Epic Universe Expansion Speculation

[nikem3]

Universal just builds The Greater Movie Ride and includes Wicked in it.

 

[theuberguberman]

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I've seen mention of basically a second Citywalk over by Epic at some point. Does anyone have any knowledge on if that's actually likely? Or is that more of a wishlist thing? Citywalk is my happy place and I'd LOVE to have a second one Though I'd imagine that's years and years and years away, if it's coming at all

 

[fryoj]

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I've seen mention of basically a second Citywalk over by Epic at some point. Does anyone have any knowledge on if that's actually likely? Or is that more of a wishlist thing? Citywalk is my happy place and I'd LOVE to have a second one Though I'd imagine that's years and years and years away, if it's coming at all

The prevailing thought is, if it were to happen, it would be similar to the original Citiwalk and be built when they are adding a second park by Epic. So, obviously, that would be too far off to have any certainty to it.

 

[theuberguberman]

The prevailing thought is, if it were to happen, it would be similar to the original Citiwalk and be built when they are adding a second park by Epic. So, obviously, that would be too far off to have any certainty to it.

Dang. That's what I was worried about lol especially because I'd imagine expansions will come way before a second park, so for now, Citywalk 2.0 is just a dream

That's a good point though. Makes sense! Thanks!

 

[mccgavin]

While I wouldn't say the existing Citywalk is struggling, I wouldn't say it's exactly thriving either, especially compared to Disney Springs. As things stand now, dropping down a second "Citywalk-like" area in the resort would likely cannibalize the attendance of the existing one, and create unnecessary competition between the two. Even if it is many years down the line, I don't know if a project like this would actually be a viable business move.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

While I wouldn't say the existing Citywalk is struggling, I wouldn't say it's exactly thriving either, especially compared to Disney Springs. As things stand now, dropping down a second "Citywalk-like" area in the resort would likely cannibalize the attendance of the existing one, and create unnecessary competition between the two. Even if it is many years down the line, I don't know if a project like this would actually be a viable business move.

Agree, CityWalk is doing just ok.

Even with the tremendous success and increase of onsite hotel rooms, CityWalk still doesn't do enough business to justify a 2nd entertainment district. Bigfire, Antojitos, Vivo and all of the upper level restaurants/bars don't open until dinner time. Meanwhile, Disney Springs is jam packed from brunch to dinner time. Heck, even the parks inside the park struggle at times (specifically Confisco & Lombard's).

Obviously, Disney Springs has the advantage of free parking and being far from the parks to discourage people from parking there and using it as free parking for the parks.

I could see a scenario where Universal builds a restaurant or two with a small shop like DAK's entrance plaza with a Rainforest Cafe, but I doubt we see something substantial.

 

[fryoj]

But would a southern Citiwalk Canibalize CW 1.0 or would it draw the Convention crowd away from I drive?

 

[UniversalRBLX]

But would a southern Citiwalk Canibalize CW 1.0 or would it draw the Convention crowd away from I drive?

I'd say the first. I-Drive does well thanks to free parking and easier to access for hotels along I-Drive.

 

[mainejeff]

I feel like EU is going to get 1 more original land between Potter and Stardust Racers. Potter will get one more addition (ride or dining). Although many of you will probably disagree with me....I don't think Nintendo gets an expansion in this park (USF needs Nintendo desperately). Monsters probably gets its boat ride.

 

[OrlLover]

I feel like EU is going to get 1 more original land between Potter and Stardust Racers. Potter will get one more addition (ride or dining). Although many of you will probably disagree with me....I don't think Nintendo gets an expansion in this park (USF needs Nintendo desperately). Monsters probably gets its boat ride.

I thought the Nintendo expansion was the only one in active development unless that’s changed recently ?