Universal's Epic Universe Construction Thread

[Disneyson1]

My favorite is people who say that Velocicoaster wrecked Harry Potter Land for them as it wrecks the immersion of the land. The shoulder to shoulder people, 105-degree heat index, tropical downpours and thunderstorms every day didn't take them out of a winter wonderland full of wizards...but the neighboring coaster did

For me, it's the "rule of cool". Part of what makes these lands so believable is the total immersion, but if the break in immersion is for something very cool (the "frozen" Diagon dragon) then I think it usually gets forgiven. Ugly hotels and business buildings are more difficult to forgive than kinetic coasters that add vibrance and energy, even if the steel tracks don't always fit in theme. *insert ToT/Morocco story*

 

[fryoj]

I’m honestly glad they chose the location/time period. Great way to transport you visually and offer interesting food options. I love fish and chips but am excited for their take on French food. The stuff at Epcot is pretty good.

French Fries, French Toast, French Vanilla Ice Cream, and Croissants.

 

[DodgsonHere]

For me, it's the "rule of cool". Part of what makes these lands so believable is the total immersion, but if the break in immersion is for something very cool (the "frozen" Diagon dragon) then I think it usually gets forgiven. Ugly hotels and business buildings are more difficult to forgive than kinetic coasters that add vibrance and energy, even if the steel tracks don't always fit in theme. *insert ToT/Morocco story*

Haha, love this rule and think it's so true. Some things are just too cool to be left out even if they break immersion.

 

[Wesker69]

French Fries, French Toast, French Vanilla Ice Cream, and Croissants.

Okay... but hear me out... a croissant STUFFED with all of that

 

[Suchomimus]

Freshly uploaded by @Alicia on her channel:

 

[Suchomimus]

Freshly uploaded by @Alicia on her channel:

Rewatching this video, I just realized that there was no mention on this new foundation that was just added in DKC.

 

[Alicia]

Rewatching this video, I just realized that there was no mention on this new foundation that was just added in DKC.

I had an issue with the voice over for that section and had to cut it because I was running out of time last night. But I think it’s for the Funky’s Fly n Buy or close to it near the entry to the mini land.

 

[saint.piss]

 

[IndyRs]

Oh my gosh, I didn't realize how they were doing the DK coaster! The real track being underneath the "fake" one so it'll look like you're jumping broken rails is genius.

 

[Loki]

Oh my gosh, I didn't realize how they were doing the DK coaster! The real track being underneath the "fake" one so it'll look like you're jumping broken rails is genius.

This is going to be one of those coasters I want to ride both in daytime and especially at night. Now that I think of it all the outdoor coasters fall into that category but for different reasons.

DK: At night the illusion of jumping gaps in the track will be more thrilling.

Starfall: The lighting on this at night should be rockin'

Werefolf: I imagine the fog will be more impactful when it comes to the theming.

 

[Rhian]

Think I've seen that before?

Ooooh, Kuka arms arriving...

Could be something else but they look very similar. If it is then it means more vehicles for the Monsters ride!

 

[ultimateforce]

We have to be on good behavior now because of all the drones flying over recording us. I hope you're all happy.

 

[Loki]

We have to be on good behavior now because of all the drones flying over recording us. I hope you're all happy.

At least they can turn those drones into dragons and owls and whatever these things are from Mario

 

[saint.piss]

 

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[Ahmanet]

Dragon coaster seems to get the least attention, but maybe will be the most popular one ... appeals to everyone like Hagrid does?

 

[Wesker69]

Dragon coaster seems to get the least attention

Because it's still a work in progress. Once the "tunnel" is completed, they'll possibly start test cycles. It'll get more attention within the next month

 

[Suchomimus]

Dragon coaster seems to get the least attention, but maybe will be the most popular one ... appeals to everyone like Hagrid does?

I'm not sure what you would mean by getting the least attention when there have been plenty of feature along and surrounding the coaster that are being worked on, and at a rapid pace.

 

[Magic-Man]

Dragon coaster seems to get the least attention, but maybe will be the most popular one ... appeals to everyone like Hagrid does?

I think the Dragons coaster will be phenomenal visually (in terms of setting and headchoppers) but I don't think the layout will be anything close to as special as Hagrids is.

 

[saint.piss]

Absolutely beautiful.