Universal's Epic Universe Wish List & Speculation

[LikeMike]

A part of me would love an EU announcement before the next HHN one just to see the meltdown in the HHN community

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

We’re theoretically 2 years away from opening… some sort of more official timeline announcement outside of earnings calls is not wild to me. I’d expect new concept art and a fresh “opening in 2025!!!” Type post from Universal soon.

 

[Loki]

We’re theoretically 2 years away from opening… some sort of more official timeline announcement outside of earnings calls is not wild to me. I’d expect new concept art and a fresh “opening in 2025!!!” Type post from Universal soon.

This the 21st century. I expect a virtual computer model that internet users can explore at least.

 

[Heisenberg]

They definitely need to remember classic souvenirs like pressed pennies at the new park.

 

[tielo]

I hope not, I find them tacky unless they are properly integrated like the ones in Springfield. Maybe HTTYD could fit some "training games" but I can't see them in other lands.

Wands at Wizarding Paris and the power-Up Band™ at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD are their "carnival games" but much smarter dressed.

 

[graspthesun]

Wands at Wizarding Paris and the power-Up Band™ at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD are their "carnival games" but much smarter dressed.

And they don't even have to give you off-brand stuffed animals after you play.

 

[Henny]

Berk will have carnival games. The rest of the lands I'm not sure and I honestly don't see it.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

So, bringing this over from the Construction thread, I hope this new play area is like Journey of Water than Curious George.

 

[Alicia]

So, bringing this over from the Construction thread, I hope this new play area is like Journey of Water than Curious George.

I was honestly thinking more like the pad in CityWalk tbh

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I was honestly thinking more like the pad in CityWalk tbh

Womp womp, well it's also not replacing the restaurant anyway so nothing lost or gained.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

I hope what’s replacing the Italian restaurant is a Wine garden type place for seasonal tapas and craft wine. I feel that’d blend in well with the vibe of this parks hub from the little we know.

 

[GAcoaster]

I hope what’s replacing the Italian restaurant is a Wine garden type place for seasonal tapas and craft wine. I feel that’d blend in well with the vibe of this parks hub from the little we know.

So a variation of the German Beer Garden concept from Citywalk.

No idea ever dies, it just gets postponed and modified.

 

[Disneyhead]

I hope what’s replacing the Italian restaurant is a Wine garden type place for seasonal tapas and craft wine. I feel that’d blend in well with the vibe of this parks hub from the little we know.

I'd even take a wine version of Duff Gardens. Soliel Gardens, a counter service place that sells 15 different wines by the glass including several park specific wines. Available by the glass (plastic) or .5L Collectable Souvenir Carafe (plastic). Also have some beer options. They could even get away with just having pre-prepared cold food options like meat and cheese plate, fruit and cheese plate, hummus, olive trio, and salads.

 

[Killer Klown]

Gimme that sweet sweet preview center

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

I'd even take a wine version of Duff Gardens. Soliel Gardens, a counter service place that sells 15 different wines by the glass including several park specific wines. Available by the glass (plastic) or .5L Collectable Souvenir Carafe (plastic). Also have some beer options. They could even get away with just having pre-prepared cold food options like meat and cheese plate, fruit and cheese plate, hummus, olive trio, and salads.

I’d be there at the end of my day every visit!

Gimme that sweet sweet preview center

Well this is rather exciting, they also probably need to begin manufacturing for the park merch also. I do suspect a heavy year-ish long marketing campaign though.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Universal Legacy Store to the Universal Epic Preview Store

 

[Alicia]

Universal Legacy Store to the Universal Epic Preview Store

That’s what I keep hearing.

 

[belloq87]

There's really not some other underused space somewhere in CityWalk? I know it's just a glorified merch location, but I love the Legacy Store.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

There's really not some other underused space somewhere in CityWalk? I know it's just a glorified merch location, but I love the Legacy Store.

Don’t think so, plus this is a premiere location. The merch at the Legacy store can easily be part of a yearly tribute store in my eyes. Every January is a legacy store in between Christmas and Mardi Gras. The merch can go elsewhere.

From what I remember, this store is very well “defined” in its current iteration. That way, it’ll be easy to make sections for each of the lands and hub to give guests an idea of what’s to come.

 

[Casper Gutman]

There's really not some other underused space somewhere in CityWalk? I know it's just a glorified merch location, but I love the Legacy Store.

Agreed. I’m excited for an EU preview center and understand the logic of putting it in the Legacy store, but… I’d rather have the Legacy store! Wish there was another easy location for the preview center.