Epic Universe Early Opening Date & Doubling In Size! New Theme Park, New Ride Vehicles, & More!
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- Опубликовано: 16 июн 2024
- We finally have information on EPIC UNIVERSE opening date and previews along with an update on a MAJOR EXPANSION already in the works looking beyond Epic Universe. In this video we cover all the progress and latest news on this brand new park coming to Universal Orlando Resort in 2025! There is so much more to this than just a theme park - everything you thought you knew about the future of Universal theme parks is about to change. Come along as we explore this enormous undertaking by Universal including the new theme park, brand new entertainment districts, hotels, and more! We'll cover all the planned and rumored attractions and lands (worlds) including Super Nintendo World, Universal Classic Monsters Land, How To Train Your Dragon Land, Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts Land, Celestial Gardens, Dueling Space Coasters, Mario, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, hotels like the Helios Grand, Stella Nova, Terra Luna, & more!
Super Nintendo World: Donkey Kong Mine Cart: Coaster (boom coaster), Mario Kart Dark Ride, Yoshi's Family Ride
Dark Universe: Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment (Dark Ride), Curse of the Werewolf (spinning coaster), & Show
Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic: Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry (Dark Ride, VR Experience), Theater Show (Le Cirque Arcanus)
How To Train: Dragon Racers Rally, Fyre Drill (water shooter ride), Hiccups Wing Gliders, Untrainable Dragon (Show), Viking Training Camp, Mead Hall
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UPDATE: Total acreage for Universal Blvd Land Use (Epic Universe) is around 1,423 with an additional ~735 that includes current US, IOA, Citywalk, Volano Bay, and hotels which gives us a total of around 2,158 acres. This is a massive amount of space reserved for future development & conservation areas (wetlands and water). Check out our other videos for detailed tours of these development areas on our channel!
I bet the Creature of the Black Lagoon will approve of these new swamps.
Totally agree about the Disney bubble vs Universal. We went to both last year (End of Aug/early Sept) but it had been 5 years since we’d been to Disney (former DVC member here). And it had been even longer since we’d been to Universal. We were SOOO disappointed with Disney compared to what we remembered. You could feel the perks had disappeared. The magic wasn’t the same even in the parks. It felt like our wallets were constantly being cleaned out. The lines were sooooo much longer than they used to be, too. And yea….we waited an hour for a morning bus once!!! We were at Port Orleans, got up early to catch the bus an hour before the park even opened and it never came until the park was already open. To say I was irritated is an understatement. We did Disney week 1, and went to Universal the week after and stayed at Royal Pacific.
COMPLETELY DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE! My husband and I were pleasantly surprised. It was easy!!!! Way to get to places. Easy to hop on rides (bc our lightening line passes came with the hotel) it was not a huge chunk out of our day to travel from park to park. It felt like how I remember Disney used to be, except maybe better. As former DVC members, we may have been convinced completely now that we would rather do Universal our next trip, and avoid Disney altogether. Disney is a hassle. Universal is easy. (And cheaper!!!)
Yes!! 🙌🏼 one time we waited over an hour for a bus at Hollywood Studios laying in the hot sun and eventually another bus from a different hotel had passed us so many times they felt sorry and eventually just stopped and took us to our hotel. 🤷🏽♂️
@@TheNobleWay Well that was nice of the driver. But what a horrible experience.
Yeah it was rough lol 🤣
Everything at the Disney stores are so expensive 😔 I had money only to buy a small Pluto.
@MarcosDemiato 😥 yeah they are! I was just at the Epic Universe Preview Store and was shocked how reasonable the prices were! Bought a really nice brand new Epic Universe hoodie for only like $50
I heard that Universal said as soon as Epic Universe is finished they will immediately begin expanding Islands of Adventure and Universal
Hey Mike, we definitely believe that is true!
The excitement I have now is unbelievable. Cannot wait for opening day of Epic universe
Same Nathan!!! We are STOKED!!! 🙌🏼👍🏼🎉
Disney is not worried about Universal. Why? Because Burbank is ARROGANT. Disney used to EARN our love and respect but in recent years, they just "expect" it or they feel they are "entitled" to our love and respect. Their mentality is now: "No worries,....just make whatever and slap the Disney logo on it. Our fans will race after it and gobble it all up". This is a horrible trend in Disney management today. This company will continue to fail until one thing changes.....It's when "humility" sets in. When Disney finally gets sincerely "HUMBLE".....only then will they be able to stop the bleeding and begin returning back to it's past glory. I don't see this happening until Disney hits absolute rock bottom first.
@@centralfloridagmrs @centralfloridagmrs - "Why" will Disney always be ahead of Universal? It's arrogant for Disney to think that way. No company is bulletproof or indestructable. When Universal hires Disney's best people , what do you think will happen? The creatives that made Disney the best, now use THEIR skill to make another company the best. Disney has made HUNDREDS of extremely bad decisions in the past 5 years that is causing it to fall. Forget it's STRONG competition for a moment. Disney is managing ITSELF strait into the ground...ON IT'S OWN! (Now add powerfull competition on TOP of that problem!!!)
@@CLIFFLIX Disney has always been ahead of Universal. They always will be. They opened in 1971. Did you see the opening of Universal in 1990?
@@centralfloridagmrs We went to Universal for vacation for years because of Wizarding World and ignored Disney until Galaxy Edge opened because they had gotten stale for so long. Last year, we stayed at Cabana Bay and couldn''t believe what a great time we had because we walked to Volcano Bay in minutes. We took the convenient shuttle buses to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. We didn't have to wait long for the buses. The restaurant at Cabana Bay had great food cafeteria style at great prices. We never left the Universal bubble except once to go shopping. We are going to do it again probably next year when Epic Universe opens.
@@centralfloridagmrs I'm not far right and I hate Disney now. I definitely lean right but that has nothing to do with it. It's because I don't want to give my money to people who hate me. Or people who lie right to my face like I'm an idiot.
@@centralfloridagmrs that's your argument? That Disney opened first? Are you 5? What does that have to do with anything?
At the time Islands of Adventure launched, social media was far from what it is today. I can only imagine how different and impactful the launch of Epic Universe will be in today's digital age. It's bound to be truly epic!
Good point Eduardo! It’s going to be a madhouse! Still wondering if they will do a VIP type package for people to limit the crowds in the beginning - we’ll see!
I doubt it. It will be big for a few months, but the rides will prove unreliable and lines too long as there are only 11 attractions. In the end, it will only detract from IoA and Studios. Universal is already beginning to cut budgets at those parks and delay projects because they are seeing data that is indicating Epic Universe may not do as well as they had hoped with attendance.
The operations people are telling the NOT to open early because the rides will not be ready and will fail, but the managers never listen. They have screwed up the park openings for Studios and IoA by not listening and they will do the same here.
In the end, Super Nintendo World will be amazing while the other lands will be busts. The portals will prove to be a really bad design and people will not be impressed by the light theming on the rides compared to the intricate theming in the lands. The more I see of this park, the less impressed I am. A bunch of off existing coaster designs with light theming coupled with another Forbidden Journey like ride and another Spidey ride with a single added trick. The coaster for Isle of Berk is the same model installed last year in San Diego and Williamsburg from Intamin with different cars and a slightly different layout.
There will be too many screens, too little detail in the rides, and Universal will be terrible at maintaining it. Comcast is bleeding money right now with Peacock losing over $500M per quarter. I have already heard of tons of cuts expected. Universal's expectations are ridiculous and their lack of spending on their other properties is going to turn Studios and IoA into ghost towns. Epic Universe will prove to be an Epic mistake by Universal and the park will age like cottage cheese left out in the sun. The issue will be a complete lack of immersion. Universal should have invested properly in their current parks first. The market is saturated and they aren't taking anything away from Disney with this - especially with what Disney has coming that will blow it away. Wait until you see what is shown at D23 and what they are starting in the next year. Take a look at Fantasy Springs to just see how far ahead Disney still is. Epic Universe is going to be seen as a massive rip off pretty quickly.
That’s possible but unfortunately Disney has been announcing things for the past year and then not delivering on the majority. They’ve been talking about a magic kingdom expansion and animal kingdom changed for years and then it never happens. So Disney fans are quickly losing confidence in anything they announce at D23 sadly.
@@FlyRick78who hurt you? Sounds like you need to eat something and take a nap sheesh 😂
There was no Social Media when Islands opened
isn't it amazing how a lot of people are excited for Universal instead of Disney?
Yes! It’s been a huge change! Kind of crazy.
That’s a good thing! Disney is outdated
@@jameshanks5400Agree, And, they have done a lot to drive people away. They were successful, my family has been to Universal numerous times in the past 3 years, with no plan to ever return to Disney.
We are hearing this more and more actually, a lot of people are starting to make the transition.
@@TheNobleWay yeah because a lot of people are sick and tired of Disney's bull crap
Universal is not f**** around, Disney takes 5 years to build a ride, Universal builds a whole park and planning another one 😂
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This is the most EPIC video of well-thought out predictions I’ve seen in a while, good job man you crushed it.
Wow thank you! Let’s go Universal - they have been killing it! 🔥🔥🔥
Don't forget Universal England is coming...
That’s right! We’ll definitely take a trip over for that! 🙌🏼
@@TheNobleWaybetter bring your umbrella 🤣
@shropgel oh yes for sure lol! I love London though, it’s been awhile since I was ther but really want to go back!
Bedford, England to be specific. Which will not open until 2030. There is a rumor that Super Mario World will open in Europe, somewhere outside Tarragona or Barcelona, connected to Port Aventura.
❤ Universal Studios ! Can't wait to go again!! I have never been disappointed at the Universal Parks!!!
It’s almost time Tim! Can’t wait!! 🙌🏼
I've never been to Universal but this year we canceled our yearly Disney trip and switched to Universal. A savings of at least $1,000! Plus we get the free express pass by staying at Royal Pacific as opposed to paying for genie plus and lightening lanes. Still love Disney but they need to bring some of the magic back. Thank you for this video!
You nailed it Michael! The high cost and loss of perks is really making it difficult for people to keep going to Disney. Universal isn’t cheap but it’s more affordable for what you get right now. 💪🏼🙌🏼👍🏼
We've been coming to universal since the 90's, never been more excited!!
Yes! I still remember when it was just lowly Universal Studios! Remember the Psycho House and whej the Hard Rock Cafe used to be a giant guitar?
I'm so excited for Dark Universe, but I think people REALLY need to adjust their expectations of the Curse Of The Werewolf coaster. It keeps being repeated that it's a spinning coaster "like Guardians at Epcot", and comparing as such only going to hurt the perception of the ride. Curse Of The Werewolf is a short, family spinning coaster that is meant to act more like Hippogriff in Wizarding World, and by that I mean it's a short family friendly coaster for those who aren't old enough or tall enough for the more intense and scary dark ride. It's not going to be a big E Ticket attraction or thrill ride by any means.
Yes I definitely think it’s going to be way less intense and family friendly!
More akin to what Primeval Whirl was in Dinoland -- a themed carnival ride. I still think it will be fun.
@ronmartin2277 Ha nice Ron! Pulled that old chestnut out! Totally forgot about that beast! Rode that a few times and for some reason it always wrecked me tossing me around trying to break my ribs! I think I was too big for it 🤣🤣🤣
Universal is the studio behind Wicked. An Oz themed area would be epic.
Hope EPIC opens ahead of schedule
Same! Super early previews would make my day even more!! 🤣🤣🤣
if they add transformers disney is gone
@captainAlex258 transformers would be cool!!
I know going to movie theaters is becoming less and less common, but if Universal created some Super Deluxe movie theater, people would absolutely go.
Yeah I think the Universal Cinemaro is pretty popular at Citywalk so I could see that!
Universal has a small, quaint bubble, where you can walk to every park in 20 minutes flat, even from the value resorts, if you can brave 1 intersection and 10 minutes of public sidewalk 😂 I am a minimalist and I LOVE Universal but despise Disney time consuming transportation, where I will forever be punished for being a “Have Not”
Oh also, I managed to cough up for a Discover Disney ticket 🤣, and stayed late to maximize time at the parks-couldn’t find a milkshake for my drive home! I had to drive 25 minutes, got rerouted 3 times on their abysmal roadways, and stuck at multiple traffic lights chafing in impatience just to secure a Cold Stone milkshake for my 2 hour drive home. At almost midnight. 🤣 I never appreciated Citywalk more!!
Haha! Yes! Sometimes when we are there late we have a hard time finding food and when we can find it the crowds are crazy lol.
this is my first video of yours and wow it was great! i love how imaginative and enthusiastic for the parks you are, i can really tell that you love them! i’m so excited for epic universe myself, it’s so hard to imagine they’re already planning more but they definitely are. epic universe is just the beginning!
Thanks Theo! I’m super excited and have more planned videos coming for Epic Universe! Things are always changing and as I know the changes I will keep reporting out on them! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Universal is eating Disney's lunch.
I agree with everything your saying, but I kind of think that after Epic Universe opens, Universal needs to do some work with the original Universal Orlando theme park. Besides Diagon Alley and a few other rides in that park, it is so far behind what Universal is capable of doing now.
Yes! Agree they need some love - the addition of the back of the house at Epic will finally allow them to start expanding Universal and Islands and also start making more updates! 🙌🏼
@@TheNobleWay I can't wait for what they have planned for the areas that have been shut down like Poseidon's Fury. They did such a great job with Minions and the Bourne stuntacular.
Meanwhile at universal the perks you still get if you stay on site.
Great free transportation
Buses, walk able paths, and water taxis
Early entry every day
Package delivery
You don’t need a car at all you save loads on parking
For the deluxe hotels
FREE FRONT OF THE LiNE PASSES !!! Unlimited for the duration of your stay.
It’s no contest here.
Yes legit! We always say if you are gonna stay at Universal it might be better to pay a little extra for some deluxe hotel days to get the free express passes versus buying them!
Also, priority seating at restaurants in the case of Premier hotels.
@chrisdelgado4621 yes that’s right! We had forgotten about that!
They should add some extra hours for hotel guests to let guests who are still holding out by staying at Disney and using extra days at Universal to switch over
@@ronmartin2277 good idea! I really miss extra hours at parks - there’s just something about staying in a park until 3 AM that was magical. 😥
Great Video with what is already coming and what to look forward to. Glad you took the time to lay out what the future may hold. At the end of the day Epic Universe is more infrastructure to support guests and more competition to keep Disney and other parks on their toes to either expand or refresh what they already have!
Thanks Brian!
They smell....as the Country Bears said " Blood in tha wooater"
Nice one! 🤣👍🏼
We all need to thank Disney for paying billions of dollars to Universal for Hulu. It looks like Universal is trying to spend that money on new parks.
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universal studios is doing a another Park in Texas and UK
Yesss! We are so excited for those as well! We will definitely visit them when they open!
First time viewer. You are sensational! So much useful information.
Great personality!
Thank you Barbara! 😁😁😁
I'm more excited about the new American Heartland theme park than anything WDW is cooking up ... and getting ready for Tokyo only as far as Disney goes now. Universal Orlando Resort is already amazing -- i can't wait for the future. Oh, here it is. Love, Magic and Aloha, Unicorns!
Yes! Also very interested to see what’s going to happen with the heartland theme park! 👍🏼 Tokyo Disney isn’t even owned by Disney which is probably why they have so many awesome things happening there with deep pockets continuing to fund it - indefinitely want to check that place out 🙌🏼
Anytime brother. My name is Moses. We always appreciate you keeping us posted with updates.
Thanks Moses!! Definitely keep us updated!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Great video! My 10th anniversary is in May of next year so would love epic to be open by then and even better if it opens in April because I promised to go to opening day with a friend for years! Fingers crossed!
Also crossing our fingers! I know it’s going to be a zooooooo when it opens, I’m sure they will be offering special VIP packages for the opening like they did for Diagon Alley - so we’ll see how much that costs! 🤣
I have a recommendation for Universal. Make it a seamless transition from one hotel near the original parks, to a hotel near the new parks. A split stay, so that the convenience of proximity is there, during your entire stay.
That’s a good idea Heidi - I have a feeling a lot of people will be doing split stays at some point to experience the new hotels but also stay in the hotels they love on the original property! 👌🏼
The first time we went to Disney World they had all of those perks, and it was awesome. The last time it was all gone, everything was far more expensive, and we just felt like we got screwed. You forgot free parking.
Exactly Steve! People really underestimate how big of a deal the perks are to the overall experience!
We haven't been to Universal since our son was in high school (which is about 10 years ago now! We're already planning a trip with is all. It'll be perfect for our 10 year old granddaughter and. ❤
Wow!! She will love it! It’s definitely time to come back - so much has changed (for the better)!
I have an additional thought. What If Universal wants to use some of the land for research and development. Universal seems fond of patenting new ideas for attractions. Imagine if they were to build their own manufacturing facilities to create some of these attractions? Then these attractions would be exclusive to Universal properties. This is unlike the current situation where if you purchased a coaster from say intamin or vekoma, you might see that same coaster at four other parks worldwide. There would be a huge advantage to having exclusives and control over manufacturing.
Could be! We are wondering what sorts of out of the box things they could be doing with that land. Could be other stuff entirely but give the proximity to Epic you definitely have to imagine it’s going to be related in some way.
First of all, working together with expert companies will always result in a better product. Second, Universal has (timed) exclusive rights for certain coaster elements or ride vehicles (like the robot arms in Hogwarts). There is a value in not owning everything, something you can now clearly see from Disney and how they failed to get Potter or Nintendo.
@@ottot3221 Your not wrong & neither am I. It comes down to execution. I would not want Universal building their own coasters/attractions unless they could actually deliver the goods.
Plus I am not suggesting they move EVERYTHING in house.
There are real world examples of businesses owning more of their own supply chain and benefiting from it.
Netflix decided to create more of their own content. Amazon decided to take over more of the delivery process. Etc.
Many of their rides are made just by Univerasal creative, just certain aspects are manufactured by 3rd parties. Disney does that too.
@@broformers6433 Interesting. So the boat battle Fyre Drill or Popeye's, River Adventure, Suess Trolly etc... those are actually manufactured & installed by Universal & not some other company?
Disney had it's hayday and era... and thanks to Iger & Co that is coming to an end.
They’ve definitely had some missteps which has opened the door a bit for others to step in!
I've been a fan of universal since I went to the soft opening of islands. I'm so excited to see how they evolve over the next few years. Might have to change your intro which is all disney 😉
Hahahaha! I just thought of that exact same thing the other day! Definitely due for an update! 👍🏼
Looking forward to seeing the update! ❤️
Amazing video, please keep making videos like this especially updates with Universal!
Thank you! Definitely more on the way!! 🙌🏼👍🏼
In 2000 there was a guy that said based on Disney management that Universal would over take the theme park game because Disney will have no other choice but to nickel and dime their guests to death while Universal would be slow in building new parks but once they do it will be the downfall of WDW because Disney management will sit on their laurels and not do anything new. Theme Parks are about growth and development of new things and looking back everyone said that guy was insane but look how it's all playing out. Disney hasn't built a new Park since 1999. Just a new crappy ride here or there. Budget cutting great ideas at Epcot and taking 5years to open 1 new ride. (Tron). Universal is building new parks and world wide vastly improving the parks that already exists. Disney just not reparing anything and so many rides are down all the time and it's not worth going anymore.
Interesting Rebecca, it definitely seems like a great deal of the imaginative thinking that made Disney great has slowed down a bit. They still do great stuff but something does feel off which is really helping Universal get more of a foothold. 🤔🤷🏽♂️
I think you’re right on the money. Disney is failing their loyal guests by nickeling and diming all while taking SO much away, so Universal will be even more successful.
Yeah not a fan of the nickel and dime stuff. 😢
I live 3 miles from the new hotels and pass them every day, there's still a lot of construction that needs to be done but they are coming along, I'll never be able to get out of my neighborhood once Epic opens 😱
Hahaha! Yes! My daughter used to live at Legacy Apartments right next to it and they just moved last week because they were thinking the same thing about traffic! 🤣🤣
I've been in the Williamsburg subdivision since 12/1996 and own my home so not going anywhere at least yet, going to pass it in a few minutes so I'll take another video
How can I send to you lol
@terracelady haha! I wouldn’t leave either! Those houses are prime location!! You can send us a private message on Facebook / Instagram at @thenobleways
@@TheNobleWaycan't find you on fb
Just found it and posted on fb it's in slo mo lol
Did you also know that Universal has their own tree farm and that's where they get all the palms that have recently been planted at Epic?
@terracelady here you go!! facebook.com/TheNobleWays?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Came here to say that there’s one thing all you thrill-ride lovers forget: not everyone is a thrill-ride lover.
Disney still has one thing that Universal doesn’t try very hard at, and that’s a LOT of rides that non-thrill-ride people and little tiny kids can go on. I went to UO and UIA to see the Harry Potter stuff, and yeah, I was really impressed by those two lands, (and I’ll go once to UEU to see the third one), but my thrill-level tolerance tops out at the drop on Pirates of the Caribbean. I’m not joking. And I know plenty other adults who also can’t handle much more “thrill” than that for various reasons. Me, I’m a chicken *and* prone to debilitating motion sickness. My wife and my best friend both have herniated disc issues that become aggravated on coasters or anything jerky. Another friend of mine has the motion sickness issue. My dad has a bad heart. Basically none of the adults who are close to me can get on most of what Universal Parks have to offer.
So while yes, I agree with you that Disney has been really dropping the ball and taking away all the perks and “Disney difference” that used to make staying on their property for a whole week worthwhile, and I am definitely disappointed in them, I will continue to take Disney-focused vacations simply because I and my crew can experience so many more attractions at their parks. They’re just way more accessible to *everyone*, not just thrill-seekers. (Unlike when I spend a whole day (and $$$) at a Universal park, where I stand around looking at really cool-looking stuff I can’t ride).
I have, however, changed my long-held opinion that staying on property was worth the extra expense. We now stay off-property and rent a car, and have still been having a great time doing it.
Universal will always be an occasional “add-on” day for us, until they (if ever) create a whole lot more accessible, or let’s call them no-height-requirement, attractions.
Lisa Anne that’s great insight! We keep saying the same thing too and Universal definitely realizes that. They are spending a ton of energy and money to add way more of those family-friendly and non-thrill ride experiences for exactly those reasons because they know they have a deficit. A few examples: adding Minions land with Minion blasters and cafe, reimagining the new Dreamworks land with kid-friendly attractions and shows, updating ET adventure, building Seuess Landing at Islands of Adventure, adding an entire family-friendly water park, and now at Epic Universe: Celestial Carousel, Fyre Drill (water shooter ride), Mario Kart ride, Yoshi’s family ride, Curse of the Werewolf (like Seven dwarfs mine train), and additional shows. This is a ton of stuff they’ve been adding for years. It’s still not the huge number of attractions like Magic Kingdom has but they are definitely working on it! 👍🏼
@@TheNobleWay I did notice that it looked like there were going to be a handful of mild attractions I’ll actually be able to go on at Epic Universe! Looking forward to seeing it!
Yeah hopefully they keep it going and make sure they offer attractions that everyone will enjoy!
My impression after watching all this... Universal is officially out-Disney-ing Disney. Disney seems to be trapped in a "fear of the bottom line" mentality. Passholders (like MYSELF) are getting milked for more and more while being offered less and less. Anticipated projects are being dropped because of... budget. Innovation is being dropped because of ... budget. Prices are skyrocketing because of ... budget.
Universal on the other hand seems to be saying... "hey. Let's dream big and shoot for the sky. Innovate. Get creative. Get as immersive as you can. If we need to invent something new to pull it off.. let's invent it!" THAT USED TO BE DISNEY! Universal seems to be operating in total freedom right now, and it's going to pay dividends for sure!!!
Yes totally agree, it’s like Universal learned from the Disney of old, ran with it and started improving on it, and then Disney just slowly decided to stop being Disney lol. 🤷🏽♂️
I just got back from Universal Orlando with my wife and two kids. I can confidently say that we are now Universal fans and have no desire whatsoever to ever return to Disney. The last time we went to Disney was in 2016 and have no plans to ever return. Universal definitely is the park of the future while Disney is busy going woke and riding on its laurels from decades ago. They present themselves as a family friendly company but could care less about families or kids for that matter. It’s all about politics with Disney these days and it just isn’t fun anymore while Universal is an absolute blast and actually cares about making guest experience as comfortable and fun as possible.
More important to fully open, than open early.
Great Video! Really excited for Universal Orlando's future!
Thank you!
I’m actually considering buying universal stock because of how well they are doing. I honestly think they will dethrone Disney.
Good call! Didn’t even think of that! 🤔👌🏼
I'm more of a Disney guy, but I tell you what; after seeing this and speculating on what's coming down the road for Universal, Disney had better step up their game. Big time.
That’s sort of the revelation we’ve been going through as well being Disney fans since we were kids.
I grew up going to Disney and absolutely loved it with all my heart. After going a couple times over the past few years, as well as going to universal - I’m definitely becoming more of a “universal guy”
@jaykay1899 yeah, a lot of people are definitely going through that same transition right now, thanks for watching Jay! 👌🏼
What hype! All 900 people agree. That should really help the bottom line! Maybe people will come by for a day on their trip outside the bubble to see what it's all about.
They need to one up Disney and monorail between the parks.
That would be awesome! 🙌🏼
You know what would be cool? if they used some of these spaces for a train to bring you to worlds, like this they can bring back Back to the future but this time they use the back to the future train to travel through worlds and can put like an effect that makes you feel like you are "travelling through time" but instead you are travelling through worlds, this would be EPIC and would make use of Back To the Future again
As they expand I would love to see something like skycars added because that was a game changer for us the last time at disney. It made getting to the park so easy.
Epic universe will be amazing. I can't wait
Same!!
Flying out with my family in may from edinburgh, my kid is so excited to see nintendo world, i hope to god your right about it opening april/may time or there's going to be serious issues with my kid 😂
Crossing our fingers! 🤞🤞🤞
Very informative thanks!
Thank you!! 🙌🏼
Hi Steve, great info !! I’d been thrilled if even half comes true, 4th park and city walk 2.0 !!
Agreed John! Really excited for a Citywalk 2.0!!
I hope it opens in April 😢 I live in Florida but moving to Washington in May. would love to go before I move across the country
Aww, yeah let’s cross our fingers! Good luck on your new endeavor! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
The lawsuit is b/c there is an online based school with the exact name starfall academy and they have a "game" that everyone could kind of mistake one item for the other. Additionally, the permits for the coaster had many descriptions on there, it was too generalized. Had they only put the specific info they did when they registered the TM for the new name, they may not have had to change it. Alicia explains it thoroughly though! Check her video out!
Great video. Great overview and explaination and video production. Exactly the update i was looking for.
That’s awesome!! Thank you for watching! 🙌🏼🎉
Great Job ! Cannot wait to get to Florida soon... to hopefully sometime next year.
Thank you!! Yes definitely try to get down here when you can! And as always if you see us in the parks stop us and say hey! 👍🏼🙌🏼
First time watcher to your channel. I also predicted that the water park in the “fit MK in the red spot” and then you said it!
But I love your presentation skills and all your predictions! I hope you are right. I love Universal’s experience!
Woohoo, thanks for watching! 🔥🙌🏼
Please add a Lord of the Rings themed land at either Epic or if they make another park!
Ha! I think a lot of us are hoping for a Lord of the Rings land - that would be amazing!
I mean for the most part Universal has always had a special place in my heart . My dad would always take my brother and i there all the time and the season pass is way more impressive . Unfortunately, the only thing disney has going for it is Starwars land ... and it forces you to pay those expensive ticket prices ...
Aww, love that you have those memories. 🙌🏼 Star Wars land is cool, I think I would have liked it more if it had more of the original trilogy in it but I still like it too!
This is so exciting but a down side is that the price of Universal hotels is doubling. I go every September and when I looked at the cost of all current hotels for September 2024 compared to September 2025, they've all drastically increased. With most of them (the Endless Summer hotels, Cabana Bay, Aventura, and Sapphire Falls) being almost double the price, and no longer affordable.
Yes, that’s definitely a concern - with more popularity the prices will need to go up due to supply/demand. When they launched the Wizarding World areas the price went up quite a bit so we’ll see what happens with Epic. 😩
At least they give really good deals on park tickets if you stay multiple days
@jaykay1899 they do, though I wouldn’t classify Universal as cheap it’s definitely more affordable and amazing back for the buck IMO.
Great video! Thanks for the info
Thanks Alejandro! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
This is just my thought, but with the rumors of Rip Ride Rockit possibly closing down I personally think universal wants to make a bigger splash with new ride technology as it’s replacement. Therefore the new ride system you mentioned around 27:30 may go there as its replacement but that’s just my opinion on it.
Yes very very possible, I just love that they are continually thinking and trying to create new things despite having so much already invested in this epic new theme park!
I would probably be going to Epic Universe in September or November
First time seeing you and I’m glad to become a subscriber because you are excellent in your information
Thank you Greg!! Thanks for watching! 🙌🏼🎉
Excellent content!
Thanks Randy! 🙌🏼🔥
Great analysis and maps!
Thank you Robert! 🔥🎉🎉
I wonder if Universal will wait for D23 and for every "big" announcement Disney make they make a counter announcement. If Disney confirm the beyond thunder stuff as a big announcement and then Universal come back with a 5th park or expansion plans for epic or opening date for epic it will blow Disney out of the water.
Alison, they will definitely announce something! It may not be massive but I know they have something up their sleeve - the timing will be right for a couple of announcements I can think of.
Great video! Wonderful comparison of park acres for Disney versus Universal. I really hope they don't do another water park. Splashin' Safari in Indiana beats all the waterparks I've ever been to, and that includes Atlantis in the Bahamas. The money and the big draw is this new Epic Park. I think you're spot on about 1 or 2 more new theme parks. Now that Disney has ruined the bubble and Universal seems to have snagged the best workers Disney had, I think they are going to build and build. Way to go Universal! Thanks so much for the update. :)
(Just a fyi: Fewer drivers, less value. Fewer is often used to refer to a specific number, while less is used to refer to things you don't count.)
Thank you! We’ll have to check out Splashin Safari! And thanks for the heads up on fewer/lesser! I’m sure I goof up lots of things! 🤣
9:02 just imagine if Disney went under and universal bought up even just a portion of Disney's property. Imagine what they could build and accomplish! A second water park?! I can dream
Ha! That would be something! I’m definitely up for a new Universal water park - Volcano Bay is amazing!
I could see them doing a permanent HHN park. Or a fullblown Hogwarts campus with Quidditch stadium/concert venue, hotels for each house, etc. I'd love a 3-spoke Hill Valley park representing the various timeframes with a central, triangular courthouse/clocktower. Endless possibilities.
Absolutely! They are definitely testing out Universal Horror in Las Vegas to see why that might entail and if that goes well could conceivably do something similar in other locations like Orlando/Epic Universe! Hogwarts campus would be epic!
I just stayed at old key west. One of the largest bus loop resorts. We were at ever park within 15-25 minutes. And I am more of a universal fan
That’s awesome! Hopefully they are getting that back under control!
I wouldn’t be surprised if they decide to use some of this space to build the kids universe like they are building in Texas.
Yes Jason! We were just talking about that same thing on another comment thread from LChatman - definitely need more kid-friendly options and that could really be the ticket. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@@TheNobleWay I'm not sure about the draw, but imagine if they set aside a small area that had dedicated horror houses all year long - like they are building in Las Vegas.
@jasonarmstrong3908 yeah the Vegas experience sounds cool - sad it wasn’t open last we were there but we’ll have to make another trip when it’s opens!
Whoa whoa. Let’s pump the brakes a little bit. How about we let epic universe open up first before we start talking about other parks. Which I am very, very excited for by the way. Can’t wait. As for them build something on other land, I’d like them to do something with the land they already have, doing something with the former Sinbad show that huge space at the end of Marvel superhero island that they’re not using, and also the other attraction, Poseidons fury that just shut down not too long ago and it just sitting there. Thanks for the video.
Yes yes yes!!! Toon land needs to go lol, let’s also get a replacement for Sinbad and Poseidon! We are ready for that! Totally agree. 👍🏼
Beyond excited about this news update. I’m very curious about how they will handle passholder previews and when we will be able to add on the new park to our passes. Has anyone heard anything about this yet? 😊
Nothing yet on that - current assumption is it will be handled the way they did when they added Islands of Adventure - big raise in price 🤣🤣🤣
Universal is on it!!
Yes! Win after win! They just keep getting better and better 🔥
New ride system patent for universal Great Britain🇬🇧 ? Things moving fast this side of pond
Good call! Totally could be!
i would think that the Parking Garage would be where the current trailer city is (you have a hotel) across the street from what you have marked as parking garage. That way the current parking would be utilized while the garage is built . once the garage is built you would have a skywalk across the road accessing the entry plaza and eventually citywalk 2 this would be where you have "parking Garage" and the 4th park would encompass the remaining area with additional space allowed for expansion of park 3 or a 2nd water park where you have Citywalk 2.0.
one thing i would like to point out is the correctness on the "back of house are and how much this will free up additional space for IOA and the Studios. Also you can sort of see that there is a potential way to use existing waterways to connect all resorts with canals and would not be surprised if the "parking Garage" would be closer to the B line or the Turnpike to make it more accessible from the freeways with a people mover to connect the two Citywalks and or garages. It is also not unimaginable that it would connect to Sea World which I always have said Universal should consider as another option to add another ticket and waterpark option even if its a partnership. Also the fight over the Brightline Path could be included in this and the city.
That new patent is not all that far from the KUKA technology which was intended to be on rollercoaster and not a TRAK system. Used on Harry Potter and Harry Potter and soon to be Frankenstein. and is very similar to the AXIS coaster minus the programmable part.
Also i laughed at your assessment of Disneyland, as i visited for the first time two weeks ago after being spoiled by Florida parks for years. I literally could not believe the castle was that small. The dutch wonderland castle is larger.
Yes!! Carl, totally agree with everything you just said. I definitely see using some of these canal spaces for transportation options and the parking garage could definitely make sense there. 👏🏼
@TheNobleWay did you look at axis coaster
Yes! It looks wild! Would love to try that out but agree looks sort of like that and the forbidden journey ride vehicle with some programmable pieces to it. Still trying to figure out where they are planning that - maybe in the UK park or something future for US/IOA/EPIC
@TheNobleWay my thought I'd this patent is a cross between kuka coaster and axis coaster...because the Kuka system I believe is to complicated to be coaster mounted...at one time is it rumored that Frankenstein would be the first.
So they came up with something not quite as crazy and went with a trak on Frankenstein. Just because they have an idea doesn't it will be used in the near future. It could be 10 years before we see a ride system actually use this.
@carlstieren5437 for sure! It’s just exciting to see they are continually innovating and dreaming up new things versus just buying up other technology and throwing up poorly thought out attractions or re-themes! 🙌🏼
Beyond excited!! 😂 The hype is almost unbearable lol. Loved the video! Keep it up!!
Same here Carlos! Can’t wait! 🙌🏼🎉
People cannot wait! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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Universal is making good use of that Hulu money that they're getting form Disney.
🤣 yes they are!! 🙌🏼
Is better for Universal Orlando to open Epic Universe during the summer season
Yes for sure - might actually make sense for them toooen when less people are able to actually come as a sort of soft launch to keep the crowds from being too overwhelming! 😄
We always do 2 weeks at Universal Cabana bay, when we go to Orlando, we love it.
Yes!! Love Cabana Bay! The lazy river and the bowling are so much fun and so close to the parks!! 🙌🏼🔥
the way you described it is like two disneyLAND resorts, that are one 5-10 minute bus ride away from each other.
Yes that’s exactly it! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Before 2020 they used to let you have early reservations for restaurants too
Yes that’s right! I forgot about that, good catch!! 👍🏼
The only I problem I see with universal is they don’t have the movies and characters that my kids and I love. So even when they do a good show, it’s full of characters we know nothing about and just isn’t endearing.
I agree, that’s exactly why they are starting to lean into more kid friendly IPs like Minions, Dreamworks, Harry Potter, Nintendo, and How to Train Your Dragon. So that these brands that continue to exist and grow will eventually get more kids excited about them for years to come.
Disney is giving up their bubble because of Universal. Back in the day, when I first went to Disney World in 1982, there was no Universal. By 1987 they only had MK, EC, RC, and Pleasure Island. By 1991 however, they expanded with DS and TL but Universal had just opened their first park. For Disney there still was nothing to worry about cause for most people Universal was only a one-day trip. Nowadays, Universal has as much to offer as Disney with two major theme parks and a third on its way. A shopping area, a waterpark, and hotels. Tourists from far away don't care for the bubble and are going to Orlando for ALL the Theme Parks in the Orlando area and not just for Disney as they used to do.
Hey Patrick! Yeah they’ve definitely lost a step with regards to the bubble. I also remember way back in the day before Universal and things were so much different. I still remember when they opened and said “ride the movies”. That was so exciting and now they’ve taken it so far since then.
They are definitely going to need more parking.
Yes for sure Ace! I was hoping for a parking garage out of the gate but totally get why they went for the surface lot! Makes sense to be careful with capital expenditures and not overdo it until you get some additional revenue gains. It worked for Universal Studios and the expansion with IOA so they have a successful model to use from their history! 👍🏼
Epic is the bomb
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Wow, you gave us a lot to think about. I've been a Disney girl since they first opened, but Universal is here to stay, and Disney better watch out. Great video, good job.
Thank you Janeen! 🙌🏼🤗
Thoughts about UK Universal park? Early days i know
Excited for sure! However right now not knowing much about it - seems like it might be replications if popular attractions in the US which if that is the case not super exciting. If they actually create new things with existing IPs it could be cool and worth a trip over the pond.
Loved the video! I am a visual person, so the maps really helped me understand exactly how much land Universal purchased. I thought Epic was HUGE. For them to have more up their sleeve is phenomenal! I believe Disney is completely capable of matching Universal's creative vibe. Unfortunately, they have let the "higher-ups" pockets get lined with ridiculous bonuses and they have lost very talented people to Universal creative already, and it shows! They have made some really bad investment decisions as well as counting on their customers to continue to visit no matter what condition their parks are in. Disney does not have the millions coming in from the box office like they used too as well due to more budget cuts. Everything is SO expensive now and the little bit of discretionary income people have to spend on a family vacation will be spent where the quality paramount! Epic Universe...nothing but net!🗑🏀
Yesssss well said! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Awesome video!! Definitely gets me pumped for the future of universal. I don’t even think about Disney when I go to Orlando now only universal. I wonder if they would make one of the red zones a dedicated area for HHN? It’s getting so crowded this would give them the opportunity to expand the HHN space, keep working on it all year coming out with bigger and better houses just a thought because they are making HHN this year early like end of august maybe testing if people would come that early. Then have HHN park open from mid August to end of November
Yes!! Actually we’ve heard some rumors they may very well be bringing HHN to Epic - possibly in the Dark Universe area or more! Could also be something similar to the Universal Horror Unleashed year round experience they are bringing to Las Vegas! Lots of possibilities for sure! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I personally think Universal is experimenting with Universal Horror Unleashed. If UHU proved to be a huge success, they might bring it to Orlando as a separate park entirely
@piereandreturner2818 totally agree
@@piereandreturner2818I hope it's still seasonal because that's what makes it more special imo but we'll see.
@@graffiti.777 If you're talking about Universal Horror Unleashed, they're a permanent and year-round fixture. According to Page Thompson, president of New Ventures for Universal Destinations & Experiences, Universal Horror Unleashed is another way Universal is using their unique style of horror storytelling to engage with fans of the horror genre. They said this park will be fully immersive, and they will continuously update horror experiences, seasonal events, themed dining, and "one-of-a-kind merchandise." So, to me, it seems like a whole park of haunted houses, but with HHN-style, and it also seems they might change and update the experience in each of the haunted houses constantly, I'm thinking annually. Based on these statements, they might even do seasonal events outside of the Halloween festival. It would be cool if they did a horror-themed Christmas event. I mean, like a truly horror-filled and nightmare-induced Christmas. I heard a rumour that Universal would bring UHU to Universal Great Britain.
Very cool video
Thank you! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
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Yo Jake!! See you in the morning at the airport!! Have a safe flight! Let’s go Universal!! 🙌🏼🔥
orlando shold change its name to theme park vegas
Ha! It’s definitely the theme park capital!
They may end up building some affordable housing for staff members, it's going to take a lot of staffing to run these parks.
Good point Nicole - now that they are growing so much that’s definitely going to be a concern! 👍🏼
Did you see the current construction videos? Not gunna be done early.