Monsters Unchained is easily my most anticipated attraction to open at Epic Universe next year.
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Yes ? Lol it really depends on you how you feel but in my opinion it is.
Some observations:
- It seems they're making a clear visual distinction between werewolves as a type of monster, and the Wolf Man as a specific character. The rendering of the werewolf figure on the coaster looks nothing like the rendering of the Wolf Man in Monsters Unchained. I think this is smart, to preserve the uniqueness of Larry Talbot's Wolf Man.
- It sure looks like there might be some actual ride film animation in the sections talking about Monsters Unchained. Or perhaps (hopefully) it's just a (pretty high-quality) animatic? Definitely looks like simulator scenes, though.
- I'm glad they've canonically recognized that the original Frankenstein of this world is Henry, not Victor.
- I like the idea of the different meet-and-greets. The Bride looks dead-on to her movie counterpart, and one would assume that's what she'll look like in the ride.
- I wish we got to see the new looks of more of the redesigned monster characters.
- The environments of the land look tremendous (save for the coaster track cutting through some areas), and this land alone will demand that the park remain open until nightfall year-round.
Overall, the conception of this land still isn't exactly what I wanted as a Classic Monsters devotee, but provided Monsters Unchained really delivers, I have no doubt it will be my favorite land in the park.
- It seems they're making a clear visual distinction between werewolves as a type of monster, and the Wolf Man as a specific character. The rendering of the werewolf figure on the coaster looks nothing like the rendering of the Wolf Man in Monsters Unchained. I think this is smart, to preserve the uniqueness of Larry Talbot's Wolf Man.
- It sure looks like there might be some actual ride film animation in the sections talking about Monsters Unchained. Or perhaps (hopefully) it's just a (pretty high-quality) animatic? Definitely looks like simulator scenes, though.
- I'm glad they've canonically recognized that the original Frankenstein of this world is Henry, not Victor.
- I like the idea of the different meet-and-greets. The Bride looks dead-on to her movie counterpart, and one would assume that's what she'll look like in the ride.
- I wish we got to see the new looks of more of the redesigned monster characters.
- The environments of the land look tremendous (save for the coaster track cutting through some areas), and this land alone will demand that the park remain open until nightfall year-round.
Overall, the conception of this land still isn't exactly what I wanted as a Classic Monsters devotee, but provided Monsters Unchained really delivers, I have no doubt it will be my favorite land in the park.
So monsters unchained is going to be alien encounter the kuka arm edition?
Gotcha I was just curious and that’s sick!! If you don’t mind could you elaborate on why it’s good?
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Wow. 2 things immediately come to mind. Very Immersive and Very Beautiful! This land definitely looks like it raised the bar for theme parks.
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Can i just say i'm already ready for the expansion for this land even though its not even open yet?
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I need that CFTBL ride ASAP. PLZ Universal. All I need is that and the Luigi's Mansion land/ride and Epic Universe will officially be my favorite theme park ever lol
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Wow. This land is a theme park game changer is my first gut reaction. The theming down to a tee, the immersion, unique meet n greets, food, and rides all seem far more perfectly synchronized together than I could’ve hoped for.
I’m glad they’re labling Monsters Unchained as a test, they’re not backing off that it will indeed be terrifying for some people.
My first reactions to Unchained are that the Dracula, Victoria, and Frankenstein moments shown at the beginning are definitely AAs. Werewolf then maybe a screen. Just a guess though, you can go back and forth smoothly.
Bottom line, this looks exceptional.
I’m glad they’re labling Monsters Unchained as a test, they’re not backing off that it will indeed be terrifying for some people.
My first reactions to Unchained are that the Dracula, Victoria, and Frankenstein moments shown at the beginning are definitely AAs. Werewolf then maybe a screen. Just a guess though, you can go back and forth smoothly.
Bottom line, this looks exceptional.
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Holy crap. This land sounds ridiculous. This might be the greatest theme park land created to date if it all works.
It also looked like they showed the actual wolf man animatronic in shadow.
Apparently according to insiders, Monsters Unchained will be an extremely practical ride relaying mostly on AAs and large practical sets with projection mapping on them to enhance the experience. The KUKA RVs are more open vs the ones on FJ so you can see more around you. This ride sounds like it's going to be a sensory overload for sure.
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I'm happy to see all the photo ops, makeup experience, and characters roaming the land and restaurants. That's what will make this land extra special. And the electrical currents running throughout. All the little details will give this land depth, even if it isn't the biggest land.
