Universal's Epic Universe Construction Thread

[Hatetofly]

I was fortunate enough to go to the Media preview of Stella Nova and it was the first time I was driving directly next to the park. The bio photos are great but seeing it in person even if it’s outside the park across the street is something. The aerials do not do many of the attractions and theming features true justice. After following this project for YEARS, it was something else to be there in person. It’s more impressive than you even think it will be. It’s special.

 

[Disneyhead]

I was fortunate enough to go to the Media preview of Stella Nova and it was the first time I was driving directly next to the park. The bio photos are great but seeing it in person even if it’s outside the park across the street is something. The aerials do not do many of the attractions and theming features true justice. After following this project for YEARS, it was something else to be there in person. It’s more impressive than you even think it will be. It’s special.

So how's the Gooey Monkey Bread?

And yeah, people are gonna cry walking in.

It's been a long haul, what with COVID and all. What a wild ride! And the first phase of the Epic opening is Tuesday. Hard to believe we are actually here.

 

[Hatetofly]

I thought it was great lol

 

[Disneyhead]

I thought it was great lol

I mean, I like to focus on the important stuff.

 

[saint.piss]

 

[Mad Dog]

I mean, I like to focus on the important stuff.

I'll bring one of my special red wines in March for you and Liza to pair with your monkey bread... The Super Tuscan will work

 

[12th Man]

Absolutely STUNNING. Celestial Park looks like an absolute joy to spend time in. The water features, landscaping, and plentiful amount of shaded benches will be bliss. This summer cannot come soon enough.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

The Mexican/Italian place may not be operational on opening day, but the exterior is coming along nicely.

Good catch, probably bare studs inside still while the rest of the opening day stuff is finished.

 

[Mad Dog]

I was fortunate enough to go to the Media preview of Stella Nova and it was the first time I was driving directly next to the park. The bio photos are great but seeing it in person even if it’s outside the park across the street is something. The aerials do not do many of the attractions and theming features true justice. After following this project for YEARS, it was something else to be there in person. It’s more impressive than you even think it will be. It’s special.

Good to see you getting involved a bit again. I always look forward to your unique views/opinions on Universal operations/attractions/resorts. You're classical Universal.....Jaws/BTTF/ET/JPR/Kong/HTF

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

I’m simply not a crier. I’m not saying that to sound tough at all, I get teary eyed at best for most things. I fully expect to cry upon entering this park honestly. It’s just been so special to follow with all of you I’m gonna be extremely overwhelmed with emotions and awe walking inside!

 

[Scott W.]

I hate posting my own tweets but this is something:

 

[OrlLover]

I hate posting my own tweets but this is something:


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I still can’t get over the leaked concept art of the interior from awhile back.

Going to be absolutely crazy if it stays true to the design.

 

[Rhian]

It's amazing to see the broad strokes are nearly all finished and it's going to be nothing but detail work over the next few months. And the details are being added are gorgeous!

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

I hate posting my own tweets but this is something:


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@Alicia You’re life has forever changed!

 

[Magic-Man]

I understand that it's still early, but I hope they're going to plant more trees and bushes outside the park. The road and Stella Nova look weirdly barren in PCDevs drive through video.

 

[BBPH]

I understand that it's still early, but I hope they're going to plant more trees and bushes outside the park. The road and Stella Nova look weirdly barren in PCDevs drive through video.

I’m very convinced some of this will not be done for opening, and that focus of any of these teams has been mostly moved to the park.

You’ll quickly forget what the outside looks like if the park is as lush as it’s been sold to be.

I know nothing though and am likely wrong.

 

[HHN Maddux]

That is very disappointing to see the elaborate garden changed into a standard switchback.

 

[GAcoaster]

That is very disappointing to see the elaborate garden changed into a standard switchback.

Hopefully it rarely gets used…

 

[belloq87]

That is very disappointing to see the elaborate garden changed into a standard switchback.

More disappointing is the budget-hacked theming on the mansion facade compared to the model.

 

[DrStarlander]

I'm surprised the Monsters Unchained show building is that beige color...other backstage buildings in Dark Universe have a dark gray color. Seems like it would have been fairly easy to do a faux/trompe l'oeil mural on the show building so it is painted with stone texture, windows, and other architectural details to match and continue the mansion.

Or maybe scaffolding will go up and that could still happen...