Universal's Epic Universe Wish List & Speculation

[GAcoaster]

So far the track record is each Potter section has had a ground breaking anchor ride. I think it makes sense they go big for another Potter land.

 

[Nemesis Inferno]

I mean it may be potter, it may be creature.

it could even be the Nintendo expansion plot

The noises suggest Uni is planning for stuff after EU opens before its opened, which is very good news. Shows confidence in the project

Dont want a IOA where nothing major is done for 10 years

 

[Parkscope Joe]

If you have to brag about your rumor accuracy then you’re already not reliable.

 

[Loki]

Ground breaking ride could even be talking about the Donkey Kong mine cart ride. Which, as far as I am aware, is one of a kind coaster

 

[Alicia]

Ground breaking ride could even be talking about the Donkey Kong mine cart ride. Which, as far as I am aware, is one of a kind coaster

Except it’ll be the second one built.

The poster specified it was a Movie IP.

I’m not sure I would even classify Creature as a movie IP. More like a monster icon at this point.

 

[shiekra38]

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The entire park? Advertising around one ride? Not likely. Will it be features of course and early on it might be BUT only because there video etc of it already since it exsistes. Theres going to be a ton of stuff features in any adverts etc. Harry potter is a cash cow for example. The...

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A few thoughts

1) The game changer aspect is probably referring to the ride design and not specifically the "movie" that it's based on

2) It's one ride, so if we're discussing EU, it would have to fit into one of the "lands" that are designed

3) Hub seems to be IP free so not sure if it's a standalone

4) Potter area seems to be very loosely based on the films, but seems to be most "in flux"

5) The Monsters are more of a cinematic universe and not necessarily movie IPs

6) SNW seems locked in, only Mario is getting a movie

7) There have been mumblings of the HTTYD land being opened up to all Dreamworks, but it seems like that land is locked against the Hub coaster

8) I'm not sure the theater in HTTYD land would support a whole game changing ride, if they decided to kill the show

9) Circling back to Potter, Universal *does* tend to take some riskier moves with Potter attractions

10) Am I reading too much into the "game" of game-changer

11) There have been Pokemon movies...

I agree with @Joe though, if someone tells me they're an expert, I'm extremely skeptical until proven otherwise

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

Is it possible he got his wires crossed and is thinking of something that got approved for Beijing or Hollywood?

Potter seems unlikely given their inability to settle on a concept for the ride, and the lack of viable locations following the MOM. Unless it's an outdoor ride, it's also hard to imagine it will open by 2025. Creature is the fan-favorite rumor, but always as a phase two addition.

What makes this harder to parse is that whenever rumors have emerged for complicated, 'game-changing' ride systems, those rumors have faded or the systems were canned. Potter and Jurassic World both replaced their suspended systems with modified SCOOPs. Ambitious trackless concepts for Lorax, Pets, Monsters, Minions, and Potter were all scuttled. Barring a few exceptions like DK and the carousel, it seems like Universal's goal with this park has been to develop highly immersive and practical variations on ride systems that already exist (coasters, Kuka, spinning Busbar, SCOOP).

EDIT: I'll just say it. I don't believe him.

 

[shiekra38]

Is it possible he got his wires crossed and is thinking of something that got approved for Beijing or Hollywood?

Potter seems unlikely given their inability to settle on a concept for the ride, and the lack of viable locations following the MOM. Unless it's an outdoor ride, it's also hard to imagine it will open by 2025. Creature is the fan-favorite rumor, but always as a phase two addition.

What makes this harder to parse is that whenever rumors have emerged for complicated, 'game-changing' ride systems, those rumors have faded or the systems were canned. Potter and Jurassic World both replaced their suspended systems with modified SCOOPs. Ambitious trackless concepts for Lorax, Pets, Monsters, Minions, and Potter were all scuttled. Barring a few exceptions like DK and the carousel, it seems like Universal's goal with this park has been to develop highly immersive and practical variations on ride systems that already exist (coasters, Kuka, spinning Busbar, SCOOP).

EDIT: I'll just say it. I don't believe him.

I was thinking USF, personally, but Beijing would make sense

Also, a game-changer on paper looks very different than one in real life

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

I was thinking USF, personally, but Beijing would make sense

Or Hollywood, they'll have to put something in the lower lot by then.

My expectation is that this mystery project won't materialize within the three years till open and a follow-up post will conveniently confirm it was canceled.

 

[Skold]

Everyone, Jimmy Thick does not have a good record as far as his "insider tips" go. I challenge anyone to find one of his posts over there that actually happened.

 

[fryoj]

All I know is, if we aren't getting Potter VR, they have a lot of space on that side of the Wizarding World still in play.

Their post doesn't make mention of a new "land," just a ride.

In any case, figured I would share. At very least, to spark some conversation.

Using the rumored elevator ride as just a really elaborate queue experience for that MoM courtroom ride would be something.

 

[Mad Dog]

Everyone, Jimmy Thick does not have a good record as far as his "insider tips" go. I challenge anyone to find one of his posts over there that actually happened.

Yeah. He's more 'strange troll' than anything else.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

Yeah this guy is a hack. Not sure how he still enjoys this routine six years later.

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

If Ministry is a scoop disguised as an elevator at first, they would almost certainly have to revise where the vehicular door is. Getting in the elevator and having the seats face sideways would be quite awkward LOL.

 

[Eckert]

I'm really hoping it doesn't end up being another SCOOP vehicle. SCOOP motion base technology on a Tower of Terror ride vehicle would be pretty awesome, but I worry that GP seeing the Spider-Man vehicle for the 3rd time on their trip would be a bit of blunder on Universal's part. USF already gets a lot of flack for its repetitive use of screens...

 

[JoeCamel]

If Ministry is a scoop disguised as an elevator at first, they would almost certainly have to revise where the vehicular door is. Getting in the elevator and having the seats face sideways would be quite awkward LOL.

I'm really hoping it doesn't end up being another SCOOP vehicle. SCOOP motion base technology on a Tower of Terror ride vehicle would be pretty awesome, but I worry that GP seeing the Spider-Man vehicle for the 3rd time on their trip would be a bit of blunder on Universal's part. USF already gets a lot of flack for its repetitive use of screens...

I'm pretty sure that except for weight you can mount pretty much any body on the motion base and it could be so different you don't connect the dots that the tech is used elsewhere.

 

[devinp267]

The theater plans were probably further along than any show to be placed in it. Honestly, I don’t think they had much of a “show” developed when it was canned. Just my thoughts based on what I can gather.

Question..is the rumored theater under peaches castle still a mystery or was that false?

 

[Alicia]

Question..is the rumored theater under peaches castle still a mystery or was that false?

Not sure. Maybe it’s for Orlando only, as we have a teensy bit more space in our plans? Maybe it was never a thing?

 

[belloq87]

A theater (and, presumably, a show of some sort) would be a nice extra little touch to truly make Orlando's SNW the best version of the land and out-do Japan's version.

 

[Alicia]

A theater (and, presumably, a show of some sort) would be a nice extra little touch to truly make Orlando's SNW the best version of the land and out-do Japan's version.

I think, if it exists, it would just be an elaborate meet and greet stage thing. Not a full narrative story.