Universal's Epic Universe General News & Discussion

[etherealyear]

9 hours can be covered with a single wave of shifts. 11-12 hours of operation gets disproportionately expensive.

Hadn't thought of that! Makes sense.

 

[Disneyhead]

Where are the hours of the TM previews found?

 

[Loki]

I have a couple of general questions for those who have been in Epic so far.

1. How did you find the security screening? Same as North Campus?

2. Once I enter the park can I leave, go to my car and re-enter? I am going to have to bring a few meals with me and the easiest way is to leave them in the car and exit the park when I want to eat.

 

[JustLikeMe]

I have a couple of general questions for those who have been in Epic so far.

1. How did you find the security screening? Same as North Campus?

2. Once I enter the park can I leave, go to my car and re-enter? I am going to have to bring a few meals with me and the easiest way is to leave them in the car and exit the park when I want to eat.

On a semi-related note - are there any lockers outside the gate? We’re both visiting Epic Universe and checking into Helios on opening day, so we’ll need to take an overnight bag with us to the park.

 

[OLSinFLA]

1) Yes the same. 2) I'd imagine yes but the TM would have to go with you - although they do take your picture. But you have no physical pass in case there is an issue

 

[Loki]

I am the TM(ish) and I have a physical ticket/pass.

Hope you are right .

 

[lilyclaudia]

does anyone have any idea or news on AAP's for opening? business as usual?

 

[Brian G.]

does anyone have any idea or news on AAP's for opening? business as usual?

It'll be soon. Not like tomorrow soon, but soon.

 

[Captain Spaulding]

It'll be soon. Not like tomorrow soon, but soon.

Attraction Assistance Passes?

 

[vgp]

2. Once I enter the park can I leave, go to my car and re-enter? I am going to have to bring a few meals with me and the easiest way is to leave them in the car and exit the park when I want to eat.

Yes, though note if you haven't been before, the walk back to your car is probably going to be quite a bit longer than you might be prepared for. I think I clocked it at about 1,000 steps one way from lot to the gate.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

On a semi-related note - are there any lockers outside the gate? We’re both visiting Epic Universe and checking into Helios on opening day, so we’ll need to take an overnight bag with us to the park.

They should be able to hold the bag for you at Helios

 

[Loki]

Yes, though note if you haven't been before, the walk back to your car is probably going to be quite a bit longer than you might be prepared for. I think I clocked it at about 1,000 steps one way from lot to the gate.

Thanks. This won't be the first time doing this. I had to do something similar when at IOA/USF. I walked all the way back to the garage from the parks, ate my meal and then walked back. It was a haul but I made it work.

 

[Brian G.]

Attraction Assistance Passes?

I apologize. I read that as APs as in Annual Pass. Disregard.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I was referring to the other rides that don’t have express. The dragon training is obvious , and I’m guessing mine cart has a low capacity as well due to its size vs number
Of vehicles on the track at once.

I wonder if stardust racers will have super low waits due to it being dueling. I remember dueling dragons often being walk on or less than 15 mins waits

Thanks, misread the comment.

 

[OLSinFLA]

I am the TM(ish) and I have a physical ticket/pass.

Hope you are right .

Thats why I said a TM should go with you just in case there's an issue

 

[rabbitsmoon]

does anyone have any idea or news on AAP's for opening? business as usual?

I believe they’ve been utilizing AAPs for the team member preview. A commenter on Alicia’s discord mentioned they had it when addressing a question about the Express entrance to Monsters.

If you qualify, I find it hard to believe they would restrict it, even on opening day.

There seemed to be some speculation that the AAP system could be digitized for Epic to make it more like the way Disney incorporates DAS into their app, but I haven’t heard anything about that recently, so I’m guessing that stays business as usual.

 

[Captain Spaulding]

I apologize. I read that as APs as in Annual Pass. Disregard.

Liked your answer anyway

 

[GAcoaster]

Very excited to have reservations for a few more visits now! Thank you Universal Orlando for giving TMs 8 more tickets for previews!!!

 

[Rhian]

Where are the hours of the TM previews found?

Within the TM website. They may have been reposted elsewhere by now.

Very excited to have reservations for a few more visits now! Thank you Universal Orlando for giving TMs 8 more tickets for previews!!!

Yes! Best part is being able to experience the park at night!

 

[DarkMetroid567]

They are pushing the Epic ads like crazy during SNL right now. (My mom still doesn’t understand what it is, lol.)