Universal's Epic Universe General News & Discussion

[tielo]

I still need a huge Universal Creative book documenting Universals past and present rides and entertainment.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

The Peacock thing may have EPIC in the title, but it’s a three-part documentary about the history of all Universal theme parks. It just culminates in the opening of Epic Universe. It’s more timeless and educational.

The TV special is good old fashioned marketing and spectacle. It’s disposable and is only meant to be enjoyed now in this moment. It is a commercial.

So in essence..

Peacock documentary = Imagineering Story
TV special = "HEYYYY LOOK AT EPIC UNIVERSEEE COME TO UNIVERSALLL!"

 

[Mad Dog]

NY Times has a front page review of Epic by a coaster enthusiast. Times has a paywall block. Bottom line. He loved Hiccup Winged Coaster, Racers and Wolfman coasters. He didn't like the DK coaster. He loved Potter queue but was meh on the actual ride. Good review of Mario Kart. and ....He thought Monsters ride was the park's best attraction. He didn't ride Yoshii or the Dragon water battle attraction.

 

[Jake S]

NY Times has a front page review of Epic by a coaster enthusiast. Times has a paywall block.

This should provide access for those without a subscription.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I still need a huge Universal Creative book documenting Universals past and present rides and entertainment.

I have hope with Universal leaning more and more on the fandom through vinyls and more "niche" items, that we get one in the next few years. My bookcase is filled with dozens of Disney park books. There are only 3 Universal ones that are all unofficial. I know 3rd party IPs can be a pain to deal with, but I'd love for them to try one out.

Obviously the parks business has suffered through various corporate overloads that didn't care for that stuff, but Comcast seems pretty keen on it. Hoping for a HHN one too.