Epic Universe Expansion Speculation

[UniversalRBLX]

More Wicked talk from Mark Woodbury at an investor conference:

Mark Woodbury Recalls Thinking ‘Wicked’ Set “Was A Theme Park Waiting To Happen” As Universal Exec Talks Epic Universe, London Plans

Universal parks boss talks possible new Epic Universe lands in Orlando, the upcoming London project., year-round horror attractions and kids resorts.

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It's pretty obvious that Wicked will find a more permanent (not just Fan Fest/Wicked Experience) attraction at the park. To what scale or where, no clue. But I think Wicked will be a decent family-friendly addition to the parks that, up to this point, tend to be more action-driven then musical/passive, a type of attraction that UOR hasn't really done yet that I think they could benefit from.

 

[Alicia]

He's commenting about how he stirred the pot by bringing up how great a Wicked land would be. He is saying oops.

 

[fatzingers27]

The trailer for the upcoming "Epic Ride" docuseries has Michelle Yeoh and Jon M. Chu (director of Wicked) both featured in it. Any chance they might be planning to announce the next set of additions to the parks when it's released, whether they're Wicked-related or not?

 

[TheUniC6]

The trailer for the upcoming "Epic Ride" docuseries has Michelle Yeoh and Jon M. Chu (director of Wicked) both featured in it. Any chance they might be planning to announce the next set of additions to the parks when it's released, whether they're Wicked-related or not?

Usually that is a tease. But if something Wicked related is in development at Universal Creative, the question then becomes if Universal Orlando management wants to add a new portal so soon vs expanding SNW, Monsters, or Potter.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

The trailer for the upcoming "Epic Ride" docuseries has Michelle Yeoh and Jon M. Chu (director of Wicked) both featured in it. Any chance they might be planning to announce the next set of additions to the parks when it's released, whether they're Wicked-related or not?

I don't think we're getting any announcements in the documentary.

 

[Alicia]

I don't think we're getting any announcements in the documentary.

I don't think we're getting any new "portals" for Epic for a long time.

 

[GA-MBIT]

I don't think we're getting any announcements in the documentary.

I honestly wouldn't expect much from that documentary haha. It's primarily fluff. Just the guy repeatedly going "Wow!" as he walks around the park and looks at stuff.

 

[Scott W.]

I don't think we're getting any new "portals" for Epic for a long time.

The timeline I have in my head, I don’t see it either. I could see 2 new rides by 2028 which should help balance things out a bit.

I also don’t think the park needs it either. IOA waited 11 years before opening a new land.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I honestly wouldn't expect much from that documentary haha. It's primarily fluff. Just the guy repeatedly going "Wow!" as he walks around the park and looks at stuff.

I mean I'm cool with that! I love all the old Disney theme park documentaries so I'm happy they're doing one big one on Universal Parks.

 

[GA-MBIT]

I mean I'm cool with that! I love all the old Disney theme park documentaries so I'm happy they're doing one big one on Universal Parks.

It definitely has that 2000s Travel Channel / Stacey Must-Do Disney energy to it, so I understand the appeal haha!