Universal's Epic Universe General News & Discussion

[AB2020]

I can easily see unique and new components having issues with manufacturing or passing NDT and that ship date keep getting pushed back.

Maybe a stupid question but how much is actually new or unique about Stardust Racers? I would assume that most parts are pretty standard across most Mack Launch Coasters.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Maybe a stupid question but how much is actually new or unique about Stardust Racers? I would assume that most parts are pretty standard across most Mack Launch Coasters.

Again this depends on a part being the issue, but there are likely custom designed parts for the ride or ones that aren’t an off the shelf item that is routinely stocked.

 

[Mike S]

Again this depends on a part being the issue, but there are likely custom designed parts for the ride or ones that aren’t an off the shelf item that is routinely stocked.

It’s all those Flux Capacitors. Only one dude knows how to make them!

 

[OrlandoGuy]

Maybe a stupid question but how much is actually new or unique about Stardust Racers? I would assume that most parts are pretty standard across most Mack Launch Coasters.

I think it’s probably the onboard audio. It’s super heavy and may have increased expected wear and tear or requires custom parts to operate properly.

 

[Freak]

I think it’s probably the onboard audio. It’s super heavy and may have increased expected wear and tear or requires custom parts to operate properly.

How wild is it that we’re in 2026 and onboard ride audio of all things would still cause ware and tear on a roller coaster. If that’s the case I think that’s a serious design flaw.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

How wild is it that we’re in 2026 and onboard ride audio of all things would still cause ware and tear on a roller coaster. If that’s the case I think that’s a serious design flaw.

Well it's not that.

 

[OrlandoGuy]

How wild is it that we’re in 2026 and onboard ride audio of all things would still cause ware and tear on a roller coaster. If that’s the case I think that’s a serious design flaw.

I mean I dont know I’m just guessing. Seems to be the uncommon denominator but who knows

 

[SkiBum]

It’s all those Flux Capacitors. Only one dude knows how to make them!

Maybe he is lost in time. Again.

 

[AB2020]

Again this depends on a part being the issue, but there are likely custom designed parts for the ride or ones that aren’t an off the shelf item that is routinely stocked.

Maybe I wasn't clear enough (or this is the wrong thread for this) but this wasn't really my question. Personally I don't care about the speculation on the reasons, I strongly believe both Mack and Universal are working to the best of their ability to fix it.

My question was more like a general question and was more looking for verified facts. As in "They are using a new launch technology for this coaster." or "It's the first time Mack uses <insert part/system>".

 

[Evan]

Official statement:

 

[DarkMetroid567]

Official statement:

me when i lie

 

[Hatetofly]

I really feel like Universal dropped the ball on this in a massive way. Spring Break officially started today / tomorrow for Florida along with numerous other school districts all over the Southeastern US. So did they wait to push back the announcement of the extension and the “reason” until today to avoid cancellations? I understand they could be waiting on parts etc but you can’t tell me they’ve handled this situation well.

I get it, it’s a new park with a lot of issues around up time, operational readiness, and efficiency. It’s gonna take time, but for a park that has had so much negative press and awful reviews, a little better communication and transparency I believe would have been a better route to take.