HP land are very well-themed indeed. The others not as impressive (except maybe Lost Continent). But the new lands being built for EU seem on par with the existing HP land in terms of immersiveness

oh yeah I was totally thinking of only HP in both parks and then Epic Universe.

The rest of Universal both existing parks are nowhere near that level

 

[georgina]

That ride really needs to fix the audio. Half the time I cannot understand what the characters are even saying. Or maybe I'm just going deaf.

I know all the dialogue from riding so many times, but it is difficult to understand at times.

The HP land are very well-themed indeed. The others not as impressive (except maybe Lost Continent). But the new lands being built for EU seem on par with the existing HP land in terms of immersiveness

Seussland is still a favorite of mine also!

 

[Lewisc]

Generally speaking, I don't really have a problem with a phased opening. The problem lies in the fact that tickets will be full price

We have no idea what EPIC tickets will cost. We havr no idea how much of discount will be offered as part of a phased opening. We have no idea if the early part of a phased opening might not be available to the general public.

 

[clarker99]

We have no idea what EPIC tickets will cost. We havr no idea how much of discount will be offered as part of a phased opening. We have no idea if the early part of a phased opening might not be available to the general public.

Let's speculate. My guess is no less than $400/person for a 3-day 3-Park (with 1 day of Epic access) ticket. My guess is there will be zero discount for any ticket type involving an Epic Universe, no matter what phase it is in.

 

[sherlockmiles]

Let's speculate. My guess is no less than $400/person for a 3-day 3-Park (with 1 day of Epic access) ticket. My guess is there will be zero discount for any ticket type involving an Epic Universe, no matter what phase it is in.

Let's not and just wait for reality to be announced.

 

[Smugpugmug]

There is an almost zero chance they'll offer a discount for a phased opening of Epic. I 100% expect tickets to still be full price. There would still be tremendous demand to go to Epic even if the park is not complete.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

There is an almost zero chance they'll offer a discount for a phased opening of Epic. I 100% expect tickets to still be full price. There would still be tremendous demand to go to Epic even if the park is not complete.

Plus, they gotta start paying off the investment!

 

[Minnie1222]

I think one day ticket at Epic will be $200 to $250. Cheapest rooms at Helios would be $1200 to $1500 with EP and Early Admission included. The other premier hotels will not have EP and EA.

 

[Smugpugmug]

Plus, they gotta start paying off the investment!

They also have to fund that Lost Continent replacement somehow!

 

[Minnie1222]

They also have to fund that Lost Continent replacement somehow!

A slow boat ride would be great.

 

[Lewisc]

Phase 1 opening. Gift shops and some restaurants.
Edited to add
I'm not good with emoji. This is a cynical post with no facts or rumors to support it.

 

[fatmanatee]

A slow boat ride would be great.

There are rumors…

 

[Smugpugmug]

Phase 1 opening. Gift shops and some restaurants.

So....an east coast version of DCA's opening?