Epic Universe Expansion Speculation

[Alicia]

What’s funny to me is that after a possible Nintendo expansion, if it is still even happening, I don’t see a new land coming to Epic Universe for probably a decade.

Parade buildings maybe. Events space possibly. But not a whole new land, no way. But the discussion is fun.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

What’s funny to me is that after a possible Nintendo expansion, if it is still even happening, I don’t see a new land coming to Epic Universe for probably a decade.

Parade buildings maybe. Events space possibly. But not a whole new land, no way. But the discussion is fun.

This is how it should be frankly, plenty else to do at IOA, USF, and if they ever do a Volcano Bay expansion, build new hotels near Epic….. there’s plenty of love to go around.

 

[TheUniC6]

What’s funny to me is that after a possible Nintendo expansion, if it is still even happening, I don’t see a new land coming to Epic Universe for probably a decade.

Parade buildings maybe. Events space possibly. But not a whole new land, no way. But the discussion is fun.

Figured so. All the existing lands have their own expansion pads that need to be filled. BTW, is the Luigi's Mansion SNW expansion still on track or has the timeline shifted around on that too?

This is how it should be frankly, plenty else to do at IOA, USF, and if they ever do a Volcano Bay expansion, build new hotels near Epic….. there’s plenty of love to go around.

That's why I think a Wicked land would be a better fit in IOA if they decide on a full fledged land.

 

[Alicia]

Figured so. All the existing lands have their own expansion pads that need to be filled. BTW, is the Luigi's Mansion SNW expansion still on track or has the timeline shifted around on that too?

Until I see permits, I don’t see a timeline. Only theories at this point.

 

[Clive]

There's a way to add Wicked to any of the three parks if there was a will to do it. I repeat that I don't think we're going to see any concrete movement until we see how Part 2 does.

 

[TheUniC6]

Until I see permits, I don’t see a timeline. Only theories at this point.

My guess is they are waiting to see how much attendance EU will pull away from USF and IOA if new additions need to be fast tracked for those parks. A couple of months after EU opens we should hopefully have a more solid idea of construction timelines for post EU USF and IOA additions.

 

[Legacy]

There's a way to add Wicked to any of the three parks if there was a will to do it. I repeat that I don't think we're going to see any concrete movement until we see how Part 2 does.

And, broadly, I’m interested in seeing if Universal attempts to “continue” Wicked beyond the core show. There are six books that occur after Wicked (plus a soon to release prequel), but they focus on Elpheba’s and Fiyero’s children who are NOT in the musical.

Introducing Liir in Part 2 would be a major tell, but that’s a huge shift from the stage.

 

[Clive]

And, broadly, I’m interested in seeing if Universal attempts to “continue” Wicked beyond the core show. There are six books that occur after Wicked (plus a soon to release prequel), but they focus on Elpheba’s and Fiyero’s children who are NOT in the musical.

Introducing Liir in Part 2 would be a major tell, but that’s a huge shift from the stage.

I only ever read Son of a Witch and really enjoyed it. I think it comes down to whether Stephen Schwartz can be convinced to write more music.

 

[Legacy]

I only ever read Son of a Witch and really enjoyed it. I think it comes down to whether Stephen Schwartz can be convinced to write more music.

I would almost rather a series that hews a bit closer to the books. Not too closely, though. The show needs to retain the musical’s vibrant whimsy while deepening its complexity and expanding the world. That could, legitimately, give Universal its own cross-generational, HP-esque IP.

 

[Brian G.]

I recall seeing somewhere they want to do more Wicked beyond Part 2 if the franchise calls for it (aka makes the money)

 

[fryoj]

I think we can all agree that Warner Bros. Will be the real winners with the Epic Universe expansion.

Comcast is going to get to the point where it's cheaper to buy WB than keep paying royalties.

I recall seeing somewhere they want to do more Wicked beyond Part 2 if the franchise calls for it (aka makes the money)

WCU you say?

 

[Collin]

I think we can all agree that Warner Bros. Will be the real winners with the Epic Universe expansion.

Wicked is owned by Universal, they've just cleverly avoided copyright issues with the 1939 film.