Universal's Epic Universe Wish List & Speculation

[Parkscope Joe]

I think British Ministry is what they want to keep for that area.

But I heard the Paris one was so iconic. /s

Yes I woke up and chose violence this morning.

 

[ReelJustice]

But I heard the Paris one was so iconic. /s

Yes I woke up and chose violence this morning.

I like it when you’re sassy

 

[RFRees]

Just make good lands and rides. Don't care what IPs are used.

 

[Skipper Justin]

But I heard the Paris one was so iconic. /s

Yes I woke up and chose violence this morning.

The movie was bad, but the set design was really really cool. So I’d be happy for both ministries.

 

[Magic-Man]

Or have the British Ministry have it's own mini-land exterior wise, then allowing Illumination to have a mini-land of it's own.

They'd probably have to rework the entire land at that point, which if I'm being honest they're probably going to do that anyways, but my idea would just keep the layout intact while altering the facades to fit both IP's.

Whatever this ends up being, I really hope it feels natural and not rushed. I'm not sure how much they can really change this late into pre-development.

 

[Nico]

Im not sure there’s concern about rushing. I think we’re only hearing about it now. Who knows when they could have made this decision if it’s happening. @Alicia is really good at holding her cards until the right moment. The conversation stems from her reporting date, not the decision date.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

They'd probably have to rework the entire land at that point, which if I'm being honest they're probably going to do that anyways, but my idea would just keep the layout intact while altering the facades to fit both IP's.

Whatever this ends up being, I really hope it feels natural and not rushed. I'm not sure how much they can really change this late into pre-development.

Or it was never Paris and anyone saying is is was hopelessly, pointlessly, just trying to justify things they didn't know.

 

[Magic-Man]

Or it was never Paris and anyone saying is is was hopelessly, pointlessly, just trying to justify things they didn't know.

I wasn't referring to the Paris Ministry at all?

 

[quinnmac000]

With FB3 likely not going to theatres because bad screen tests...it makes sense to downsize the park reliance on that part of Potter and utilize other IPs to anchor the new park

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

My ONLY concern is it feels if SLOP goes here it almost feels like they’re putting every single one of their “good” ideas to this park, with the attractions we know are rumored for USF coming, that validates that. I don’t even think the VR ride will be bad but it doesn’t feel new park worthy totally. I just don’t want the original parks to get a little short handed cause of it but, I guess it naturally makes sense when you are building a brand new theme park trying to massively expand your resort.

Damn this park will be good.

 

[Grabnar]

With FB3 likely not going to theatres because bad screen tests...it makes sense to downsize the park reliance on that part of Potter and utilize other IPs to anchor the new park

Source on this? I'm not surprised, but I haven't heard anything about FB3 since they paused production in Feb due to a positive covid test in their cast/crew.

 

[Nick]

Source on this? I'm not surprised, but I haven't heard anything about FB3 since they paused production in Feb due to a positive covid test in their cast/crew.

This is the only source and We Got This Covered isn't what I would call reliable. They go to press with stuff at an extraordinarily fast pace. It's very much a rumor/gossip site. They're wrong just about as much as they're right.

Now would I be surprised if it's true? Absolutely not. But i'm not putting stock in it until Variety reports it.

Fantastic Beasts 3 Might End Up As An HBO Max Exclusive

The once mighty Wizarding World of Harry Potter has started looking surprisingly vulnerable. First came Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald underperforming at the box office and receiving negative reviews. That was followed by J.K. Rowling's transphobic meltdown last year, which saw her...

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[RedButton]

This is the only source and We Got This Covered isn't what I would call reliable. They go to press with stuff at an extraordinarily fast pace. It's very much a rumor/gossip site. They're wrong just about as much as they're right.

Now would I be surprised if it's true? Absolutely not. But i'm not putting stock in it until Variety reports it.

Fantastic Beasts 3 Might End Up As An HBO Max Exclusive

The once mighty Wizarding World of Harry Potter has started looking surprisingly vulnerable. First came Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald underperforming at the box office and receiving negative reviews. That was followed by J.K. Rowling's transphobic meltdown last year, which saw her...

wegotthiscovered.com

My understanding is that ViewerAnon is the source for this information, not We Got This Covered. A better track record but still just a rumor at this point.

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

My ONLY concern is it feels if SLOP goes here it almost feels like they’re putting every single one of their “good” ideas to this park, with the attractions we know are rumored for USF coming, that validates that. I don’t even think the VR ride will be bad but it doesn’t feel new park worthy totally. I just don’t want the original parks to get a little short handed cause of it but, I guess it naturally makes sense when you are building a brand new theme park trying to massively expand your resort.

Damn this park will be good.

Been my concern since day 1. USF, like Epcot, will be living on special events for some time to come, it seems.

I thought they might not want to clone SLOP since the second one underperformed?

 

[tommyhawkins]

My understanding is that ViewerAnon is the source for this information, not We Got This Covered. A better track record but still just a rumor at this point.

They constructed a story based on a Patreon rumour. id be surprised if WB are still trying to flog their hbo max option by next summer if all movie theatres have reopened this summer

 

[JaySalahi]

Personally In my dreams, Dragons land stays in Epic. Beijing Panda land in USF, Shrek mini land (swap?) in IOA plus Id make the Madagascar characters the mascots of Volcano Bay to give it an IP for kids.

 

[NewDrew]

My wish list: Nintendo Land, Universal Monster Land, An Illumination/Dreamwork Land..then we get a surprise announcement that, what was going to be Fantastic Beasts, will instead be Lord of the Rings. Throw in a Classic Universal Land. Now you’re cooking with gas.

 

[Cheezbat]

My wish list: Nintendo Land, Universal Monster Land, An Illumination/Dreamwork Land..then we get a surprise announcement that, what was going to be Fantastic Beasts, will instead be Lord of the Rings. Throw in a Classic Universal Land. Now you’re cooking with gas.

The park needs 5-6 lands. 4 isn’t enough to even start with to be a complete park. Not that what we’re getting isn’t good….but them touting this as the Biggest Universal park in North America…kind of needs more.

 

[Legacy]

The park needs 5-6 lands. 4 isn’t enough to even start with to be a complete park. Not that what we’re getting isn’t good….but them touting this as the Biggest Universal park in North America…kind of needs more.

The number of attractions is more important than the number of lands, and the rumor is EU is going to open with 12(ish) rides of 25 total attractions.

For context, Magic Kingdom has about 40. Islands of Adventure has 16. The Studios has 18.

It’ll be fine.

 

[belloq87]

The number of attractions is more important than the number of lands, and the rumor is EU is going to open with 12(ish) rides of 25 total attractions.

For context, Magic Kingdom has about 40. Islands of Adventure has 16. The Studios has 18.

It’ll be fine.

Asking genuinely: how are you getting to that 25 number?

Doing the math, based on rumors, and even being extremely generous with the classification of what an "attraction" is, I get to 17.

Nintendo
- Mario Kart
- Yoshi
- Donkey Kong
- Interactive Walk-through

Monsters
- Ride
- Show
- Possible Walk-through

Wizarding World
- Ministry
- VR (maybe)
- Show (maybe)

HTTYD
- Coaster
- Show
- Kids Water Ride
- Other Kids ride

Hub
- Coaster
- Unknown Attraction (flat ride?)
- Second Unknown Attraction?