Universal's Epic Universe Construction Thread

[OrlLover]

Flight of the Hippogriff is as off the shelf as they come and it fares fine.

But that wasn’t a brand new coaster but instead a re-theme right ?

 

[HandsomePete]

But that wasn’t a brand new coaster but instead a re-theme right ?

It’s just as themed now as it was when it was new and called Flying Unicorn.

 

[shiekra38]

But that wasn’t a brand new coaster but instead a re-theme right ?

Yep...although with a fun AA and Hagrid's Hut and such

 

[jarmor]

That literally added an animatronic and a hut. THey eventually got the same coaster later on for enchanted airways at universal singapore and for the wizarding world japan, brand new and off the shelf.

 

[shiekra38]

That literally added an animatronic and a hut. They eventually got the same coaster later on for enchanted airways at universal singapore and for the wizarding world japan, brand new and off the shelf.

Yeah those family coasters are easy to plop in somewhere

I'm hoping we get more of an exteneded Mack spinner (if that's what we're even getting) for Epic

Considering the rest of the park is custom

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

When they say the park will be open BY summer 2025, are they taking into account any delays? Or should we be thinking it will be open by the END of 2025?

 

[Alicia]

When they say the park will be open BY summer 2025, are they taking into account any delays? Or should we be thinking it will be open by the END of 2025?

Saying it will open BY summer 2025, is saying it will be open by summer OR EARLIER. So like, summer 2025 at the latest.

I think the park will be close to ready by the end of 2024. That gives them plenty of time for testing, finishing touches, and plenty of TM previews till they work out any kinks.

We may see rides testing before walkways are even poured, as you want to be sure everything is working on opening day.

To ensure they didn't have a repeat of Universal Studios Florida's disastrous opening, Spider-Man tested for like a year, and even was tested off site before it was installed at IOA. Just to be safe!

 

[minekb]

 

[Brian G.]

Well, I wonder if that's the last time a drone flies over...

 

[Disneyhead]

I'm starting to wonder if the "family spinning coaster" in monster's land might be closer to Crush's Coaster than Time Traveler.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I'm starting to wonder if the "family spinning coaster" in monster's land might be closer to Crush's Coaster than Time Traveler.

How

 

[Magic-Man]

If I had the guess, it'll be a short family coaster with a launch and Time Traveller trains for comfort.

 

[shiekra38]

I'm starting to wonder if the "family spinning coaster" in monster's land might be closer to Crush's Coaster than Time Traveler.

You mean indoors? Cause Crush's looks like booty

 

[Disneyhead]

How

You mean indoors? Cause Crush's looks like booty

I mostly mean in scale and thrill level. It is a very small footprint for the time traveler ride system. And with such a small footprint I am not expecting any inversions. I could see it being more like a highly themed Cobra's Curse with at least one indoor show scene.

 

[shiekra38]

I mostly mean in scale and thrill level. It is a very small footprint for the time traveler ride system. And with such a small footprint I am not expecting any inversions. I could see it being more like a highly themed Cobra's Curse with at least one indoor show scene.

Cobra's Curse would be perfect tbh

The Mack Extremes definitely can be an endurance challenge for some

 

[Disneyhead]

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I mostly mean in scale and thrill level. It is a very small footprint for the time traveler ride system. And with such a small footprint I am not expecting any inversions. I could see it being more like a highly themed Cobra's Curse with at least one indoor show scene.

It's Hypogriff in size, dunno about the scope.

 

[MagdolHauntsMe]

Has anyone ridden Storm Chaser at Paulton's Park? What kind of footprint does that take up? Seems to pack a lot of ride into a compact area.

 

[Magic-Man]

Does DK have two launches? It looks like there's the one over the waterfall and one directly behind it. Two sets of singular track.

 

[Alicia]

Has anyone ridden Storm Chaser at Paulton's Park? What kind of footprint does that take up? Seems to pack a lot of ride into a compact area.

There’s more than enough room for Storm Chaser. Especially now that it’s crossing over into the center of the land.