Universal's Epic Universe Construction Thread

[DodgsonHere]

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Track. Windmill. Castle.

Would love to know how tall the monsters facade is now, I don't think these pics are doing it justice.

 

[fryoj]

Would love to know how tall the monsters facade is now, I don't think these pics are doing it justice.

Based on the scaffolding, it looks like the roof is around 40'

 

[Eckert]

Based off the current construction, it seems as if SNW is going to be a different layout than the USJ version? There was a great drone video flying over current Hollywood construction that showed how different it's going to be (obviously because of size) but also showed that the land was mostly on one level...which seems like something we can expect from Epic's land because strollers and ECVs are a lot more common in the American parks, right? Was expecting to get a carbon copy of Japan which I'd totally be ok with.

 

[Magic-Man]

Based off the current construction, it seems as if SNW is going to be a different layout than the USJ version? There was a great drone video flying over current Hollywood construction that showed how different it's going to be (obviously because of size) but also showed that the land was mostly on one level...which seems like something we can expect from Epic's land because strollers and ECVs are a lot more common in the American parks, right? Was expecting to get a carbon copy of Japan which I'd totally be ok with.

It looks the same to me so far? At least from what I can see.

 

[Alicia]

Based off the current construction, it seems as if SNW is going to be a different layout than the USJ version? There was a great drone video flying over current Hollywood construction that showed how different it's going to be (obviously because of size) but also showed that the land was mostly on one level...which seems like something we can expect from Epic's land because strollers and ECVs are a lot more common in the American parks, right? Was expecting to get a carbon copy of Japan which I'd totally be ok with.

Epic’s Nintendo is nearly identical to Japan. The maintenance building for Yoshi being behind it rather than beside it is literally the biggest difference. We may also have a slightly wider walkway on one side. But all structures are pretty much the same, and in the same spot as Japan.

Hollywood technically is two levels, but all of the second level is essentially just neat looking queue for Mario Kart.

EDIT: The entry for Epic’s Nintendo is different also, as we’ll probably have an escalator up in our warp pipe. That way we still start on second level coming out of Peach’s Castle, exactly like Japan.

 

[Cygnus]

Would love to know how tall the monsters facade is now, I don't think these pics are doing it justice.

maybe a similar height to beanpole?

 

[Loki]

Beanpole, Windmill, Berk Statues, Arch? (Potter)

 

[tommyhawkins]

Would love to know how tall the monsters facade is now, I don't think these pics are doing it justice.

The show building is 42feet tall.
The manor is 30-35ft at a guess

 

[Alicia]

The show building is 42feet tall.
The manor is 30-35ft at a guess

Does that include the tower?

 

[DodgsonHere]

The show building is 42feet tall.
The manor is 30-35ft at a guess

I’m guessing Forbidden Journey’s show building is around the same height?

 

[tommyhawkins]

Does that include the tower?

I would double the height for the bell tower, its gotta be closer to 60-70ft tall

 

[Alicia]

I would double the height for the bell tower, its gotta be closer to 60-70ft tall

Thanks! That’s more what I’ve been curious about. Gonna look great.

 

[tommyhawkins]

Thanks! That’s more what I’ve been curious about. Gonna look great.

It's gonna be as imposing at Hogwarts I think.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

It's gonna be as imposing at Hogwarts I think.

I love hearing this.

 

[tommyhawkins]

I love hearing this.

A 3ish storey Neo Gothic Manor house with a massive bell tower. What's not to love

 

[Loki]

Will see that from I-4

 

[Mad Dog]

Will see that from I-4

VB Volcano from I4....and then the Castle at Epic ....Universal has I4 covered. :thumbsup:

 

[Loki]

VB Volcano from I4....and then the Castle at Epic ....Universal has I4 covered. :thumbsup:

Exactly and it is such a great advertisement. A majority of people going to "The Other Theme Park" will definitely be going down I-4 and seeing these iconic structures. Especially at night. The Icon Wheel, Volcano Bay, and now Epic. Orlando's skyline is filling up with FUN

 

[GAcoaster]

Looks like fresh aerials coming in from Bio:

 

[tommyhawkins]

Must've know we were talking about the Bell Tower this week cos it's up