Epic Universe Expansion Speculation

[TheUniC6]

That's about the same size of the Ministry building, so it's definitely not for a land.

Oh. My brain fart.

I'd rather have that massive parcel of land earmarked for a new portal be something like LOTR if they can ever procure the rights to it.

If Universal is still hellbent on getting Wicked into the parks, at this rate the only option they have is it to be a Simpsons/Springfield replacement.

 

[Alicia]

2026: USF Coaster
2027: Epic Expansion
2028: LC Replacement
2029: profit?

 

[Tyc00n96]

2026: USF Coaster
2027: Epic Expansion
2028: LC Replacement
2029: profit?

Coaster in '26?

 

[AustinT]

2026: USF Coaster
2027: Epic Expansion
2028: LC Replacement
2029: profit?

That's a year earlier than I think most expected for each of those things. Could they really be that bonkers? This is Universal after all and they do like to move fast when they want to though...

 

[kingcooger]

That's a year earlier than I think most expected for each of those things. Could they really be that bonkers? This is Universal after all and they do like to move fast when they want to though...

To me, this implies that they have basically been working on the HP attraction behind the scenes for a lot longer than any of us thought.

I would hazard a guess that they started the planning process for the new ride within moments of cancelling the initial French Ministry attraction.

 

[RFRees]

To me, this implies that they have basically been working on the HP attraction behind the scenes for a lot longer than any of us thought.

I would hazard a guess that they started the planning process for the new ride within moments of cancelling the initial French Ministry attraction.

The teams at Creative are always working on their next slate of projects. The fact that leadership pulled the trigger, that's surprising to me.

2026: USF Coaster
2027: Epic Expansion
2028: LC Replacement
2029: profit?

For real??? I think we were all expecting USF coaster in 27 and Epic Expansion in 28 at the soonest.

 

[kingcooger]

The teams at Creative are always working on their next slate of projects. The fact that leadership pulled the trigger, that's surprising to me.


For real??? I think we were all expecting USF coaster in 27 and Epic Expansion in 28 at the soonest.

I mean, I agree, but I am curious what this means for the potential ride system?

If 2027 is accurate, I imagine it’s either something they’ve been playing around with for a bit or an established ride vehicle.

 

[Hatetofly]

2026: USF Coaster
2027: Epic Expansion
2028: LC Replacement
2029: profit?

Im actually thinking Epic has multiple expansions / additions on the table for the next few years. The park needs help ASAP and I believe we could see numerous plans moved up and other plans shelved.

You don’t spend nearly 8 billion dollars on a themepark and just hope things get better. Even if small scale additions aimed at kids, a parade, whatever. They’ve got to fix the issues and begin taking action now.

 

[MagdolHauntsMe]

If 2027 is accurate, I imagine it’s either something they’ve been playing around with for a bit or an established ride vehicle.

I hope it includes the latter, to be honest. They need an indoor, reliable, capacity monster.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

I’d have to assume the USF Coaster is going to be a Christmas opening timeframe to maximize crowds. I can’t see it being ready for late summer and they won’t interrupt HHN.

Potter I’m sure just didn’t have the funding to open the 2nd ride at opening, wouldn’t shock me if they break ground in January 2026 and it’s a summer or fall addition in 2027. Add in a parade, the 2 restaurants in Celestial Park, the festival building they’re planning next to SNW, some nice face lifting early on for Epic.

 

[TheUniC6]

2026: USF Coaster
2027: Epic Expansion
2028: LC Replacement
2029: profit?

I'm guessing 2029 will be on off year before attention turns back to USF in 2030 for its 40th anniversary?

 

[RFRees]

I'm guessing 2029 will be on off year before attention turns back to USF in 2030 for its 40th anniversary?

I'm thinking it's too early to tell what'll be in 2029, and the "profit" line was just a joke.

I'm also thinking that timeline may not include other potential projects they are still deciding on or that we (namely Alicia) don't have strong information on, like the F&F replacement.

 

[Killer Klown]

2029 could potentially be a good year for something Wicked in that scenario

 

[HHN Maddux]

I think 2027 will belong to a San Fran-->Hill Valley with BttF, and 2028 a double-hitter with Pokemon and Potter.

Or, Uni could intentionally stretch out the schedule to have Pokemon be 2029?