Brian's Epic Universe Experience: AMA

[TheUniC6]

Does Ministry top Rise in your opinion?

 

[Brian G.]

If I purchase a Donkey Kong power up band, will it work at Universal Studios Hollywood??

Yes, but allegedly it will wipe out progress on the other side if you sync it to the app. (I.E. if you bring your Hollywood band to Orlando, it’ll wipe out your USH stats)

Does Ministry top Rise in your opinion?

I need a few more rides, but it’s on that level.

 

[HalfGlass]

What is the best comp for Stardust Racers? Is it like Velocicoaster? More or less intense? Bumpy/rough?

 

[Brian G.]

What is the best comp for Stardust Racers? Is it like Velocicoaster? More or less intense? Bumpy/rough?

Like VC and Mako had a baby.

 

[Disneyhead]

Like VC and Mako had a baby.

Best description yet!

With a lots of head-choppers

 

[Clive]

Like VC and Mako had a baby.

This is incredibly exciting news for me, specifically.

 

[Jake S]

Like VC and Mako had a baby.

 

[Rhian]

Did you manage to catch any of the mini shows like the violinist or the ones around Celestial Park? Thoughts?

 

[Frank Drackman]

1. Goosebumps. For many reasons.

2. Yes, the official names.



So, I'm going to say mileage may vary... haha. I think it's noticeably shaky because it's a mine cart ride, but it didn't seem problematic to me. I had a lot of fun on the ride.

I know someone with back issues who rode it and said they were fine. I also know someone who's a pillar of health and said it hurt them...

I find it funny how different everyone is on this ride. I rode both versions and 100% prefer Japan's. For me that one was a lot smoother. Orlando's is just so uncomfortable and feels worse than a lot of the rough rides out there (RRR, WDW Space Mountain, Matterhorn Bobsleds, etc) imo. I've only done it once so maybe it was just a bad experience. I'll try it again on my next visit so I'm hoping it has improved since then.

I do not know if it is cart specific or a result of 'test and adjust' but I had a rough ride/dislike of DK the first time I rode (especially that first 'jump'). When I rode a couple of weeks later, it was not nearly as rough.

Did you manage to catch any of the mini shows like the violinist or the ones around Celestial Park? Thoughts?

I think the acts around Celestial Park were cut before media day. I do wonder if @Brian G. saw any of the entertainment in Paris and thoughts if they had. I find Paris is really alive do to the street performers, they just ads so much more 'life' to the area in my opinion.

 

[P_Roko21]

Two questions
1. It sounds like you had a hard time getting all 4 lands in one day even with VIP. Do you see this being a one land per day thing or could you squeak in 2 lands? This will help me better plan for next year.

2. Any word or luck on finding the mini Chronos with medallions that was sent to you for promotions?

Thank you for taking the time to respond!

 

[GAcoaster]

What is the best comp for Stardust Racers? Is it like Velocicoaster? More or less intense? Bumpy/rough?

I kind of thought of it as the second half of Velocicoaster x2.

 

[Brian G.]

Did you manage to catch any of the mini shows like the violinist or the ones around Celestial Park? Thoughts?

The only mini show I caught a glimpse of was the main fountain dancing to music. I saw Ygor, the violinist, the Potter students, and Astrid and Stormfly.

Two questions
1. It sounds like you had a hard time getting all 4 lands in one day even with VIP. Do you see this being a one land per day thing or could you squeak in 2 lands? This will help me better plan for next year.

2. Any word or luck on finding the mini Chronos with medallions that was sent to you for promotions?

Thank you for taking the time to respond!

1. That was mostly because we were trying to see as much as possible within one day, with a group of creators who all wanted to focus on different things while adhering to a set schedule for certain experiences. (i.e., we had to be at Untrainable Dragon at 11:45 no matter what).

But I'd say for first-timers, it's best to dedicate two days to take it all in without feeling rushed.

2. I don't know if they will be on sale.

 

[rhino4evr]

Any interest in ranking all the attractions from your favorite to least favorite ? I realize it’s early , but just curious of your initial thoughts

 

[Brian G.]

Any interest in ranking all the attractions from your favorite to least favorite ? I realize it’s early , but just curious of your initial thoughts

My very early rankings that will likely change based on more visits:

1. MoM
2. Monsters
3. Stardust
4. Hiccup
5. Donkey Kong
6. Untrainable
7. Mario Kart
8. Curse of the Werewolf
9. Yoshi
10. Cirque

Attractions not listed are attractions not done.

 

[Lightningbolt]

My very early rankings that will likely change based on more visits:

1. MoM
2. Monsters
3. Stardust
4. Hiccup
5. Donkey Kong
6. Untrainable
7. Mario Kart
8. Curse of the Werewolf
9. Yoshi
10. Cirque

Attractions not listed are attractions

Cirque that bad? Heard alot of people say good things.

 

[Brian G.]

Cirque that bad? Heard alot of people say good things.

It’s fine. Just doesn’t do anything for me, especially with such a stacked lineup.

 

[Wesker69]

Was the cursed mannequin of nightmares still haunting the werewolf finale?

 

[Brian G.]

Was the cursed mannequin of nightmares still haunting the werewolf finale?

Yyyyup.

 

[Freak]

So how was the dropping motion on ministry? Would you say it’s about on par with Rise’s drop motion? Do you “drop” multiple times?

 

[Brian G.]

So how was the dropping motion on ministry? Would you say it’s about on par with Rise’s drop motion? Do you “drop” multiple times?

Spoiler

Not as jolting, but you feel it. There's a big drop when Umbridge escapes and another when you get hit by the Erumpent. There may be one more? All the reason I got to ride again.