Universal's Epic Universe Wish List & Speculation

[OLSinFLA]

Never been a fan of Elfman ... his music alll seem to have the same kind of sound. Maybe because it's rumored he whistles his themes and someone who writes music transcribes them. But (to me) it always sounds like he starts with the same beat (1-2-2-1-2-2) and builds up from there. He's certainly not in league with the J's (John Williams, James Horner, Jerry Goldsmith). IMHO of course.

 

[Tyr12]

Elfman's work on Mystic Manor is easily one of the best ride soundtracks of the modern era. It's quite possible he just came up with a tune and someone else did the heavily lifting. But either way, it works.

 

[brandonflupo]

Just for the sake of conversation, how "scary" do you believe the speculated Monster's land to be? I personally don't believe it will be anywhere near as scary as HHN and drive for a more spooky "family friendly" approach. Maybe a couple steps up from Haunted Mansion, but they wouldn't want to alienate family's with (let's say) 7 or 8 year olds (just using those ages as a generalization).

 

[sonoma15]

Just for the sake of conversation, how "scary" do you believe the speculated Monster's land to be? I personally don't believe it will be anywhere near as scary as HHN and drive for a more spooky "family friendly" approach. Maybe a couple steps up from Haunted Mansion, but they wouldn't want to alienate family's with (let's say) 7 or 8 year olds (just using those ages as a generalization).

I don't know anything but based off speculation it sounds like the land itself will be like haunted mansion level but the dark ride could be a step above.

 

[Nico]

I imagine it as a muggle version of Hogsmeade with Knockturn levels of creep, mostly at night. The ride itself Im hoping for Haunted Mansion vibe with classic monsters.

 

[DodgsonHere]

Just for the sake of conversation, how "scary" do you believe the speculated Monster's land to be? I personally don't believe it will be anywhere near as scary as HHN and drive for a more spooky "family friendly" approach. Maybe a couple steps up from Haunted Mansion, but they wouldn't want to alienate family's with (let's say) 7 or 8 year olds (just using those ages as a generalization).

Just based off what insiders have alluded to:

• Land itself should be family friendly, more "spooky" than scary
• Wolfman likely won't be too scary either, family coaster
• Meet and greets with monsters will not be HHN style, more traditional
• Main attraction could be frightening, especially since the movement profile is speculated to be more intense than Forbidden Journey. Could be oriented towards an older crowd more than anything else in the park
• Nighttime atmosphere could be more frightening than day, unique lighting and sound effects and pyrotechnic show on windmill

Anything I'm forgetting or wrong about?

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Just based off what insiders have alluded to:

• Land itself should be family friendly, more "spooky" than scary
• Wolfman likely won't be too scary either, family coaster
• Meet and greets with monsters will not be HHN style, more traditional
• Main attraction could be frightening, especially since the movement profile is speculated to be more intense than Forbidden Journey. Could be oriented towards an older crowd more than anything else in the park
• Nighttime atmosphere could be more frightening than day, unique lighting and sound effects and pyrotechnic show on windmill

Anything I'm forgetting or wrong about?

This is exactly what I suspect, along with beer and pretzels.

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

This is exactly what I suspect, along with beer and pretzels.

I wish...but the rumor is that it's taking place in Scotland instead?

 

[Ken96]

I wish...but the rumor is that it's taking place in Scotland instead?

Not doubting you, but where did that rumor originate? I’m all for Monster speculation!

 

[Mad Dog]

I wish...but the rumor is that it's taking place in Scotland instead?

Oh no, Haggis on a Stick for food.

 

[Jake S]

don't worry, they drink beer in scotland

 

[Mad Dog]

don't worry, they drink beer in scotland

You need a couple of cases to be brave enough to eat Haggis.

 

[rageofthegods]

(Haggis isn't actually that bad, it's basically just a sausage.)

 

[Jake S]

(Haggis isn't actually that bad, it's basically just a sausage.)

agreed! haggis, neeps and tatties, monkfish… in the hands of a competent cook are all excellent.

 

[mainejeff]

I'm still trying to get over the coaster placement in Monsters....please tell me everything will be OK.

I know that Monsters will look fantastic when all is said and done but I still wish it would have had more of a village feel...hence my disdain for the coaster location.

 

[ReelJustice]

I'm still trying to get over the coaster placement in Monsters....please tell me everything will be OK.

I know that Monsters will look fantastic when all is said and done but I still wish it would have had more of a village feel...hence my disdain for the coaster location.

It’s gonna be okay

 

[PenguinCowboy]

I wish...but the rumor is that it's taking place in Scotland instead?

Nein, das ist nicht richtig. Machen Sie sich bereit für Monster Treffen, Toiletten, und Das Stakehaus im Dorf Darkmoor

 

[OrlLover]

I'm still trying to get over the coaster placement in Monsters....please tell me everything will be OK.

I know that Monsters will look fantastic when all is said and done but I still wish it would have had more of a village feel...hence my disdain for the coaster location.

That is/was definitely my biggest criticism for that area because it seems like such a Universal solution.

Let’s plop down a coaster and hopefully that solves some issues since it’s cheaper then trying to develop a whole new concept.

However they have proven they can do really good themed coasters so I’m not as worried about it anymore. Now we need them to build that Creatures boat ride and the land will be complete in my eyes.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Let’s plop down a coaster and hopefully that solves some issues since it’s cheaper then trying to develop a whole new concept.

My eyes have rolled out of my head and onto the floor.

 

[DodgsonHere]

I'm still trying to get over the coaster placement in Monsters....please tell me everything will be OK.

I know that Monsters will look fantastic when all is said and done but I still wish it would have had more of a village feel...hence my disdain for the coaster location.

I believe the surroundings of the coaster will be wooded and themed. I don't think the original central plaza plans would have added much to the village feel either, and and we're actually getting a structure we wouldn't have gotten otherwise with the coaster.