Universal's Epic Universe Wish List & Speculation

[Alicia]

I have my doubts about the modern take on the ride/land now. Especially if the ride patent design is correct. Looks more steampunk than modern.

 

[Scott W.]

Something I've been thinking about today.

Will this have more themed roof tops?

With the hotel overlooking the whole park, I wonder if they'll try to hide some of AC units, pipes and all the other stuff that reside on roof tops.

 

[Alicia]

Something I've been thinking about today.

Will this have more themed roof tops?

With the hotel overlooking the whole park, I wonder if they'll try to hide some of AC units, pipes and all the other stuff that reside on roof tops.

Or go the other way, and make it a neat way to see behind the scenes. You might have a good view of flats behind Wizarding Paris for example.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I need to see this coaster concept before I’m convinced personally. A family themed monsters coaster to me, on paper, doesn’t vibe with the other 2 rides or land design itself. Would love to be proven wrong, but I think a show fits here much better. If it’s Hippogriff 2.0 then I strongly wish we got a show instead.

What I'm thinking is they could do a two-track version of Hersheypark's Laff Trakk but with more theming and such. Maybe theme it to Wolfman or something?

 

[Scott W.]

Or go the other way, and make it a neat way to see behind the scenes. You might have a good view of flats behind Wizarding Paris for example.

I think that's the only area you probably won't be able to see from the park facing rooms.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

What I'm thinking is they could do a two-track version of Hersheypark's Laff Trakk but with more theming and such. Maybe theme it to Wolfman or something?

That’s a big “meh” from me.

I understand a kiddie coaster isn’t for me, also, but the prospect of a Monsters show was thrilling to me!

 

[Scott W.]

What if the rumoured Mack Spinner for Epic Universe is actually to replace E.T. Adventure?

In fact, nah. Universal would never replace E.T. with a Mack Spinner...

 

[belloq87]

I have my doubts about the modern take on the ride/land now. Especially if the ride patent design is correct. Looks more steampunk than modern.

In fairness, what would a “modern” ride vehicle for the attraction look like, though? Even if the land were to be set in present day, a heavy gothic/medieval influence would still be present if we're inside an ancient castle.

 

[Alicia]

I think that's the only area you probably won't be able to see from the park facing rooms.
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Then yes, themed roofs for monsters and the hub. Mario Kart and Dragons should be far enough away to not matter as much.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

What if the rumoured Mack Spinner for Epic Universe is actually to replace E.T. Adventure?

In fact, nah. Universal would never replace E.T. with a Mack Spinner...

If they don't give it a proper refurb, might as well

 

[OrlandoGuy]

I said it didn’t have to be kitschy to be self-aware. Chester and Hester’s was kitschy by design. It was modeled after side-of-the-highway tourists traps. There are countless little European towns that make cottage industries out of tourists visiting the local castle that are authentic but very cognizant of the fact they’re a tourist attraction. They’re self-aware without the cheese.

Honestly, it’s the only “story” way to present a self-contained town that welcomes outsiders after their history of ostracizing them.

Big agree…Asia just one land over from Dinoland is a lot like what you’re talking about and that’s some of the best theming in any park.

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

Big agree…Asia just one land over from Dinoland is a lot like what you’re talking about and that’s some of the best theming in any park.

Asia is a very underrated area IMO.

 

[tommyhawkins]

I think that's the only area you probably won't be able to see from the park facing rooms.
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yeah the artwork is deceptive because the monsters and Potter show buildings are very much behind the south/east/west facing rooms

 

[SpatulaShack]

Asia is a very underrated area IMO.

Couldn't agree more. It's the top non-IP themed land for me.

 

[shiekra38]

An indoor Mack Spinner like Cobra's Curse with a vertical lift would be a great addition IMO

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

An indoor Mack Spinner like Cobra's Curse with a vertical lift would be a great addition IMO

It would need much better capacity tho

 

[shiekra38]

Wait, what if they just cloned Space Fantasy but themed it to a scary forest with Wolfman?

 

[DeliciousOatmeal]

Wait, what if they just cloned Space Fantasy but themed it to a scary forest with Wolfman?

How much space does Space Fantasy take up compared to the plot of land available for this ride? I’m always down for a spooky forest theme

 

[tommyhawkins]

Im confused why everyone seems to think it's going to be indoors, when family level Mack Spinners have all been outside the past few years. Especially as the Eticket is a dark ride.
I did a bit of work on it a few weeks back but never posted, I could see it being themedsimilar to Raik. I would add equally the inside/outside stuff Mack does with Arthur could also work, theres plenty of space especially if the track was to go over the service road into the area of the unpermitted warehouse we're unsure of, heres the analysis

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

How much space does Space Fantasy take up compared to the plot of land available for this ride? I’m always down for a spooky forest theme

Space Fantasy is about an acre.