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Epic Universe Expansion Speculation

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Thorin Groth

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The fifth gate expansion plot wouldn't be touched for like what, ten years? Probably ample time to see how LOTR would do at Great Britain, although I can't imagine it would be anything more than a slam dunk.
 
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Thorin Groth said:
The fifth gate expansion plot wouldn't be touched for like what, ten years? Probably ample time to see how LOTR would do at Great Britain, although I can't imagine it would be anything more than a slam dunk.
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It is clear based on the property layout and other infrastructure planning (parking garage sized plot across the street etc) that they at least want to keep the option open to expand that way. It was about just under a decade between USF being the only park to IOA and CW being added.

Not that the past is a measuring stick to anything they do now but I am curious to see how agressive they get.
 
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I don't think a whole land would work, but my gosh, Sonic indoor roller coaster would do wonders.
Especially if it's themed to the Sonic Adventure 2, with the music from the levels used. City Escape, Radical Highway, White Jungle, Space Colony Ark.
 
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IndyRs said:
I don't think a whole land would work, but my gosh, Sonic indoor roller coaster would do wonders.
Especially if it's themed to the Sonic Adventure 2, with the music from the levels used. City Escape, Radical Highway, White Jungle, Space Colony Ark.
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Having a Sonic ride in the same park as Super Mario would be pretty funny. Telling that to a gamer kid in the 90s would pop their head like a balloon I think.
 
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Does anyone know how much space the bus depot took up? I was trying to see how much land was left for future hotels on the west side of the Epic property.
 
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Does anyone know how much space the bus depot took up? I was trying to see how much land was left for future hotels on the west side of the Epic property.
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They got a bunch of space off universal blvd halfway between Stella/Terra and Endless Summer. Like directly in between them.
 
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They got a bunch of space off universal blvd halfway between Stella/Terra and Endless Summer. Like directly in between them.
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Which has been getting marked up for utilities…
 
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Hello everyone,

I wanted to share some speculation about the future expansion of the Monsters land. I’ve been wondering: where could the access path for this expansion go? The land currently forms a dead end, and the only logical route seems to be between the “Burning Blade Tavern” and “De Lacey’s Cottage.”
As some have noted, this might not happen soon, given the number of trees recently planted in the area.

Here’s my theory, imagining a boat ride themed around Creature from the Black Lagoon:
-Trees in the “corridor” could be removed and replanted along the new path.
-A teaser sign could be placed near the manor with a logo or map showing the « lake at the end of the pathway ».
-I’ve also imagined including one of those broken wall/archway features, which seem to be a recurring element in the village. I like the idea of using it as a way to signify to visitors that they are leaving the premises of the village and manor to venture into a more “forgotten and uncharted” place.
This feature would also serve to conceal two themed doors providing access to a backstage pathway.
-Embankments, vegetation, and a wooden fence could hide the manor’s show building from view.

What do you think of this idea?
 

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Lucas C said:
Hello everyone,

I wanted to share some speculation about the future expansion of the Monsters land. I’ve been wondering: where could the access path for this expansion go? The land currently forms a dead end, and the only logical route seems to be between the “Burning Blade Tavern” and “De Lacey’s Cottage.”
As some have noted, this might not happen soon, given the number of trees recently planted in the area.

Here’s my theory, imagining a boat ride themed around Creature from the Black Lagoon:
-Trees in the “corridor” could be removed and replanted along the new path.
-A teaser sign could be placed near the manor with a logo or map showing the « lake at the end of the pathway ».
-I’ve also imagined including one of those broken wall/archway features, which seem to be a recurring element in the village. I like the idea of using it as a way to signify to visitors that they are leaving the premises of the village and manor to venture into a more “forgotten and uncharted” place.
This feature would also serve to conceal two themed doors providing access to a backstage pathway.
-Embankments, vegetation, and a wooden fence could hide the manor’s show building from view.

What do you think of this idea?
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It’s a long way away, but I think you practically nailed what I hope they will be going for in an expansion here. Great work!
 
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Cup_Of_Coffee said:
It’s a long way away, but I think you practically nailed what I hope they will be going for in an expansion here. Great work!
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We can’t say it’s long way away when things can change at an instance depending on the performance of this park.

If they feel it needs more attractions than all their current plans can go into a flux.
 
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OrlLover said:
We can’t say it’s long way away when things can change at an instance depending on the performance of this park.

If they feel it needs more attractions than all their current plans can go into a flux.
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Yes but I doubt they want an active construction zone on their shiny new baby for atleast a couple years
 
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Lucas C said:
Hello everyone,

I wanted to share some speculation about the future expansion of the Monsters land. I’ve been wondering: where could the access path for this expansion go? The land currently forms a dead end, and the only logical route seems to be between the “Burning Blade Tavern” and “De Lacey’s Cottage.”
As some have noted, this might not happen soon, given the number of trees recently planted in the area.

Here’s my theory, imagining a boat ride themed around Creature from the Black Lagoon:
-Trees in the “corridor” could be removed and replanted along the new path.
-A teaser sign could be placed near the manor with a logo or map showing the « lake at the end of the pathway ».
-I’ve also imagined including one of those broken wall/archway features, which seem to be a recurring element in the village. I like the idea of using it as a way to signify to visitors that they are leaving the premises of the village and manor to venture into a more “forgotten and uncharted” place.
This feature would also serve to conceal two themed doors providing access to a backstage pathway.
-Embankments, vegetation, and a wooden fence could hide the manor’s show building from view.

What do you think of this idea?
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I think you are spot on in terms of where the connection would need to be!

As for what gets built there, I'm a strong proponent of a dramatic mountain range (in front of the show building). The foreboding visual backdrop could really enhance the placemaking and compete with what Disney has in store for Villains Land.

I'm hoping for something similar in scope to what Disney is building for Frozen at DLP Adventure World (seen in the images), with the rock-work look from the Dark Universe portal.
 

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OrlLover said:
We can’t say it’s long way away when things can change at an instance depending on the performance of this park.

If they feel it needs more attractions than all their current plans can go into a flux.
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Universal just dropped a huge construction trailer complex in the middle of the Monsters expansion plot. That tells you that, at least in Universal's mind, that expansion plot is a long way away from getting used. Even if things go gangbusters, it shows their first expansions will be in other areas.
 
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Gill-bros it's so over :sob:
 
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LOTR. It must be done!
 
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LOTR. It must be done!
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I rather have Wicked tbh. Let USF or IoA have LOTR.

Milo Davis said:
Gill-bros it's so over :sob:
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Noooooo!!! It's not over till it's OVER. There's no way it isn't happening

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If we do ever end up getting LoTR, there's almost zero chance it ends up anywhere else besides the large Epic expansion plot. It's one the of the few properties out there that rivals Harry Potter when it comes to theme park potential. There's a ton of iconic locations they would have the potential to adapt.
 
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I rather have Wicked tbh. Let USF or IoA have LOTR.


Noooooo!!! It's not over till it's OVER. There's no way it isn't happening

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I don’t want anymore worlds with multiple attractions in USF. I have never been opposed to LOTR replacing TL if they keep and expand Popeyes layout like the rumor said.

Wicked in USF if it’s just a show or single ride. If it’s a land IOA or EU.
 
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I may be the only person who has not seen one LOTR movie. It just personally never appealed to me. Well, I've never seen one star trek or star wars movie either. This maybe a long shot but what if they created an original theme for another portal? Like what they did with lost continent? Well, even it was based off some form of IP (merlin) but still.
 
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mccgavin said:
If we do ever end up getting LoTR, there's almost zero chance it ends up anywhere else besides the large Epic expansion plot. It's one the of the few properties out there that rivals Harry Potter when it comes to theme park potential. There's a ton of iconic locations they would have the potential to adapt.
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The 20+ acre plot in EU more than likely won't be touched until all the lands current expansion pads are filled out which is many many years down the line IMO. Since Wicked would be fast tracked for the parks, the next logical place to do it is IOA as the overall atmosphere of the park jives well with Wicked. As for location I could see LC if Zelda fell through. But In the even Universal keeps LC open for when they do crack the code on Zelda, I wonder if (unpopular opinion incoming) Wicked replaces MSHI?

Playing devil advocate for a second. What reason does Universal have to keep it besides trolling Disney by denying them access to use their most popular cash cow IP their flagship resort that be WDW?
 
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