Epic Universe - What's Not Working, How Do We Feel, & What Are Potential Solutions?

[Mad Dog]

People come early and leave early because THE PARK IS NOT OPEN LATE ENOUGH!!!

They were leaving early when the park was open until 10:00 PM. Though I agree they are closing too early when the hours change to 8:00 PM in September. Epic gets that early crowd like AK, and many people are worn out by 5:00 PM like at AK, plus there's not all that much do to if you're not a big coaster fan. Of course, that early crowd thing might change once the newness wears off....and/if AP's get a reasonably priced three park AP.

Presently, you can get lots of rides in on that early admission hour, especially if you avoid Ministry and DK Minecart (sometimes opens during EH) that often have early 'issues'. Once AP's arrive, and the park isn't mostly tourists, I can see Epic behaving more like most of theOrlando parks do, except for AK and their animal orientation.

 

[Captain Spaulding]

They were leaving early when the park was open until 10:00 PM. Though I agree they are closing too early when the hours change to 8:00 PM in September. Epic gets that early crowd like AK, and many people are worn out by 5:00 PM like at AK, plus there's not all that much do to if you're not a big coaster fan. Of course, that early crowd thing might change once the newness wears off....and/if AP's get a reasonably priced three park AP.

Presently, you can get lots of rides in on that early admission hour, especially if you avoid Ministry and DK Minecart (sometimes opens during EH) that often have early 'issues'. Once AP's arrive, and the park isn't mostly tourists, I can see Epic behaving more like most of theOrlando parks do, except for AK and their animal orientation.

Yeah, too much sun and not enough AC to keep people refreshed, get wiped out early. Probably trying to push thru the whole day but can't make it, instead of leaving at ~2 and coming back at ~5.

 

[Magic-Man]

I'll save my full thoughts for after my first visit in October, but it definitely feels like the park needs more indoor attractions. I think it'll be fine once the Potter and Darkmoor expansions open but for now it's three rides and two shows and that's kind of it.

The lack of indoor queues for the most of the outdoor rides doesn't help either. Look at IOA. Hagrids, Velocicoaster, Hulk, and Doctor Doom are all outdoors but they have indoor queue sections to cool down. Then look at Stardust Racers, Hiccups Wing Gliders, and Dragon Racers Rally. All of the line is outside and you cook. It's not great.

 

[Mad Dog]

Yeah, too much sun and not enough AC to keep people refreshed, get wiped out early. Probably trying to push thru the whole day but can't make it, instead of leaving at ~2 and coming back at ~5.

Definitely. Actually best touring plan is to go early in the morning if you're staying at any of the on site hotels. Go back to the hotel around noon because the lines get real long and the heat is unbearable from June till October, and come back around 4 or 5. But when they staart closing the park at 8:00 PM that will mess that plan up.