Universal's Epic Universe Construction Thread

[DarkMetroid567]

Is it bad that I think midway games could certainly fit in with some of Celestial Park’s theming and give it some life

 

[Disneyhead]

I think Berk is the most likely candidate to receive games.

 

[Alicia]

I think Berk is the most likely candidate to receive games.

The sheep game already looks like one lol

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Not sure if this should be part of this forum or elsewhere, but it looks like they're getting ready to work on (finally) connecting the Kirkman extension over to Destination Pkwy (current Tradeshow blvd road).

That road has become congested with cars nowadays with the Kirkman extension completed and tourists trying to get to Epic.

 

[tommyhawkins]

Not sure if this should be part of this forum or elsewhere, but it looks like they're getting ready to work on (finally) connecting the Kirkman extension over to Destination Pkwy (current Tradeshow blvd road).

That road has become congested with cars nowadays with the Kirkman extension completed and tourists trying to get to Epic.

I dont know who is paying for this part but that's UDX land and I had plans for this quite a years ago that showed how they would upgrade it, where you seeing this please?

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I dont know who is paying for this part but that's UDX land and I had plans for this quite a years ago that showed how they would upgrade it, where you seeing this please?

Land owned by UDE, but unsure who is building. Might be Uni since it's adjacent to Catchlight project.

 

[tommyhawkins]

The land needs to be purchased from UDX, or donated.

The plans can be seen in this overlay I made

Land owned by UDE, but unsure who is building. Might be Uni since it's adjacent to Catchlight project.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

The land needs to be purchased from UDX, or donated.

The plans can be seen in this overlay I made

Based on OC public information, it appears that Universal still owns the piece of land between the OC and Catchlight. Unless the site is outdated, the land that holds the "roundabout in the sky" and Epic Blvd is still owned by UCDP.

 

[tommyhawkins]

Based on OC public information, it appears that Universal still owns the piece of land between the OC and Catchlight. Unless the site is outdated, the land that holds the "roundabout in the sky" and Epic Blvd is still owned by UCDP.

Yes, which means the RoW work is not completed so it's not really any further along than it was in 2022

 

[RFRees]

Sorry if this is a repost.

Any ideas on what this is?

 

[Alicia]

Sorry if this is a repost.

Any ideas on what this is?

It’s green so must be Wicked or Luigi or Slimer of course

 

[TheUniC6]

It’s green so must be Wicked or Luigi or Slimer of course

With the HRRR replacement heavily tipped to be F&F (unless something changed at the last minute) This is for something Wicked that's been fast tracked for Orlando. Could this steel be used for some other attraction than a coaster though?

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Is this not related to the event space being constructed? Looks like truss pieces of a warehouse structure.

 

[Loki]

Those pieces look square (not round like a coaster track).

 

[tommyhawkins]

Sorry if this is a repost.

Any ideas on what this is?

word in the swap is theyre going all in on 20 acres of Shrek land, opening in time for the new movie

 

[Parkscope Joe]

It’s green so must be Wicked or Luigi or Slimer of course

Full Lacoto Cooler land sponsored by Voodoo Brewing.

 

[Steptwice]

Those pieces look square (not round like a coaster track).

Supports for non-strenous parts of the track like brake runs and entering/exiting load platforms are usually that square shape. Not saying that’s definitely what this is but it is used for most coasters in those sections.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Supports for non-strenous parts of the track like brake runs and entering/exiting load platforms are usually that square shape. Not saying that’s definitely what this is but it is used for most coasters in those sections.

What this ends up being is likely not very exciting lol

 

[Steptwice]

What this ends up being is likely not very exciting lol

Agreed, but a kid can dream..

 

[DrStarlander]

Slightly wild guessing but this looks like materials for a substantial construction wall to me. The posts look pretty beefy, and designed to be bolted to concrete footings (they have a mounting flange). But it doesn't look permanent in that the wall panels look like a foam, perhaps with laminate surfaces front and back. (I've heard someone report it has a graphic pattern on it, but it looks like ripped plastic wrap to me...I don't see artwork.)

Maybe it's designed to last 4-5 years in Florida weather?

Below is my break down of what's there. 141 posts and 289 stringers (e.g., two stringers per post, upper and lower). It looks like it could encircle just over 5 acres max (if it's a circle). Since it's not going to be a circle, perhaps it's enclosing 2 to 4 acres...such as the possible Creature From the Black Lagoon area, or perhaps more logically (given where it's staged) the Ministry of Magic expansion area.

The next thing to look for is holes being dug and footings being poured somewhere!