Universal Parks are Taking Over the Theme Park Industry | Epic Universe Construction Update!

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In today's video I have so much to show and discuss about all of the recent big announcements from Universal Parks & Resorts. Starting with the new smaller theme park coming to Frisco, Texas for families and young children. Also with that the new year - round horror experience coming to Las Vegas. Next I quickly walk around Universal Studios Florida to show you a few park updates. Finally I take you around the construction site where Epic Universe is being built which is Universal's newest theme park that is expected to open in the summer of 2025. Thank you so much for watching, if you enjoyed this video please give it a big thumbs up!
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6:57 Epic Universe Construction Update
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@MyBackyardScience Жыл бұрын

I love that Universal is putting so much into their parks! Competition is good for everyone!🙂

@lauranewman7734 Жыл бұрын

it’s crazy how they are moving so fast on a entirely new theme park and new hotels, and Disney is still working on tron!!!

@theoneandonly7260 Жыл бұрын

Well remember, Disney is going through a fight with desantis. I think they are focusing on getting that handled first.

@PoshLife123 Жыл бұрын

I love that Universal will be providing access to their Epic Universe park via Brightline. I was groomed by Federated back in the 80's and with them customer service was paramount. I am glad to see Universal extend the same level of courtesy to their patrons especially after disney declined to facilitate their guests with a station. It seems Universal is waging full frontal assault on disney and it's casting a stark light on disney's many shortcomings. At the moment, Universal is KILLING it 👍👍👍

@l.c.8798 Жыл бұрын

Agree with your last statements 💯

@brianb2837 Жыл бұрын

Going to Universal on my last trip was something long overdue. Universal keeps moving forward where Disney just keeps plodding along riding its reputation which is just not all that good right now.

@iiamjeezzy Жыл бұрын

i live at this apartment! 😭😂 i love looking out at the progress!! hopefully i’m still here, when it opens so i can watch the fireworks from my balcony! 😊

@heretolearn641 Жыл бұрын

I want to live there so I can walk to epic universe every day!

@isabellacarrasco3185 Жыл бұрын

Universal exceeded my expectations when my family and I went in 2021. Even with COVID restrictions, we had the absolute best time. We stayed in the parks for hours. Definitely a favorite over Disney. I love Disney so much, been to Disneyland and Disney world, but universal felt more inviting.

@JunFan777 Жыл бұрын

There is more to come yet :) Thank you to everyone who comes to the parks, just know that we TRULY love our guests and LOVE what we do. I LOVE leaving work (overnight ride and show tech) and hearing the screams from rocket. We are coming for the rat!!

@R3b3lDiamond Жыл бұрын

The way Dev was talking about the single Disney park hopping update and then ends it with "whatever" then goes back to announcing the very many worthy updates from Universal LOL I live in Vegas so I absolutely gasped when I heard about the permanent HHN attraction here! Can't wait! Always appreciate these construction updates. 🙏🙏🙏

@heatherb7152 Жыл бұрын

Universal is definitely stepping up there game and taking advantage of disneys mess ups lately. We are in Texas near Frisco where the new park is going and we are so excited to see what they bring!! Cant wait to explore the new park in Orlando as well. Thank you for the updates as always Dev! Love your videos

@LChatmanFL Жыл бұрын

Love the fact that Dev is giving us a different view of the construction area. I have not seen these angles anywhere. Also, 1st time seeing the hotel. Great work Dev & Bianca!!!

@srb2834 Жыл бұрын

For sure. First time I’ve seen any ground level shots of the hotels being built. There’s def something going on with that hotel that leads me to believe it’s going to be highly themed. You don’t design curves and shapes to the concrete like that for a generic ‘surf’ or ‘beach’ themed hotel like some of their other newer hotels.

@LChatmanFL Жыл бұрын

I just had a thought... thus hotel really looks like it will be ready 6 months or so before EU opens officially. Plus, Nintendo World is further along than any of the other lands. Is it possible that Universal is planning to open the hotel and Nintendo World months b4 the entire new park!? If so, is that really a good idea?

@trina6256 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the updates….we are big Disney fans but find the past 7 years we have been spending more time at Universal/Island of Adventure… more for the kids to do as they got older..and Universal keeps evolving!!!!

@chanceehuiet Жыл бұрын

I think that the family friendly park here in Texas is a feeler/ ice breaker. I truly believe that if this park succeeds Uni will build more and bigger. At least I hope lol. I'd love to have a Uni park within a few hours of me.

@HHRS729 Жыл бұрын

They have a lot of space themes in the center hub so the hotel could def be a space hotel. Also a funny shot at the galactic starcruiser

@ChinaDollTravels Жыл бұрын

7:36 that hello kitty Fanny pack is cute 🥰

@patschroeder5908 Жыл бұрын

Seriously what a great video!! So well done!! 2 more years and Epic Universe will be done!!

@melanieknight4503 Жыл бұрын

Wow they really are moving along! Great video Dev 😍

@sarahhewitt6150 Жыл бұрын

Wow 🤩🤩🤩 we stayed at vista cay last year and saw some of the constructing going on. Can't wait to visit it when it's open, thanks for the update 👍

@kathleenford1929 Жыл бұрын

Dev and Bianca - so nice to see you're at Universal in this video. I'm hoping we can make it to Florida this year but not sure it will happen. I enjoy these videos just too keep my spirits up. Love that blue Florida sky!

@shopper5969 Жыл бұрын

WOW!! Look at that park absolutely gorgeous. Look at how colorful it is. Glad to see theme parks and cruise ships 🚢 are moving forward due to the pandemic. Hope this year 2023 is exciting for everything to enjoy life again. Thanks for sharing! ❤

@liam_j82 Жыл бұрын

Oh Dev you delivered again! Was wanting this type of update and this video comes along… universal smashing everything right now, epic is going up so fast can’t wait for this new park

@leecrawley9862 Жыл бұрын

Disney should be very worried. Universal over the next 10 years or so will become top dog. Their progress is startling. Whereas Disney is creating a new ride every so often, Universal is building full parks!!!👍🌎

@mickalwilson8804 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the construction info update of the Universal area.

@MoviemaniaNick Жыл бұрын

Awesome vlog Devin! I'm so glad that the Construction is moving swiffly for Universal. I hope it will be all done next time I come for a visit.

@LexiLoo2021 Жыл бұрын

Finally! someone mentioned the new park announcement in Frisco! I live in Dallas and I'm a Universal Fan thru and through. Always wanted to work for Universal.. now that thats a major possibility in the near future: I'm so excited to see what the future has in store for all of us!

@melissamowery6309 Жыл бұрын

I’m so excited for epic universe i can’t wait for all the new things at universal thank you for the updates Dev

@jasonmassi6645 Жыл бұрын

The 2 value hotels at epic universe are supposed to be space themed and are sister hotels. Same type of layout as surf n dockside. Can't wait for this !

@JM-er2yl Жыл бұрын

Local AP holder here and so excited for Epic Universe! Hoping for a haunted dark/coaster ride through Dracula's castle and/or a Dracula castle hotel heavily featuring all the monsters.

@darenford5635 Жыл бұрын

I have felt that Universal has been on Fire, spending just as much of my time there as at WDW. I also feel that doing HHN at Vegas is brilliant!

@myopinionheaux8133 Жыл бұрын

Dev you’re such an inspiration man! I’ll be launching my Vlog page soon this year! I’m extremely proud of Universal. I truly believe the Epic Universe is not the end for them as I’m really believing that they will eventually add yet another theme park in that same area. The formula to transform the large parking lot into Parking decks has worked very well in the past and I’d like to think it’s somewhat of a foreshadowing that the “Universe” is has more places for us to explore! Cheers to that IOA sized sister park I’m personally hoping to see come to the new Epic Universe resort area Keep up the amazing work Dev! You and Bianca are awesome

@dellaelwan5232 Жыл бұрын

Over the top info video. Thank you!

@kevindiossi Жыл бұрын

The future for Universal is very interesting and I personally can't wait.

@cklo8799 Жыл бұрын

This is so cool! Thanks for sharing! Definitely looking forward to going when it opens!!!

@vikingshelm Жыл бұрын

Im not going back to Disney unless some major things change, so glad Universal is stepping it up. Disney has turned on its base. Universal is tearing it up.

@vicventures9823 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Dev! Looking forward to the next ones.

@Lemonorange367 Жыл бұрын

I am with you Dev! I love Disney, but if they don’t come around pretty soon, they will be sorry! Universal looks slamming! Not just Orlando, but Texas and Las Vegas as well! Crazy fun! Keep up the good work! Your content always is informative, exciting and fun!

@dougieallison6537 Жыл бұрын

I have to say I love watching your video's such amazing information for people when they visit florida parks and also such great news when new things are happening especially the great information about epic universe keep the video's coming dev thanks

@eriniflame Жыл бұрын

Whoa I didn’t know that about the brightline! That’s awesome. Loved the video!

@jewels7031 Жыл бұрын

DEV, I am all about you wearing the Hello Kitty Fanny Pack!!! 😊

@Docholiday504 Жыл бұрын

Hey my main man Dev!!! I can tell you Disney is in trouble Universal is starting to give you more and hitting places Disney is scared to touch!!! Disney is nostalgia but Universal is the furute!!! Epic Universe here we come!!!

@Docholiday504 Жыл бұрын

@titiboucher2976 I'm not reaching at all. First I'm a Disney fan but in my opinion they are even losing the nostalgia that they had with some of the changes. Now for Super Nintendo World in Hollywood the size was was smaller due to the limited space. So in my opinion they were trying to give them something. The one in Epic Universe will be way better and it will put Disney on NOTICE.

@AshtiKankano Жыл бұрын

UOR is the new hotness. Love your UO vids PC! Keep up the good work.

@pachigg4253 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you doing this....dismal Disney is floundering and the minions ate the mouse's cheese

@tuesdaywatkins7914 Жыл бұрын

Woooohoooo……Anticipation is Sooooooooooooooo Cra-Zay.

@ScottG91 Жыл бұрын

Once the Orlando Eye opens up, that would be one heck of a view, you would be able to see the whole park

@dietkoke Жыл бұрын

The day Epic opens will be the day Hagrids wait time is 50 minutes 😂

@l.c.8798 Жыл бұрын

No. 1 Universal fan, SO excited for all of this news!!!!!🥳 I live in N. Tx and I'm excited to bring my 2 and 3 yo niece and nephew there 💙 🌟😄

@GotmerKed Жыл бұрын

Moving to central Florida in a few months. Can't wait for Epic Universe!!!

@thomasbolman375 Жыл бұрын

I love your Universal coverage. A PCDev focus on Universal would be amazing. I am not saying to stop covering Disney, but Uni will have everyone locked for the near future.

@JzDisneyB Жыл бұрын

Bravo Dev!! You are soooooooo on point with the Universal Epic Universe updates!! I totally agree with you that Universal is definitely stepping things up, whereas Disney needs to soooooooo get on the ball!! Hopefully, Iger can initiate some really good changes and progress!! Please say hello to Bianca for me!! You guys are the cutest!!❤️

@Divine1111X Жыл бұрын

So ready for Vegas baby!!!

@ChristianKrogh-Denmark Жыл бұрын

Universal Studios Orlando ROCKS!!! :-) Even after the pandemic they’re STILL as awesome as EVER! Still offering the same great perks for resort-guests, INCLUDING their “Express Pass”. They didn’t copout like DISNEY! I truly hope Bob Eiger can bring back the magic in Disney World, and restore it to its former glory! I know it’ll never be exactly the same, but so much still has to change back for the better, because Bob PayCheck ruined it.. So happy he’s gone! Universal is amazing, and I can’t wait to go back sometime in the future! :-)

@eventpromotionservices4109 Жыл бұрын

Just returned to the UK from a post Christmas trip and got to say enjoyed Universal so much more than Disney, the whole vibe of the place and the general atmosphere.

@TravelSpreeOfficial Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see your content from epic universe!

@Stevenet1 Жыл бұрын

I’m so excited for Epic Universe!!

@janeclay9684 Жыл бұрын

Always loved Universal and have had a holiday in Orlando in the past for 2 weeks with no Disney and just Universal every day. We honestly had a fantastic time and it can only get better with the opening of Epic Universe. Thank you for the exciting updates! Can’t wait!

@reddrumstick11 Жыл бұрын

@@titiboucher2976 who?

@tehrahedwards4504 Жыл бұрын

Hay Prince Charming dev like tonight’s video I am glad their putting a universal studios in texas I am excited!!!!

@aprylscott8379 Жыл бұрын

Universal is not for play play!👏🏽👏🏽

@brookieslovingwaxlife2793 Жыл бұрын

This was an awesome video! Thank you so much for sharing!! I love universal so much! I love Harry Potter too! 💛⚡️

@kriskirk1421 Жыл бұрын

It’s gonna be EPIC!!!!😃

@armandohernandez7164 Жыл бұрын

Papa Iger needs to step up his game

@DancingOceanMother Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Universal has been slaying.

@artrezsohana Жыл бұрын

Very excited! November 2025 is gonna be a all universal birthday trip

@paml5837 Жыл бұрын

definitely making a trip once epic universe opens

@carrieallen6535 Жыл бұрын

Its going to be so awesome. Hoping they open even sooner.

@AJCMagicTV Жыл бұрын

Good coverage, Dev. Epic Universe is going to be fire 🔥. I wonder if that apartment complex will get sold to Universal at some point for expansion

@ScottG91 Жыл бұрын

Digging the Golds Gym sweatshirt Dev, keep up thoose gains, you and Bianca are killing it.

@PCDev Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Scott

@socal_haunts_and_parks Жыл бұрын

So true. Super Nintendo World is so Epic!

@jmaice83616 Жыл бұрын

I'm so Happy I stumbled up across your channel! I went to universal for the very first time this past September and went to Halloween Horror nights and it literally blew my mind. I had tears for her that Harry Potter stuff. Planning a trip to go back in 2026 once the crowds have died down a little bit.

@spragit3834 Жыл бұрын

Great updates - thanks so much! Just started watching Harry Potter … I tried years ago and wasn’t into it - now I’m loving it! Universals Studios isn’t playing, that’s for sure!

@EdwardSanchezProductions Жыл бұрын

I love that they are opening a theme park in Frisco, Tx

@happilyeverafterhanna Жыл бұрын

Not me seeing a Disney ad before this video!😂

@PCDev Жыл бұрын

LOL

@noellesimagination7813 Жыл бұрын

Looks really exciting!

@markimoofan1239 Жыл бұрын

goodness Epic Universe is going to be amazing! Also that new hotel is giving me Space vibes cuz the windows look like spaceship windows?

@vivadanika Жыл бұрын

Disney approached my family about 6 years ago to buy our land to create another park in Northwest New Mexico. They pulled out last minute once the town refused to agree to an interstate exit

@JtLReese Жыл бұрын

I can't wait til it opens its looks like it's gonna be amazing

@shrek420ify Жыл бұрын

We were at universal yesterday as well it was crazy busy.

@Kevin74beast Жыл бұрын

Universal is doing it big and I’m all here for it 🔥

@GLJosh Жыл бұрын

Finally, "the backside of hotel", love it.

@ChinaDollTravels Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait till epic universe opens up

@iFIGHTDRAGONSS46 Жыл бұрын

I’m excited but also nervous for the effect it will have on traffic. As a Floridian who has experienced a daily commute via I4, I hope the city can keep up with this growth.

@kellycarillo1859 Жыл бұрын

Universal is killing it and I love it

@horrormoviescreamqueen13 Жыл бұрын

I'm just sitting here waiting for Mardi Gras concert schedule haha

@mzfyt1031 Жыл бұрын

We are very excited for Epic, but a little nervous, too! Seems like it’s going to be huge! We like being able to do Studios or IOA in a day. Also hoping once it opens that Hagrid’s will get express lane, but not holding our breath! 😂

@PCDev Жыл бұрын

Haha I don’t think Hagrid’s will ever utilize that express line but that would be very nice! Don’t be nervous because massive theme parks are a lot more fun.

@kimberlyspencer5552 Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait!!!

@cgbnke9792 Жыл бұрын

Universal Studios is awesome great reporting… can’t wait to just X out WDW!!!!

@knikkisunshine Жыл бұрын

I live in Frisco and it’ll be less than 10 minutes from me! A lot of Frisco residents aren’t happy about this however I think it’s great for the kids.

@ninabeena83 Жыл бұрын

The difference is glaringly obvious - Disney announcements are basically fixing things they’ve broken themselves for no reason, or neglected, whereas Universal announcements are related to innovative and new actual additions to their portfolio. The mouse needs to hit the overdrive catch up button imho (even if they have some big, miraculously awesome blue sky dreamin thing in the wings, ground has not been broken. And we see how long it’s taken to get Tron 🤷🏾‍♀️)

@ladyjane8855 Жыл бұрын

I agree. Disney should have started expanding 12 years ago. I don't go near the place now, it's too stressful (crowds, long lines, short tempers).

@larryg1112 Жыл бұрын

Great Video (as always). Disney.... you could learn a few things from Universal...

@NortherlyK Жыл бұрын

You filmed and published on the same day?!? Wow. That's super fast.

@davidcuesta243 Жыл бұрын

As you were saying universal taking over the theme park industry o heard a few rumours that universal is trying to acquire portaventura theme park ferrari land and a waterpark in Spain near Barcelona Salou 🤔 I'm hoping they could make spain their European home as Paris is to Disney and of course bring all their IPs here ....

@jayneestrycker8691 Жыл бұрын

We've never been to Universal, but seeing all this makes me want to! Sounds like Disney needs to get with the program.

@coryhelfman6402 Жыл бұрын

Good views also just off Sand Lake.

@amandavalpey1521 Жыл бұрын

We took advantage of the 4 day park ticket (2 days free) at Universal Studios two weeks ago and squeezed in one day at Magic Kingdom (a last minute decision). This is the first time we have ever done a “Universal Trip” to Orlando and not a “Disney Trip”. In our opinion, Universal is really pulling ahead of Disney in creativity and ride creation. I think Universal has done well to move away from relying so heavily on the virtual technology and returning to more traditional rides. It’s hard to explain, but Universal feels so current and cutting edge, and Disney (MK) felt very…“the same”…for lack of a better way to put it. Perhaps it’s because we’ve been to Disney so many times, I’m not sure, but by the end of the day, there wasn’t really anything I felt I needed to do again. We didn’t feel like we needed any additional days at Disney, where as in years past we were so sad to leave. It’s hard to pin point what exactly it is that is such a detractor from the experience now? Perhaps it’s the complexity of navigating the entire park, all for rides that while nostalgic, don’t offer a ton of thrills. Maybe it’s the age of our kids, 11 and 14, wanting more excitement and thrills?? For us, universal really checks those boxes. The one suggestion I would make to Universal is to shift a little focus on food options that are more dispersed throughout the parks, specifically in IOA. Otherwise we had a great time! Really enjoyed being able to walk from our hotel easily, training to the other park easily, and even jumped out of the park once or twice to eat at City Walk. It was a really fun trip!

@sst5784 Жыл бұрын

The new tribute store location is going to be where you mentioned it to be rumored. I was there last week (including the same day you were there!) and I overheard employees at 5 and Dime talking about it.

@CasiiD Жыл бұрын

I can't wait for Epic Universe and neither can my adult children! Also, the Vegas horror experience will definitely be on our radar.

@cardogra1 Жыл бұрын

Omg i cant wait ti move to florida

@davidchaves5333 Жыл бұрын

This park is going to be a great upgrade to Universal. I love Universal and been annual pass holder for years...taking a break till all new stuff opens later this year and get first bids to epic pass but brightline train is a great transportation option and having the buses bring you to the resort.

@wndrss99 Жыл бұрын

Big Boy Moves…put it on a tee Dev😊❗️

@ryannodal9309 Жыл бұрын

If anything I just hope this wakes up Disney as I want them to make big moves and move more quickly. I’m not one of those team Disney or team Universal type of people. All the theme parks in central Florida are meant to be enjoyed. This is definitely exciting to hear though

@davoflatts7917 Жыл бұрын

If you have seen videos of Super Nintendo world in California you know that universal has surpassed Disney at this point. When epic universe opens universal will be the number 1 theme park by a long shot

@hunterthixton7577 Жыл бұрын

I'm really excited for epic universe man and also the name of the hotel that you saw is probably going to be called The stellar Nova hotel maybe universal could build a Nintendo resort someday man!😊👍