Take care of yourself! And make sure you get enough rest. Because there is no way you can be getting enough hours of sleep! You're on fire with these videos!
The drone technology in HTTYD would be amazing. Funny enough, if they can master the tech, it can be applied to each land (flying villains in Nintendo, Dracula/bats/witches in Monsters, and magical creatures in WWHP). So much potential.
It could perhaps even be use in their other theme parks if they ever revolutionize the idea on a global scale! Though I wonder how they'll store the drone tech during bad weather 🤔
Immersive experiences like this would be incredible and I would hope to be added in the other parks. I could imagine them being a great addition to older rides that don't require any physical alterations: Elliot and E.T. on the bike, Transformers that can fly, pterodactyls at Jurassic Park and Kong, various minion shenanigans, etc.
I agree, if done right the flying elements would look amazing. Kind of similar to smart light drone shows, but better. Plus it would be a far improvement to what Disney uses over in their parks for the fire works shows. Which right now is a simple teether and harness with projected lighting. I think the use of drones is a good option for universal and will certainly make disney step up. Now if universal can stop using less screen based projection rides...
It is a lot easier to plant a tree or lay down sod than it is to build a rollercoaster, but for some reason seeing landscaping below Starfall Racers makes it feel so much closer to complete. Love to see it. Thanks for the awesome video.
You guys are by far the best and only ones I’ll watch about anything happening in Theme Parks in Orlando!! If you wanted to get more in detail, I’m sure we wouldn’t mind longer videos!
@@ThemeParkStop I mean, I literally watched your video 5 minutes after you posted it and completely stopped watching whatever I had on, so yeah, I’d watch it! Lol
YES! We love the consistency and thoroughness :) anytime content from another creator comes up covering this topic, it's gonna be info already covered here!!
Back when Epic was announced Dragons was near the bottom of my most anticipated lands to see. Now, it's what I'm looking forward to the most! Love everything the Creative Team is doing to bring this area to life.
For how to train your dragon im surprised the didn’t do a ride like flight of passage at animal Kingdom but you fly the dragon. I’m assuming universal heard the critic that we don’t want more screen based rides.
I think people have been going to universal for the rollercoasters though. That sets it apart from disney and you can see rhen trying to increase their rollercoaster collection with recent additions. They just put a coaster in instead of a simulator
Whenever I see you uploaded a new video my entire life pauses for the duration of the video lol. It doesn’t matter what I am doing at the time, it can wait.
WOW! This is a massive update video! There's been so much progress this past month. Thank you, Alicia, for your work in providing us with peeks into the permits and for compiling Bio's photos.
Everything in this park is so huge it looks small without anything to compare it to lol. I keep seeing the construction equipment next to the buildings and have to remember they aren't toys
I was at Universal last week and was able to drive by the Epic Universe site, and these picture do not do it justice on how amazing the hotels are looking. I cannot wait to head into Epic Universe once it opens.
You know one thing I think would be cool? If they did something similar to Cosmic Rewind's queue & did a video series where various Universal IP characters travel to Celestial Park via the portals and talk about what they think guests will enjoy. Imagine Ron Weasley & Rosalina being interviewed about their rides on Starfall Racers. Or Astrid discussing the best dishes at the Oak & Star Tavern. Or a Pokemon Trainer & their Eevee watching one of the park's water fountain shows.
That would be hilarious. They should talk about old rides for people who went more in the 90’s like JAWS, Kong, Back to the Future, Barney, Nickelodeon, Hitchcock and Hanna Barbera
Correction...Epic Universe is far ahead of schedule of their "Summer 2025 AT THE LATEST opening". Their employee hiring & training schedule shows they intend to be FULLY open by early Spring 2025, possibly even earlier. They couldn't risk having supply chain issues or not enough staff fully trained so they announced their Summer time frame to give them a huge buffer if needed...but the official press release says Summer 2025 at the latest, NOT Summer 2025 at the earliest. The Kirkman Rd. extension is still on track to be completed around its October 2024 schedule, and that was the ONE thing that has to be done before they can open EU. Seriously, look at how much they have already completed and how much more they can finish by one year from today. The park will be fully landscaped before Summer 2024, and they will only be finishing off dark rides and shows after that. We could see technical rehearsals start before Christmas 2024. The people I know in Florida who work at that site say the park is still 4-5 months ahead of a Summer 2025 opening. They were told they wouldn't be working there anymore by Winter of 24/25.
I suspect technical rehearsals and soft openings will start for the holidays of 2024. It's the best way to get everyone trained when you have actual customers in the park even if it's only one third to half full. They could do 90 days of rehearsals with season pass holders and family members and then fully open with one or two of the hotels open by late Jan 2025 or late Mar 2025.@@platonymous
I watch many Epic Universe construction update videos from many different channels, but I can confirm that yours have the best commentary of the bunch.
Ah man, 2025 can't get here fast enough! Epic Universe is truly shaping up to be EPIC!! I'm actually excited to see all 4 of the lands, and I've never even seen How to Train Your Dragon 😀 Thanks for the update!
The park is really coming together. Bummed so much expansion space is wasted on the helios hotel. Dragon land keeps getting crazier with all the detail!
Park hasn’t opened yet and I’m already so excited about possible expansions in the 2 big land expansion pads haha. Would love to see Star Trek and lord of the rings.
If fully built out with all expansions we are talking about a park with over a dozen table service restaurants, and Harry Potter, Super Mario, Dragons, Monsters, and possible LOTR lands. 20 rides one day? Also very curious about if the hub has any room for additional rides? Im very glad that the hub is getting some rides
I don't live anywhere near here so I'll probably never get to see this park in person, but watching these videos and seeing the whole place take shape is awesome. Especially can't wait to see outdoor theming progress in the DK area.
This is the best Epic Universe update yet! Just so much stuff to see! I am beyond excited for Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment. And I really hope they stick with that name, cause it rocks!
Part of me is really hoping there is an area before the queue in there where you can sit and walk around at leisure, would be so cool to just relax in the Ministry lobby.
I think for transportation from Universal to Epic, there should be something similar to Disney's skyliner but the cars should be designed to be like the Weasleys' flying car. The route would go between Harry Potter worlds like the train currently does between Universal and Islands.
I can't tell you how excited I am for Epic Universe!!! I love the classic monsters getting their own land, and really hope it is fabulous, they deserve it! 2026 is my aim to return to Florida, and this is my first stop!!!
Hi, from the UK. Now, this is how you build a theme park. You gotta hand it to Universal, they don't hang about, ha. Can't believe the rate of construction going on, it's mind blowing.
Disney World had better up it's game. This literally is just pure awesomeness. Classic on top of Classic in multiple themed areas. What could Moana, Zootopia or Encanto even offer compared to this? Worth noting: the only thing The Walt Disney Co. builds at speed are DVC resorts.
Great update as always - thanks for all the research and in pulling it together! I don't even bother to watch other Epic Universe construction updates any more!
I know I’m gonna cry the day i walk into the park. Forget saving up for disney. I’m definitely gonna save up for this cuz I want to stay at the hotel too.
Looks great. My only nitpik is that on HtTYD the boards on the ground are too perfectly straight. Everything else has a handmade look, the floor boards look too manufactured. There shouldn't be a single straight board and there should be knots and dark patches all over them if they want it too look natural.
SOO MUCH new stuff in this update, it's gotta be the biggest one. I really hope they use elegant zodiac animal's as the rides in the celestial carousal. I think the contrast between the colors on the stained glass and a sleeker simpler design would look really nice. I'm still most excited for HTTYD though 😊
This is looking really good. If my math is right and I count the dueling coaster as two separate rides (since the tracks are not identical) that means 5 new coasters coming online with this park at opening day (not accounting for any kiddie coasters that might pop up). Added to the other Universal Parks that will give Universal a total of 13 coasters spread across three separate gates. That's an impressive ride list before even considering rides adult dark rides like Harry Potter FJ and the new Frankenstein and Ministry of Magic ride. Epic Universe is going to make Universal Orlando a resort that will take most of a week to experience and dramatically expand the competition with Disney Resorts.
Just add a slow-moving atmospheric ride like old-school Disney (Pirates, Haunted Mansion) or Tokyo (Sinbad) so grandparents can enjoy an E-ticket with their grandchildren, and this will be the best theme park in the world.
Thank you for all the great videos, Alicia!! I do want you get your thoughts on a somewhat different topic… During the Covid-19 pandemic, Florida governor Ron DeFascist refused to force the theme park industry to shut down, which likely cost millions of people their lives (I have no actual evidence for that statement, but I feel it strongly in my heart). Since Governor DeFascist will no longer be governor of Florida when Epic Universe opens, how do you think a future governor might handle a future pandemic? Do you think we might get lucky with a governor similar to California’s Gavin Newsom? Newsom did the right thing and forced the California theme park industry to remain closed for over a year (though I honestly think that should have been longer). I would really like to see a similar pandemic response in Florida, even if that means I won’t be able to go to Epic Universe for a few years. I don’t even think the theme parks should be open currently, seeing as how Covid is still out there and people are still dying of it. What can I say: I just like to put my money where my ideological mouth is. How about you? Would YOU support a governor like Newsom in Florida, even if they shut down the theme park industry? “If it might save just one life,” right?
Lol now going into overdrive ? they have been this whole year its amazing what a park can do if they want to get something done unlike other Florida parks.
With SO MUCH happening, the updates are getting BIGGER!
WOOHOOO LETS GOO UNIVERSAL ❤️
I love all the amazing videos you do about Epic Universe 🤩
Would you say the updates are getting… Epic?
I could watch a 45min video of you talking about updates
Take care of yourself! And make sure you get enough rest. Because there is no way you can be getting enough hours of sleep! You're on fire with these videos!
The drone technology in HTTYD would be amazing. Funny enough, if they can master the tech, it can be applied to each land (flying villains in Nintendo, Dracula/bats/witches in Monsters, and magical creatures in WWHP). So much potential.
It could perhaps even be use in their other theme parks if they ever revolutionize the idea on a global scale! Though I wonder how they'll store the drone tech during bad weather 🤔
Immersive experiences like this would be incredible and I would hope to be added in the other parks. I could imagine them being a great addition to older rides that don't require any physical alterations: Elliot and E.T. on the bike, Transformers that can fly, pterodactyls at Jurassic Park and Kong, various minion shenanigans, etc.
Picture Death Eaters flying through Harry Potter areas... That would be awesome!
I agree, if done right the flying elements would look amazing. Kind of similar to smart light drone shows, but better. Plus it would be a far improvement to what Disney uses over in their parks for the fire works shows. Which right now is a simple teether and harness with projected lighting. I think the use of drones is a good option for universal and will certainly make disney step up. Now if universal can stop using less screen based projection rides...
Remember Disney's attempt at a dragon? I have a feeling Epic's will be nothing like that and more impressive.
This has the potential to be the best theme park in the world
I think it will be for sure.
Agreed, Universal is on a roll!
@@Nargon46disneyworld needs to ketchup lol
I only wish that they had more attractions, especially indoor ones.
@@daringpyrritator7163 where, Disney world?
It is a lot easier to plant a tree or lay down sod than it is to build a rollercoaster, but for some reason seeing landscaping below Starfall Racers makes it feel so much closer to complete. Love to see it. Thanks for the awesome video.
Makes it feel real somehow.
I work in construction. Laying down sod is usually one of the last things you do
You guys are by far the best and only ones I’ll watch about anything happening in Theme Parks in Orlando!! If you wanted to get more in detail, I’m sure we wouldn’t mind longer videos!
Be careful what you wish for! There were segments that were cut from this video for time that can be included next time!
@@ThemeParkStopMore of your videos is not a bad thing, trust me. I will wish my hardest for more videos from me
@@ThemeParkStopyes please!!!
@@ThemeParkStop I mean, I literally watched your video 5 minutes after you posted it and completely stopped watching whatever I had on, so yeah, I’d watch it! Lol
I watch them all bro. My hype can’t be contained!
Your coverage of this project is far and away the best. keeep up the great work.
THANK YOU!!
YES! We love the consistency and thoroughness :) anytime content from another creator comes up covering this topic, it's gonna be info already covered here!!
As theming elements start to appear, the sheer size and scale of Epic Universe is starting to sink in.
Back when Epic was announced Dragons was near the bottom of my most anticipated lands to see. Now, it's what I'm looking forward to the most! Love everything the Creative Team is doing to bring this area to life.
The construction crews are working fast and doing a fantastic job. It's so exciting to see their progress!
i swear i click on these updates faster than any other youtube videos
I cannot describe how excited I am for this!
For how to train your dragon im surprised the didn’t do a ride like flight of passage at animal
Kingdom but you fly the dragon. I’m assuming universal heard the critic that we don’t want more screen based rides.
I think people have been going to universal for the rollercoasters though. That sets it apart from disney and you can see rhen trying to increase their rollercoaster collection with recent additions. They just put a coaster in instead of a simulator
@@njdotsonyeah that’s exactly what I was thinking too. That’s the reason I for one prefer it. Also HHN.
Totally agreed
We wouldn’t want too many screens. Disney has taken that.
I do kind of wish we got a new flying coaster similar to fly but with a how to train your dragon theme
Whenever I see you uploaded a new video my entire life pauses for the duration of the video lol. It doesn’t matter what I am doing at the time, it can wait.
WOW! This is a massive update video! There's been so much progress this past month. Thank you, Alicia, for your work in providing us with peeks into the permits and for compiling Bio's photos.
Everything in this park is so huge it looks small without anything to compare it to lol. I keep seeing the construction equipment next to the buildings and have to remember they aren't toys
Blows my mind when I go back and watch old Epic update videos
Can’t believe we’re almost there!
As usual, beautifully written, produced and voiced!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you so so much!!
It’s crazy to see how much this park has grown.
I was at Universal last week and was able to drive by the Epic Universe site, and these picture do not do it justice on how amazing the hotels are looking. I cannot wait to head into Epic Universe once it opens.
You know one thing I think would be cool? If they did something similar to Cosmic Rewind's queue & did a video series where various Universal IP characters travel to Celestial Park via the portals and talk about what they think guests will enjoy. Imagine Ron Weasley & Rosalina being interviewed about their rides on Starfall Racers. Or Astrid discussing the best dishes at the Oak & Star Tavern. Or a Pokemon Trainer & their Eevee watching one of the park's water fountain shows.
That would be hilarious. They should talk about old rides for people who went more in the 90’s like JAWS, Kong, Back to the Future, Barney, Nickelodeon, Hitchcock and Hanna Barbera
Wow so much going on at Epic Universe.
To take it all in, I need a stare at the overview photo for a while.
Starfall racers looks incredible with that landscaping. I can't wait to see the rest of the park reach that level.
Gosh my excitement is just growing with each update! The workers amaze me with getting shit done
As much as I love Disney
The speed of this parks construction is INSANE
I lovveee the long form update videos! Every single detail makes me happy, thanks for the hard work!
Correction...Epic Universe is far ahead of schedule of their "Summer 2025 AT THE LATEST opening". Their employee hiring & training schedule shows they intend to be FULLY open by early Spring 2025, possibly even earlier. They couldn't risk having supply chain issues or not enough staff fully trained so they announced their Summer time frame to give them a huge buffer if needed...but the official press release says Summer 2025 at the latest, NOT Summer 2025 at the earliest. The Kirkman Rd. extension is still on track to be completed around its October 2024 schedule, and that was the ONE thing that has to be done before they can open EU. Seriously, look at how much they have already completed and how much more they can finish by one year from today. The park will be fully landscaped before Summer 2024, and they will only be finishing off dark rides and shows after that. We could see technical rehearsals start before Christmas 2024. The people I know in Florida who work at that site say the park is still 4-5 months ahead of a Summer 2025 opening. They were told they wouldn't be working there anymore by Winter of 24/25.
If they really do have extra time and can squeeze in a bonus ride, that would be amazing.
Super great to know!!
This is what i've heard from TM's even aiming at a late 2024 opening early 2025
I suspect technical rehearsals and soft openings will start for the holidays of 2024. It's the best way to get everyone trained when you have actual customers in the park even if it's only one third to half full. They could do 90 days of rehearsals with season pass holders and family members and then fully open with one or two of the hotels open by late Jan 2025 or late Mar 2025.@@platonymous
thank you for making these video, it's been so cool watching epic universe get built.
What a colossal engineering and logistical project this is. Wow!
I watch many Epic Universe construction update videos from many different channels, but I can confirm that yours have the best commentary of the bunch.
I love watching these videos. It's no fluff, just content.
great job Alicia! Looking forward to checking this park out when it opens in 2025
Those tiles on the hotels look so cool, I just hope they don't confuse birds too much. ^^"
The drone technology sounds amazing. I can't wait
Don't worry, Disney, your themed walkway, and Splash Hill re-skin should keep you relevant.
Lets Go So ready
Ah man, 2025 can't get here fast enough! Epic Universe is truly shaping up to be EPIC!! I'm actually excited to see all 4 of the lands, and I've never even seen How to Train Your Dragon 😀 Thanks for the update!
Oh yeah, it's all comin' together
The park is really coming together. Bummed so much expansion space is wasted on the helios hotel. Dragon land keeps getting crazier with all the detail!
Park hasn’t opened yet and I’m already so excited about possible expansions in the 2 big land expansion pads haha. Would love to see Star Trek and lord of the rings.
If fully built out with all expansions we are talking about a park with over a dozen table service restaurants, and Harry Potter, Super Mario, Dragons, Monsters, and possible LOTR lands. 20 rides one day?
Also very curious about if the hub has any room for additional rides? Im very glad that the hub is getting some rides
There's a facade beside the water restaurant that I really want to be a hub ride for phase two!
Dragons is gonna be sooo immersive! each area is gonna be so themed your gonna walk inside and forget your in a Universal park
TRULY spectacular! Thanks SO much for you informed, insightful hard work on these!
Of all the channels covering Epic Universe yours is easily the highest quality. Thank you!
Seeing a brand new park being built is fascinating
I don't live anywhere near here so I'll probably never get to see this park in person, but watching these videos and seeing the whole place take shape is awesome. Especially can't wait to see outdoor theming progress in the DK area.
This is the best Epic Universe update yet! Just so much stuff to see!
I am beyond excited for Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment. And I really hope they stick with that name, cause it rocks!
EVERYONE SIT DOWN, NEW EPIC UNIVERSE MEGA UPDATE IS OUT
These updates are fantastic! Thanks for doing them! 🎉
Absolutely wild to see such a huge park being put together in real time! Loving all these update vids!!
I just want to live in Super Nintendo World and Monsters. That show building for The Ministry is just massive though.
Part of me is really hoping there is an area before the queue in there where you can sit and walk around at leisure, would be so cool to just relax in the Ministry lobby.
You’re amazing and you do such a good job with these ❤
The excitement I have for this park is so great... I'm CRYING! This coverage of the park is so detailed and you might even say, EPIC! lol
I think for transportation from Universal to Epic, there should be something similar to Disney's skyliner but the cars should be designed to be like the Weasleys' flying car. The route would go between Harry Potter worlds like the train currently does between Universal and Islands.
This guy is by far the best RUclipsr when it comes to Epic Universe updates, the amount of detail he gives is crazy - keep up the good work, dude!
I agree, she is fantastic. Alicia does a great job giving us all the details. I love listening to her videos.
Lovin’ this update Alicia - your narrative is on point as always!👍thank you!!
Thank you!!
Finally something goes right today. Thank you, Alicia, for turning this poopy day into a good one! I love an Epic update!!!
I’m so glad you liked the video!
I can't tell you how excited I am for Epic Universe!!! I love the classic monsters getting their own land, and really hope it is fabulous, they deserve it! 2026 is my aim to return to Florida, and this is my first stop!!!
Your updates are the best! Thank you so much for building a platform to keep the excitement level sky high!
Drove over there this weekend and got so excited!!!
words fail me. The progress is insane. And the park is insane.
Thank you so much for the update, and I LOVE the scoop you [always get] got in 🥰
What a video ! Thanks a lot for your amazing work on this project
Thank you so much Alicia for always keeping us updated ❤ I can’t wait to ride the coasters
A(nother) Masterpiece - thank you for your amazing research and comprehensive production! Always looking forward to it :)
Thanks!
Thank you Alicia! As always, the very BEST! We love your updates and can’t wait for the next one 😊
Thanks!
Thanks for the update on the extended Kirkman Road
Hi, from the UK. Now, this is how you build a theme park. You gotta hand it to Universal, they don't hang about, ha. Can't believe the rate of construction going on, it's mind blowing.
Wow its really starting to come alive! I love the updates !!
Disney World had better up it's game. This literally is just pure awesomeness. Classic on top of Classic in multiple themed areas. What could Moana, Zootopia or Encanto even offer compared to this? Worth noting: the only thing The Walt Disney Co. builds at speed are DVC resorts.
Great update as always - thanks for all the research and in pulling it together! I don't even bother to watch other Epic Universe construction updates any more!
A skyfly with lap bars... I like that A LOT.
Another fantastic update ❤
I bet Universal is going to invite Nintendo big guns to this park before it opens. Imagine Charles Martinet, Miyamoto, Reggie, and Doug coming here?
Superbly building the excitement with these updates.
Best coverage! So ready to stay and visit!
Construction has moved along at a truly rapid pace!
Great stuff! Love to see the progress! Thank you!
Youre videos always bring me si much joy. I cannot tell you how many times ive had a bad day, put your platlist on just relax
That’s so wonderful to hear, thank you!
Great video!!!
The videos you create are elevating a level of excitement within me that I can’t contain!
I know I’m gonna cry the day i walk into the park. Forget saving up for disney. I’m definitely gonna save up for this cuz I want to stay at the hotel too.
Your analysis is amazing!
This is just such a fascinating process. Thanks for sharing it with us. ❤
Looks great. My only nitpik is that on HtTYD the boards on the ground are too perfectly straight. Everything else has a handmade look, the floor boards look too manufactured. There shouldn't be a single straight board and there should be knots and dark patches all over them if they want it too look natural.
Always excited to catch your new videos. Keep it up
Love the video. Very cool. Man that mind cart ride is such a good idea
thank you for a great voice and well defined video...
Thank you for making this informative content. ❤
Damn how to train your dragon land is truly EPIC ! Awesome decision ! Universal !
This is looking so unbelievably impressive!
SOO MUCH new stuff in this update, it's gotta be the biggest one. I really hope they use elegant zodiac animal's as the rides in the celestial carousal. I think the contrast between the colors on the stained glass and a sleeker simpler design would look really nice. I'm still most excited for HTTYD though 😊
This is looking really good. If my math is right and I count the dueling coaster as two separate rides (since the tracks are not identical) that means 5 new coasters coming online with this park at opening day (not accounting for any kiddie coasters that might pop up). Added to the other Universal Parks that will give Universal a total of 13 coasters spread across three separate gates. That's an impressive ride list before even considering rides adult dark rides like Harry Potter FJ and the new Frankenstein and Ministry of Magic ride. Epic Universe is going to make Universal Orlando a resort that will take most of a week to experience and dramatically expand the competition with Disney Resorts.
Thanks for another great vid!!
Monstertreffen (Monstermeeting) makes sense for a meet&greet.
Just add a slow-moving atmospheric ride like old-school Disney (Pirates, Haunted Mansion) or Tokyo (Sinbad) so grandparents can enjoy an E-ticket with their grandchildren, and this will be the best theme park in the world.
W, got here at 3 minutes
AS always. Amazing coverage. Thank you!
Thank you for all the great videos, Alicia!!
I do want you get your thoughts on a somewhat different topic…
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Florida governor Ron DeFascist refused to force the theme park industry to shut down, which likely cost millions of people their lives (I have no actual evidence for that statement, but I feel it strongly in my heart).
Since Governor DeFascist will no longer be governor of Florida when Epic Universe opens, how do you think a future governor might handle a future pandemic? Do you think we might get lucky with a governor similar to California’s Gavin Newsom? Newsom did the right thing and forced the California theme park industry to remain closed for over a year (though I honestly think that should have been longer). I would really like to see a similar pandemic response in Florida, even if that means I won’t be able to go to Epic Universe for a few years.
I don’t even think the theme parks should be open currently, seeing as how Covid is still out there and people are still dying of it. What can I say: I just like to put my money where my ideological mouth is.
How about you? Would YOU support a governor like Newsom in Florida, even if they shut down the theme park industry? “If it might save just one life,” right?
Another great video, thank you! With more and more details being added, do you think we could expect Universal to confirm the rumorer lands soon?
In just a few months from now, I'm sure!
I hope after this park is opened we end up getting a 3 park wide HHN, that would be amazing.
Lol now going into overdrive ? they have been this whole year its amazing what a park can do if they want to get something done unlike other Florida parks.