Universal's Epic Universe General News & Discussion

[Alicia]

Looks like we have some price drops on Epic tickets. At least AP tickets as i haven't been checking regular.

Yessss yessss. Soooon.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

Ministry and Mine Cart added to Express!

 

[rhino4evr]

Adding those to express is going to make my life / touring plan SO much easier. Thank you UOR If you’re reading this.

Now if you could also grant Helios guests free express that would be fire.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I just want to be able to buy tickets for 2026!! I can't even buy one.single.day.at.Epic.

I can't keep posting UOR's X page about this. I might get blocked lol

 

[LPCaptainDeath]

I just want to be able to buy tickets for 2026!! I can't even buy one.single.day.at.Epic.

I can't keep posting UOR's X page about this. I might get blocked lol

Thoughts from a TA about how to get around this:

Put a deposit down on a hotel package that includes tickets. Shouldn't cost you more than $200(maybe even less) if you pick a low category room at a low category resort. This will get you and anyone traveling with you tickets ''guaranteed'' for the dates you're trying to go in 2026.

Depending on when you're going, payment due in full is not until 45-60 days in advance. This will give you time to sit and wait for tickets to get released outside of packages. When they DO get released, you can call Universal to CANCEL the HOTEL PORTION of the package and pay off the rest of your ticket order.

I've done this before and it works.
This should save you peace of mind of knowing your tickets are more or less 'reserved' and locked in for the dates you're trying to go without you having to pay in full until later.

Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

 

[kristenabelle]

I'm SO EXCITED. I wonder what the Ministry express line will look like/if it's worth still waiting standby?

The best news after spending 2 hours this AM with work IT tearing my hair out. At least next week will be Epic!

 

[TheCodeMan95]

I'm SO EXCITED. I wonder what the Ministry express line will look like/if it's worth still waiting standby?

The best news after spending 2 hours this AM with work IT tearing my hair out. At least next week will be Epic!

This is my big curiosity - everyone talks about how amazing the queue is for Ministry so I'm curious how much of it you miss with Express.

I'll find out in 3.5 weeks!

 

[DarkMetroid567]

I have to think guest feedback was huge here. (Surveys matter!) I can’t imagine adding Express to Mine-Cart was something they wanted to do, but I’ve seen a lot of complaints about how a $300 express pass doesn’t work for every ride.

This is my big curiosity - everyone talks about how amazing the queue is for Ministry so I'm curious how much of it you miss with Express.

I'll find out in 3.5 weeks!

Imo very little. Most of the core Ministry line is really dull but Express skips all of that while retaining the major wow moments in the queue. I wouldn’t fret over using Express, but that might be unpopular.

 

[tommyhawkins]

Short answers? Yes and Maybe

And it will work like the IOA/USF garages work with a bridge across Epic Blvd.

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woah woah, that was just one idea i have, Me & @Scott W. have moved on to others now!

 

[Jake S]

those being added to express basically negates any need for a touring plan. thank god

 

[Loki]

Let's just say I would be shocked if a garage isn't in the future eventually. Based on a bunch of things.

 

[Mad Dog]

those being added to express basically negates any need for a touring plan. thank god

With those ridiculously long lines, tech shutdowns, rain shutdowns, there's really no workable touring plan. It's a seat of the pants scenario. Express is all that works, super expensive though. ....So far, the closest thing to a touring plan is the last couple hours that the park is open. Most lines are much better then.

 

[Disneyhead]

With those ridiculously long lines, tech shutdowns, rain shutdowns, there's really no workable touring plan. It's a seat of the pants scenario. Express is all that works, super expensive though. ....So far, the closest thing to a touring plan is the last couple hours that the park is open. Most lines are much better then.

Short lines and beautiful lights. Sounds miserable.

The only good thing about the afternoon rain is a lot of people leave.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Early Entry > Lunch > Nap Until the Heat/Rain Exhaust Everyone > Return > Finish off the Park

 

[Mad Dog]

Short lines and beautiful lights. Sounds miserable.

The only good thing about the afternoon rain is a lot of people leave.

Yes, it seems a long rain empties the park so everyone left can play nice.

 

[UNIrd]

I was literally telling someone the day before yesterday Mine Cart Madness may never make it Express because how low the capacity is.

Eating my words. The line won't move at all now... but eating my words.

 

[Floridaguy34]

i do know the theme parks in florida are worried the europeans who flock to disney and universal are not coming to america like they used to the new administration in political office has had a massive effect on international tourism which is hurting the theme parks

 

[Jake S]

I don’t doubt there’s concern about tourism, but I also think we should keep in mind that Europeans and Latin Americans are not a monolith. There is, you could say, a diversity of opinions.

 

[Mad Dog]

I've been reading , in business news, that Vegas is also having issues due to a large drop in tourism from Canada and Europe.....
Those are tough dollars for tourist destinations to replace since those tourists tend to spend long vacations on hotels/food/entertainment, and in the case of Vegas...gambling....Revenue wise, it's a large gap that you can't replace with an out of state visitor popping in for a 3 or4 day vacation, or a local stopping by for one day.

 

[Jake S]

My understanding is Vegas is also dealing with a big slowdown in domestic tourism, especially from Southern California. So there are multiple things at play here.