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Epic Universe Expansion Speculation

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GAcoaster said:
More Wicked talk from Mark Woodbury at an investor conference:

deadline.com

Mark Woodbury Recalls Thinking ‘Wicked’ Set “Was A Theme Park Waiting To Happen” As Universal Exec Talks Epic Universe, London Plans

Universal parks boss talks possible new Epic Universe lands in Orlando, the upcoming London project., year-round horror attractions and kids resorts.
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It's pretty obvious that Wicked will find a more permanent (not just Fan Fest/Wicked Experience) attraction at the park. To what scale or where, no clue. But I think Wicked will be a decent family-friendly addition to the parks that, up to this point, tend to be more action-driven then musical/passive, a type of attraction that UOR hasn't really done yet that I think they could benefit from.
 
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He's commenting about how he stirred the pot by bringing up how great a Wicked land would be. He is saying oops.

 
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The trailer for the upcoming "Epic Ride" docuseries has Michelle Yeoh and Jon M. Chu (director of Wicked) both featured in it. Any chance they might be planning to announce the next set of additions to the parks when it's released, whether they're Wicked-related or not?
 
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fatzingers27 said:
The trailer for the upcoming "Epic Ride" docuseries has Michelle Yeoh and Jon M. Chu (director of Wicked) both featured in it. Any chance they might be planning to announce the next set of additions to the parks when it's released, whether they're Wicked-related or not?
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Usually that is a tease. But if something Wicked related is in development at Universal Creative, the question then becomes if Universal Orlando management wants to add a new portal so soon vs expanding SNW, Monsters, or Potter.
 
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fatzingers27 said:
The trailer for the upcoming "Epic Ride" docuseries has Michelle Yeoh and Jon M. Chu (director of Wicked) both featured in it. Any chance they might be planning to announce the next set of additions to the parks when it's released, whether they're Wicked-related or not?
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I don't think we're getting any announcements in the documentary.
 
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Parkscope Joe said:
I don't think we're getting any announcements in the documentary.
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I don't think we're getting any new "portals" for Epic for a long time.
 
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Parkscope Joe said:
I don't think we're getting any announcements in the documentary.
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I honestly wouldn't expect much from that documentary haha. It's primarily fluff. Just the guy repeatedly going "Wow!" as he walks around the park and looks at stuff.
 
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Alicia said:
I don't think we're getting any new "portals" for Epic for a long time.
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The timeline I have in my head, I don’t see it either. I could see 2 new rides by 2028 which should help balance things out a bit.

I also don’t think the park needs it either. IOA waited 11 years before opening a new land.
 
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GA-MBIT said:
I honestly wouldn't expect much from that documentary haha. It's primarily fluff. Just the guy repeatedly going "Wow!" as he walks around the park and looks at stuff.
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I mean I'm cool with that! I love all the old Disney theme park documentaries so I'm happy they're doing one big one on Universal Parks.
 
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Parkscope Joe said:
I mean I'm cool with that! I love all the old Disney theme park documentaries so I'm happy they're doing one big one on Universal Parks.
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It definitely has that 2000s Travel Channel / Stacey Must-Do Disney energy to it, so I understand the appeal haha!
 
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If it were up to me, this is what I would do for the future of this park over the next 10 years

There’s going to be expansions to each of the lands at Epic Universe as well as two new portals

Here’s what I would do for each

Fully indoor Luigi’s Mansion attraction, with an indoor queue for perpetual darkness and midnight, and have a reveal of the haunted mansion that rivals the ministry reveal. Make the ride a trackless shooter ride.

Indoor Quidditch Story-Coaster - Harry Potter lands print money the longer people stay in them, give Ministry land a second attraction to spread the crowds from Ministry of Magic, and ensure people spend more time in the most beautiful land ever built. (Vekoma Thrill Glider)

Add two flat rides to Celestial Park, one in front of the hotel, and one near the entrance to Super Nintendo Land.

How to Train Your Dragon Simulator - go full fop, fly through the Isle of Berk, changed slightly with the epic universe rides added, include exploration of the hidden world and flying above the clouds. Make it high capacity and fully indoors, and not incredibly intense (Flight of Passage Type Ride)

Donkey Kong Country logflume - build out a gigantic banana boat log flume that expands Donkey Kong land, taking advantage of waterfall already there, tie the water through the whole land together to feel like the rides almost blend together, and then an outdoor quick service restaurant with a mini-tiki bar, serving banana floats with alcohol options.

Creature of the Black Lagoon boat ride with an outdoor swamp-land introduction section that can be skipped when the weather is poor. Underwater animatronics, a mild drop or two, and a spooky queue (Mack Rocking Boat)

After this 10-year plan, build two new portals for Lord of the Rings & Legend of Zelda. A major thrill coaster would be included in one of these plots by either Intamin or Mack Rides.
 
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