Epic Universe Expansion Speculation

[TheUniC6]

And looking at it… 4 scenes? That’s it?

Throwing a Tea Cup spinner in there would be more worthwhile.

Another ouch to VCMB.

 

[Alicia]

Curse of the Werewolf is not going anywhere.

Hence the curse.

 

[Tbad556]

Curse of the Werewolf is not going anywhere.

Hence the curse.

I get the dislike for the ride, but damn, y'all. Priorities. We have how many expansion pads in the park and you want to gun for an already existing ride in a park that just opened? Let's gain a little first haha.

 

[Ringwraith]

If you look at the attraction lineup at IOA and Epic and what's been getting the money and attention, it feels like Universal is run by a bunch of adrenaline junkies. DreamWorks Land was a total phone-in and this new kids park in Texas just looks like a bigger version of that, so investing in kids, isn't really on the radar and I think that's a MASSIVE oversight. It's almost like they want to be the polar opposite of Disney, but they're alienating a huge fraction of the audience that comes to visit Orlando, rather than embracing them.

 

[Alicia]

If you look at the attraction lineup at IOA and Epic and what's been getting the money and attention, it feels like Universal is run by a bunch of adrenaline junkies. DreamWorks Land was a total phone-in and this new kids park in Texas just looks like a bigger version of that, so investing in kids, isn't really on the radar and I think that's a MASSIVE oversight. It's almost like they want to be the polar opposite of Disney, but they're alienating a huge fraction of the audience that comes to visit Orlando, rather than embracing them.

Super Nintendo World is for kids. And it’s impressive af

 

[Ringwraith]

Super Nintendo World is for kids. And it’s impressive af

Super Nintendo World was not explicitly built for kids. There are just as many adults running around in there getting their nostalgia fix. DreamWorks land was built for kids and it's dead. Fantasyland can be argued that it was built for kids and it's packed all the time.

If they really wanted to cater to current kids, Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft and Splatoon would have been the direction they should go.

 

[Jake S]

Super Nintendo World is for kids. And it’s impressive af

Well, I agree with the first part!

 

[docholiday]

Hate the idea of a second coaster. Dark Ride is cool. Hell, I’d rather it be a damn Scoop tbh. Make it like JW. Don’t mind the idea of using the other monsters like Brice, Invisible Man and Jekyll though. But actually use them.

 

[Casper Gutman]

Another coaster is absolutely the last thing EU needs and a Bride coaster in particular would be very, very tonally close to the attractions they already have. On its face it’s such a terrible idea (especially since it’s replacing a distinct ride that fills several park needs with Creature) I have a hard time believing it’s true, as reliable as Alicia is.

 

[Grits0808]

Its a shame if its true that the Creature boat ride is no longer happening. The park has enough outdoor coasters (for now). It needs indoor rides. Something like Danse Macabre from Efteling would be great (and have it themed to Phantom), or even a show. But either way, something indoors that wont stop due to the weather

 

[HandsomePete]

It would be interesting to know how much resource constraints are impacting their ability to build various things. For years, I-4 Ultimate contracts sucked up a ton of construction resources, then Epic sucked up a ton of resources, now we're back to Disney building things and I-4 is kicking off again with Beyond the Super Duper Ultimate or whatever name they're on by now. There's also a finite amount of creative resources that are, frankly, good enough to design and attractions like Unchained/BoTM/etc. and people are known to go between UC/WDI to follow the available work.

Typically there are always resources if you write a big enough check, but sometimes you just can't get the people or things you need and coasters are generally easier.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Hate the idea of a second coaster. Dark Ride is cool. Hell, I’d rather it be a damn Scoop tbh. Make it like JW. Don’t mind the idea of using the other monsters like Brice, Invisible Man and Jekyll though. But actually use them.

Its a shame if its true that the Creature boat ride is no longer happening. The park has enough outdoor coasters (for now). It needs indoor rides. Something like Danse Macabre from Efteling would be great (and have it themed to Phantom), or even a show. But either way, something indoors that wont stop due to the weather

Who said it's outside? Also technically High in the Sky is a "coaster". It feels like very few weeks whever this comes back up people think we're getting VelociCoaster again.

 

[Brian G.]

People: “The park needs capacity, and fast!”

Also them: “Not like that”

 

[Mad Dog]

The keys. Indoor, high capacity reliable ride system, that's family fun.....and a real fast build.

 

[Alicia]

Well, I agree with the first part!

I didn’t say I enjoy it, just that it’s impressive

 

[fryoj]

Super Nintendo World was not explicitly built for kids. There are just as many adults running around in there getting their nostalgia fix. DreamWorks land was built for kids and it's dead. Fantasyland can be argued that it was built for kids and it's packed all the time.

If they really wanted to cater to current kids, Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft and Splatoon would have been the direction they should go.

I'm not sure that most of the rides at Magic Kingdom don't have just as many adults running around getting their nostalgia fix.

 

[Ringwraith]

It's also been a land for over 50 years.

Seuss Landing - built specifically for kids
DreamWorks Land - built specifically for kids
Kids Park in Texas - built specifically for kids
Legoland - built specifically for kids(although Legos are popular all around)

Super Nintendo World, while it attracts all audiences, especially kids, was not specifically built for kids

If Isle of Berk was specifically built for kids, it wouldn't have a play area...for kids

 

[OrlLover]

It would be interesting to know how much resource constraints are impacting their ability to build various things. For years, I-4 Ultimate contracts sucked up a ton of construction resources, then Epic sucked up a ton of resources, now we're back to Disney building things and I-4 is kicking off again with Beyond the Super Duper Ultimate or whatever name they're on by now. There's also a finite amount of creative resources that are, frankly, good enough to design and attractions like Unchained/BoTM/etc. and people are known to go between UC/WDI to follow the available work.

Typically there are always resources if you write a big enough check, but sometimes you just can't get the people or things you need and coasters are generally easier.

I mean Orlando is not exactly a small town.

There are multiple construction companies in the area that I’m sure are looking for more work.

I absolutely agree about Creative being stretched thin with so many projects in development.

 

[Jake S]

People: “The park needs capacity, and fast!”

Also them: “Not like that”

I guess I don't find this all that incongruous. Yes, the park needs more to do. No, another roller coaster wouldn't be my first choice for that expansion. That said, if it's a (relatively) all ages, indoor experience (like Hagrid's but, you know, inside), you're not going to hear me moan about it.

Would I prefer the Creature boat ride? Totally. But I'd want to see what a Bride coaster looks like before dismissing it entirely.

 

[Brian G.]

I guess I don't find this all that incongruous. Yes, the park needs more to do. No, another roller coaster wouldn't be my first choice for that expansion. That said, if it's a (relatively) all ages, indoor experience (like Hagrid's but, you know, inside), you're not going to hear me moan about it.

Would I prefer the Creature boat ride? Totally. But I'd want to see what a Bride coaster looks like before dismissing it entirely.

Fair. I'm of the same mindset where I wanna see what's cookin' first before jumping to conclusions.