Universal Epic Universe Ticket Announcement and Hotel Re-Classification Breaking News!!

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@jerikitaxr21 13 күн бұрын

I actually think it makes sense, that is a good way to keep the crowds under control as much as possible without implementing something like reservation required. As an out of state passholder i was gonna wait as long as possible to plan my trips because of how crowded this park is going to be so I'm glad to hear it

@tecwzrd 13 күн бұрын

Just want to add that I think they are going this direction to "spread the love" across all the parks so this will encourage people to experience all the parks and not just plan for 4+ days only at Epic.

@PCDev 13 күн бұрын

Absolutely!

@metallicnole4514 13 күн бұрын

This shows they know people will have no interest in the other parks and they are gonna force people to go if you want epic

@tecwzrd 12 күн бұрын

@@metallicnole4514 Maybe for locals who might be burnt out going to the same parks all the time. For people who visit from other states (or countries) seeing all the parks is important regardless of the newest park IMO. When IOA opened we spent just as much time at Universal when visiting. I think it's a smart marketing decision also which will encourage people to plan their whole vacation at Universal vs spending 1-2 days at Epic and then jumping to Disney or Sea World for other days.

@metallicnole4514 12 күн бұрын

@@tecwzrd All it tells me is that universal knows that the other 2 parks will suffer so they wanna force people to go there. This is a greedy corporate move that is not consumer friendly. If disney tried to pull something like this, people would be pissed.

@perrymc2243 12 күн бұрын

My wife and I used to go to Disney every year. But, due to the price increases, lessening the amenities you get and their current policies. We will probably not be returning and have been looking into Universal instead. All your info is greatly appreciated.

@lucasd6880 13 күн бұрын

I'm ok with there not being single day tickets to start out. I understand how incredibly busy this park will be. I just really hope they have a good solution for passholders/Florida residents. Very excited!

@bezoticallyyours83 13 күн бұрын

I am. It's lame and greedy on their part.

@howardrosen7718 13 күн бұрын

It would appear from your news that Universal have found a slick way of making everyone pay a higher price to visit Epic. If it is successful, imagine other companies doing the same thing, such as you can't buy a burger unless you buy fries, or maybe Disney will only sell tickets for there parks but that includes food. This is just a way of charging massive prices to visit a theme park that may or may not have amazing rides. If it isn't as great as you are predicting then why cash in so quickly on its launch. If it is going to be so amazing why not price it the same as others to let everyone pass the word on that it is worth a visit. I think maybe this park may not have the rides as amazing as you may think. Hence Universal are going to cash in as much as possible before the word gets out. This has happened with new movies, everyone rushes to see it because of the hype, then once its released word slips out it is not as good as expected. I know many people who saw Barbie felt this way. Why over price something if you still want people to come and buy it, unless?

@metallicnole4514 13 күн бұрын

It’s a terrible practice. If Disney did that, people would be pissed. It shows when given the opportunity, universal is no less of a greedy corporation.

@lucasd6880 13 күн бұрын

@@metallicnole4514 so what do you think they should do instead? Do you think they should just have open admission?

@TorraTech 13 күн бұрын

@@bezoticallyyours83 this isn't to adjust to just your liking, this is to try to keep the majority in a controlled matter. Either wait it out or enjoy the day you can go

@sanomas7302 13 күн бұрын

the tickets make sense to me, so many people (even non-theme park enthusiasts that i talk to) are already talking about epic universe! thanks for keeping us updated!! 😄

@magnolya8 13 күн бұрын

This is an unprecedented event. Period! I'm just in awe of the Universal team's commitment, and I'm sure they will also commit to giving us the best experience! So excited for this!

@meanderingmouse 13 күн бұрын

So, that’s pretty smart. It’s going to force those in the area to eat up at least 2 of their vacation days taking away from WDW. Lol

@ivansantiesteban-bx8ze 12 күн бұрын

It’s a cash grab. I bet if Disney did the same, you would be pissed.

@timothybernardi68 12 күн бұрын

Greed

@-dtuyhnjhggvjjjn 11 күн бұрын

At least they’re reinvesting in the parks Disney the money’s been a black hole for the last 6 years 🤞 for Disneyland Forward

@timothybernardi68 10 күн бұрын

@@-dtuyhnjhggvjjjn You're kidding, right? Going back six years takes us to 2019. Since 2019 Disney has opened Star Wars Galaxy's edge (multiple attractions, restaurant, area development), TRON, Cosmic Rewind, Space (restaurant), Ratatouille (with expanded French pavilion), Tiana's, new Country Bears, and Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway at Walt Disney World. How does that compare to Comcast's investment at USF or IOA?

@jasonbullard2159 13 күн бұрын

I totally understand why they would do this. There’s an old adage in life, always leave them wanting more. We all know EU is going to be a grand slam and while yes of course I would want more than one day in there and that’s the point! Universal is doing a phenomenal job because while we might be a little disappointed in this news we know it’s going to be worth it to go back for another visit and Universal knows this as well. Deep down this just doesn’t bother me that much because I feel that we will get our moneys worth at EU.

@MappingOutMyTheories 13 күн бұрын

I agree! I imagine they'll want to be careful about upsetting the international audience and will avoid doing anything that gives Florida residents or US citizens too much of an advantage, especially considering the blowback Disney has received for doing just that with their new lightning lane. As someone from the UK who travelled to Orlando around the time Rise of the Resistance opened - it was very disheartening to turn up at the park at 8am and fine the virtual queue already full with local Annual Pass Holders. This way, everyone gets a chance to go with the flow on the day.

@cdpa4d 13 күн бұрын

If true about the signature hotels (5 of them), we may be saying goodbye to the included Universal Express with your room key. That’s a lot of hotel rooms to allow all those guests to skip the line. Just speculation, but possible.

@PCDev 13 күн бұрын

Very good point!

@State-of-Sunshine 13 күн бұрын

Right-or hopefully doesn’t mean Sapphire Falls bumps up to $500/night. I do love the resort and had the opportunity to stay at that one and Portofino with family on the same trip-but I personally can’t afford that price tag, so I will be a bit broken hearted as I was very much looking forward to going to sapphire with my hubby some day as he didn’t get to join that family trip. I feel like this whole Epic prospect, though wildly exciting and inspiring, is one long season of trepidation that universal might become disney (in affordability) when all is said and done. I truly hope they understand Disney crowds are dropping bc they bled their audience dry…. We are HAPPY to spend our discretionary budgets with theme parks, but not all of us have the ability to increase the discretionary spending, and most have had to cut it back severely these last few years. 🤞🏻

@bjones4301 13 күн бұрын

With the addition of Saphire falls I think there will be a change to the express pass. I wish it would stay unlimited express but that is way too many rooms having unlimited express. I would bet they will change it to one time express per attraction, per day. Just my opinion.

@Seattleite100 13 күн бұрын

Eeek or Express Pass goes the way of Lightning Lanes where there's too many people in line.

@cruisingwithlou 12 күн бұрын

oh my! you are right!

@bridgetme07 13 күн бұрын

The ticket sale proposal makes sense honestly. Helps to spread out the crowds. But, kind of stinks for annual pass holders for Studios/IOA… you have to buy a multi-day ticket for parks you’re already paying for if you want to go to Epic Universe… hoping future announcements include other options for AP’s. And, I’m really, REALLY hoping that changing Sapphire Falls to be in the tier that includes Express Pass doesn’t happen… it’s nice having an option to have a nicer hotel experience and not have to pay the premium for express passes if you do not want them.

@aashaher7663 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for giving us the heads up on the new information on the theme park! Keep doing what you do!

@ThemeParkPassion 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for the update Dev! It’s crazy that this park is actually happening now. Us from 2020 would not believe we are actually here! I’m really hoping I can get into AP previews before they sell out if they offer them, because I don’t want to pay for a multi-day ticket if I don’t have to! I will definitely pay if I have to though lol. I’m so excited to finally go to Super Nintendo World, been waiting for this since the partnership was announced in 2015! Dark Universe is gonna be awesome as well, dragons is gonna be stunning to walkthrough, and Potter looks to be amazing (can’t wait for that reveal), and Celestial Park is gonna be beautiful! This place is gonna be AMAZING!

@josediazgutierrez7417 13 күн бұрын

I think this will only be for the beginning. Then it would be much more accessible. As PC Dev says, they have to keep investors happy to continue with Universal's projects. But we have to remember, Epic is a park that will be with us forever, so we can go whenever we want, or everything goes back to normal.

@metallicnole4514 13 күн бұрын

Imagine if disney made such a move. People would be in an uproar

@reecelee5218 12 күн бұрын

@metallicnole4514 tru. I don't like the 1 day only part for all of 2025. Give people 2 days at least starting in october. That should be enough to see everything generally.

@metallicnole4514 12 күн бұрын

@@reecelee5218 I will wait until single day tickets are available

@MKW31 11 күн бұрын

They want to control the crowds and don't want to take away from the marketshare of their other parks and want to make extra money while doing it. The move makes sense whether you like it or not. I wouldn't enjoy an overly crowded theme park so I am ok with it but I'll probably wait for things to cool down either way.

@Michael-yb5md 12 күн бұрын

i think sapphire falls was in a perfect place, a nice enough hotel and reasonably priced even though you didnt get express pass. now, if that price bumps up a couple hundred dollars, it takes it off my list honestly.

@1jrhoden 10 күн бұрын

Exactly! It was more affordable than the ones with express pass but still offers water taxi, which is why I loved it so much. I tried to look at prices for September 2025 and it has increased drastically in price and is no longer affordable.

@joannelabasz505 13 күн бұрын

Again - thank you for your straightforward approach to your announcements. Your information really helps me to plan for my future trips. Although I would love to be able to visit Epic Universe in 2025 I may hold off to 2026. I hope I am physically able to make that trip as I am an older senior & as the years pass it does get increasingly more difficult to get around. Epic Universe will be such a monumental Epic adventure that I expect the park will see crowds that would make even the busiest days at other venues pale in comparison. I will stay tuned to your impeccable coverage to help me with the timing of my trip. Keep up your good work! I will be watching.

@Lymari96 13 күн бұрын

I’m excited for a possible Epic Universe annual pass! If this is true, it sucks that we won’t be able to visit the other parks but coming from a 27+ year Florida resident I’ve done and seen everything at the 2 original universal parks and I am already mainly focusing on epic universe when it does open next year so I’m all down for a single park annual pass at the moment!

@amandagoad5953 12 күн бұрын

To me, it makes sense that Epic Universe would only have two/three day park passes because 1) It'll have Universal see what the foot traffic is like, 2)Gage wait times for rides and restaurants, and 3.) Adjust any logistic issues that can arise with a new park, such as technical difficulties on rides and line ques.

@LancePinnick 13 күн бұрын

My dawg! Appreciate it Dev!

@therealventures 13 күн бұрын

Thank You for this Epic Universe update video, Dev! 👍

@solcarlosofficial 13 күн бұрын

I know they are not doing express right away but what about the people staying at helios: will they not get express? Or they will but not for epic?

@PCDev 13 күн бұрын

I haven’t heard anything about that yet.

@TravelwithDana19 12 күн бұрын

@@EastCoastadventures215 Guess you couldn’t listen to their guidelines.

@EastCoastadventures215 11 күн бұрын

@@TravelwithDana19 nothing I said was not already leaked. But you’re right. I deleted my comment. Gotta be better I suppose on my end. I haven’t shared info but everything we got in the training was out a week ago. Was just going of that.

@juliekm6495 13 күн бұрын

Wow Dev! I agree wholeheartedly with you! It is going to be unbelievable for Universal! Everyone who is anyone will want to be there! Interesting on the tickets! Great to know info! Keep up the good work!

@scenicwalkthru 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info- great video! We are absolutely excited and know it will be really packed at Epic for a while

@rachaelgrier6126 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for vid! Hoping to go Dec next year

@a.f.393 13 күн бұрын

Can’t wait to organize the trip to America to visit this new park! Greetings from Ireland 🎉

@ciscoduncan1490 13 күн бұрын

Real talk brother? I was gonna go multiple days regardless anyway so if that’s what has to be done to go then so be it. Can’t wait!!

@disab3597 13 күн бұрын

I wonder if they will give employees and passholders access first.

@meatiethatsme2471 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for the update Dev. I think Universal is smart and has a good hold on this.

@leilamanti7344 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for all this info, Dev. 😎

@diamonddiva1429 13 күн бұрын

Thanks Dev for the Epic update 🎉🎉

@EdwardSanchezProductions 13 күн бұрын

I am excited for Epic universe

@melanieknight4503 12 күн бұрын

Love the t shirt Dev. Just to say I may not comment for a while as I've broken my wrist and chipped my elbow but don't worry am still following all your fab videos, they are helping me get through the pain ❤❤❤❤

@mike28113 13 күн бұрын

Let's go do this. Thanks

@janetlynn694 13 күн бұрын

i get it but i think it kind of sucks cause it will be impossible to do all the lands in epic in one day...so one would have to schedule multiple trips just to do it all which between tickets, hotel, and airfare for some would get very expensive

@ellenkirby8366 13 күн бұрын

My thoughts too. This makes me really sad

@janetlynn694 13 күн бұрын

@@ellenkirby8366 I almost feel like I would not mind a reservation system to be able to go however, many days I would want

@bonnyseidel6029 13 күн бұрын

Thanks PC Dev for the info! Much as I would like to see EU, my plan is to wait about a year before going, and see what UO/IOA/EU /poss. hotel packages are available. Keep up the good work!😃👍

@reneesoli5345 12 күн бұрын

Just told my husband about your prediction of the opening date and he said, "420". LOL.

@BennyHall1990 13 күн бұрын

I can always count on you dev god I can’t wait for epic universe to open

@shahjehan 13 күн бұрын

All of this sounds exciting ❤

@ChristopherDorobek 10 күн бұрын

LOVE the Chronos model - SO AWESOME!

@Thromp501 11 күн бұрын

Not surprising - they had to do *something* to keep Epic Universe from getting absolutely slammed during its opening months. Imagine if they let people go there all 5 days for their 5 day park pass. One very important note - this info is for ticket resellers only. Universal will likely have more options for tickets sold directly. Maybe they'll have a multi-day pass where you can go to Epic Universe 2 out of 5 days. Maybe they will have Single day passes for Epic Universe, but they cost 50% more than tickets to the other parks and you have to make a park reservation.

@TanoodejAnutarakul 13 күн бұрын

I’m totally cool with an annual pass just for Epic. That’s all I really need right now. I’m also ready to drop that money for the pass!!

@sha2596 12 күн бұрын

This is actually a really good move to get the money from Disney people who don’t really have interest in UO IP, but just want to be able to visit EU. I’m much more likely to get an AP if it’s only for Epic.

@justingibbons8010 9 күн бұрын

To me that makes zero sense. I'm not sure why he said that. It sounds like it's just saying information about all annual pass changes coming soon. It's a big leap to conclude that means there will be an Epic-only annual pass.

@waynebrewer9374 12 күн бұрын

Hoping to go in early October next year and stay at Helios. Keeping my eyes out for when they start booking.

@jacitucci 13 күн бұрын

I’m excited!

@Elegeia1 13 күн бұрын

I'm just so excited to go! I'll wait until they allow more than one day at EU to go - I'm not a local and I don't want to make the long (and expensive) journey to Orlando just to anxiously rush around EU (or swim in a sea of people more like) trying to get everything done in one day :)

@fabfab5450 13 күн бұрын

I definitely think it's accurate about the hotels. I was looking at them earlier today and they were listed aa "premier," "value," etc.

@oradarling7245 13 күн бұрын

I'm excited about Saphire falls!

@amandahope1981 13 күн бұрын

Oh they better not do us passholders wrong!!

@MappingOutMyTheories 13 күн бұрын

I imagine they'll want to be careful about upsetting the international audience and will avoid doing anything that gives Florida residents or US citizens too much of an advantage, especially considering the blowback Disney has received for doing just that with their new lightning lane. As someone from the UK who travelled to Orlando around the time Rise of the Resistance opened - it was very disheartening to turn up at the park at 8am and fine the virtual queue already full with local Annual Pass Holders... essentially, if Universal wants this park to big with international fans, which it will need to be to eclipse Disney, they need to make sure (at least for the first few years) that everyone who wants to get in, will get in, at least once.

@alyssiagonzalez 13 күн бұрын

Say it again

@kingrowla 13 күн бұрын

At least they are offering an AP. I was more worried about them doing like a "mini" admission per portal. Something like choose Monsters for $49, Super Nintendo for $59 per day or some kind of combo bundle of some or all.

@veloceon325 13 күн бұрын

@@MappingOutMyTheoriesIt’s still like that on busier days at Disney. You have to be on the app at 7am to get in a virtual queue. But that’s a Disney specific problem. Universal doesn’t regularly have virtual queues, but when they do it’s not that stressful.

@zarajenkins6948 13 күн бұрын

@MappingOutMyTheories from another UK resident, well said 👏 👍

@noreenn6976 12 күн бұрын

Can't wait for it to open. WDW should be having some awesome deals to attempt to fill their parks.

@TruMonty 13 күн бұрын

on one hand I get why Sapphire would be added to the signature list due to it's quality; but on the other that was part of it's value to me, a hotel with a signature feel but lower in price due to lack of express pass (made it a great option during non busy times of year).

@kellyisbell4686 12 күн бұрын

Great information!! Thanks for sharing. I also heard a possibility of Universal offering some type of VIP package that would allow early access to Epic Universe before the official opening. Have you heard anything about this?

@petewilliamsxperience3556 11 күн бұрын

Can't wait!

@AVAPopCulture 13 күн бұрын

Makes zero sense to make passholders buy a ticket to parks they already have an AP to in order to get into Epic universe...also makes no sense to only be able to go to Epic 1 day if you are staying in the resort that connects to the Epic universe park...there will have to be a solution for AP holders

@Seattleite100 13 күн бұрын

The "solution" is that AP will have to wait. Or at least that's my guess. Or they might offer a discount package. Tickets generate more money than passes. So with it being new, they will capitalize on they hype.

@AVAPopCulture 13 күн бұрын

@@Seattleite100 you think APs will either have to wait or buy a ticket to all 3 parks? Yeah, I don't see that as realistic

@metallicnole4514 13 күн бұрын

AP don’t have access to epic. Your pass clearly states entry to studios and islands. Or volcano bay with that option.

@AVAPopCulture 13 күн бұрын

@metallicnole4514 lol nobody is saying that the current AP should give you access to Epic... re-read the comment... I'm saying there has to be an option for APs to buy tickets to only Epic since we already have passes to the other parks! Why should we have to buy a multiday multi park ticket just to get unto Epic when we've already purchased an AP to get into the other parks

@metallicnole4514 13 күн бұрын

@@AVAPopCulture I'm merely staying to clarify it for people who have a misunderstanding about their passes. If there is an option for ap's to buy a single day ticket, they will probably limit how many you can buy and you will not be able to buy tickets for others, only the passholder. Also expect such a ticket to have magic kingdom level pricing.

@windwest4D 13 күн бұрын

Some of us will not be able to visit Epic universe for at least a couple of years probably even longer because of the cost and the high demand. That’s the way it goes. It makes sense for them to do this on a business level and probably for guest experience so everyone can have the universal resort experience.

@gwendolyncordero2173 13 күн бұрын

Fine by me. We're not planning to visit when it first opens. Mainly because of the heat lol 😅 Can't wait to for Epic Universe to open! And my Dad read an article that Dollywood is planning to build a third park in Florida. Being a pass holder to the one in TN I'm excited for those who can't make the trek over here. 😊

@austiniscoolduh 12 күн бұрын

That's interesting considering there's no way you'll be able to experience the whole park in 1 day

@TuneMonaB 11 күн бұрын

I prefer to go more than one day so this does not bother me at all. I can’t wait. I’ll be there this August.

@tallison_florida 11 күн бұрын

If there are actually going to be two separate annual pass programs, it causes me to really view Universal Orlando as the "old park" and Epic U as the "new park" in my decision-making- instead of, you know, a more universal view (pun intended!)😂Will probably start only going to special ticket events like HHN or City Walk at UO.

@paulcoletti2656 13 күн бұрын

Will they be raising the rates at Saphire Falls or are they moving to that tier so they can include the passes?

@cherryfruit5492 12 күн бұрын

lol i like the thumbnail man

@mikethetravellover1986 13 күн бұрын

I can’t wait to see about the annual pass

@tarinlabat9671 11 күн бұрын

I'm so damn pumped about Epic. My friends who are not universal obsessed think I'm crazy. I have two teen boys and I told them I was going on vacation for Epic with or without them lol I think they going to have AP days or hours for current passholders, and then after a certain date, you can upgrade your pass to have epic or not, kinda like with Volcano Bay.

@jasontodd9302 11 күн бұрын

We have our family trip scheduled for late April too. I hope the rumors you read are true! 🙌🏽😎

@robertwerner5236 12 күн бұрын

Thank you for the informative video Dev!

@indrataylor3149 12 күн бұрын

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@OrcBaneScape 13 күн бұрын

Been waiting on this park for three years now! @Dev, it was your “ground breaking” and construction videos that first got me hyped!!! Like you said at the end of the video, we gotta do what we gotta do to be there! Would love if you saw this comment by liking it 🤘

@tekrantgaming7424 13 күн бұрын

As someone from the uk I come visit for 14 days I hope places like attraction tickets have combo tickets that include epic universe

@andreiaassis6003 13 күн бұрын

I heard it is only one day of the 14 for Epic

@misshuntress821 12 күн бұрын

@@andreiaassis6003Just one day?? That’s crazy!

@Galistia 12 күн бұрын

What would be cool is if active annual pass holders had an option to buy a single day ticket to Epic, and Universal could spread those available days throughout the first year (excluding weekends and holidays).

@sarahbevan5763 12 күн бұрын

Do you think thee will be a 14 day ticket for people travelling from the uk ?

@GotmerKed 13 күн бұрын

I'm ok with it. I'm a local so I'm not going until I can stay in the Helios and have a multi-day ticket experience just for Epic. If I have to wait another year for it then so be it. It will just build the anticipation for me and make it that more exciting.

@d2damas2000 11 күн бұрын

Question: I am planning to go back to Universal May 2026 but you think there will be a 3-park for Universal, IOA (Islands of Adventure) and Epic for annual passes?

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@Snuffboxfracture 8 күн бұрын

I have premier annual passes to the Park, will I have to add epic universe? Will I get a deal with my current passes ?

@travelbae4995 12 күн бұрын

I hope Cabana Bay quality doesn’t go down if it gets bumped down from prime value to value 😢 I love cabana bay

@tecwzrd 13 күн бұрын

I kind of like the idea for people who travel from out of town like myself that they are limiting Epic to only one day even if you come for two weeks. That way they can somewhat limit how crowded it is, but still feel there are going to be a lot of sold out days. I feel for the locals though who want to go constantly. I'm not coming until 2027 and I hope the crazy crowds will slow down by then.

@MappingOutMyTheories 13 күн бұрын

My thoughts exactly - I imagine they'll want to be careful about upsetting the international audience and will avoid doing anything that gives Florida residents or US citizens too much of an advantage, especially considering the blowback Disney has received for doing just that with their new lightning lane. As someone from the UK who travelled to Orlando around the time Rise of the Resistance opened - it was very disheartening to turn up at the park at 8am and fine the virtual queue already full with local Annual Pass Holders. This is a good solution I think.

@tecwzrd 13 күн бұрын

@@MappingOutMyTheories I feel locals should have discounts, but not favoritism when it comes to getting access to the parks. I'm moving to the area also in 2027 and looking forward to going whenever I feel like it.

@metallicnole4514 13 күн бұрын

I'm surprised that people are supporting such a practice. Because if disney did this, people would be raging.

@tecwzrd 13 күн бұрын

@@metallicnole4514 I think strong park management is important to ensure visitors get the best experience. Slowing down visits to one day for a new park just makes sense to me. It might only be that way for the first few months to a year but I don't think it's that drastic.

@metallicnole4514 12 күн бұрын

@@tecwzrd I think the better option would be to sell individual day tickets, but limit how many can be sold on a given day so that they can manage capacity. This is the first time universal will have a park in such high demand as magic kingdom or disneyland. So they will be forced to make similar moves to manage capacity.

@bcarterpj 10 күн бұрын

Not sure how I feel about this as sapphire is our go to place to stay but mainly due to the boats and lower price from other top tear hotels. It means there is no longer a cheaper option if avoiding car rentals.

@gmajor1273 13 күн бұрын

Great video man. Very informative. I am ok with there not being any single day tickets. I was planning on getting multiday passes anyway. Can't wait for Epic universe. Screw disney.

@hmbrev08 11 күн бұрын

Have they talked about anything when is comes to transportation? I have been curious about that😊

@alexandraadinicole1307 13 күн бұрын

Hooray 😊

@LoxyLife 12 күн бұрын

Makes perfect sense. Epic is going to attract many first time universal goers and essentially forcing crowd dispersing among all three parks means that each parks attendance remains high and provides first time guests more exposure to the universal trifecta. Keeps them invested in 3 days at universal and away from the mouse. Marketing genius

@sha2596 12 күн бұрын

This will not force me to visit the other parks. I’m legit just not going to go until they offer Epic only tickets. But all the Universal diehards will eat up any ticket they offer.

@kevinswanson7250 13 күн бұрын

Any rumors for what the pricing might be on the stand alone annual pass for epic?

@ericgrant4498 13 күн бұрын

I’m ok with that because if I can walk universal and island in 1 day I can do epic as well I’m a theme park enthusiast walker I be trying to ride everything and I do, so epic will be a piece of cake

@AshleyTravis 12 күн бұрын

Im really glad to hear that about Sapphire Falls, I always thought it should be within the top tier with express passes! I am very confused about their plan for current APs with Epic, other than buying a second AP (which I dont see myself doing for the foreseeable future since im out of state). Considering our AP doesnt expire until May, if Epic truly does open early then why would we buy a 2-day ticket with only 1 day in Epic when we already have access to the other parks? kinda interesting, but we shall see what the true news becomes when they start fighting off these rumors from angry APs lol! I like that they are limiting it to most people to 1 day per trip, I would buy a 1 day ticket as an AP just so I can get in. Who knows, they always take good care of us so they may give us an opportunity for something. exciting news, thanks for sharing!

@jaymellathomas7958 13 күн бұрын

Like your tee shirt ❤

@michaelsharpe3150 8 күн бұрын

They will probably have the busiest summer for a new theme park ever. People need to keep in mind attractions will probably be down with technical issues. I would give it a couple months before going.

@silentcade7040 11 күн бұрын

So if I wanted to buy three 3 day 3 park with one day at epic could I use my 3 epic days in a row ?

@bigsity2113_ 11 күн бұрын

So I wonder if staying at the top tier hotel will it include express passes for both epic and universal studios together…

@chanelcash6907 13 күн бұрын

Dang I was planning on doing a park2park for studios/islands n then a 1 day to epic

@HackWeight 12 күн бұрын

That's exactly what this is. A 2-day park-to-park ticket where one of the days is Epic and the other is the other parks.

@horrormoviescreamqueen13 11 күн бұрын

I'll be watching the new park through KZfaq haha

@AmyHolland-bb3vq 9 күн бұрын

Really disappointing that travel advisors are selling out and sharing information they were specifically told not to share 🙄

@mperry4878 12 күн бұрын

Its the first announcement. I am sure they will offer them to APs. As for Florida Residents, they will offer a multi day ticket with Epic that hopefully cover several weeks of use. But maybe not on the later.

@kennethclausell6788 13 күн бұрын

Only problem is you can’t do that park in one day. So you would have to buy multiple tickets to get more days which is unfair. I get they have to make money but people traveling who don’t live there are not coming for the other parks.

@rb5078 13 күн бұрын

No, I think those of us who don't live there are much more likely to want to visit all three parks. The locals would be the ones less likely to visit the older parks unless something new opens.

@kennethclausell6788 13 күн бұрын

@@rb5078 I see that I have just been to universal Orlando a number of times and would much rather have mote time in epic if I’m coming all the way there.

@EastCoastadventures215 12 күн бұрын

Just be patient. It won’t be like that forever. There’s still more info on other options to come. They’re just trying to not go over capacity and are trying to get the people who stay on property or buy multiple day tickets the first crack.

@batlady2 12 күн бұрын

I'm in the same boat. I live in Cali and its a 7 hour flight to Orlando. We don't get to do the theme parks in Fl very often. I've booked reservations for mid October for myself, daughter and 2 grandsons at the Terra Luna. We wanted tickets for 1 day in US 2 days in IOA and 2 days in Epic but now hearing this I don't know how it will work. I am not interested in any days in Volcano Bay and we really wanted Epic for 2 days with and express pass but looks like they won't even be offering express passes either for Epic. So 1 day with no express pass is simply not going to be enough to experience even half of that park since the lines are likely to be 3 hours or more long with no express pass.

@batlady2 12 күн бұрын

@@rb5078 Coming from Cali for 5 days and I do want all 3 parks but I want more than one of those days in Epic because there is no way we'll be able experience that whole park in one day if they do not offer express pass as an option as well. I'll feel let down and cheated if one of my days is spent in a way I did not want it spent. I'll hold out till Sept of 2025 which is a month before we leave to decide if I want to cancel and try again the following year.

@kadyroberts7003 12 күн бұрын

I wonder if theyll implement a reservation system as well

@MS-qi1sk 13 күн бұрын

I think I'll be buying annual passes for both parks ,knowing it will be busy for the next yr or so .i can spend the weekend and park hop

@johntoscano5874 13 күн бұрын

Hey Dev love the channel. I’m over from the UK again May 2025 so not sure on waiting until closer to the time to book my universal tickets then so I can add Epic also. How reliable is the April 20th date?!

@Art_V101 13 күн бұрын

I remember reading about and seeing all the construction pics of Islands of Adventure when it opened on screamscape website which amazingly is still around.Universal screwed up and renamed the two parts Universal Escape and it confused everyone,like people had no idea there was a new park,it was busy when it opened but not on the levels they expected. Epic is gonna open at a time the country is not running full steam economically so although it will be very busy it won't be filling up to capacity that often maybe holiday weekends.I need to find out about APs right away,I feel an Epic only AP is not a good idea,why would Universal want you to just go to that park,you need people to continue going to the other parks,just continue doing the 2 park,Universal and Islands pass,a 3 park pass including Volcano and only offer Epic with a 4 park pass that Shirley won't be cheap,to me that seems the best option,look at Disney parks when Pirate and Pixie passes are blocked out,they're empty,people don't have the money to spend nearly a grand on one pass,getting an AP to this park won't come chesp.

@Linsmith571 13 күн бұрын

I'm OK with this, in fact I think its smart. It will likely all even out once Epic Universe has been open for a while. That said, I don't think that Cabana Bay should be in the value category. I guess its at least partially about transportation?

@themntraveler5138 12 күн бұрын

It’s good I won’t be there any time soon. I don’t want to deal with the crowds and chaos.

@veganmomandsons8693 13 күн бұрын

So what if you have passes and want to go to Epic? Think they’ll have an option for us to buy a day ticket?? Or will we have to buy a 3 park pass too?

@TheBashful0ne 13 күн бұрын

Something tells me we'll have to buy a brand new AP.

@tedansley 10 күн бұрын

IMHO Universal should use the TapuTapu wristbands for virtual queues at ALL their parks, or a similar virtual queue system for all of Epic Universe in the least. I'm shocked other parks aren't doing this.

@MrJersey84 13 күн бұрын

Wait for the Universal announcement. Because Universal said they have not made no such announcements on tickets.

@lesliereynolds4492 12 күн бұрын

I never care to go to a theme park when it first opens. I like to wait till they get the bugs out and everything is working. I was hoping to spend 3-4 days at Epic Universe and also visit the other 2 parks and even Volcano Bay. Last time I went I did 4 days at their parks and 6 days at Cabana Bay (loved it).