Universal's Epic Universe General News & Discussion

[Clive]

I just said in one of these threads that Unchained is not going to have the stratospheric waits some of you all are expecting. Big theme park fans are running there first because they've done their due diligence, understand it's one of the park's top rides, and are aware it could break down. (There's also the subject matter -- Orlando-based theme park fans tend to be more likely to be horror fans thanks to the proliferation of Horror Nights, etc.) That's why you see those huge spikes that even out soon after.

As I expected, Nintendo is drawing the highest queues, at least so far.

 

[velocicoasterswife]

Out of curiosity, does anyone know what the gender neutral restroom situation looks like at Epic? Kind of a scary time to be trans in Florida and I'd prefer to avoid thinking about it as much as possible in the park.

 

[Disneyhead]

Out of curiosity, does anyone know what the gender neutral restroom situation looks like at Epic? Kind of a scary time to be trans in Florida and I'd prefer to avoid thinking about it as much as possible in the park.

I saw several "Family Restrooms", even though the App only shows one.

I don't think you will have any issues finding comfortable accommodations.

 

[Amity6]

A+

 

[Ryuniversal]

Soo these low wait times are shocking especially for monsters it’s a 10 minute wait like what I thought everything would be slammed today like nothing under 60 minutes I guess not

 

[belloq87]

A+

How are on-ride photos a "first come, first serve" thing?

 

[Captain Spaulding]

Soo these low wait times are shocking especially for monsters it’s a 10 minute wait like what I thought everything would be slammed today like nothing under 60 minutes I guess not

Interested to see waits at night, assume Stardust will be slammed for a night ride or maybe Monsters to end the day.

 

[velocicoasterswife]

How are on-ride photos a "first come, first serve" thing?

Those paper frames look pretty bespoke to me. Reminds me of the Batuuan Spira gift cards from Galaxy's Edge (are those still around?)

 

[belloq87]

Those paper frames look pretty bespoke to me. Reminds me of the Batuuan Spira gift cards from Galaxy's Edge (are those still around?)

Ah, well, I guess that would make sense.

But why would you make the frame/folder a limited item*, and allow TMs, media, and APs to clean out the supply before the general public get a chance? That folder would be a huge selling point, and would make the difference between someone like me buying that souvenir or not.

The Spira still existed last I heard!

* See also the Dark Universe vinyl album they're already selling.

 

[boomerthom]

Soo these low wait times are shocking especially for monsters it’s a 10 minute wait like what I thought everything would be slammed today like nothing under 60 minutes I guess not

DK is only 25 minutes. The Theme Park Gods are smiling upon this park today.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Soo these low wait times are shocking especially for monsters it’s a 10 minute wait like what I thought everything would be slammed today like nothing under 60 minutes I guess not

They're running at about 1/3 or less capacity. I think they're going to build it up slowly.

 

[Disneyhead]

OK, for all intents and purposes, Universal's south campus opened up fully today. The park is open to paying guests, Helios opened yesterday. They started bus transport from all of the hotels to Epic.

What a LONG strange trip it has been, but here we are. IT'S OPEN!

 

[Tyc00n96]

OK, for all intents and purposes, Universal's south campus opened up fully today. The park is open to paying guests, Helios opened yesterday. They started bus transport from all of the hotels to Epic.

What a LONG strange trip it has been, but here we are. IT'S OPEN!

Crazy to think that nearly 8+ years after hearing about Universal wanting to buy the land the park sits on that this is finally here. It's been a crazy journey that has taken up slightly more than a third of my life on earth (I'm a kid I know lol) but I'm beyond happy to see this open now.

Edit- omg it's been a decade?

 

[Tbad556]

OK, for all intents and purposes, Universal's south campus opened up fully today. The park is open to paying guests, Helios opened yesterday. They started bus transport from all of the hotels to Epic.

What a LONG strange trip it has been, but here we are. IT'S OPEN!

Almost a full decade from when the "New Park/Site B" thread opened. Crazy.

Thread 'Universal's New Park/Site B Blue Sky Thread'

Dec 13, 2015

Obviously, theres a few issues with Universal doing a third park--how to make it different from the existing two, how to deal with it being on a separate lot, etc. In an ideal world, their third park would solve both of these "problems"

For starters, the theme...what do you do that the Studios or IOA haven't? Combine them. Mix with the ride the movies mantra and the Studios' original love letter to cinema theme with IOA's hyper-theming and make a park around it. The main street area could be 1940's Hollywood, kinda like Buena Vista Street at California Adventure in the way it's set up...

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[Tyc00n96]

Random question but the ticket tracker on WDW Passport lists April 25th as only having 2700 tickets. Do we think they will still run a virtual queue given how few people will be there that day/ the shorter hours?

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[Jake S]

A+

ah, i’ll add another $40 to my merch budget

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Random question but the ticket tracker on WDW Passport lists April 25th as only having 2700 tickets. Do we think they will still run a virtual queue given how few people will be there that day/ the shorter hours?

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If they're doing validation testing of the park with all services, then I expect them to.

 

[Captain Spaulding]

Random question but the ticket tracker on WDW Passport lists April 25th as only having 2700 tickets. Do we think they will still run a virtual queue given how few people will be there that day/ the shorter hours?

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That can't be their real capacity for the days can it? Why would the 20th thru 23rd be low, then jump just for the 24th?

 

[Tyc00n96]

That can't be their real capacity for the days can it? Why would the 20th thru 23rd be low, then jump just for the 24th?

For my sake I hope it's that low

 

[Captain Spaulding]

For my sake I hope it's that low

Well, there is probably additional capacity for Credit card holders plus who knows how many hotel guests?