Epic Universe Expansion Speculation

[simon]

Any specifics on Nintendo? Zelda or Luigi’s Mansion?

I haven’t heard much about that topic since our discussions have been more general and broad, rather than focused on specific IPs, likely out of respect for confidentiality. They’ve only hinted at it briefly, without me bringing it up. What I do know is that they plan to move forward quickly with the Dark Universe project while the Harry Potter attraction is still under construction. I believe the Nintendo expansion is not a core priority at the moment and may come last.

I speculated about Nintendo expansion in few months ago and in my opinion, Zelda will come to epic than luigi’s. There has been many hints and leaked involvement activity around that IP.

All I can say now is many of them told me very confidently that dark universe’s expansion on black lagoon (specifically a boat ride) has been green lighted and it’s in works.

Creatives and members have mentioned this more than harry potter expansion while in discussion.

 

[tommyhawkins]

I agree that a 21 acre expansion plot is too much for one single portal land. You made a point there, however I think when people suggest ideas for an expansion they aren’t necessarily saying universal needs to use all 21 acres for that. Universal will need to get creative with how to divide it because that long path back to the expansion area isn’t great, especially when split into two.

I think its important to consider the part before any of the portal will be an extension of Celestial park - my objective was to test notion that two portals couldnt fit side by side and then maximise the potential of each land.
Here's a variant where the entrances are further in, the area created is equivalent to MK show building. I just chucked a flat ride in there as an examples, they dont have to be that creative to split it




If CP reclaimed an acre or so for itself, youre still going to have two lands that average 9 acres each

Going over part 3 of @tommyhawkins Epic Universe blog.

I think he brings up important points about the 21 acre plot potentially being used for more than one IP.

I feel like most of those who are strongly against Wicked coming to Epic may have been thinking about it in the context of consuming the entire 21 acres, leaving nothing for LOTR / future expansion. But this demonstrates how we could potentially get both. 21 acres is probably too much for Wicked, but probably too much for any single IP (in one park at least).

I would say as well, that if Wicked were to take the West/left side and LOTR takes East/right side, that would still leave room for a future transport attraction between Epic and a future sister park, if they were to go the Hogsmeade/Diagon route.

I dont know if i said it explicitly in the article, but I agree with @Alicia that Wicked would find a better home in USF, perhaps as the successor to Simpsons . We also have to consider there is evidence LOTR is going to USGB, not anywhere in Orlando until after 2031

personally, I dont have my heart set on any IPs but i do really want to see some diversity and choice across the resort (and USGB) if theres really a fire sale at WB right now, it could be great for some more options