Universal's Epic Universe General News & Discussion

[dmc493]

Super bummed with my trip timed for 3/7.... here's hoping they can find ways to address issues and open up quicker

 

[Casper Gutman]

It seems like Stardust should be one of the most stable, reliable rides in the park - arguably THE most reliable headliner. What’s happening here?

 

[Skold]

I guess sh!t changes when someone dies on the ride?

 

[Clive]

I guess sh!t changes when someone dies on the ride?

I don't think that's what's happening here.

 

[DOOMBOT]

What I've heard is that there is an internal deadline for Stardust to be open before March 13th. That's still nearly a month long downtime if we reach that deadline.

 

[Mad Dog]

What I've heard is that there is an internal deadline for Stardust to be open before March 13th. That's still nearly a month long downtime if we reach that deadline.

The three weeks before Easter will be crushed, so that deadline makes sense.

 

[AB2020]

What I've heard is that there is an internal deadline for Stardust to be open before March 13th. That's still nearly a month long downtime if we reach that deadline.

I am not saying this is wrong, but it sounds like one of the most "corporate" things I have heard. It seems super arbitrary. What would be the impact of missing this deadline? They won't open a coster if it is still broken. And they also won't say "Oh we missed the deadline, guess we will keep it closed forever."

 

[RGMick77]

Internal deadlines on unexpected maintenance can be a funny thing. Deadlines are great for managers to plan things with, however, sometimes you find more problems when you start investigating and the original deadline becomes obsolete.

I’m not privy to any details here, but given the young age of the ride, perhaps the structure is settling and needs to have the bolts re-torqued? Could’ve been as simple as finding a stress crack and having to do deeper investigation.

 

[Brian G.]

So off my Wednesday visit:

- The waits weren't terrible with Stardust down, and MoM closed for half the day (DK was the only one with insane waits).
- The AAs in SNW are hit and miss, but I'd say 65-35 were working, but a lot of the noticeable ones (Thwomp, Shy Guy, Piranha, Rambi) were not.
- The DK waterfall is back, but only the bottom 2 levels. Seems like they're leaving the top water feature off.
- All AA's minus intro Ygor were working on Monsters, even Drac was in A-Mode.
- Some small concrete construction projects are still ongoing around Celestial.
- Service at all restaurants I ordered/dined at was phenomenal, especially at Blue Dragon. The type that makes you tip 20-25%.

I need to sit and think about this for a while, but I'm leaning towards the point that some of the Epic issues are a tad overblown. It still needs stuff added, but it isn't dire straits.

In the meantime, if there are any Qs about my visit or what I noticed... ask away!