Universal's Epic Universe - News and Discussion

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Thank you to those posting about the rides and whatnot (whether up and running or not up and running). It's going to help in the future with more and more people posting especially after public opening to figure out what attractions might be best to go to at X time.

**Wait time being subjective more just talking about operational aspects.

 

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[tony67]

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Having seen it myself - I really dislike that sign .

 

[PrincessV]

The seating area(s) for the fountain show is just plain weird. The fake grass areas behind the small sitting walls doesn't seem to gel.

You’re the first I’ve seen mention this, but I agree - it’s all odd. I love me some fake grass, but the ledges are enormous relative to how much space a person takes sitting: it feels like a spot you’d want to spread out a big blanket and park the whole family on it. And the concrete part holds heat like crazy - not great on bare legs! It would be amazing for taking a midday break, were there any shade over it. That said, it’s a much better setup for a nighttime show than the situation at Studios or Hogwart’s for their nighttime shows.

 

[GhostHost24]

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Well on the positive side. You saved your spine some tourtue

 

[hertamaniac]

You’re the first I’ve seen mention this, but I agree - it’s all odd. I love me some fake grass, but the ledges are enormous relative to how much space a person takes sitting: it feels like a spot you’d want to spread out a big blanket and park the whole family on it. And the concrete part holds heat like crazy - not great on bare legs! It would be amazing for taking a midday break, were there any shade over it. That said, it’s a much better setup for a nighttime show than the situation at Studios or Hogwart’s for their nighttime shows.

If it had retractable canopy/cover, it would work better. But as you might see, the space, to me, is quirky.

 

[tony67]

Well on the positive side. You saved your spine some tourtue

Yeah - more than one person told me they wont ride it again as its like space mountain rough.
It fits the theme 100% - but yeah its a tough one.

 

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Wing Gliders still closed - currently open is Mario Kart (100min), Yoshi (60min), Dragon Rally (85min), & Monsters (30min).

 

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We did get on Fyre Drill right before it closed. Did not go past any other boats (?) which made the ride rather lackluster & fully dry.

 

[hertamaniac]

If you have time, there's a thread called Epic Universe food pics that would appreciate more food & drinks pics with reviews.

Sure. But I couldn't find the link to it.

 

[GhostHost24]

Yeah - more than one person told me they wont ride it again as its like space mountain rough.
It fits the theme 100% - but yeah its a tough one.

I'm def one of those. I have back issues so that's the main reason

 

[GhostHost24]

Wing Gliders still closed - currently open is Mario Kart (100min), Yoshi (60min), Dragon Rally (85min), & Monsters (30min).

Ugh. Sorry you're having a slow start! Hopefully things will pick up!

 

[hertamaniac]

The shows in the AM were the least crowded as the rides start to come online later in the day (and often with a serious reduction in wait times).

 

[PrincessV]

Wing Gliders still closed - currently open is Mario Kart (100min), Yoshi (60min), Dragon Rally (85min), & Monsters (30min).

Hang in there - I’ve been watching wait times all week and this seems to be the pattern: morning delays and long waits, an uptick in operations and lower wait times toward evening.

 

[tony67]

Hang in there - I’ve been watching wait times all week and this seems to be the pattern: morning delays and long waits, an uptick in operations and lower wait times toward evening.

Yeah - having done 5 days that is what I experienced.

 

[tony67]

We did get on Fyre Drill right before it closed. Did not go past any other boats (?) which made the ride rather lackluster & fully dry.

I didnt ride it as it was down a lot and it does seem very short. I think hitting targets is part of what gets you very wet from what some folks who rode it told me - I recall something about red X's. People were saying its a "Popeye wet" ride - and that is pretty wet.

 

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12:15 and Stardust Racers & Carousel just opened. Progress!

I think hitting targets is part of what gets you very wet from what some folks who rode it told me - I recall something about red X's. People were saying it's a "Popeye wet" ride - and that is pretty wet.

I think Fyre Drill wasn't functioning great for us - water canons were pretty weak & the targets just kinda flipped over when struck. It isn't a long ride but it was repetitive with nothing else happening. They were delayed & sending empty boats when we disembarked.

 

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Monsters line was right around walk-on, rode twice. Awesome ride!

Wing Gliders opened a few min ago. So only a 4hr45min delay.

 

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Merch from the store where Monsters lets out:

 

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Stardust & Wing Gliders kept coming up briefly (less than 30min) then going back down all day. Both finally up again, Wing Gliders after 6/6:30pm & Stardust after 7pm. In line for Wing Gliders but it's a long line, we'll see if it stays up through everybody.

Mine Kart & Curse of the Werewolf down all day, along with Ministry as expected.

(Spoiler - Wing Gliders went down again. We were prob 60min back & called it quits. Unlikely to come back & stay up long enough.)