My comment was fully satire, as I think HTTYD is beyond perfect for a theme park land.
They do have room for expansion, mind you. So it isn’t “complete” per say.
A park is never complete, even the perfect park can go and change and become even better (or worse).
Agreed. I feel that USF is a much better park today than when it opened. But having said that I would not trade my experiences of that initial opening. I am glad I got to see all iterations of USF. From Jaws and BTTF, to Potter and Simpsons. I am glad to see that Universal is thinking ahead and allowing room to grow so they can keep the Phase 1 opening lands of Epic intact that much longer. Imagine in 10-15 years a fully developed Epic with 6-7 total lands with expanded areas added to the original four.
Sure? But it's fair to judge what's on offer on opening day. A park doesn't get extra points just because someday something else really good might get added. You evaluate what the company puts in front of you.
I could not disagree more strongly, but that's a conversation for a different thread!
Really wish we still had that “state of USF” thread around, was a great place to talk about this type of stuff. Interesting how what should be Universal’s headliner park ala Magic Kingdom is easily their most controversial. I could see both sides of the coin on whether it got better or worse.
In my opinion, Diagon Alley/HE/Gringotts is soooo impressive that it's presence alone makes it a better park than the original. BUT, the remainder of the park, mostly because it's so one dimensional, though different attractions from earlier, is just a toss up.
Get where you’re coming from Bell. The training situation may just be a concept or rumor right now if that helps. There’s a chance that the in park story is more akin to what you’re asking for. The good thing is, either way, it seems like this land is going to be filled with dragons.
I honestly am beginning to think it’s less about training, and more about what Hiccup has built in Berk post the end of the films, and we’re simply visitors. Less story, more “just have fun in this world” vibes from me. Since we’re visiting it’s fair they aren’t letting us ride their dragons literally but are still giving us the full Berk experience.
That’s where I am too.
Considering there aren't really going to be any at EU, I don't think it would be a bad add down the line. People like them.
I think that's arguably a distinction without a real difference, though.
This park isn't USF, oversaturated with simulators/simulator-y stuff (as far as we can tell). Epic could certainly handle a single (well-done) simulator.
Well it could work because Hiccup builds a lot of things, so this could all be his doing. I know not everything is “Disney vs Universal”, but the comparisons to Flight of Passage would be unbearable lol. I have to imagine that’s part of the consideration as they need something very unique.
If they can get rid of some of the ones at USF, sure, but even then it'll pretty much seen copy of Flight of Passage with a different story.
That’s the point, go to that park if it’s the best ride for you. I don’t think Epic really needs it. Helps differentiate the parks a bit in terms of attraction lineup.
