We can finally say Epic Universe opens NEXT YEAR!!!
@Ljkrummen9877 ай бұрын
Yay!!!
@russmacc3167 ай бұрын
Any idea if they have plans for transportation between the other parks? I haven't seen anything about that yet
@ThemeParkStop7 ай бұрын
@@russmacc316 We discussed it in the recent podcast on the channel, near the start of the episode. They are building dedicated bus lanes to connect the parks and will offer free shuttles between the new areas and existing resort.
@russmacc3167 ай бұрын
@@ThemeParkStop Cool! I will give it a listen, thank you!!
@hunterthixton75777 ай бұрын
Yes finally we are getting closer and closer to epic universe
@nickthetrex7 ай бұрын
I hope Phase two for Dark Universe succeeds.
@joep_films7 ай бұрын
That creature from the black lagoon ride sounds so sick
@nickthetrex7 ай бұрын
I hope it gets built.
@MarissaGibson-qf5mg7 ай бұрын
Me too!
@Carl19p7 ай бұрын
Same here. That sounds like a scary ride lol
@robofistsrevenge32887 ай бұрын
I cannot stress how much I'm looking forward to Dark Universe. I'm so used to corporate cynicism when it comes to pandering to their audiences, but I'm pleasantly surprised at how much love Universal seems to be putting into this section of the park. Incorporating Maleva into the Wolf Man coaster, referencing the DeLacey family in the restaurant, all of it sounds like a Monster fan's dream.
@ThemeParkStop7 ай бұрын
I feel the same way. The attention to detail from the classic films is so refreshing to see!!
@AdamYJ7 ай бұрын
I hope there are some Easter eggs of the less popular Universal horror films too. Maybe a couple tattered circus posters boasting “Cheela the Gorilla” or “Dynamo Dan the Electrical Man”.
@danasandoval6247 ай бұрын
Yes this area looks like it is going to be amazing. It looks like they are paying close attention to every aspect of each land. I think Universal does a great job with that. Like Hogsmeade & the castle they are modeled after some actual places they went & studied & replicated. We stay at Portofino Bay when there & it looks so much like the one in Italy, the only difference is in Italy there are more boats in the bay since it’s a actual working area & mountains behind the town, no mountains in Orlando but it still looks really like the real place. Can’t wait for Epic to open I think we will all be amazed at what they have done in really a very short time.
@ThemeParkPassion7 ай бұрын
I still can’t believe we are a year away. It is going to be such an emotional experience going in for the first time. Thank you for everything Alicia! I do have one fear for the park. When studios opened, nothing worked. When islands opened, nobody went. When volcano bay opened it wasn’t finished. What is going to happen with epic???? Will the Universal Orlando opening curse finally be lifted?
@LChatmanFL7 ай бұрын
I would say look to their more recent openings over in Asia. Really positive reports in recent yrs. The issue with VB was tapu tapu. It took a while to work out the kinks and many just did not know how to use it. Now it's great & works well the majority of the time.
@Linkmik907 ай бұрын
How long did it take Volcano Bay to fully work? To know what to expect with this park and how much I have to wait to book a reservation
@LChatmanFL7 ай бұрын
@@Linkmik90 Fully work... not sure. We went in the 1st yr, within a few months and it worked for us as intended, except for payment processing. I still randomly have issues with that. BTW, I have heard the facial recognition is working well during the trials in place. The biggest issue I think will surface, will be crowd mgmnt, which will include getting on site guests to and from the other parks. I hope they buy enough buses.
@schues3177 ай бұрын
@@LChatmanFLwe went over Halloween (not long after they started using the facial recognition system) and it worked great-I think it’s actually faster than the fingerprint scanner. I’ve seen a couple of complaints about it in some FB groups and for the life of me I don’t understand why.
@LChatmanFL7 ай бұрын
@@schues317 Well that's good news. Does it work if you're wearing sunglasses, hats etc. ? Also, does this mean they can link the face to a valid passholder and there we will no longer need to scan an AP card, so we can just walk in (making rope drop much easier)? Lastly, will they have a separate line for actual date based ticket holders? I am assume they will not be using facial recognition since they may only be one time guests. That would be awesome as well. It's tough thinking your line is moving along and then you realize the family of 5 in front is having ticket issues and line comes to a screeching halt. That's when I really need Jesus!!
@howardcraigiv5187 ай бұрын
Im so happy the Universal Monsters are FINALLY being brought to a Universal Theme Park. 2025 cannot get here fast enough. Me and my Wife are so stoked
@toddjones14807 ай бұрын
Universal Hollywood has had Castle Dracula, Van Helsing: Fortress Dracula, Universal's House Of Monsters and Creature From The Black Lagoon: The Musical.
@howardcraigiv5187 ай бұрын
@@toddjones1480 Yeah Hollywood … Not Orlando my friend
@coolioam81377 ай бұрын
Calling it now, the Super Nintendo World portal entry phrase is going to either be "Press Start" or "Lets-A Go!"
@moneygrabbercodswollop81337 ай бұрын
I was recently wanting it to be “Now you’re playing with power!”
@coolioam81377 ай бұрын
@@moneygrabbercodswollop8133 That would be amazing too lol
@ThemeParkStop7 ай бұрын
“Here We Go!”
@Kev-O337 ай бұрын
"my body is ready" 😂
@dannycorr43187 ай бұрын
@@ThemeParkStop what kind effect will this have on the original universal theme park.?. Would this cause the other theme park to close down because this one may be so popular knowbody goes to the other park?
@loganeverett68867 ай бұрын
A land based around how to train your dragon is genius This could really be the best theme park in the world
@thebluetarp7 ай бұрын
An indoor boat ride featuring The Creature from the Black lagoon????? Are you kidding me? That is freaking awesome. This monsters land is going to be a bigger hit than Universal probably realizes
@ottot32217 ай бұрын
No matter how rough your day has been, there is always ThemeParkStop to put a smile on your face and dreams in your head. Thank you Alicia and I wish you an amazing 2024!
@ThemeParkStop7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Hope you have a wonderful 2024!
@rodneyp95907 ай бұрын
The people building this are killing it. The site manager must be a beast! Putting in 100 hour weeks
@k9feces7 ай бұрын
I can’t imagine managing even part of this huge project.
@schues3177 ай бұрын
Right?! In probably just a little more time than it took Disney to build ONE rollercoaster in MK (a copycat from one they already had!) and a walk-through exhibit and glorified planter box area in EPCOT, universal is building a whole state of the art theme park from scratch (other than the Nintendo area) and 3 hotels!
@rowlandkrause59307 ай бұрын
Disney is a disgrace, there to busy figuring out what there going to take away next 👍👍
@chrisshobris6707 ай бұрын
I’m a massive How to Train Your Dragon fan and I’m beyond excited to feast my eyes on this world they are creating. Using the Toothless symbol from Hiccup’s shield and armor for the tower made me very happy. The statues look like they took them straight out of the movie. Plus all the other worlds look incredible too.
@olemanatwheel7 ай бұрын
I have never been more pleased to work for Uni. This is 1 fantastic update. I had to say bye to a couple of TM friends today that's heading to the South Campus (Epic). 😢 Gonna miss them, and I wish them all the best bringing the South Campus to life next year.
@higbeehorrorhaunt26757 ай бұрын
Gotta give it to Universal this park is looking to be absolutely incredible. They are gonna set a whole new standard to themed lands at theme parks. Love the entry portals and honestly at first Universal Monsters was the only land i was really looking forward to, but now im stoked for everything! Keep up these amazing videos.
@georgejacktaylor7 ай бұрын
I’ve never clicked on a video so fast! So surreal to be able to say that this is opening NEXT year, only another 7 or so years for Universal Great Britain (fingers crossed no delays!)
@barrybillionaire7 ай бұрын
I was down in Florida for Christmas and did a drive by. WOW, it's also very impressive even from the roadway! Loved the mirrored cladding on the hotel, so much better in person. Thanks for the update and Happy New Year!
@TigressUnicorn7 ай бұрын
I have been WAITING for this video all Christmas!!! Hearing "Epic Universe will open NEXT YEAR" fills me with so much joy! Thanks for keeping us updated, it looks like the park will be fantastic!
@skh19647 ай бұрын
Creature From the Black Lagoon boat ride please!!! I’m such a fan of that idea, can’t wait for this park to open.
@chrisogrady287 ай бұрын
Meanwhile at Alton Towers, they can't build a single, small, show building because a bit of it's roof might be visible in winter when the trees are bare, to some of the 1000 population village nearby. So they have to lower the roofline and compromise the ride. Imagine if the american parks had to deal with this level of bureaucracy for every single thing
@kentslocum7 ай бұрын
Disneyland California absolutely has to deal with those kinds of restrictions. There are residential homes just on the other side of Disneyland California, so there are noise restrictions. Universal Studios Hollywood is also having to install sound barriers on its new Fast & Furious roller coaster. Phantasialand in Germany has even stricter regulations to follow, but unlike other parks, it actually manages to turn these restrictions into strengths.
@chrisogrady287 ай бұрын
@@kentslocum i was criticising my country in how poorly we manage these things, it's hilarious how amazing Phantasialand is despite having the greatest restrictions of all
@kentslocum7 ай бұрын
@@chrisogrady28 Most parks are like, "we can't build really tall, really loud rides right next to a residential building? Then I guess we can't do anything!", while Phantasialand is like, "We'll put the roller coaster underground and give it an extra launch and hyper-theme everything so no one notices that it's not super tall!"
@CrumpetTV7 ай бұрын
I remember looking at constructioon updates like 4 years ago. It is crazy how far this has come.
@DeadMeatMorgan7 ай бұрын
Dark Universe is gonna be such a vibe for the goths
@VSpoodle7 ай бұрын
So excited for this project, but honestly, i really enjoy the update videos almost more than the progress itself
@TheRealAustinRamey7 ай бұрын
Been watching for a few months now. These videos are so well done and so professionally presented. Bravo to everyone that creates these wonderful update videos.
@Kumba97 ай бұрын
I love the theme around Dark Universe area, but especially the HTTYD area. The bridge area looks cool, but I can imagine much more restricted fencing when complete, because of the water area and we all know some guests will find a way to jump into that water to retrieve a phone or hat. 😆 🤣
@WanderlustWalleys7 ай бұрын
Can not believe I have been following you videos for all this time and it's just over a year away now until completion!! In Orlando Aug 24 so can not wait to hopefully see the preview store. Keep up the fantastic work!!
@ahill2097 ай бұрын
I work on the top floor of an office building just across from Epic Universe, so I get to see progress every day. While I'm near retirement age, I'm tempted to work through opening date just to watch fireworks from my office.
@ameliac5047 ай бұрын
Do it
@Eldollow7 ай бұрын
you're kinda lucky if you can look a theme park every day you work. its like a way to brighten up your day
@ahill2097 ай бұрын
@@Eldollow well, for three years it was just moving dirt.
@caseycb797 ай бұрын
I absolutely love these updates. SO glad I came across this on accident. I now wait with anticipation for these!
@henselollervillarreal21647 ай бұрын
Bioreconstruct photos and your videos is a must every week.. last week I miss sooooo much this update. Thank you!!!!!!!
@JFrombaugh7 ай бұрын
When I met up with my family for the holidays I was genuinely amazed to see how much my niece Aria has grown. We’re already planning a trip to Orlando for Epic Universe in late 2025-early 2026 and I can’t wait to see if Aria will be tall/brave enough to ride Starfall Racers with the rest of us (she’ll be 9 then).
@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc12147 ай бұрын
Good idea.
@LMGVids7 ай бұрын
This is so exciting, thank you for keeping us all in the loop over the years with Epic Universe!
@bjornemccomb82627 ай бұрын
If it wasn’t for COVID, it would’ve opened this year no doubt! Great updates, the wand upgrades had my mind blown!!! My kids have interactive wands now I will get one myself! I’m excited for the updates for this year holy smokes they are flying.
@camhesse17 ай бұрын
It probably wouldn’t. They would have moved at same pace because the point they were at it was all initial stages which would have been the same amount of people working as they had. Epic wasn’t impacted by employee shutdowns as they could operate the same amount of people that they needed for those initial stages. Was gonna take 5 years to build a massive park no matter what
@bjornemccomb82627 ай бұрын
@@camhesse1 we had a bad hurricane as well that impacted the pace…a lot of factors in Florida that’s for sure.
@mommabear99857 ай бұрын
I've been waiting for this update. Thanks for your hard underrated work. I appreciate you 🙏
@GLJosh7 ай бұрын
I am glad that the older wands will still work with the upgraded "casting" locations.
@DudioStudio7 ай бұрын
Stayed at the double tree across from universal and you could see the construction of epic universe from our window. Very cool!
@user-gj4bc5xr4z7 ай бұрын
I saw you on the news that was so freaking cool! Yall are absolutely killing it with the updates you give us. Much respect and love sent your way from Windermere keep this amazing content coming. I haven't been this excited for new park since really islands of adventure and that's mainly due to yall giving us so much to see and think about and I thank you for that.
@shearperfect31507 ай бұрын
With all the advertising you’ve been doing… I hope they invite you to the park media previews… so we can get some previews before the opening…
@jefferywaters7 ай бұрын
All these updates from you and bioreconstruct give me heart palpitations. In a good way! 😅
@rabooey7 ай бұрын
I can't believe how great this is already looking and how fast. So freaking cool. Geeeeze, even the circle ramp by the hotels looks amazing. Imagine how exciting it will be to see the park from there as you drive in, what a tease!
@aurymorales46017 ай бұрын
The markers for each land look so stunning and already shows how unique and detailed this park will be! My favorite is probably the one for the Wizarding World!🙌
@Ralphinsc7 ай бұрын
From looking at the way it has a wiring harness attached, I bet that the end of that wand will feature a beautiful spell lighting feature! Those portals are all incredible
@janmartenlocher7 ай бұрын
There sure will be some great pictures eventually when lightning will be striking above the portals esp. the one with the hand and elder wand!! Truly magical!
@sakuranokunoichi7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the update! If the Potter contract weren't so strict, it would have been fun to incorporate the Nicola Flamel house in some kind of a revived "As Above So Below" temporary Halloween attraction
@themepark1017 ай бұрын
I literally can't click any faster for a video. All hail the Epic Universe GOAT!
@DiggyDoo8847 ай бұрын
When you said “universal epic universe is the newest park that opens NEXT YEAR” my heart dropped
@ChrisBPGD7 ай бұрын
You do such an amazing job with these updates, Alicia. Thank you as always!
@ThemeParkStop7 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@laurenmuermann89467 ай бұрын
I live next to Epic and they were setting off some small fireworks last week! Loving these updates because I can't see all these details from my apartment complex/the road!
@sampower17357 ай бұрын
Lots of love for your videos alicia from the UK! Very excited to visit orlando parks someday
@keouine7 ай бұрын
It's so weird to say "I am excited for the Hub", but I am!!! and the other lands as well. There's just gotta be a great patisserie/confiserie in the Paris land. We don't need another Honeydukes or sweetshop. It looks too tight to have outdoor cafes ,but they too would be awesome. I honestly care more about it being about Paris than anything in Fantastic Beasts.
@Trahzy7 ай бұрын
Lmao they coulda picked a better name😂
@randolphwilliams23657 ай бұрын
As always, the best!!
@l.c.87987 ай бұрын
These updates are everything!!!! Thank you so much for doing them!!! 🎊🙌
@scottrousseau4967 ай бұрын
Awesome coverage as always! Excitement builds!!! Thank you Stella.
@ABritTravels7 ай бұрын
We flew over Epic Universe Bio style today and Epic is living up to its name! Great video as always!
@zachmayer61297 ай бұрын
This park cannot come soon enough!!
@keniamelissacalderondelcar21707 ай бұрын
Yay Epic Universe I’m so excited to open the theme land that we was waiting so long today, Adrian and Rolando are celebrating their birthday 16 years old and I so happy
@chrislehmier7 ай бұрын
Okay sure, but have you seen the new PLANTERS at Epcot?
@adamp23847 ай бұрын
Hahahaha
@DaveDynamite17 ай бұрын
I am hoping that with Phase 2 adds the rumored Lord of the Rings area like you talked about it before. It will be amazing if they do that!
@reddcube7 ай бұрын
I really hope physical maps return. I have a map collect of all the parks I've visited.
@PorkchopXpress7 ай бұрын
How amazing is the photo gonna be of a bolt of lightning hitting the Wizarding World beacon wand?
@shearperfect31507 ай бұрын
I know we’re happy for “EPIC” but I hope IOA and USF both get new lands both opening in 2026 to keep the crowds spread out between the three parks….
@vianjelos7 ай бұрын
Universal needs a VR coaster or dark ride that can swap out film/theming seasonally..like what they have in Japan. They could literally just port all of the 4d ride movies they have in Japan over to orlando and it would draw in massive crowds. They have the space for it in the fear factor section and it would be cheaper since it would be a copy of Japans version..plus for HHN they could swap out the film for a horror experience instead and make it unique.
@scottstevens95337 ай бұрын
I love the way you say “pump nozzles.”
@tallbaldpaul7 ай бұрын
The only place I visit for these updates, thanks for keeping these so detailed.
@TheDutchCody7 ай бұрын
Top work as always.
@happilyeverafterhanna7 ай бұрын
Thanks for another update Alicia! You’re my favorite source for Epic universe news, you always have reliable sources🌏
@CoasterRob7 ай бұрын
I've heard a rumour that soon as Epic Universe opens next year Universal Studios Great Britain will start construction
@ThemeParkStop7 ай бұрын
That’s what we said in our video revealing the possible Great Britain theme park’s location. Just like major construction started on Epic Universe after Beijing was wrapping up, it seems that Comcast wants to always be building one major theme park somewhere in the world.
@CoasterRob7 ай бұрын
@ThemeParkStop I've been watching alot of universal orlando videos to see what uk guests could expect and how it may work it has given great insight into what it may be like obviously with some changes I'm even considering becoming a annual pass holder
@KyleCleric7 ай бұрын
Hmmm ... So 1st UK park 2030, 2nd Beijing park 2035, Epic Universe companion park 2040, and 2nd UK park 2045 ... @@ThemeParkStop
@ThemeParkStop7 ай бұрын
@@KyleCleric Or, they could build a new park in another part of the world!
@adamp23847 ай бұрын
@@KyleClericI think the parks in Florida will get expansions as well before the UK park opens also
@user-tn2jc2ku3h7 ай бұрын
i can’t believe i just moved to orlando and i will be there the FIRST day of opening and i put that on everything.
@isaacnewton69297 ай бұрын
I can’t wait for this park to open so the other parks can empty out and I can enjoy them like again
@Alavachemusic7 ай бұрын
I love the idea of the flying dragons. I just wondered if it would have been more practical for them to projection screens so that way the dragons can really fly all over even closer to the guests. I'm guessing that would also be more cost-effective but hopefully the drones work out in the long run
@JohnAJohnson7 ай бұрын
I love taking photos in the parks and it seems like the new Wizarding World section will be so beautiful--with that giant elder wand and Parisian type architecture etc. It's a far departure from what some have named Universal Studios Orlando as the "ugliest" major theme park every created (I still think it looks cool in places, I just close my eyes walking past MIB and Springfield.
@NocturneFexy7 ай бұрын
MIB is a great ride but Springfield (along with The Simpsons Ride) has got to go in my opinion.
@MarissaGibson-qf5mg7 ай бұрын
I like Springfield, but I think MIB needs to go.
@a.y.greyson92647 ай бұрын
@@NocturneFexy The Simpson has run it's course. MIB is still really fun to ride. I hope that area gets replaced with a roller coaster or at least a dark roller coaster.
@NocturneFexy7 ай бұрын
@@a.y.greyson9264 There is a ton of space behind The Simpsons' show building which means that they can make a whole new land with multiple attractions. I'm thinking it would be Pokémon, but we'll just have to wait and see.
@a.y.greyson92647 ай бұрын
@@NocturneFexy I thought that space is usually reserved for HHN?
@sparkasaurusdonna7 ай бұрын
Love the detailed updates. Thanks for the great videos
@stephennicholls35457 ай бұрын
I’ve got to be honest, I am really looking forward to this park , however I won’t visit in the first year as a lot of new parks suffer with a lot of teething issues and I don’t want to spoil my immersion. So I’ll go in a year after opening 👍
@coasterdragon1557 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for doing this for us! Man am I excited to check out this absolutely phenomenal park next year!!
@diservations7 ай бұрын
Excellent reporting as always! I can't wait to fly over those top hats on Stafall Racers.
@repboy17 ай бұрын
Eating my breakfast happily chilling on my day off . See the epic upload . It’s like an omg 😱 whiplash . Get so excited for them. 2024 1 year closer
@Cordfosworth7 ай бұрын
Your coverage is EPIC 😂
@Buck_Glenn7 ай бұрын
I think this has already been said, but I think Starfall Racers has to be an homage to Dueling Dragons, since it is a duel track. Where one closes, another opens!
@bonnyseidel60297 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video! I’m really looking forward to ALL the lands in EU. I wonder if they will have a special TV program showing a construction overview, and a preview of the park as a whole. Remember, Universal did with Diagon Alley and the employee’s children before it opened to the public. 😊
@rickyhuffman6257 ай бұрын
Epic universe is about to be the king of orlando.
@TravelwithDana197 ай бұрын
I so enjoy following along. You do such a phenomenal job. This park is just going to be amazing!!
@eloritetitus23767 ай бұрын
Happy new year what a new way to kick off the new year by watching one of your great videos preparing us for this amazing theme park I can't believe next year it will be open woohooo!!!!
@ThemeParkStop7 ай бұрын
Happy new year!
@idk-zt8rx7 ай бұрын
This park could potentially become Universal's DisneySea. Everything looks amazing so far
@DanCarnellious7 ай бұрын
Fantastic work as usual! I'm always in awe at how this park is coming together and it's mind blowing that next year we'll be walking through it
@Kingead4127 ай бұрын
Those reservations for the hotels probably ran out like hotcakes
@chanceyporter61787 ай бұрын
I like how the park including the hotels are gonna have a space aesthetic to it i like it
@slimcourage9017 ай бұрын
Those "new wands" give major MagicBand+ vibes.
@bernardpettiford53987 ай бұрын
As always, great video! Thanks for the time and attention to detail 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
@jenniferrundle68707 ай бұрын
I LOVE rhe portal entryways into each land but I severely fear bottlenecking there!
@Tinkerellastreasuretrunk7 ай бұрын
I’m very excited to see this progress. 🎉 all the best to universal on making things happen and in a timely manner . 👍
@josephbreen99557 ай бұрын
Thank you for the update straight job. Can't wait to get to go to the park when it's open
@JohnPerrigan-up1iy7 ай бұрын
Love the production. Thank you Alicia for all you do! Travelin Todd
@batshevanivylerner85827 ай бұрын
fantastic update, Alicia!!
@MarissaGibson-qf5mg7 ай бұрын
I want Monsters Cafe built here. I miss it in Universal Studios Orlando.
@ciscoduncan14907 ай бұрын
Thank you for your input and information. Can’t wait!
@randamiser76097 ай бұрын
Im so happy Florida is getting the Yoshi ride
@Chayification7 ай бұрын
Cannot. Wait. To. Visit!
@onehorseopensleigh7 ай бұрын
I’ve already watched this three times today. 🎉
@jamessterbutzel55627 ай бұрын
How do you view permits and plans and stuff?
@Rinzler107 ай бұрын
Bring back the park maps!
@Zodia1957 ай бұрын
A year and a half may seem like a long time still, but yeah I doubt it. I've seen enough shows with construction in them to know that's not a lot of time lol. Here's hoping everything works out.
@1956pms7 ай бұрын
I will spend my entire day just in the Dark Universe section. Can't wait!!!
@1982pmc7 ай бұрын
I love these videos keep them coming!
@ThemeParkOgre7 ай бұрын
Looks fantastic 😍
@stajon68297 ай бұрын
Amazing video! I got a kick out of the whole. “I wouldn’t ride it, because I’m not the type of coaster rider to ride a coaster just because it breaks rules.”🤣🤣🤣totally relatable…