I just love seeing them embrace coasters as the main attraction. Remember when Universal was the park where you end up looking at screens in every ride? Velocicoaster was a turning point for sure

Celestial Park being "boring" has a point that may indicate something about Universals long-term plans for the park. Constellations are timeless folklore and can't be patented, they chose this theming for that reason. At least as far as IP is concerned they should NEVER have to re-work the theming in the hub-world. All the portal worlds are connected to IPs...and the layout means they are easy to change. If at any point Train Your Dragon has a dip in popularity or Universal loses their HP license they can close those portals while they re-work those sections to be themed to other more popular or owned IPs. The park is literally being designed semi-modularly to allow for the hub-world to remain untouched and allow consistent access to all the sections while others are rebuilt or re-themed. I wonder what their plans are for this, and if we'll see more rapid re-theming than we do in other parks. It'd be cool to see a world rotated every few years so there's always something new and more chance they're going to cover your favorite IP at some point in your lifetime.

The power of Mario, Harry Potter, and The Monsters combined will be incredible to see.

The dark universe manor ride will use an updated kooka arm system like forbidden journey but it rumored to have significantly more physical sets with screens only acting as accent pieces. If Universal crushes this ride, I think it could be the best in the park.

Bro Disney hasn't innovated in years meanwhile Universal has been pushing the envelope with the **** MINIONS

Hopefully it WILL so Disney realizes they have to innovate again with some competition Edit: I started a war in the reply’s

Epic Universe represents not the point Universal overtakes Disney, but the critical turning point where Universal starts down that path to do so in 10-15 years. Universal currently is like Disney in the early Eisner era. A very expansion heavy period where no expense is spared. When Disney added 2 more parks to Orlando, 2 water parks, many hotel resorts, and iconic rides like the OG Splash Mountain & Tower of terror. Universal is aggressively growing like that period. Epic Universe will be the best park in Orlando and turn Universal into a week long destination. On top of that, they are creating mini parks focused around young children (Legoland like parks), adult entertainment experiences like the year round HHN in Vegas, And potential new (or acquired) parks the UK, Spain, and S. Korea. Disney meanwhile is in a holding phase. Their parks make more than Universal, but most of that profit is funneled away from the parks, and into unprofitable divisions. Splash Mountain's retheme represents modern Disney well. The OG Splash mountain was a spare no expense ride, a log flume that cost nearly $200mil to build (in the 80s), with scores of animatronics. The retheme is a very budgeted endeavor that cuts the number of animatronics to 1/3rd of what they used to be while completely reusing the aging foundation. Modern Disney wouldn't build a new Spalsh Mountain, but modern Universal would.

Those flat rides in the HTTYD land are elite in my opinion. I experienced one for my first time at Lost Island last summer and once you know how to flap the wings you can spin continuously

I already told the wife and kid, I REFUSE my first walk into Dark Universe to be until nightfall. Then another hour. I want it dark.

The ride track is fabricated by Peterson but the ride’s manufacturer is believed to be Setpoint, which was recently acquired by JR Automation, which is part of the Hitachi group.

The Donkey Kong minecart coaster is allegedly manufactured by Setpoint. Also, there is one opening at Universal Studios Japan this year.

The last time I went to Orlando (2016 I believe) I didn't bother with Disney. I'd been twice before, but the last time I had went it was only for one day, rather than a 50/50 split of Universal and Disney over a week. There is just nothing at Disney right now that I can't get at Universal in a better way. Theming, experience, queues etc was always better at Universal for me. I plan to go to Universal when it opens up next year and I've not been interested in Disney for years. Especially with how expensive it's become without adding anything making it worth the additional costs. I've even recommended to friends that if they're going to Orlando that Universal is better in most cases than Disney. With these expansions, combined with the issues Disney are facing in Florida right now, the two are no longer competitors like they used to be. Universal is just dominating right now.

Plot twist: Disney sets up a Mears bus link from Disney Springs to Epic so their resort guests ONLY spend a day there.

The word I’ve heard from insiders is that the battle for the ministry is actually the trial of Dolores umbridge and she escapes and causes havoc. Which id love a lot more than order of the phoenix.

This park is going to be awesome. Definitely puts Disney on notice and will push them to up their game. Can’t wait for this open.

i might be in the minority of people most excited for the httyd land, but this expansion is probably gonna make a much bigger difference than i realize. the days of universal being a 1-2 day trip being a thing of the future is gonna be great

There's really no stopping Universal at this point. It took Disney forever to put up Tron, which many people find underwhelming. Since then, Disney has done nothing to prepare for the entire park that Universal has been openly constructing for years.

Universal: “I am the captain now”

Dragon is also home to one of the best stage shows ever created (it's a copy of Shanghai's) complete with a full sized Toothless flying over the audience

What’s great is Universals creative team is made up of a lot of ex Disney imagineers .Disney is letting there creative talent bleed out do to strict ip driven agendas for attractions

I’d like to add in from an infrastructure point of view, the future Epic Universe train station connecting to the airport will change the game down there. I believe SeaWorld also said they will buy into the train as well, which would be great because I still love those parks.

wait, is epic universe a whole new location or is it connected to the existing orlando park?

Hopefully this will put more pressure on Disney to lower prices, if nothing else. They’ve been getting pretty greedy with their park fees lately, and Universal can really hit them where it hurts by undercutting them on ticket prices.

I’m a big Disney fan and I can agree that Disney will have some competition with this park. I don’t think it will overthrow it, but hopefully Disney will add some more coasters after this park opens since their newest rides are roller coasters.

Music choices throughout the video are PEAK btw, great vid here

Great Video Coastoons Keep Up The Great work

Bye bye Mickey.

Im so excited for epic universe!!!! Also this is a really good thing because Mabye and hopefully Disney will realize they need to make BIG changes

Solid editing my friend

Disney has been on top for too long, people are over the painful mediocrity that’s only gotten more glaringly obvious over the past half decade or so.

It all looks incredible!

Honestly universal has a better fastpass system. If they have seamless transportation I would easily choose it over Disney. Especially considering there's nothing new out of Disney lately.

There's two words that sum up how Epic Universe will beat Disney World: Super Mario.

I’m super excited for Epic Universe 👍

What's really deadly about this for Disney is the fact that they're bringing out Epic Universe right around the time that Disney is going through a clear creative and investment slump AND people are getting really vocal about how they're fed up with Disney's worst aspects (price, reservations, Genie+, etc.) at the same time. And to make things worse, Disney doesn't even seem to be trying to fight back. They must've missed the meme on having to fight to stay on top when substantial competition comes. So yeah, I think it's clear that Universal is going to take a huge chunk out of the Orlando pie. I don't think Universal overtaking Disney in attendance in the area is out of the question.

yo where do you find all these instrumentals

This is going to be huge! I cannot wait

Bro I am so excited for Epic Universe

Epic universe might be the second best theme park in America and it will be hard for some to make an argument Disney is better. Nostalgia is a powerful thing though.

As a universal fan, this is great

I can’t wait for this bro

1:31 T H U N D E R *organ music inserted*

I’m pretty sure the mansion ride is the same ride system as forbidden

3:33 Honesty reminds of a Whoa Peice from Thrillville and those were generally always meant to be fictional.

The Monsters: Unchained ride is confirmed as a Kuka robotics arm ride like forbidden journey. Difference is that it won’t be covered to prevent you from seeing all around, and will use far more practical effects and animatronics than forbidden journey, with a limited number of screens and no 3D glasses! *edit; Kuka, not luka*

Cant wait for the absolutely terrifying rollercoasters

I can’t wait to ride the dueling coaster

Now more than ever Disney needs that mentality of What would Walt do ?

6:03 it actually is going to be the kuku arm system, but there won't be screen sections. Instead, they will use props like the dragon and dementor sections of Forbidden Journey

The whole park scene in orlando has been exploding the past few years. Actually makes me plan to move there before this park opens!

The CP will be open to the non ticket holding public. Like City Walk. At each portal they use facial recognition (if the guest allows it) to admit them into that land. I haven't heard this, but theoretically they could sell a ticket just to Nintendo or Potted Harry World...

The public domain character land was a genius idea

I’m pretty much going to live in Dark Universe. I’m so freaking excited!

well done vid man, whats that first background beat called?

I’ve heard that the ministry of magic ride is using the same system as spiderman. But if you look at the showbuilding, it’s absolutely MASSIVE. Based on the Jurassic world adventure ride, it Makes me wonder if they are going to go crazy with animatronics and I think the sets are going to massive; an screens will only be used when other methods are not possible. They have teased it to be something truly next level, potentially the leading attraction? I think they are just not trying to say much about it right now but it sounds like it’s going to be something special, and I’m most excited for that even though I’m not a Harry Potter fan.

I think Universal has many more years to go before they are the most popular chain (assuming you mean most attended) Universal just has half as many parks. Maybe someday, but I doubt it'll be epic that does it. Now if you mean mostly highly regarded, Epic might well do that.

I think you are completely correct that Universal is clearly dumping insane money into growing right now. They are also doing a lot of things very right and very well. The problem is I have to disagree with you end statement that you are sure the company will continue to invest in their parks and maintain the quality they initially deliver. I know that sounds cynical but look at disney and every other company. The motto is sell high hopes and deliver the bare minimum.

I honestly hope universal takes over, Disney has disregarded the consumer time and time again. They’ve gone mega woke, raised prices, and ignored complaints from the public. They’re doing it to themselves

Star fall racers should definitely be a hit👍

There's also a part where Universal is planning on squeezing the Brittish out of Flordia by having a park the size of IoA half an hour away from London

how to train your dragon solos!! i think the land actually looks peak even if the rides are nothing too special

Plot twist: SeaWorld Orlando unveils something big to take them both out! 😅 lol jk.

I feel like The coaster in the How to Train Your Dragon world should have been a flying or wing coaster, still this announcement is really cool.

W for putting did it again

Ngl my next trip to orlando might be universal

hopefully my family will finally go to universal after the park opens

Coastoons: *says Dark universe* *DRAMATIC VAMPIRE APPEARS WITH AN ORGAN AND LIGHTNING!*

I think it has a chance. Mario is more recognizable than Mickey Mouse now.

I hope universal does overtake disney, disney has gotten way too comfortable and never cater to thrill seekers. Universal found a way to incorporate activities for every kind of person who wants to visit a theme park.

Not enough rides for an entire week. Maybe 2 days at best.

Universal wins and no one cares about dizzy anymore. Dizzy takes a hit so hard that traded stock falls to the scare floor and never recovers for at least another decade or more.

I say it’s their ace up their sleeve

Universal 👑

Rip Disney

3:35 J-Cole tribe beat? Amazing choice

Disney is saving for a third park and expansion to Disneyland but not saying anything, it’s why they’re testing out lands in Singapore beforehand

Coasttoons, I am a young new thoosie because of you. Me and my family will be going to Cedar Point this summer. They told me that their favorite ride was Magnum XL200 and they were in the time zone of when mille came. Should I agree with this. I have watched your videos and I know you aren't that high on Magnum, but I haven't ridden many rides. I hope that you respond and give me feed back

Your statement is true. Epic will overthrow. Not for the reasons you said. It will overthrow becuase the cartoons our parents grew up with and collected are old. Kids are going up with the shows and toons a 30 year old today watched. Not micky mouse. Kids want to see pokemon how to train your dragon and dreamworks. I dont see how Disney can modernize

I'm already used to stay a couple of days on both properties.

I feel like Universal is a little bit too dependent on IP, though Disney has had the same issue as of late.

universal amazing disney trah

I don't know about that... it's like McDonald's vs Burger King... yes Burger King has bigger burgers. But no matter what, everyone still goes back to McDonald's- whether it's for the memories, or the fries; Mcdonald's is still king, and everyone will still goes to disney. heck, every time I fly to Orlando, the plane is always full with everyone going to disney.

I do wonder if epic universe will have HHN nights the dark univese seems perfect for it

Celestrial is on purpose to not be that interesting because they wanted to avoid a ip so they would never have to change it

I think universal is in a good spot of overtaking disney in florida.

Its going to suck without jaws 😢

It’s going to wake Disney up. It’s great for us consumers.

A Mack launch coaster please I’m begging for Mack to use their new lsm technology the one that actually feels like a launch over a push but judging by the video it’s the weak ones.

When I went to Orlando in 2020, I couldn’t get on Hagrids, was still afraid of Hulk, and Velocicoaster wasn’t open yet. However, Universal was still infinitely better than Disney. Hence why we only spent one day at Magic Kingdom and got on like 3 rides, and we spent 3 days at Universal.

Funny thing is...Universal doesn't have to do anything. Disney is happy enough to destroy themselves.

Common coastoons W

loving what universal has been doing recently. really hope they overtake disney

day whatever the fuck of asking coastoons to make a music account

Never! Not by a long shot! Disney WILL rise back up to the top! I'll make sure that HAPPENS! Just you wait and see!

Also they made a land off of a single movie and a two d game?

Haha! Not a chance.

I mean once epic universe drops theyd have my attention immediately over disney just from dark universe alone.

Gotta give it up for a guy who admits that his YT video is just "clickbait". ( 9:40 )

Unrelated, but how awesome would it be if microsoft entered the theme park industry. They have such great IP especially with recent bethesda acquisition: minecraft, halo, pirate land iscovered with sea of thieves , fallout

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