Universal's Epic Universe Construction Thread

[Loki]

My guess is that loading people into this will be a little more complicated that loading them into a roller coaster. Not sure if having the rides operate so close together means that both will have to be running together so that people aren't loading next to an already moving flat ride.

 

[tielo]

Define tall...

In the Netherlands men are generally tall (about 72.44 inch) but it's not uncomment to see 74.80 inch and they struggled to fit because of how tall they are.

 

[tielo]

What I forgot to add is that the restrains automatically come down. The operators push and pull the restrain to check it. When they ride was activated to "fly" I fell it little extra tug on the restrain. I fell very safe and supported although the seats are a bit short but that will depend on how long your legs are I guess.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

My guess is that loading people into this will be a little more complicated that loading them into a roller coaster. Not sure if having the rides operate so close together means that both will have to be running together so that people aren't loading next to an already moving flat ride.

I wonder if they'll actually duel after a few days of operations? It'd be more efficient to run them separately in case one side has issues loading/tech issues.

Depending on how Universal operates the ride, it might be just as quick as a roller coaster. Universal Attractions Ops are the one saving grace for Universal operations as a whole lol

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

So you don't have to spin on this thing? I think it flying all around will be enough for me! lol

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

In the Netherlands men are generally tall (about 72.44 inch) but it's not uncomment to see 74.80 inch and they struggled to fit because of how tall they are.

I suppose I'll be fine at six foot 2.

 

[Loki]

New Alicia video

 

[DodgsonHere]

Flying dragons :0

 

[Nico]

Such great info on this one. Did anyone else catch that they may break ground on a Potter expansion prior to EU opening with a target date for 2026?

 

[OrlLover]

Such great info on this one. Did anyone else catch that they make break ground on a Potter expansion prior to EU opening with a target date for 2026?

I think that’s a fantastic idea and shows they’re committed to this park being a success.

 

[TheUniC6]

Such great info on this one. Did anyone else catch that they make break ground on a Potter expansion prior to EU opening with a target date for 2026?

Wonder what they will go with for this expansion. Wasn't some sort of attraction themed around Fantastic Beasts planned for that spot but axed due to Fantastic Beasts 3's under performance?

 

[belloq87]

Did anyone else catch that they may break ground on a Potter expansion prior to EU opening with a target date for 2026?

1. I'd prefer Creature from the Black Lagoon.
2. Where would this put the timeline for opening new things at USF and/or IOA after Epic?

 

[TheUniC6]

1. I'd prefer Creature from the Black Lagoon.
2. Where would this put the timeline for opening new things at USF and/or IOA after Epic?

Supposably Zelda is slated for 2027 at IOA. Meaning Studios won't get something new until 2028 at the earliest. Although depending on the scope for what they have planned at the park and how they spread out construction crews we might be looking at 2030 or beyond.

 

[Grabnar]

Supposably Zelda is slated for 2027 at IOA. Meaning Studios won't get something new until 2028 at the earliest. Although depending on the scope for what they have planned at the park and how they spread out construction crews we might be looking at 2030 or beyond.

I mean they’re getting Kidzone right now which was the most needed refresh.

 

[TheUniC6]

I mean they’re getting Kidzone right now which was the most needed refresh.

I meant after the KZ refresh. USF has a lot of areas ripe for replacement and it will be exciting to see the direction Universal decides to take it Post EU to make it better stand out.

 

[belloq87]

I mean they’re getting Kidzone right now which was the most needed refresh.

This is not a conversation for this thread, but I would disagree with this characterization!

But anyway, I was talking about new rides when I said "new things" in the post that was being responded to.

 

[Nico]

Wonder what they will go with for this expansion. Wasn't some sort of attraction themed around Fantastic Beasts planned for that spot but axed due to Fantastic Beasts 3's under performance?

Yup I think that was the reporting back in the day. I’m not sure who to attribute that to though. The rumored VR broom ride started there, then temporarily moved to Studios, where it was also cancelled. As far as we know.

I’m not even sure what I would want in that land. There’s a lot of space back there. I believe there was a rumor about something that would make the logic of the land even…stranger.

 

[HHN Maddux]

Such great info on this one. Did anyone else catch that they may break ground on a Potter expansion prior to EU opening with a target date for 2026?

So:
2024 - DreamWorks
2025 - EU
2026 - EU Potter Expansion
2027 - Zelda (IoA)
2028 - Simpsons probably closes, ???

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

Does no one else think a Potter Expansion in 2026 would be too soon? Wouldn't permits and construction for such an expansion have to start sometime within the next few months, if not now?

 

[Tomfoolery]

Does no one else think a Potter Expansion in 2026 would be too soon? Wouldn't permits and construction for such an expansion have to start sometime within the next few months, if not now?

Only if you’re assuming it’s a ride