Brian's Epic Universe Experience: AMA

[rhino4evr]

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.

This was pretty much the order I expected. The fire drill ride will only appeal to kids and folks that want to get super soaked. Great for a hot summer day I suppose. The dragon flyers is something we’ve seen at other parks , and is basically like a more thrilling Dumbo, and will have such a low capacity I doubt I’ll ever try it.

 

[saint.piss]

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.

Spoiler: SPOILER QUESTION

How similar would you say the Erumpent scene with the animatronic is to the huge dino scene in Jurassic World Adventure in Beijing?

 

[Brian G.]

Spoiler: SPOILER QUESTION

How similar would you say the Erumpent scene with the animatronic is to the huge dino scene in Jurassic World Adventure in Beijing?

Not similar.

Spoiler

But it's not all screens.

 

[belloq87]

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

Yyyyup.

What's your overall impression of this last scene? I've seen a range of takes from "The concern is way overblown" to "This level of work has no business in a major theme park." I guess it could be a bit of both, but what say you?

 

[Brian G.]

What's your overall impression of this last scene? I've seen a range of takes from "The concern is way overblown" to "This level of work has no business in a major theme park." I guess it could be a bit of both, but what say you?

One of the few flaws of the park. I'm hoping it's just a placeholder.

 

[rhino4evr]

You know when they eventually replace the Gypsy mannequin , people will say they prefer it when it was low budget carnival style.

If they do change it, I hope they add the original as a prop somewhere else as an Easter egg.

 

[Wesker69]

Since the POV that got leaked out wasn't a fully complete ride-through of Monsters Unchained...

Does Bride of Frankenstein have a scene? Invisible Man?
Is the Mummy only one singular pop-out scare like CFTBL?
What actual purpose/context do Dracula's Brides play within the ride?

 

[saint.piss]

Does Bride of Frankenstein have a scene?

Sadly no.

Invisible Man?

He's in every scene. You just can't tell because, well, you know. Haha.

Is the Mummy only one singular pop-out scare like CFTBL?

Basically. He's only in two-three scenes I believe.

What actual purpose/context do Dracula's Brides play within the ride?

To cause chaos lmao.

 

[AmitySix]

Invisible Man?

What do you mean? He's in every scene...

EDIT: Beaten in mere minutes by saint.piss

 

[Brian G.]

What actual purpose/context do Dracula's Brides play within the ride?

The vampires (along with Dracula) are an integral part of Darkmoor, as they run the show. There's a bit more than just Victoria trying to show off she can do it.

 

[Wesker69]

The vampires (along with Dracula) are an integral part of Darkmoor, as they run the show. There's a bit more than just Victoria trying to show off she can do it.

Hmm. Sounds slightly similar to the Transylvanian village in 2004's Van Helsing

Ugh. Can we get a Darkmoor/Dark Universe graphic novel (Hardcover) at this point!?

 

[Brian G.]

Hmm. Sounds slightly similar to the Transylvanian village in 2004's Van Helsing

Ugh. Can we get a Darkmoor/Dark Universe graphic novel (Hardcover) at this point!?

TLDR

Spoiler

Darkmoor has been around for centuries. The OG Timeline of Monsters has happened. Dracula and Vamps basically hold dominion but leave the humans in peace. The well in the middle reminds them to stay in line; "You live because we let you, so behave" is more or less the quote.

 

[Wesker69]

Is it just Frankenstein's monster that is "better than the original" or are all the monsters, including Dracula... the Victoria created 2.0 version?

Is Victoria the true monster/villain of this backstory?

 

[Brian G.]

Is it just Frankenstein's monster that is "better than the original" or are all the monsters, including Dracula... the Victoria created 2.0 version?

Is Victoria the true monster/villain of this backstory?

Spoiler

Only the Monster is "better". The others have just evolved, including Drac.

It definitely continues the hubris motif of the story, but she is not an outright villain per se

 

[ParksandSights]

How much of this Darkmoor back story is told by the violinist storytellers? I would also love to see a tie in graphic novel for both Darkmoor and Celestial Park, much like Disney created for Galaxy’s Edge

 

[HHN Maddux]

Spoiler

Only the Monster is "better". The others have just evolved, including Drac.

It definitely continues the hubris motif of the story, but she is not an outright villain per se

While not an outright villain, she definitely borders on it, especially after you learn how she treats Ygor. I love they didn't hold back at all from making her at the very least morally grey.

 

[Jake S]

it's not like the original dr. Frankenstein was meant to be a good dude lol. it's what makes the story such a great foil to Dracula. one is skeptical of the perils of modernization while the other is deeply fearful of humanity backsliding into "the old ways."

 

[TubbyRoast]

does the ride vehicles motion on Battle at the Ministry feel like you are on one of the actual elevators from the movies. the footage of the queue I have seen and the style of the ride system make it seem like this is not the case.

 

[Brian G.]

does the ride vehicles motion on Battle at the Ministry feel like you are on one of the actual elevators from the movies. the footage of the queue I have seen and the style of the ride system make it seem like this is not the case.

Yes it does.